Weapons & Upgrades

Spoiler-light notes on handling, leveling, and smart early purchases.

Leveling basics

Weapons gain XP as you use them; stronger variants unlock as levels rise.
Early on, focus on one primary you enjoy and a dependable sidearm.
Upgrades often trade recoil, damage, and capacity—pick what makes you land more hits.

Tip: Weapon XP is earned only when the weapon is equipped and NOT at max xp level. Make sure to level up before starting a new match to be able to earn more XPs. Also remember to swap to your chosen primary before missions to maximize gains.

Beginner-friendly primaries

Assault Rifles

Balanced recoil and range. Great for Gunslinger/Fixer starters.

SMGs

Close-range control with easy recoil. Medic/Exterminator/Slasher friendly.

Shotguns

High burst at close range. Pair with classes that hold chokepoints.

DMRs/Battle Rifles

Tap-fire precision; excellent for popping specials.

Simple upgrade path

flowchart LR Base[Base Variant] --> S1[Stability Upgrade] S1 --> Cap[Magazine/Capacity] Cap --> Dmg[Damage/Barrel] Dmg --> Opt[Optional: Sight/Utility]

Order is guidance, not a rule. If recoil feels fine, jump to capacity.

Recoil practice drill

Stand ~10m from a wall. Fire short bursts and watch impact pattern.
Adjust sensitivity until you can keep a tight cluster while tracking.
Practice head-height sweeps for common horde lanes.