[Top 10] My Time at Sandrock Best Weapons That Are Powerful (Ranked)

Updated:

20 Jul 2024

Foes in My Time at Sandrock come in all forms and will stand in your way as you try to rebuild Sandrock to its former glory. Fortunately, there are many weapons that you can collect or craft to aid you in eliminating them from your path.

But which weapons are the strongest? In this article, we’ll cover which weapons you should strive to get your hands on if you want to have the easiest time defeating all of the mutants, bandits, and whatever else that will stand in your way.

We’ll be ranking the weapons for convenience and counting down from number 10.

10. Motivational Hammer

Big jobs require big weapons. In this case, a huge hammer

One of the more commonly found weapons in Sandrock, you might just be lucky enough to acquire this bulky, slow but hard-hitting weapon early on in the game. A builder with a Motivational Hammer is sure to send foes flying with a few swings.

This weapon is great for:

The early game. There is a chance of acquiring a Motivational Hammer by clearing the last level of the Hazardous Ruins of The Breach.
Those who enjoy the satisfying feeling of hitting slow but hard.
Gifting to Hugo the local Blacksmith. If you own several Motivational Hammers, some of the townsfolk will appreciate you if you give them one. The local blacksmith Hugo in particular would love you if you spare one to him.

Motivational Hammer stats:

Weapon type: Heavy Sword
Melee or ranged?: Melee
Min. attack: 81-98
Max. attack: 159-189
Attack speed: Slow
Level requirement: 14

9. Coltrane 45

Don't get fooled as this is in fact a weapon. The last thing that enemies will hear are a cacophony of musical notes

The Coltrane 45 is one of several wacky weapons found in the game. This musical gun is given as a reward after donating enough items to the museum, and not only does it hit hard, it makes musical sounds while doing so!

This weapon is great for:

Shotgun enthusiasts. Despite its confusing look, the Coltrane 45 functions as a shotgun, getting less accurate the further you stray from your target, but hitting harder the closer you get.
Those that have plenty of shotgun shells for use as ammunition.
Museum donors. If you love donating to the museum, you’ll have access to this powerful gun in no time.

Coltrane 45 stats:

Weapon type: Shotgun
Melee or ranged?: Ranged
Min. attack: 210-260
Max. attack: 297-367
Level requirement: 40

8. Hand of the Light

Ready, set, fire your laser!

After a certain point in the story, you’ll have this unique weapon on your hands—literally. With the Hands of the Light equipped, players can dish out heavy damage with their fists, or with lasers!

This weapon is great for:

Those that cannot decide between a melee weapon or a ranged weapon. The Hand of the Light functions both as a melee weapon and a ranged weapon.
Those who want to try a unique weapon. There is no other weapon like the Hand of the Light.
Those who aspire to be as cool as the character that they defeated to attain it.

Hand of the Light stats:

Weapon type: Unique
Melee or ranged?: Hybrid
Min. attack: 228-277
Max. attack: 372-451
Level requirement: 45

7. Altair RX-67

This sword shoots out beams of damaging light that cover a wide area

The Altair RX-67 is forged from a broken sword with the help of Qi, the local scientist. Like the Hand of the Light weapon earlier on this list, it is very special in the sense that it has unique animations and attacks. It functions as both a melee and ranged weapon, making it very powerful, and even flashy!

This weapon is great for:

Those that cannot decide between a melee weapon or a ranged weapon. The Altair RX-67 simultaneously functions as a melee weapon while sending forth beams of damaging light with each strike.
Those who want to try a unique weapon. There is no other weapon like the Altair RX-67.
Flashy players. It’s difficult to not be flashy when your weapon shoots out beams of blue, glowing light that slice through hordes of enemies!

Altair RX-67 stats:

Weapon type: Unique
Melee or ranged?: Hybrid
Min. attack: 341-403
Max. attack: 497-585
Level requirement: 40

6. Deadeye Rifle

A shower of bullets await your enemies once you add this ranged weapon to your arsenal

The Deadeye Rifle is a ranged weapon that can shower your enemies with an onslaught of bullets. That is, if you have the ammo to spare.

