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Discover the best unique weapons tier list in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl which will help you decide which weapons to use throughout the journey.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl offers numerous weapons of various types that players will find as they explore the Zone and progress through the story. Every region within the Zone has a unique look and offers challenging encounters. To get past the challenges and dangerous mutants in your way, it is best that you equip your character with the best weapons. Moreover, the Attachments you acquire during the journey can also help you enhance the weapons’ capabilities.
Every encounter in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl can be handled differently depending on what kinds of weapons you have currently equipped. Having weapons with better penetration and accuracy will let you take out the threats easily, rather than wasting ammo using weapons with lower penetration and accuracy. In this guide, we will tell you the best unique weapons tier list in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
Unique Weapons Overview in STALKER 2
Unique Weapons are one-of-a-kind and rare weapons in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. They are the improved version of a base weapon often equipped with an attachment or two, or have better stats than its base weapon version. Not all base weapons have their Unique version but there are several weapons from each type that have Unique versions. You can get these Unique Weapons by completing a certain quest or finding it at a certain spot. Acquiring the Unique Weapons will certainly make the encounters easier for you due to better weapon stats and capabilities. Moreover, you can apply additional Attachments to the Unique Weapons, but you cannot remove the ones already on them.
Attachments play a vital role in enhancing your weapons’ capabilities. You can find them throughout the Zone or buy them from Weapon merchants. Attach a scope on your Weapon to take out enemies from afar who are coming to your location. Selecting the type of attachment depends on you according to your playstyle or gameplay scenario. Use different ammo types to counter different enemies. Some enemies may be wearing Armor and require a lot of damage to defeat, so using a certain ammo type is crucial here. Ensure which Guns the ammo fit before jumping into the battle as ammos are only compatible with certain Guns.
Best Unique Weapons Tier List in STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl
Take a look at the best unique weapons tier list in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which includes the best ones to the worst ones.
NOTE: The following weapon tier list is for the Unique Weapons including the ones from Deluxe and Ultimate Edition DLC. It does not include the Base Weapons as the purpose of this tier list is to ensure you which weapons to keep and which weapons to sell and throw away when you get a better unique weapon in your playthrough.
| TIER | Unique Weapons |
|---|---|
| S-Tier | Model Competitor (DLC), Lynx, Drowned, Spitter |
| A-Tier | Veteran (DLC), PTM Monolith (DLC), Shah’s Mate, M860 Monolith (DLC) |
| B-Tier | Deadeye, SA-U Gabion (DLC), Valik Lummox’s AKM-74S |
| C-Tier | Riemann (DLC), Unknown Stalker’s AR416, Lullaby |
S-Tier: Best Unique Weapons
The S-Tier Unique Weapons in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl contains the highest damage with penetration and accuracy. Acquiring these weapons on your character will allow you to breeze through the enemies as you will do the best damage possible. Moreover, a well-placed shot on the head will let you mostly one-tap all enemies (humans) which is great for conserving ammunition. Additionally, the Mutants will also be easier to deal with high damage and better accuracy.
Moreover, you can also add additional attachments to these weapons to further enhance their capabilities. Below you can read the properties of every S-Tier unique weapon in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl along with the weapon’s usability.
Model Competitor – Pistol (DLC)
Model Competitor is exclusive to the Ultimate Edition DLC version of the game. Players can acquire this weapon from the Journalist’s Stash on the east of the Yaniv Station in the Yaniv region. A manual-assembly sport revolver. All the gaps adjusted, trigger mechanism replaced with a sharper one. Great choice for shooting bloodsuckers… speed shooting bloodsuckers.
Model Competitor is probably the best Pistol in the game as it has the highest damage than any other pistol. Instead of using normal pistol ammunition, it uses AR ammunition (9×39) and lets you deal high damage to enemies. Moreover, it has a good Penetration Rating that allows you to mostly two-hit armored enemies at a decent range.
- Damage: 5
- Penetration: 3
- Rate of Fire: 3.6
- Range: 1.9
- Caliber: 9×39
- Supported Ammo Types
- 9x39mm PA (Regular)
- 9x39mm SP-6 (Armor-piercing)
- 9x39mm PPE (Expansive)
- 9x39mm SP-5 (Flat)
- Magazine: 6
- Weight: 1.58 kg
- Inventory Size: 3×2
- Value: 16,536 K
Lynx – Sniper Rifle
Lynx is a unique version of the SVDM-2 Sniper Rifle and players get this at the end of the Hot on the Trail main mission. This rifle boasts a unique modification, handcrafted by a now-deceased master. The addition of a new barrel with a custom twist rate has notably improved accuracy and damage, though it appears to have seen little use of late.
