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Wasteland Warriors Arm Up With The Best Weapons In Fallout 4

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The Fallout series is known for its iconic weaponry, and Fallout 4 delivers. With a massive arsenal at your disposal, you can choose from sleek laser rifles to makeshift melee weapons. The best Fallout 4 weapons aren't just for survival - they're for wreaking havoc in creative ways. Take on raiders, Deathclaws, or super mutants with fan-favorite weapons like the Shishkebab, a flaming katana that combines style and power, the Cryolator, which freezes enemies with ease, or the Final Judgement, a gatling laser that unleashes rapid devastation. These weapons embody the variety and chaos that Fallout 4 players love. What's the most ridiculously fun Fallout 4 weapon you've used? Browse the list below, submit your votes, and help us create the ultimate Fallout 4 weapon tier list, as voted on by players.

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    Overseer's Guardian

    This combat rifle, bought from Alexis Combes in Vault 81, fires two projectiles per shot, doubling damage. It hits for 55 damage per projectile base. This makes it one of the most effective, consistent rifles. Flexible mods let you customize it for almost any build.

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    Splattercannon

    Also found atNuka-WorldThe Splattercannon is a handmade rifle. It increases damage based on hits. This works like The Problem Solver. Aaron Corbett sells it in the Nuka-Town Market. It gives high DPS, especially with automatic mods.

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    Righteous Authority

    Paladin Danse grants Righteous Authority after finishing the “Call to Arms” quest. This laser rifle boosts critical hit damage and recharges the critical meter faster. It works great for VATS users. With 26 base damage and mod options, it is an early-game powerhouse for energy weapon builds.

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    Experiment 18-A

    The Institute's Requisitions area sells this plasma rifle. It offers high damage (48 ballistic, 48 energy) and a fast fire rate. This makes it one of the most reliable plasma weapons. Modding keeps it adaptable to nearly any playstyle.

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    Two Shot Gauss Rifle

    The Two Shot Gauss Rifle deals great damage by firing an extra projectile. It doubles its 110 base damage per shot. Legendary enemies drop this randomly. Its good range and stopping power make it perfect for sniping or taking down bosses with a few strong shots.

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    Western Revolver

    The Western Revolver is a sleek, high-damage revolver with a classic look. It first appeared in the Nuka-WorldDLC. You usually find it in Mad Mulligan's Minecart Coaster or buy it from Nuka-World vendors. Its 48 base damage and .44 ammo make it a solid sidearm for gunslinger builds seeking style and firepower.

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    The Problem Solver

    The Problem Solver is a handmade rifle from Nuka-WorldThis weapon stacks damage for consecutive hits on the same target. You get it during the “An Ambitious Plan” questline by siding with Mason. It deals heavy damage in long fights because its efficiency increases.

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    Explosive Combat Shotgun

    The Explosive Combat Shotgun fires explosive rounds, dealing heavy damage and area-of-effect damage. Its 15-point explosive effect makes it one of the game's most wanted legendary weapons. Players get it as a random drop. It destroys enemies up close, particularly inside tight spots like vaults and buildings.

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    Deliverer

    The Deliverer is a versatile 10mm pistol. The Railroad questline awards it, dealing 25 base damage and lowering VATS AP costs. Its light weight and accuracy make it a favorite for stealth players who value speed and quick kills.

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    Shishkebab

    The Shishkebab is a flaming melee weapon. It sets enemies on fire when it hits. Its 13 base damage plus fire damage makes it great for melee fans. Find it during the settlement quest “Out of the Fire” by defeating Slag at Saugus Ironworks. Its unique look and burning effect stand out in combat.

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    Spray n' Pray

    Cricket sells Spray n’ Pray. This is a .45 submachine gun. It fires explosive rounds. Each shot deals 15 explosive damage in an area. Players use it to eliminate enemy groups. This weapon suits those who like chaos and continuous fire.

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    Wounding Laser Rifle

    The Wounding Laser Rifle adds 25 bleeding damage over time to every hit. This makes it devastating against high-health enemies. The “Wounding” effect is a random legendary roll; luck or farming legendary enemies determines this. Its high DPS and utility make it a versatile energy weapon for builds.

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    Nuka-Nuke Launcher

    The Nuka-Nuke Launcher is a Fat Man variant. It is exclusive to the Nuka-World DLC.Nuka-WorldThe Nuka-Nuke Launcher fires a powerful Nuka-Nuke projectile with greater damage in the DLC. Players find it in the “Cappy in a Haystack” questline. Its unmatched explosive power lets players take down bosses or enemy groups.

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    Atom’s Judgement

    Exclusive toFar HarborAtom’s Judgement is a super sledge infused with radiation. Players find it in The Nucleus. It deals 40 radiation damage per hit. This makes it perfect for melee builds targeting enemies weak to radiation. Its visuals and destructive power are unforgettable.

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    Cito's Shiny Slugger

    Cito’s Shiny Slugger is a better-looking baseball bat with bonus bleeding damage. Players find it inNuka-WorldCito awards Cito’s Shiny Slugger during “Safari Adventure.” This melee weapon offers a playful twist for fans of brutal close-range combat.

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    Wazer Wifle

    The Wazer Wifle, awarded for completing the main quest with a peaceful ending, is a versatile laser rifle. It has unlimited ammo. With a base energy damage of 24, it serves as an excellent endgame weapon for energy weapon builds needing endurance in long fights.

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    The Last Minute

    The Last Minute is a Gauss Rifle Ronnie Shaw sells duringThe CastleThe Last Minute comes from the settlement questline. It gives 50% limb damage and a high base damage of 192. Snipers and stealth builds use it to inflict critical damage from long range.

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    Final Judgement

    Final Judgment is Maxson’s signature Gatling Laser. Players get it by killing Elder Maxson or opposing the Brotherhood of Steel. It deals 26 base damage and fires fast, using less ammo than standard Gatling Lasers. This high DPS weapon shreds crowds and bosses.

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    Le Fusil Terribles

    Le Fusil Terribles is a combat shotgun in the Captain’s Cabin of Libertalia. It has 15% extra limb damage, making it brutal in close-quarters combat. With a base damage of 67, it tears through enemies and offers stopping power for shotgun fans.

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    Kremvh’s Tooth

    Kremvh's Tooth is one of Fallout 4’s best melee weapons. Players find it in Dunwich Borers. It mixes poison and bleeding effects with a serrated blade for heavy, sustained damage. Stealth melee builds use it; its damage-over-time effects make it lethal in long fights.

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    Admiral’s Friend

    The Admiral’s Friend is a harpoon gun that rewards precise, high-damage critical hits. It is available inFar HarborBuy this from Allen Lee in Far Harbor Village. Its big damage and slow fire rate suit patient sharpshooters who like long range.

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    Cryolator

    The Cryolator shoots freezing projectiles. This stops enemies for crowd control or quick kills. Find it in Vault 111, locked in a case needing Master-level lockpicking or Dogmeat's help. Players who want to control the field and try unique effects will like it.

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    Gamma Gun

    The Gamma Gun deals huge radiation damage. It targets unarmored enemies and mutants, which is unique. Found in Children of Atom members' inventory, its 100 base radiation damage makes it situational but deadly if you use it. It fails against ghouls and robots.

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