Just how many ways are there to skin a cat?
Days Gone can be played a multitude of ways by every type of gamer. You can go in guns blazing, stealth your way through enemy lines, take your time and grab every collectible, hunt every horde, or play only the main story and power through. No matter what your style of play is, you’ll need weapons, and Days Gone provides players with over seventy different options to choose from.
The comprehensive list of every gun, trap, craft item, and bomb gathered below is the perfect thing to take a look at before heading out into a world fallen apart.
Sidearms
The Sidearms are meant for small fights, cleaning up straggling enemies, and saving more important weapons for later. Almost none of these pocket-sized guns will really be useful for horde-killing, but that doesn’t mean you can afford to skip ‘arm day.
1. 9mm
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/9mm
This is the starter pistol in Days Gone and a common find on dead bandits. It’ll get you by in the beginning but think about replacing it as soon as possible.
How do you get a 9mm if you lose or trade yours?
- Find it by scavaging abandoned places.
- It's a random marauder drop once the bandit has been killed.
2. SMP9
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/SMP9
The SMP9 is a versatile weapon that gives you the power and speed of an SMG in the compact size of a sidearm. A nifty feature of the gun is that it comes in three different conditions, each with slightly different stats.
How to get the three different conditions of the SMP9:
3. Lil’ Stubby
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Lil%27_Stubby
A shotgun in a can, this weapon takes no prisoners while also allowing you to blow enemies away while on your bike. Like the SMP9, you’ll find three different conditions of this gun to choose from.
How to find the three different conditions of Lil’ Stubby:
4. The Sheriff
Additional Information: https://owwya.com/days-gone-pistol-best-recommended-pistol-guide/
Not all Sidearms are useful, and this average weapon that only has good range and penetration doesn’t offer much else.
How to get The Sheriff:
5. SAP9
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/SAP9
This gun is a slightly better model than the 9mm, but really, it’s not good for you compared to others.
How to find the SAP9:
6. Eliminator
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Eliminator
This pistol is deadly. It brings you high damage at the cost of high recoil, but won’t let you down.
Where to get the Eliminator:
7. The Mayor
Additional Information: https://owwya.com/days-gone-pistol-best-recommended-pistol-guide/
Another shotgun sidearm, this pistol’s low magazine size and accuracy gives it more of a mixed vote than anything else.
How you get The Mayor:
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Law_And_Disorder
8. PDW
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/PDW
The PDW is capable of stopping multiple targets in their tracks with incredible accuracy. It’s a high-grade pistol great for any fight.
How to get your hands on a PDW:
9. IPCA Stun Gun
Additional Information: https://owwya.com/days-gone-pistol-best-recommended-pistol-guide/
This is a stunning secret weapon that’s only available after collecting tech collected from fallen NERO agents.
How to get ahold of this secret weapon:
Primaries
Primaries are exactly what they sound like, they’re the guns you’re supposed to use most of the time when taking down marauders and clearing out Freakers. While there are quite a few good ones, you can only carry one at a time, so choose wisely.
10. M7
Additional Information: https://owwya.com/days-gone-rifles-best-recommended-rifle-guide/
This is a simple rifle that offers low damage, rate of fire, and magazine size. Pick it up only if you’re in a pinch.
Where to pick up an M7:
- Any emptied marauder camp will probably have some left out to find.
11. Boozer’s Shotgun
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Boozer%27s_Shotgun
This shotgun will take you far. It’s good for taking out small groups or big baddies, just not hordes.
How does Boozer’s personal piece get in your collection?
- Complete 94% of ‘He’s My Brother’
12. SAF
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/SAF
This gun is honestly a piece of junk that you should only lift from disposed of marauders if it’s desperately needed.
Where can you find an SAF?
- It’s randomly dropped by downed marauders on the Broken Road or in camps.
13. .22 Repeater
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/.22_Repeater
This is a gun with a somewhat high magazine size. That’s about all this weapon has going for it.
Where can you find a .22 Repeater?
14. Stinger
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Stinger
This will probably be the first affordable SMG you can find. It’s not the best option, but it’s not the worst.
Where can you pick up a Stinger?
15. Combat Shotgun
Additional Information: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgxwHMZSBRMhbHZXKbCCksTqmqHpg
This early shotgun will give you high damage and range, but not much else.
Where do you go to get a Combat Shotgun?
16. MWS
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/MWS
This rifle has a good magazine size paired with an amazing range, rate of fire, and accuracy. It’s a perfect weapon for stepping up your game.
Where can you get an MWS?
17. RSF60
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/RSF60
This shotgun’s comparable to ‘Boozer’s Shotgun’ in strength, but just barely, and that’s its only selling point.
Where do you go to get an RSF60?
