How to Get Weapons in Dead Rails

All Weapons in Dead Rails and How to Get Them

When you first start playing Dead Rails, having better weapons becomes essential to take down stronger enemies ahead. While you begin with a basic melee weapon, the game offers a variety of guns and melee weapons that you can equip. Here is a comprehensive list of the weapons available in Dead Rails, including their stats, costs, and how to obtain them.

Axe

  • Cost: Free
  • Damage: 20
  • Cooldown: 2 seconds
  • How to Get Weapon: Starter weapon (Randomly Obtained)

Hammer

  • Cost: Free
  • Damage: 20
  • Cooldown: 2 seconds
  • How to Get Weapon: Starter weapon (Randomly Obtained)

Pickaxe

  • Cost: Free
  • Damage: 20
  • Cooldown: 2 seconds
  • How to Get Weapon: Starter weapon (Randomly Obtained)

Shovel

  • Cost: Free
  • Damage: 20
  • Cooldown: 2 seconds
  • How to Get Weapon: Starter weapon (Randomly Obtained)

Mauser C96

  • Cost: Free
  • Ammo: Six bullet magazine
  • Damage: 25 (body), 50 (head)
  • How to Get Weapon: Found in buildings
  • Cooldown: No cooldown

Maxim Machine Gun

  • Cost: $125
  • Ammo: 100-round turret ammo Magazine
  • Damage: 25 (body), 50 (head)
  • How to Get Weapon: Purchase from the Gunsmith Store and also appears in buildings
  • Cooldown: No cooldown

Revolver

  • Cost: $35
  • Ammo: 24 rounds ($15 per reload)
  • Damage: 25 (body), 50 (head)
  • How to Get Weapon: Purchase from the Gunsmith Store and also appears in buildings
  • Cooldown: 1 second

Rifle

  • Cost: $75
  • Ammo: 12 rounds
  • Damage: 75 (body), 95 (head)
  • How to Get Weapon: Purchase from the Gunsmith Store and also appears in buildings
  • Cooldown: 2.5 seconds

Sawed-Off Shotgun

  • Ammo: Two Slug Magazine
  • Damage: 75–100
  • How to Get Weapon: Found in buildings or purchasable with Robux
  • Cooldown: No cooldown

Shotgun

  • Cost: $50
  • Ammo: 12 shells
  • Damage: 25–50
  • How to Get Weapon: Purchase from the Gunsmith Store and also appears in buildings
  • Cooldown: 2 seconds

Vampire Knife

  • Cost: Free
  • Damage: 20–40
  • How to Get Weapon: Located in the city, typically inside a wooden coffin on the top floor of the Castle
  • Cooldown: 0.5 seconds

If you’re looking to play with friends, the Vampire Knife with its lifesteal ability could be a great option. This weapon heals you while dealing damage. When it comes to guns, starting with the Revolver is a good choice, and as you collect more money, you can upgrade to other powerful weapons. Keep an eye out for the Mauser C96, which can be looted from buildings, making it a valuable addition to your arsenal.