This weapon is great for:

Those who enjoy assault rifles. The Deadeye Rifle functions as an assault rifle, capable of unleashing countless bullets at a very fast rate.
Ranged playstyles. You don’t have to get close to enemies with this weapon.
Those that have enough resources to craft it and its ammunition. The Deadeye Rifle is craftable in the Advanced Forging Machine.

Deadeye Rifle stats:

Weapon type: Rifle
Melee or ranged?: Ranged
Min. attack: 175-220
Max. attack: 318-398
Level requirement: 55

5. Squid Gun

Splotch! This bizarre weapon is deadly despite its squirmy look

You read that right; it’s a squid gun! This gun is one of several of My Time at Sandrock’s wacky weapons. Despite its look, it’s one of the most powerful guns in the game. The Squid Gun can be purchased with enough Tokens at the Golden Goose, so better get to playing those mini-games!

This weapon is great for:

Those who enjoy shotguns. The squid gun functions as a shotgun; it is very powerful up close where all of its bullets connect, but it is inaccurate the further away the target is.
Those who love wacky weapons. It also makes an appropriate sound!
Those that have a lot of Tokens saved up. Where did Catori even find such a weapon?

Squid Gun stats:

Weapon type: Shotgun
Melee or ranged?: Ranged
Min. attack: 291-364
Max. attack: 346-432
Level requirement: 60

4. Hades

Slice and bash through hordes of enemies with this hellish sword and shield combo

Players who are done with My Time at Sandrock’s story can put their combat skills to the test in the Dead Sea Ruins, a multi-level dungeon filled with waves of enemies. The reward that you get for beating the first level is Hades, a sword and shield weapon type that is said to be forged in the underworld.

This weapon is great for:

Defensive players. Players that wield this weapon gain the ability to block, as with all sword and shield weapon types.
Those who desire a demonic aesthetic. The Hades is sure to send shivers down the spines of foes!
Show-offs. What better way to boast than to collect this sword and shield weapon that few can attain.

Hades stats:

Weapon type: Sword and Shield
Melee or ranged?: Melee
Min. attack: 345-424
Max. attack: 411-504
Attack speed: Average
Level requirement: 60

3. Ignis Draconis

Destroy your opposition with this hard-hitting fiery sword

The Ignis Draconis is the reward for beating the 2nd level of the Dead Sea Ruins. Players who are strong enough to clear the dungeon will surely have an easier time smashing through foes with this big fiery weapon said to be forged from the breath of a dragon.

This weapon is great for:

Those who get thrilled by slow but hard-hitting weapons.
Those who like the look of large weapons. Swinging the Ignis Draconis around is enough to send enemies packing!
Show-offs. What better way to boast than to collect this heavy sword weapon that very few can attain.

Ignis Draconis stats:

Weapon type: Heavy Sword
Melee or ranged?: Melee
Min. attack: 497-585
Max. attack: 579-681
Attack speed: Slow
Level requirement: 70

2. Bee-wing Blade

Annihilate your enemies with elegance and finesse with these daggers

Unleash a flurry of powerful strikes with the most powerful dagger in the game, the Bee-wing Blade. You’ll have to dive deep into the Dead Sea Ruins and challenge waves of monsters in the 3rd level to add this beauty to your arsenal.

This weapon is great for:

Those who get invigorated by the fast strikes from utilizing daggers in combat.
Those who want to look fabulous. The way that the Bee-wing Blade is sheathed behind your character makes them look like they have wings.
Show-offs. What better way to boast than to collect this dagger weapon that very few can attain.

Bee-wing Blade stats:

Weapon type: Dagger
Melee or ranged?: Melee
Min. attack: 433-525
Max. attack: 527-638
Attack speed: Fast
Level requirement: 80

1. Solarflare

Can you beat this dungeon to acquire the most powerful weapon in the game?

In the final level of the Dead Sea Ruins lies the Solarflare, regarded as the most powerful weapon in My Time at Sandrock. Alas, acquiring it is no easy feat as you first have to successfully defeat waves of powerful enemies within a time limit. Once you get your hands on it though, you are the most powerful being in the game!

This weapon is great for:

Those who want the best weapon in the game and hold the desire to annihilate all foes as fast as possible.
Players that prefer the fast, acrobatic combos of spear weapons.
Showing off. What better way to boast to friends than to show off your hard-earned Solarflare, which is a weapon unattainable for most due to how difficult it is to acquire it.

Solarflare stats: