In order to make your way in the city of Los Santos, you need reliable weapons that can get the job done quickly and cleanly. These help you in taking care of ‘problems’ in an easy way because of their damage, range, and accuracy. So, here are 10 of the most powerful weapons in GTA Online.
10 . Pump Shotgun
A pump-action shotgun gets the job done easily and in quick succession. It's great for close-range combat and has decent range and accuracy. It will be useful when you are in the early levels but it’ll quickly be outperformed by others in the class. Nevertheless, it’s a good gun to get when you’re starting out
Stats:
- Damage- 67%
- Fire Rate- 20%
- Accuracy-30%
- Range-20%
What makes it awesome:
- Good for close-range combat
- Fun to use
- Decent range and accuracy
How to get it:
- From the Ammu-Nation stores in the game
9 . Heavy Rifle
The Heavy Rifle was added to the game via The Contract DLC and is a good choice for all kinds of players. It is balanced in all of the characteristics so it’s a good choice for a balanced approach to combat. The weapon causes serious damage upfront and also is decent in mid-range.
Stats:
- Damage- 40%
- Fire Rate- 50%
- Accuracy-40%
- Range-45%
What makes it awesome:
- Good mid-range performance
- Decent in all the characteristics
- Good for a balanced approach
How to get it:
- From the Ammu-Nation stores in the game for $450,000
8 . Micro SMG
The Micro SMG although has poor accuracy and damage, can be upgraded to hold 30 rounds which combinedly can do a lot of damage. It’s especially useful when you’re in a car or bike chase as it sprays bullets very fast. Its fire rate is one of the highest in the game which makes it very useful for all kinds of players.
Stats:
- Damage- 21%
- Fire Rate- 60%
- Accuracy-30%
- Range-25%
What makes it awesome:
- High fire rate
- Useful in fast-paced car chases
- Can hold 30 rounds
How to get it:
- From the Ammu-nation store in the game for $3,750
7 . Combat MG MKII
The Mark II version of the Combat MG was part of the Gunrunning update for the game. It causes devastating damage against unarmored cars and enemies in a short amount of time. It can hold up to 200 rounds which is definitely useful. It also has the ability to use specialized rounds like tracer rounds, incendiary rounds and armor-piercing rounds.
Stats:
- Damage- 57%
- Fire Rate- 65%
- Accuracy-45%
- Range-60%
What makes it awesome:
- Useful weapon against all types of enemies
- Does devastating damage
- Can use specialized rounds
How to get it:
- Buy the Combat MG from the Ammu-nation store in the game
- Convert to MKII version from Weapons Workshop for $119,000
6 . Heavy Sniper MKII
The Mark II version of the Heavy Sniper appears in the Gunrunning update for the game. It has better damage than the base version and can even take down players at full health sometimes. You can also use the advanced scope and night vision for different situations like identifying targets. It’s honestly a good weapon to have when you’re in a lobby full of players and want to have some fun.
Stats:
- Damage- 100%
- Fire Rate- 20%
- Accuracy-90%
- Range-100%
What makes it awesome:
- Does serious damage and has a great range
- Has a lot of useful mods
- Useful for different tactical situations
How to get it:
- Buy the Heavy Sniper Rifle from the Ammu-nation store in the game
- Convert to MKII version from Weapons Workshop for $165,375
5 . Sticky Bomb
With the help of sticky bombs, taking care of any problem is way way easier. Every player wants to keep an inventory full of these because of how effective they are. They are useful for drive-bys and can blow up any player or vehicle in a matter of seconds. They are also useful for setting up traps and in various stealth missions.
Stats:
- Damage- 95%
- Fire Rate- 10%
- Accuracy-30%
- Range-10%
What makes it awesome:
- Deals a lot of damage in a short time
- Can blow up players and vehicles easily
- Useful for drive-bys
- Must have for all kinds of players
How to get it:
- From the Ammu-Nation stores in the game for $600 each after level 19
4. Minigun
Now, we all know how a minigun is in a gunfight. It does tremendous damage as it has a high fire rate and doesn’t take long to finish up a large number of enemies. The base damage isn’t as much but the fire rate makes up for it as it sprays bullets left and right continuously. It also destroys vehicles in a short amount of time.
Stats:
- Damage- 30%
- Fire Rate- 100%
- Accuracy-40%
- Range-55%
What makes it awesome:
- Useful for all players
- Does damage to a large number of NPCs and players in a short time
- High fire rate
How to get it:
- From the Ammu-Nation stores in the game after reaching Rank 120 for $50,000
3 . RPG
While the RPG in the game has less accuracy it deals a large amount of damage to any target. The splash damage kills most of the targets in the area. It can easily take out most armored vehicles and aircraft easily if targeted properly. So, it's an essential weapon every player must possess.
Stats:
- Damage- 40%
- Fire Rate- 50%
- Accuracy-40%
- Range-45%
What makes it awesome:
- Does huge damage
- Can destroy vehicles and aircraft easily
- The splash effect destroys most in the area
How to get it:
- From the Ammu-Nation stores in the game after reaching Rank 100 for $36,500
2 . AP Pistol
The AP Pistol is probably the best of all the available handguns in the game. It has great accuracy and recoil than most handguns. It is great in every characteristic including accuracy and range and can be considered the best weapon for drive-bys. It is much better than the Micro SMG which is the most commonly used weapon for drive-bys.
Stats:
- Damage- 28%
- Fire Rate- 80%
- Accuracy-45%
- Range-30%
What makes it awesome:
- Probably the best handgun in the game
- The best drive-by weapon
- High range, accuracy, and fire rate for a handgun
How to get it:
- From the Ammu-nation stores in the game.
1 . Advanced Rifle
The Advanced Rifle has superior damage than most in its class, especially per shot. It's very balanced and useful in close and mid-ranged encounters and can deal a lot of damage. With the extended magazine, it can fire up to 60 rounds which is enough to deal with a few targets.
Stats:
- Damage- 34%
- Fire Rate- 70%
- Accuracy-50%
- Range-45%
What makes it awesome:
- Superior damage in its class
- Useful in close and mid-range encounters
- Very balanced performance
How to get it:
- From the Ammu-Nation stores in the game after reaching Rank 70 for $14,250
So, there you have it. Buy these weapons and you’ll be ready for any type of encounter that comes your way in the city of Los Santos. Good Luck!
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