The Dead Space series, known for its terrifying gameplay, offers a range of weapons to help players survive against necromorphs on abandoned space ships and creepy planets. To rank the greatest weapons, we consider those that deliver massive damage and versatility. The Plasma Cutter and Handheld Graviton Accelerator are top contenders due to their reliability and recurring appearances throughout the series. Fan favorites like Devil Horns and the Hand Cannon also make the cut, either as gag weapons or for their immense power. Which Dead Space weapon is the best? Vote for your top pick and check out the scariest Dead Space monsters of all time.
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The Plasma Cutter is the premier weapon in every Dead Space game.Dead SpaceThe Plasma Cutter is the first and most common weapon players use to kill Necromorphs in the game. Plasma Energy slices enemies with precision. Players rotate the gun vertically and horizontally to chop up Necromorphs. This weapon is brutal and reliable. The Plasma Cutter offers players death and destruction.
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The Devil Horns carry on the franchise's gag weapons. Unlock this ridiculously fun weapon in New Game Plus! This giant foam finger looks like devil horns. It can cause huge damage to any alien creature players touch. Ironically, the Devil Horns are the strongest weapon. Veterans who want lighthearted fun in scary places should use the Devil Horns.
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After players live the waking nightmare ofDead Space 2In Hard Core Mode, players get The Hand Cannon. This is one of the funniest, weirdest weapons in gaming history. A giant red foam finger fires 'BANG BANG' with primary fire and 'pew, pew, pew' with secondary fire. The Hand Cannon is a cheerful, comical reward for surviving one of the scariest games ever.scariest games of all timePlayers have a great time with this ludicrous weapon. It is one of the strongest weapons in the game.
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If Necromorphs bombard a hallway and players need help, use the IM-822 Handheld Ore Cutter Line Gun. This weapon shoots plasma beams in a line. The Line Cutter quickly handles enemies grouping up. It covers huge distances for destruction. Players have only five Line Racks at once. Use the Line Cutter only in key moments. Watch the destruction as shots spread through rooms.
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The Javelin Gun started as a telemetric survey tool. Players repurposed it as a massive spear weapon against Necromorphs. It offers great power and accuracy. The Javelin Gun shoots a huge spike at enemies. These spears fly into space until they hit a wall. Its fire rate is slow. However, no weapon is stronger or deadlier. It works well in zero-gravity areas where Necromorphs walk toward their end in a straight line.
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The PFM-100 Hydrazine Torch Flamethrower lets players incinerate Necromorph scum. A portable flamethrower seems good, but low ammo and fewer resources make it best for dire situations. This weapon lets you target limbs and burn them crisp. It is a great weapon and one of the top three available.Dead Spacegames.
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The Heavy Metal Thunder is a massive weapon. It is a powerful Rivet Chain Gun with a Rockey Launcher attached. Built for total destruction, the Heavy Metal Thunder stands as one of the most impressive and original “realistic” weapons.Dead Space, it slices through Necromorphs like butter. However, the weapon only unlocks in the latter half ofDead Space 3.
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The Detonator is the best weapon for players with a plan. It lets players set traps, bombs, and booby traps for unsuspecting Necromorphs. Setting up defenses is easy. The Detonator gives you a powerful grenade launcher to obliterate enemies when you get caught.
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The Handheld Graviton Accelerator is one of the most unique and interesting weapons.Dead SpaceThe Handheld Graviton Accelerator launches gravity toward Neromorph hordes instead of bullets or plasma. It acts like a shotgun for short-range combat. This tool helps control crowds and can pick up objects and Necromorphs after full upgrade.
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The Seeker Rifle is the traditional sniper rifle in most games because of its trademarkedDead SpaceIt deals massive damage from a long distance. This weapon suits players low on health or afraid to fight Necromorphs head-on. With three zoom modes, the Seeker Rifle is considered one of the calmer weapons in theDead Spacearsenal.
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This is one of the most devastating and powerful weapons in anyDead SpaceThe C99 Supercollider Contact Beam works well against tough enemies that won't die. Engineers made it to pound hard materials. In player hands, the Contact Beam is the ultimate tool for destruction. The only issue is the long time needed between shots.
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The SWS Motorized Pulse Rifle deals maximum damage fast. This makes it perfect for new players in the world ofDead SpaceThe Motorized Pulse Rifle lacks flash but remains the most reliable weapon. It shoots huge amounts of bullets at enemies. However, the lack of accuracy makes the gun less effective than players prefer.
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Players wanting maximum masochistic damage in realistic ways should try the RC-DS Remote Control Disc Ripper. Its blades spin at 17,000 RPM. This tool slices through anything foolish enough to stop it. The weapon's best feature is launching the blade toward enemies for some of the worst kills in anyDead Spacegame!
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