18. US556
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/US556
A military weapon, it’ll give you great range and rate of fire, but not much power.
How do you get a US556?
19. M14
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/M14
This rifle has great stopping power and matching damage that’s paired with top-tier range. It’s great for shooting while keeping your distance.
How can you get your hands on an M14?
20. M50 Reising
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/M50_Reising
A rifle lacking damage and stopping power, this weapon is only useful for far off foes.
How can you get your own M50 Reising?
21. Liberator
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Liberator
A semi-automatic shotgun with incredible damage and stopping power, this Primary carries only a small magazine size and slightly low accuracy as negatives.
How can you get a Liberator in your inventory?
22. SWAT 10
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/SWAT_10
A submachine gun of good/average make with lots of shots to fire and a good chance at landing them.
Where you can go to get a SWAT 10:
23. Crowdbreaker
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/CROWDBREAKER
This amazing shotgun spits out incredible damage with a magazine size to match.
Where you’ll find a Crowdbreaker to make your very own:
24. PPSH-41
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/PPSH-41
A Primary that dishes out acceptable damage at range but suffers slow enough reloading that it makes it better to use when fighting at a distance.
How to get your hands on a PPSH-41:
25. The Cowboy
Additional Information: https://owwya.com/days-gone-rifles-best-recommended-rifle-guide/
A rifle with huge stopping power paired with high accuracy and damage. It’s a solid choice when small magazine size isn’t an issue.
How does The Cowboy get into your hands?
26. Auto Shotgun
Additional Information: https://gamertweak.com/weapon-list-days-gone-shotgun/
A fully automatic shotgun with a large magazine that gives superior damage, this Primary is a great alternative if you can’t get your hands on The Liberator.
What has to happen for you to get the Auto Shotgun?
- You’ll have to wipe out 25% of the Horde Killer mission.
27. Badlands Big Game
Additional Information: https://owwya.com/days-gone-rifles-best-recommended-rifle-guide/
A rifle that’s slow to reload but carries high damage, stopping power, and accuracy. This gun gives users a great option for hunting animals or keeping enemies at a distance.
Where do you go to get a Badlands Big Game?
28. Chicago Chopper
Additional Information: https://controllercartel.com/days-gone-chicago-chopper-gun-location/
This Primary is the one-stop-shopper for anyone looking to buy a solid horde-killing gun. It comes with the fastest rate of fire possible and a truly enormous magazine size.
Where to pick up a Chicago Chopper:
29. Nock Volley
Additional Information: https://gamertweak.com/weapon-list-days-gone-shotgun/
This shotgun balances incredible damage and stopping power with a minuscule magazine size and slow reload time.
Where can you get a Nock Volley?
30. IDF Pup
Additional Information: https://controllercartel.com/days-gone-idf-pup-weapon-mag-upgrade/
This special forces grade rifle has everything you could need from a high rate of fire to low recoil and a giant magazine size.
How to unlock the IDF Pup:
- Finish off 50% of the Horde Killer mission.
31. Rock Chuck
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Rock_Chuck
The only gun in Days Gone that comes with its own silencer, this is a must-have for anyone who loves making stealth runs.
How to get the Rock Chuck:
Specials
With your hands full of a Primary and a Sidearm at your hip, it makes sense that only weapons labeled as ‘Special’ would be capable enough to be worth lugging around as well. These tools are not your normal run of the mill peashooter, not the least of which because their ammo normally can’t be found in the open world. It may cost a pretty penny to keep these puppies fed, but each and every one can give you a leg up in surviving out on the Broken Road.
32. Crossbow
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Crossbow
Silent but deadly, this Special’s ammo can be made from the environment around you for theoretically unlimited shots. Be wary of the slow reload time, however.
Where can you get the Crossbow?
33. Drifter Crossbow
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Drifter_Crossbow
An improved crossbow capable of firing different types of bolts. These are made from Crafting Recipes.
Where can you get the Drifter Crossbow?
- Pre-order Edition of Days Gone
- https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Gear_Up_For_The_Ride
34. M40
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/M40
A rifle with huge stopping power and penetration but slow reloading. Paired with a single shot per magazine makes this poorly conditioned weapon a mixed bag.
Where can you get an M40?
35. MG 45
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/MG45
This light machine gun’s large magazine and high rate of fire can make it a great early horde-killing tool if you can work around its recoil.
Where do you go for an MG 45?
36. C8 Rifle
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/C8_Rifle
A semi-automatic sniper rifle would be great for players needing to put down multiple enemies at a distance.
Who can get you a C8 Rifle?
37. Talon 7
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Talon_7
A military-grade sniper rifle capable of taking down anything in your way even with its slightly smaller than desirable magazine size.