Lynx is one of the best Sniper Rifles in the game with great damage potential. It has a good penetration rating with a decent range that can help you take out enemies from a safe distance.
- Damage: 3.5
- Penetration: 3
- Rate of Fire: 4.9
- Range:1.9
- Caliber: 7.62×54
- Supported Ammo Types
- 7.62x54mm LPS (Regular)
- 7.62x54mm B-32 (Armor-piercing)
- 7.62x54mm 7N1 (Flat)
- Magazine: 10
- Weight: 5.4 kg
- Inventory Size: 6×2
- Value: 33,000 K
Drowned – Assault Rifle
Drowned is a unique version of the AKM-74S Assault Rifle and players can get it once they reach the Slag Heap base in the Garbage region. After an unintentional swim, this assault rifle spent quite some time underwater. Despite its questionable appearance, the weapon continues to function without any issues.
Drowned is probably the best unique Assault Rifle in the game as it has the highest damage among all of them. Moreover, it comes with its own Grenade Launcher allowing you to shoot grenade ammo at enemies, and has a coupled magazine attachment that lets you reload quickly. Fortunately, you can find this weapon early in the game and we recommend upgrading this weapon at the Technician to enhance its capabilities.
- Damage: 1.4
- Penetration: 1.1
- Rate of Fire: 4.9
- Range: 1.9
- Caliber: 5.45×39
- Supported Ammo Types
- 5.45X39mm PS (Regular)
- 5.45X39mm PP (Armor-piercing)
- 5.45X39mm MZHV-13 (Expansive)
- Magazine: 30
- Weight: 5.18 kg
- Inventory Size: 5×2
- Value: 28,660 K
Spitter – SMG
Spitter is a unique version of the Buket S-2 SMG and players can get it during the A Big Score side mission by eliminating and looting the body of Sashko Cheery. While most stalkers aren’t big fans of the S-2, this one clearly belonged to a true aficionado. Engraved on the side are the letters “SC,” likely the former owner’s initial.
Spitter SMG has the highest damage among other SMGs. It has almost the perfect rate of fire and a decent Penetration Rating that lets you melt armored enemies at a decent range. You do not have to be too close to enemies while using this weapon to deal potential damage to them. Moreover, it comes with its own suppressor allowing you to be sneaky as you eliminate enemies without being detected.
- Damage: 1.4
- Penetration: 2.1
- Rate of Fire: 4.9
- Range: 1.3
- Caliber: 9×18
- Supported Ammo Types
- 9X18mm PST (Regular)
- 9X18mm RG028 (Armor-piercing)
- Magazine: 20
- Weight: 2.1 kg
- Inventory Size: 4×2
- Value: 16,200 K
A-Tier: Best Unique Weapons
The A-Tier List of weapons includes some of the best weapons in the game that players can gather as they progress through the story and explore the new regions. It can help you get past even the difficult encounters from the early game to the endgame. From Pistol to Shotgun and Sniper Rifle, having this firepower at your disposal can let you easily clear out an area filled with enemies. Here are all the usability and properties of unique weapons in the A-Tier List.
Veteran – Sniper Rifle (DLC)
Veteran is an exclusive pre-order bonus and players can acquire it from a Journalist’s Stash at the Senko Camp in the Swamps region. I’ll make it… whatever it takes. I’ll buy my own house… near the river, at the forest edge. No more radiation, no more beasts, no more freaking bastards.
Veteran is a Sniper Rifle in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl with a high rate of fire. It allows you to strike down your enemies quickly with its decent damage. Moreover, with a decent penetration rating, using armor-piercing ammunition will let you melt enemies from a safe distance.
- Damage: 1.7
- Penetration: 2.1
- Rate of Fire: 4.91
- Range: 1.4
- Caliber: 9×39
- Supported Ammo Types
- 9x39mm PA (Regular)
- 9x39mm SP-6 (Armor-piercing)
- 9x39mm PPE (Expansive)
- 9x39mm SP-5 (Flat)
- Magazine: 10
- Weight: 3.84
- Inventory Size: 5×2
- Value: 30,200 K
PTM Monolith – Pistol (DLC)
PTM Monolith is exclusive to the Deluxe Edition DLC version of the game. Thank you for revealing the cunning plans of Your enemies to us! May Your light shine down on the souls of the brave soldiers who gave their lives in service to Your will. Blessed be their eternal union with the Monolith.
PTM Monolith is one of the best pistols in the game with decent damage output and a decent penetration rating. However, its range is pretty low which puts you in a position to take close-range fights. One of the best things about this weapon is that its durability decreases considerably slower than other weapons.
- Damage: 1.6
- Penetration: 1.1
- Rate of Fire: 4.92
- Range: 0.55
- Caliber: 9×18
- Supported Ammo Types
- 9x18mm PST (Regular)
- 9X18mm RG028 (Armor-piercing)
- Magazine: 8
- Weight: 0.5 kg
- Inventory Size: 2×1
- Value: 300 K
Shah’s Mate – SMG
Shah’s Mate is a unique version of the Viper-5 SMG and players can acquire it after completing the No Honor Among Thieves side mission. The personal firearm of the Shah, the kingpin of the Brood, is a custom order from the Mainland, complete with an extended magazine. You won’t find another gun quite like this in all of Garbage!
Shah’s Mate is one of the best SMGs in the game that can help you take out enemies quickly with its faster rate of fire and extended magazine. You can get this weapon early in the game and if you upgrade this weapon at a technician, you can make it even better. Apply a laser and attach a sight to it for further accuracy and range.
- Damage: 1.3
- Penetration: 1.1
- Rate of Fire: 4.93
- Range: 1.25
- Caliber: 9×19
- Supported Ammo Types
- 9X19mm FMJ (Regular)
- 9x19mm +P (Armor-piercing)
- Magazine: 40
- Weight: 3.05 kg
- Inventory Size: 4×2
- Value: 9,880 K
M860 Monolith – Shotgun (DLC)
M660 Monolith is exclusive to the Deluxe Edition DLC of the game. Players can acquire this weapon from the Journalist’s Stash near the Junkyard location in the Garbage region. Blessed be their eternal union with the Monolith! Death, cruel death to those who reject its sacred power!
M860 Monolith is one of the better shotguns that you get early in the game. You can easily replace the Toz-34 and Boomstick Shotguns with this one. It provides more penetration rating and range, allowing you to eliminate enemies easily. Moreover, it has a higher rate of fire and a bigger magazine that gives you more advantage in fighting against humans and mutants.
- Damage: 5
- Penetration: 2.1
- Rate of Fire: 3.1
- Range: 1
- Caliber: 12″/70
- Supported Ammo Types
- 12x70mm Buckshot (Regular)
- 12x76mm Slug (Armor-piercing)
- 12x76mm Expanding Dart (Expansive)
- Magazine: 6
- Weight: 3.2 kg
- Inventory Size: 5×2
- Value: 7,800 K
B-Tier: Best Unique Weapons
The B-Tier List of unique weapons includes some of the weapons that you will be using for the most hours in your gameplay. These include some of the early weapons in the game and some that you will find mid-game. It is best that you upgrade these weapons and put attachments on them for maximum advantage during fighting encounters. Here are all the usability and properties of unique weapons in the B-Tier List.
Deadeye – Pistol
Deadeye is a unique version of the UDP Compact pistol. Crafted to order, this pistol is outfitted with sporting attachments. No one can ascertain how this rare piece found its way into the Zone, but the pistol still offers remarkable performance under harsh local conditions.
Deadeye pistol is one of the best pistols in the game with decent damage and penetration rating. However, its range is not that great but if your aim is precise you can put it to great use. It comes with its own red-dot sight allowing you to aim better. Moreover, you can find an attachment to increase its ammo capacity.
- Damage: 1.3
- Penetration: 1.1
- Rate of Fire: 4.98
- Range: 0.7
- Caliber: .45
- Supported Ammo Types
- .45 ACP FMJ (Regular)
- .45 ACP AP (Armor-piercing)
- Magazine: 15
- Weight: 0.92 kg
- Inventory Size: 2×1
- Value: 5,425 K
SA-U Gabion – Assault Rifle (DLC)
SA-U Gabion is exclusive to the Deluxe Edition DLC of the game. Players can acquire this weapon from the Arms Depot location in the Duga region. A short-barreled prototype of a special-ops rifle. Developed for concealed carry and extremely close-quarter battle.
