GTA Online contains dozens of different weapons for the player to find during their time in Los Santos. This guide will help players locate the best weapons in the game. GTA Online is currently thriving with millions of returning players every week. The game places the player in an identical Los Santos to the original story mode. Only this time, players have the opportunity to team up with other players and go on heists, races, missions, and so much more. The game world acts more like an imaginary plaything for the player to go absolutely insane with. One major aspect that stands out about GTA Online is the idea that this game is still extremely relevant even up to today, 7 years since its initial release back on the PS3 and Xbox 360. More content has been added into the online game world that even surpasses the amount of playtime that comes from the game's story mode. To really get some respect and reputation in Los Santos, it is important for any player to have an arsenal of powerful weapons. There is nothing quite as humiliating as other players pulling up on you and not having any way of defending yourself. This guide will help players find the best weapons in Los Santos.
The player begins their adventure in Los Santos with nothing more than a pistol. Very minimal damage, short-to-decent range, and can get the job done is the player is lining up those headshots. But so many better options lie in Los Santos just waiting to be discovered. Player's can't really blow up a car or a bus with a pistol. Bigger jobs need stronger and more powerful weapons. The player will unlock new items as they continue to complete tasks in Los Santos. Here are the best weapons in the game and how players can unlock them.
Best Weapons in GTA Online
Each weapon has a situation that they will thrive in. Snipers are better for taking out targets at long distances. Melee weapons are best for close-range combat. Here is the best weapon of each type for GTA Online.
- Pistol: AP Pistol: This weapon is fully automatic when firing. An extended clip can bring this weapon up to 36 bullets per round and completely eliminate the mass hoards of weaker AI the player will face against. This one is also one of the highest damaging weapons for pistols in the game. This pistol will be available for purchase at Ammu-Nation once reaching Rank 33. It will go for $1000.
- Machine Gun: Combat MG: This has a decent damage output out of all the Machine Gun weapons. Although, this one takes a while to unlock. The player will need to reach Rank 80 in order to unlock this weapon. It is the best in its class but requires the player to put hundreds of hours into the game to reach that point. The normal MG can be unlocked at Rank 50, so use this until reaching Rank 80 to get the better one. Players can purchase it at Ammu-Nation for $14,800.
- Assault Rifle: Special Carbine: These are the most useful weapon in almost every combat. Fortunately, this weapon does not need much of a grind to unlock. This weapon came along as part of The Business Update DLC and players can unlock it right at Rank 1 in GTA Online. This gun is also one of the most accurate weapons in the game, making it optimal for lining up headshots.
- Heavy Weapon: Minigun: The Minigun can only be unlocked once reaching a whopping 120 Ranks in GTA Online. This weapon can tear through any enemy, car, or tank within seconds. It shoots out a powerful wave of bullets at super-fast speeds. It may take a while to unlock this, so the Grenade Launcher or Rocket Launcher is a good alternative.
- Sniper Rifle: Heavy Sniper: The Heavy Sniper is the most powerful and accurate weapon in GTA Online. The only issue with this weapon is that the weapon does not unlock until Rank 90, making it one of the harder weapons to unlock. The grind is worth it since it holds stronger damage, accuracy, and range. The basic Sniper Rifle is an excellent alternative, as it unlocks at Rank 21.
- Melee: Any: Melee weapons are not the most useful in combat. They are good for close-range encounters, but enemies will most likely take the shot before getting closer. The Hatchet is a great choice just for flare alone. Butchering up an enemy with this massive ax just feels cool to pull off.
- Shotgun: Bullpup Shotgun: Massive damage output to any enemy at close range, especially to other players. These are amongst the most used weapons in the game but the Bullpup takes the cake as the most powerful. This shotgun can be purchased right out of the gate by reaching Rank 1 in GTA Online.
- Throwable Weapon: Grenade: Grenades are just fun to have around. Throw them at a friend to freak them out. It's a good time. But they are also very useful for blowing up trucks and blockades. Setting one off with cause a domino effect to happen, taking down everything in the nearby vicinity. Players can purchase this at Ammu-Nation beginning at Rank 15 $for 250.
GTA Online is great for some mindless fun, but also contains elements of teamwork and strategy. Players really get the best of both worlds when exploring Los Santos. Heists are the pinnacle gaming experience that has come from the series. Players must work together to steal a large sum of money or a high-value item to sell for profit. These multi-story missions involve the players working together every step of the way. Players can even decide amongst themselves which player should get the biggest cut. Each job has different roles and players will be doing completely different tasks from one another during the mission. This usually results in some arguments, as players will bicker about whose job is the hardest. It's a fun time all around but most importantly, Los Santos and everything GTA Online has to offer is best played when experienced with friends.
GTA Online is available now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC.