[Top 10] Fallout 4 Best Heavy Weapons ( And How To Get Them)

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22 Nov 2021

Fallout 4 has a bunch of different classes of weapons to use in the apocalyptic Wasteland in order to ensure your survival. The fear of the unknown is real in this game and you always have to be loaded. Carrying a heavy weapon can make adjusting to the harsh Wasteland a bit easier, so in this list, we’ll rank the 10 best heavy weapons in the game!

10 . Broadsider

The Broadsider is a unique heavy weapon in the regard that it is in a class of its own. Its body is made of an 18th-century naval cannon mixed with 23rd-century technology. The weapon shoots explosive cannonballs which is amazing to witness. It also uses less AP than other standard variants of heavy weapons which can be really useful.

What’s great about it:

One of a kind heavy weapon
Uses explosive cannonballs as ammo
Uses less AP than other heavy weapons

Details:

Damage: 108
Range: 203
Accuracy: 63
Weight: 27.4

How to get it:

9 . Junk Jet

The Junk Jet is another one-of-a-kind heavy weapon found in some Fallout games including Fallout 4. As its name states it uses all kinds of junk items as ammo. After using them you can pick the items up and you’ll get theoretically unlimited ammo.

What’s great about it:

Unique weapon
Theoretically unlimited ammo
Upgradeable with mods

Details:

Damage: 40
Range: 119
Accuracy: 45
AP cost: 30
Weight: 29.9

How to get it:

8 . Admiral’s Friend

Admiral’s Friend is a unique heavy weapon found in the add-on Nuka World. It is a harpoon gun that has been equipped with the Instigating legendary effect. That means it does double damage when the target is at full health which is a great and useful perk. It also can be improved further with mods.

What’s great about it:

Unique harpoon gun
Equipped with Instigating legendary effect
Does double damage to the target at full health
Can be improved with mods

Details:

Damage: 150
Range: 143
AP Cost: 40
Weight- 16.3
Accuracy: 63

How to get it:

7 . Sergeant Ash

Sergeant Ash is a unique flamethrower that is found in the game through the Far Harbor DLC. It has much better stats than the standard flamethrower and is equipped with the Kneecapper legendary effect which has a 20% chance of crippling a target’s legs.

What makes it great:

Unique weapon
Better stats than the standard variant
Equipped with the Kneecapper legendary effect

Details:

Damage: 13
Range: 47
Weight- 16.1
Accuracy: 53

How to get it:

6 . Cryolator

The Cryolator is one of a kind weapon available at the very start of the game. While it is secured under a lock, it can later be acquired with the help of the Lockpicking perk or having Cait as a companion. The weapon creates a cryogenic spray that freezes opponents in the near vicinity. Attaching the crystallizing barrel mod can turn it into an automatic weapon which is extremely useful as it increases range, fire rate, and damage. Another great thing about this weapon is that it does not require any perk to upgrade.

What’s great about it:

One of a kind weapon
Available at the very start of the game
Freezes opponents in the near vicinity
Automatic variant does increase damage and has a great range

Details:

Damage: 20
Range: 71
Accuracy: 66
AP Cost: 21
Weight: 13.2

How to get it:

5 . The Striker

The Striker is a unique variant of the Fat Man found in the game. What’s unique about this weapon is that along with mini-nukes, it can launch modified bowling balls as its projectiles. It also plays a ‘Strike’ sound when you successfully hit a target with the projectiles. The modified bowling balls can be crafted at chemistry stations after learning the recipe.

What make sit great:

A unique variant of the Fat Man
Uses modified bowling balls as projectiles
Mini nukes can also be used

Details:

Damage: 100
Range: 117
Accuracy: 63
AP Cost: 60
Weight: 30.7

How to get it:

4 . Aeternus

Aeternus is a unique variant of the Gatling Laser that is found in the Nuka World DLC. It can be acquired through the mission Amoral Combat after defeating the rogue Brotherhood Knight. It is equipped with the Never Ending legendary effect where you can basically have unlimited ammo. It is truly an amazing weapon to use against deadly creatures and high-level targets.

What’s great about it:

A unique variant of the Gatling Laser
Equipped with Never Ending legendary effect
Unlimited ammo

Details:

Damage: 24
Range: 251
Accuracy: 63
AP Cost: 30
Weight: 39.3

How to get it:

3 . Ashmaker

Ashmaker is a devastating minigun found in the base game. It is equipped with the Incendiary legendary effect which causes the target to catch fire and also does another 15 points of extra damage to them. It is useful in the mid-stages of the game when acquired.

What makes it great:

Devastating minigun
Useful in mid-game
Equipped with Incendiary legendary effect

Details:

Damage: 8
AP Cost: 40
Range: 131
Weight: 27.4
Accuracy: 70

How to get it:

2 . Partystarter

The Partystarter is a unique rocket launcher found in the game. This possesses the Assassin’s Legendary effect which makes it deal 50% more damage to humans. The weapon is nevertheless incredibly damaging to all kinds of targets and will definitely start a party of limbs flying all over.

What makes it great:

Unique rocket launcher
Equipped with the Assassin’s legendary effect
Deals 50% more damage to humans

Details:

Damage: 150
Range: 203
AP Cost: 45
Weight: 21
Accuracy: 65

How to get it:

1 . Nuka Nuke Launcher

Finally, we have the Nuka Nuke Launcher. It is no doubt the best heavy and probably the most powerful weapon you can find in the game. Instead of using regular mini-nukes, it uses Nuka nukes that cause extra explosive damage. It also has a better range than the other nuke launchers.

What makes it great:

Probably the most powerful weapon in the game
Uses Nuka nukes
Causes 50% more damage than regular launchers

Details:

Damage: 794
AP Cost: 75
Range: 117
Weight: 2.5
Accuracy: 65

How to get it:

With the help of these heavy weapons, you won’t have any problem taking care of all kinds of targets. Also, there is the fun factor of wreaking havoc with these weapons so why not give it a shot? Good luck fellow Survivors!