
Generally on the cheaper side of the list if your colony is strapped for silver. Fair range, nearly equals the Assault Rifle. Out playing both the machine pistol and auto-pistol, the Heavy SMG is the superior submachine gun. It has a marginally lower armor penetration than some other guns but fires slightly faster as a trade-off. The Heavy SMG fires a respectable 3-round burst effective at close to medium range. Not the best hunting weapon but it works against turkeys. You can make it with certain skills, materials, and research at a machining table. The Chain Shotgun is also a craftable item. You could always have one brought to you by some brave raider. One easy way is to trade for it, but you have to be lucky enough to get a good trader.
You’ll make a nice duster out of most manhunter animals in no time. When those scythers close the distance, you’ll see why you keep it around. With a lucky shot or two, it’ll make short work of small raids. With a 3-round shotgun blast, it’ll still tear through a charging Mega Sloth if your pawn is accurate.Ĭhain Shotgun can be devastating up-close!: Its short-range keeps your pawn close to the danger so it would be smart to use a mix of other ranged weapons for support. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it? If your pawn has some hearty armor you should definitely have one of these bad boys in your armory. Proud Joker, demonstrating the power of the chain shotgun.Ĭhain Shotgun. You could go through the trouble of making it yourself, but by the time you’re able to, you’d have access to better guns anyway.
Trade your precious resources for one when a caravan passes by. Decent damage and armor penetration for a starting weapon. High range, to keep your pawns out of melee. You start the game with it in the standard Rimworld scenario. What exactly sets the bolt-action rifle apart from the rest? Well: In the hands of an accurate pawn, this gun will carry your colony until you’re able to get your hands on any of the better firearms. The bolt-action rifles of Rimworld are a valuable early game! These weapons have a considerable range and better than average damage perfect for hunting. Proud Kimbo sitting pretty for a picture mid hunting trip. This handy guide will get you started on the right path to understanding this fantastic game or at least being capable of defending your humble colony.
Have the best chance of surviving with these weapons!Īre you new to the Rimworld? Doesn’t it seem overwhelming at first with seemingly endless possibilities? I had so many questions when I first picked it up and I was lucky enough to have a friend walk me through the game.