Death Stranding 2: All Weapons and How To Unlock

In this guide, we shall go over all the weapons available in Death Stranding 2, their type, and how to unlock them.

The original Death Stranding always had weapons, but the combat and weapon selection felt limited for the most part. With Death Stranding 2, Kojima Productions has gone above and beyond, offering a massive selection of weapons to pick from. The weapons all cater to different playstyles and have different requirements for unlocking.

The weapons in Death Stranding 2 range from powerful assault rifles and handguns to deadly melee weapons and grenades. If you’re looking to unlock a specific weapon in the game or simply want to see the whole catalog of weapons on offer, keep reading below.

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All Weapons in Death Stranding 2

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Below, we’ve listed all the weapons in Death Stranding 2 and how to unlock them:

Weapon Name	Weapon Type	How to Unlock
Assault Rifle [MP] Lv1	Assault Rifle	This weapon is unlocked by default at the start.
Assault Rifle [MP] Lv2	Assault Rifle	This is a 4-star Connection reward at the C1 South Distribution Center in Mexico.
Battle Guitar	Hybrid Melee/Firearm	You unlock this weapon in Episode 14: Last Stranding.
Big-Bore Handgun [MP]	Handgun (High-Caliber)	This is a 4-star Connection reward for Ciudad Nudo del Norte (C1) in Mexico.
Blood Boomerang	Thrown Weapon (Boomerang)	Connect the Northern Environmental Observatory to the Chiral Network in Australia.
Blood Grenade Lv1	Grenade (Blood Cloud)	Complete Order 004.
Blood Grenade Lv2	Grenade (Upgraded Blood Cloud)	This is a 3-star Connection reward for the C1 South Distribution Center in Mexico.
Bola Gun	Restraint Weapon	Connect The Government’s Base to the Chiral Network in Australia.
Bola Stun Gun	Restraint Weapon (Electrified)	This is a 4-star Connection reward for the Inventor in Australia.
Chiral Cannon	Vehicle-Mounted Chiral Cannon	Connect South Fort Knot to the Chiral Network in Australia.
Chiral Shock Cannon	Heavy Cannon	Connect the Phantom Smith to the Chiral Network in Australia.
Combat Power Gloves Lv1	Melee Gloves	This is a 2-star Connection reward at the F2 South Distribution Center in Australia.
Combat Power Gloves Lv2	Melee Gloves (Enhanced)	This is a 3-star Connection reward at the F2 South Distribution Center in Australia.
Custom Electric Rod	Melee Rod	This is a 2-star Connection reward for Villa Libre in Mexico.
Custom High-Voltage Rod	Melee Rod (High-Voltage)	This is a 3-star Connection reward for Villa Libre in Mexico.
Custom Twin Rod	Melee Rod (Dual-Ended)	This is a 4-star Connection reward for Villa Libre in Mexico.
Decoy Hologrenade	Grenade (Decoy Hologram)	Connect the Animal Shelter to the Chiral Network in Australia.
Dog Mine	Thrown Weapon (Canine Mine)	Complete Sub-Order 106.
Electric Trap	Thrown Weapon (Electrified Trap)	This is a 2-star Connection reward for the Architect in Australia.
EX Capture Grenade	Grenade (BT Capture)	Connect the Metagenomicist to the Chiral Network in Australia.
EX Grenade	Grenade (Anti-BT Vapor)	This is a 2-star Connection reward at the South Distribution Center in Mexico.
Ghost Blade	Melee/Thrown Weapon	Dropped by the blade-wielding mechs encountered in Order No. 22 in Australia.
Grenade Launcher [MP]	Launcher Weapon	Connect the F5 East Distribution Center to the Chiral Network in Australia.
Grenade Pistol	Handgun	Connect the Western Environmental Observatory to the Chiral Network in Australia.
Heavy Machine Gun	Vehicle-Mounted Machine Gun	This is a 3-star Connection reward at the F2 South Distribution Center in Australia.
LW Assault Rifle [MP] Lv1	Assault Rifle (Lightweight)	This is a 3-star Connection reward for the Former Geophysics Research Lab in Mexico.
LW Assault Rifle [MP] Lv2	Assault Rifle (Lightweight)	This is a 4-star Connection reward for the Former Geophysics Research Lab in Mexico.
LW Shotgun [MP] Lv1	Shotgun (Lightweight)	This is a 2-star Connection reward for the Musician in Australia.
LW Shotgun [MP] Lv2	Shotgun (Lightweight)	This is a 4-star Connection reward for the Musician in Australia.
LW Tranq Sniper Rifle	Sniper Rifle (Lightweight, Non-Lethal)	This is a 4-star Connection reward for the Lone Commander in Australia.
Machine Gun [MP] Lv1	Machine Gun	Connect the Pizza Chef to the Chiral Network in Australia.
Machine Gun [MP] Lv2	Machine Gun	This is a 3-star Connection reward for the Pizza Chef in Australia.
Machine Pistol	Handgun	This is a 2-star Connection reward for Ciudad Nudo del Norte (C1) in Mexico.
Maser Handgun	Handgun	This weapon is unlocked by default at the start.
Mortar	Vehicle-Mounted Mortar	This is a 3-star Connection reward for The Mechanic in Australia.
MP Grenade	Grenade (Multipurpose)	Connect the Western Environmental Observatory to the Chiral Network in Australia.
Multirocket Launcher	Guided-Rocket Launcher	This is a 2-star Connection reward for the Phantom Smith in Australia.
Quadruple Rocket Launcher	Unguided-Rocket Launcher	Connect the F7 North Distribution Center to the Chiral Network in Australia.
RD Grenade Launcher [MP]	Launcher Weapon (Adhesive)	Connect the Fisherman to the Chiral Network in Australia.
Remote Stun Bomb	Throwable (Remote Electric Shock)	This is a 3-star Connection reward for the Inventor in Australia.
Rocket Box [MP]	Thrown Weapon (Rocket-Cargo)	Connect the Ghost Hunter to the Chiral Network in Australia.
SL Machine Pistol [MP]	Handgun (Silent)	This is a 3-star Connection reward for Ciudad Nudo del Norte (C1) in Mexico.
SL Tranq Handgun	Handgun (Silenced Tranquilizer)	This is a 3-star Connection reward for the Lone Commander in Australia.
SL-LW Assault Rifle [MP] Lv1	Assault Rifle (Silent, Lightweight)	Connect the Data Scientist to the Chiral Network in Australia.
Shotgun [MP] Lv1	Shotgun	Connect the Musician to the Chiral Network in Australia.
Shotgun [MP] Lv2	Shotgun	This is a 3-star Connection reward for the Musician in Australia.
Smoke Grenade	Grenade (Smoke)	Connect the Lone Commander to the Chiral Network in Australia.
Sticky Cannon	Vehicle-Mounted Retrieval	This is a 2-star Connection reward at the F2 South Distribution Center in Australia.
Sticky Gun	Utility Tool (Cargo Retrieval)	This is a 2-star Connection reward for the Bokka in Mexico.
Stun Bomb	Throwable (Electric Shock)	This is a 2-star Connection reward for the Inventor in Australia.
Tar Cannon	Utility Device (Fire Suppression)	Connect Rainbow Valley to the Chiral Network in Australia.
Tranq Sniper Rifle	Sniper Rifle (Non-Lethal)	Connect the Lone Commander to the Chiral Network in Australia.

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