What’s it take to get a Talon 7?
38. RPD
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/RPD
A light machine gun that will tear through hordes with its large magazine size and superior rate of fire.
Where do you need to go to get an RPD?
39. .50 BFG
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/.50_BFG
The most powerful sniper rifle in Days Gone. There’s nothing small about this Special from its damage to magazine size.
Where can you get your own .50 BFG?
40. MG 55
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/MG55
The bane of hordes and the fastest to put them down. Difficult to unlock but worth the effort.
What does it take to get the MG 55?
- Complete 60% of the Horde Killer Mission.
Throwables
Keeping your distance is a key tactic in Days Gone. With that in mind, weapons other than guns that allow you to mind the gap while dropping groups of enemies all at once, like the Throwables, will become a precious commodity.
41. Frag Grenade
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Frag_Grenade
A basic Throwable that’s nothing more than a military-grade item with the boom to match.
These can be found in the open world and sold by various camp merchants.
42. Molotov
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Molotov_Cocktail
A craft item Throwable that really heats things up, although it doesn’t last long.
These can be found in the open world and have a Crafting Recipe.
- This is obtained during the prologue mission and is unskippable.
43. Napalm Molotov
Additional Information: https://controllercartel.com/days-gone-napalm-molotov-crafting-recipe/
A craft item that really brings the heat and keeps it going.
These can be found in the open world and also have a Crafting Recipe.
- This is another recipe unlocked by playing the main game missions and is unskippable.
44. Pipe Bomb
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Pipe_Bomb
A simple but powerful craft item with an explosive personality.
These can be found in the open world, have a Crafting Recipe, and are sold by certain camp merchants.
- This recipe is unlocked by playing through Main Story missions and is unskippable.
45. Smoke Bomb
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Smoke_Bomb
A craft item that will stun Freakers and make it harder for human foes to see you.
These can be found in the open world and have a Crafting Recipe.
- Wipe out 21% of the Ambush Camp Hunter mission to unlock this recipe.
Traps
Sometimes taking down a wandering human or passing Freaker silently or without anyone suspecting you’re there is the better option over a firefight. Other times, leading a rabid horde to its doom is better than wasting ammo picking Freakers off one by one. Whatever the reason, Traps are there to make dealing with the enemy a little bit easier.
46. Proximity Bomb
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Proximity_Bomb
A craft item Trap especially for giving the enemy an unexpected surprise.
These can be found in the open world but also has a Crafting Recipe.
- Clear 50% of the Ambush Camp Hunter mission to unlock the recipe.
47. Proximity Mine
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Proximity_Mine
A military-grade explosive Trap that’s a rare find in the open world.
These can only be found in the open world.
48. Remote Bomb
Additional Information: https://controllercartel.com/days-gone-remote-bomb-crafting-recipe/
This craft item Trap can be detonated at a distance.
These can be found in the open world but also has a Crafting Recipe.
- This recipe is unlocked by playing through Main Story missions.
49. Attractor Bomb
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Attractor_Bomb
A craft item Trap that makes a lot of noise both before and after the surprise.
These can be found in the open world but also have a Crafting Recipe.
- You must complete 71% of the Ambush Camp Hunter mission to unlock this recipe.
50. Bear Trap
Additional Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/DaysGone/comments/bt7m8q/how_many_bear_traps_can_you_accidentally_tread_on/
A Trap that’s left lying around for anyone to step in.
Only found in the open world.
Non-Crafted Melee
There are a lot of things that were left behind when the old world fell apart. Some of those things included tools like axes and baseball bats that are just perfect to cave in Freaker skulls.
Please Note: All Non-Crafted Melee Weapons can be found throughout the open world in Days Gone by exploring. There are very few with set locations they can be found in.
51. Boot Knife
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Boot_Knife
Deacon’s trusty knife that never leaves his side. This is indestructible, but also fairly weak.
The knife is a starting item.
52. 2x4
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/2x4
A plain board only good for a few hits.
53. Fence Post
Additional Information: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/26-04-2019-days-gone-how-to-craft-melee-weapons
A regular fence post uprooted in desperation. A weapon with low durability.
54. Stool Leg
Additional Information: https://orcz.com/Days_Gone:_Stool_Leg
The leg of a stool that was broken off to act as a defensive weapon, but not for long.
55. Wood Baseball Bat
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Baseball_Bat
A regular bat ready to swing into action for a few innings.
56. Metal Bat
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Metal_Bat
A metal bat that can give more of a beating than its wooden cousin, and for longer.
57. Fire Axe
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Axe
A fireman’s tool that can split skulls as well as any door.
58. Hatchet
Additional Information: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/26-04-2019-days-gone-how-to-craft-melee-weapons
A smaller axe perfect for quick, one-handed swings.
59. Club
Additional Information: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/26-04-2019-days-gone-how-to-craft-melee-weapons
A simple instrument of blunt force trauma.
60. Lawn Mower Machete
Additional Information: https://orcz.com/Days_Gone:_Lawn_Mower_Machete
A cannibalized lawnmower piece repurposed to trim heads instead of grass.
Possible locations for a Lawn Mower Machete:
61. Sledgehammer
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Sledgehammer
A workman’s tool with high damage but low durability. It also takes longer to swing.
62. Pick Axe
Additional Information: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/26-04-2019-days-gone-how-to-craft-melee-weapons
A basic weapon that’s good for those looking to mine some EXP.
63. Superior Mace
Additional Information: https://www.reddit.com/r/DaysGone/comments/cvarn9/superior_metal_mace_before_access_to_crater_lake/
A truly superior weapon with high damage and durability.
Known locations of a Superior Mace:
64. Superior Metal Axe
Additional Information:
The cream of the crop of Days Gone’s melee weapons in terms of damage and durability.
Known locations of a Superior Metal Axe:
Crafted Melee
With all of the mundane supplies that have been left behind in Days Gone, it’s no surprise that some of them would find their way into upgrading melee weapons for your benefit. Nails, saw blades, scrap, and more are all useful materials you can collect to take your basic melee to the next level.
65. Spiked Bat
Additional Information: https://prodigygamers.com/2019/04/28/days-gone-all-crafting-recipes-and-how-to-unlock-them/
A found and craft item that enhances the power of baseball bats by sticking nails through them.
Where can the Crafting Recipe be found?
66. Spiked Stool Leg
Additional Information: https://prodigygamers.com/2019/04/28/days-gone-all-crafting-recipes-and-how-to-unlock-them/
A found and craft item that enhances the power of a normal stool leg by sticking nails through it.
Where can the Craft Recipe be found?
67. Stool Leg Axe
Additional Information: https://prodigygamers.com/2019/04/28/days-gone-all-crafting-recipes-and-how-to-unlock-them/
A found and craft item that enhances the power of a normal stool leg with a blade.
Where can the Crafting Recipe be found?
- 29% of the Ambush Camp Hunter mission.
68. Spiked Fence Post
Additional Information: https://prodigygamers.com/2019/04/28/days-gone-all-crafting-recipes-and-how-to-unlock-them/
A found and craft item that enhances the power of a normal fence post by sticking nails through it.
Where can the Crafting Recipe be found?
69. Fence Post Axe
Additional Information: https://prodigygamers.com/2019/04/28/days-gone-all-crafting-recipes-and-how-to-unlock-them/
A found and craft item that enhances the power of a normal fence post with a blade.
Where can the Crafting Recipe be found?
- You’ll have to complete 29% of the Ambush Camp Hunter mission.
70. Spiked 2x4
Additional Information: https://prodigygamers.com/2019/04/28/days-gone-all-crafting-recipes-and-how-to-unlock-them/
A found and craft item that enhances the power of a regular 2x4 with nails.
Where can the Crafting Recipe be found?
71. Baseball Bat Axe
Additional Information: https://prodigygamers.com/2019/04/28/days-gone-all-crafting-recipes-and-how-to-unlock-them/
A well rounded found and craft item that takes a baseball bat and puts a saw blade into it.
Where can the Crafting Recipe be found?
- You’ll have to complete 29% of the Ambush Camp Hunter mission.
72. Ripper Blade
Additional Information: https://prodigygamers.com/2019/04/28/days-gone-all-crafting-recipes-and-how-to-unlock-them/
A craft and found item that’s basically a spiraling metal death trap too sharp to ignore.
These can be found in the open world but also has a Crafting Recipe.
- Find the random Ripper who carries one and relieve them of their burden.
- Complete unskippable Main Story missions.
73. Ripper Club
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Ripper_Club
A craft and found item that’s low damage balances out its mid-range durability.
These can be found in the open world but also has a Crafting Recipe.
- These can be lifted from dead Rippers.
- Complete unskippable Main Story missions.
74. Ripper Axe
Additional Information: https://prodigygamers.com/2019/04/28/days-gone-all-crafting-recipes-and-how-to-unlock-them/
A craft and found item that’s as savage as those that first created it.
These can befound in the open world but also has a Crafting Recipe.
- These can be lifted from dead Rippers.
- Complete unskippable Main Story missions.
75. Superior Club
https://daysgone.fandom.com/wiki/Superior_Club
A good craft item to have on you with acceptable stats all around.
You’ll need a Crafting Recipe.
- Check off 43% of the Ambush Camp Hunter mission to get the recipe.
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