In the land of Hope County, even the Seed family knows the worth of having allies in tow. As a solo cop hero, you can only do so much to fight them alone! So where do you find your greatest allies? Check the Guns For Hire Screen! While it’s possible to unlock two spots for your Guns For Hire at a time, who will help you the most in liberating this land from the Seeds? We’ve ranked the all available Guns For Hire from worst to best so you know who to choose to help you battle the hardest!
PSA: Note that these are arranged for a general play style, but be sure to look at the recommendations on what play style each Gun For Hire is best for.
9. Sharky Boshaw (Best for Explosives Assistance)
The land shark himself, Sharky Boshaw.
With a name like Sharky, we know this guy packs a pretty hard bite. He comes in last on our list given the usability of our other Guns For Hire. However, don’t misinterpret how useful Sharky can be if you need a quick explosive background to walk away slickly from…
What makes Sharky Boshaw great:
- Helps with resistance to explosion and impacts if you’ve chosen a less heavy build
- Saves you money on explosives costs
- Explosive attacks by Sharky do more damage than your regular explosives
8. Hurk Drubman Jr. (Best for Ground To Air Support)
Look at that pose! That's an epic man right there!
Hurk is truly a redneck all American legend and that’s before we even talk about his abilities as a Gun For Hire. If you’re rocking a less-than-heavy weapon set up, Hurk can help with some quick RPG assistance in a firefight or plane ambush. Plus, his commentary is second to none.
What makes Hurk Drubman Jr. great:
- Hurk’s abilities translate well between both land and sky, useful in any battle
- Has heightened damage on vehicles and provides great on road support
- Lessens costs spent on expensive RPG ammo and materials
7. Boomer (Best for Recon)
The four-legged adventure companion you never thought you'd find.
Truly man’s best friend, Boomer takes his four paw duties to an intensity never seen before. While making your rounds in Hope County, Boomer offers some support with things you might have missed; from ammo to guns to enemies, everything he finds will have you saying that he isn’t just a good boy, he’s the best boy.
What makes Boomer great:
- Gives you an advantage against enemies you may miss with his tracking abilities
- Lessens costs on materials given search and retrieving abilities
- Can collect weapons off enemies after they are taken down so you can last longer in an outpost or roadside fight
6. Cheeseburger (Best for Heavy Ground Support)
The collar does NOT come with a leash....
Yeah, you’re seeing it right, a giant bear companion. Finally freed from the madness of the circus, Cheeseburger is gratefully ready to help you take down the very people that kept him chained. Keep in mind that he’s a big boy so peggies will know you’re coming, but God knows they won’t know what to do about it.
What makes Cheeseburger great:
- Can distract enemies from you to assist you in battle or escaping
- Will fight any enemy you encounter without having to alert him to the enemy
- Heavy battle abilities protect you from dangerous enemies like flamethrower peggies
5. Peaches (Best for Up Close Stealth)
The only time you'll ever be happy to see a mountain lion.
Another incredible “Fangs For Hire” companion comes in the murderous form of our sweetly named “Peaches”. Used to living a nice life with her owners, Peaches has been known to get in trouble from time to time, and doesn’t mind making that trouble by biting off a couple Peggie heads…
What makes Peaches great:
- Assists in takedowns to make outpost conquering much easier
- Stealth abilities of Peaches enable you to have a companion who sneaks like you do, ensuring you don’t get caught easily by enemies
- I mean she’s the coolest and the cutest, just look at her!
4. Adelaide Drubman (Best for Light Air Support)
The Chopper Queen herself, rockin' the crop top after all these years!
Given her skills in the skies, her nickname, “The Chopper Queen” is rightly earned. Her eyes in the air will help you with both ground support as well as provide you with the upper hand if you need to fight up above in those Hope County clouds. For any terrain, Adelaide is your girl.
What makes Adelaide Drubman great:
- Chopper availability makes escape easy from ground based enemies
- Chopper availability assists with quick interaction with newly alerted air enemies
- Allows for larger magazine capacity enabling better chances in a fight
3. Nick Rye (Best for Heavy Air Support)
Sweet cut off flannel, bro.
The King of the Skies has an all American swagger only matched by his love for ammo filled fighting planes. Great in a moment you need quick support from above or have to take on the Seeds in an aerial mission. Nick’s a rootin tootin plane shootin’ machine! Not to mention, this author thinks him and Adelaide would make a great couple….
What makes Nick Rye great:
- Saves you money and saves your riskin the blast radius by allowing Nick to drop bombs on your enemies for you
- Strafing abilities allow for better fire coverage than Adelaide offers
- Gets you a free plane ability as you can switch seats and fly Nick’s plane
2. Grace Armstrong (Best for Heavy Outpost Takedowns)
Gear and all, this chick is a professional.
As far as Guns For Hire goes, this one hits the target. She’s precise and tactical, two things you as a fellow cop can relate to and need more of when taking down groups of enemies throughout Hope County. With Grace, it’s not a matter of if she can take out enemies, just a matter of when.
What makes Grace Armstrong great:
- Takedowns with snipers can happen at any range you need, from inside an outpost to the mountainside nearby
- Allows you the ability to have protection from afar if you are attacking an outpost and are not sure if you will need assistance
- Added fear from sniper shots can help to distract enemies for easier takedowns
1. Jess Black (Best for Stealth Outpost Takedowns)
Some call her the Katniss Everdeen of Hope County....
“The Master Huntress” is the number one Gun For Hire. Given the general nature of the battles you face in Far Cry 5, sky fights and road fights can be avoided, but stealth and outpost takedowns really make the difference in bringing the Seed’s to their knees. Jess is simply the best companion to make sure you do just that.
What makes Jess Black great:
- Excellent stealth abilities help with being undetected and enemy takedowns
- Wild animals that would affect your ability for stealth are now on your side, a huge advantage when trying to sneak up on an outpost or target
- Her bow abilities allow her to be a great fighter at all ranges