SA-U Gabion is a great Assault Rifle that lets you deal decent damage with a good penetration rating. Moreover, if you use the Armor-piercing ammunition with it, you can melt enemies with its high rate of fire.
- Damage: 1.1
- Penetration: 2.6
- Rate of Fire: 4.91
- Range: 1.45
- Caliber: 9×39
- Supported Ammo Types
- 9x39mm PA (Regular)
- 9x39mm SP-6 (Armor-piercing)
- 9x39mm PPE (Expansive)
- 9x39mm SP-5 (Flat)
- Magazine: 20
- Weight: 3 kg
- Inventory Size: 5×2
- Value: 24,200 K
Valik Lummox’s AKM-74S – Assault Rifle
Valik Lummox’s AKM-74S is a unique version of the AKM-74S Assault Rifle. Players can acquire this weapon during the Warlock’s Debtor side mission. An old AKM-74S, must have fired thousands of rounds. Worn-out, but perfectly clean and greased. Looks like Valik Lummox never got the chance to see it in action.
Valik Lummox’s AKM-74S is one of the best unique Assault Rifles that you get early in the game. It might not have the highest damage among all of them, but due to its scope attachment, it makes the encounters easier for you. Fortunately, you can find this weapon early in the game and we recommend upgrading this weapon at the Technician to enhance its capabilities.
- Damage: 1.1
- Penetration: 1.4
- Rate of Fire: 4.9
- Range: 1.9
- Caliber: 5.45×39
- Supported Ammo Types
- 5.45X39mm PS (Regular)
- 5.45X39mm PP (Armor-piercing)
- 5.45X39mm MZHV-13 (Expansive)
- Magazine: 30
- Weight: 2.65 kg
- Inventory Size: 5×2
- Value: 20,180 K
C-Tier: Best Unique Weapons
The C-Tier List of unique weapons includes decent weapons that you can use in the mid/endgame. You can apply attachments to enhance their capabilities to some extent but we do not recommend spending any money for the upgrades. Because you can switch to better weapons and upgrade them for a higher chance of survival during combat. Here are all the usability and properties of C-Tier List’s unique weapons.
Riemann – SMG (DLC)
Riemann is exclusive to the Deluxe Edition DLC version of the game. Players can acquire this weapon from the Journalist’s Stash north of the Rostok base in the Rostok region. An Integral-A after some serious tuning. The main difference from the basic version is a specialized barrel with an integrated sound moderator and a longer handguard.
Riemann is a great SMG weapon with a decent penetration rating but low base damage. However, its rate of fire is high and a decent range that can come in handy. Instead of using regular ammunition, use armor-piercing one while fighting against armored enemies. With a high rate of fire and a decent penetration rating, you can melt the enemies.
- Damage: 0.6
- Penetration: 2.9
- Rate of Fire: 4.99
- Range: 2.1
- Caliber: 9×19
- Supported Ammo Types
- 9X19mm FMJ (Regular)
- 9x19mm +P (Armor-piercing)
- Magazine: 20
- Weight: 5 kg
- Inventory Size: 4×2
- Value: 17,640 K
Unknown Stalker’s AR416 – Assault Rifle
Unknown Stalker’s AR416 is a unique version of the AR416 Assault Rifle. Players can acquire this weapon during The Poppy Field mission by giving the icon to Pomor. An AR416 assault rifle found in the Poppy Field. It appears that the previous owner took excellent care of his weapon and seldom parted with it.
Unknown Stalker’s AR416 is a good Assault Rifle with a high rate of fire and decent range. Even though the damage is relatively lower than other Ars, its low recoil can let you spray at enemies easily. Moreover, you can equip a sight or scope on it to further increase the range.
- Damage: 1
- Penetration: 1.1
- Rate of Fire: 4.97
- Range: 1.9
- Caliber: 5.56×45
- Supported Ammo Types
- 5.56x45mm M885 (Regular)
- 5.56x45mm M995 (Armor-piercing)
- 5.56x45mm HP (Expansive)
- 5.56x45mm MK 262 (Flat)
- Magazine: 30
- Weight: 5.33 kg
- Inventory Size: 5×2
- Value: 12,265 K
Lullaby – Assault Rifle (DLC)
Lullaby is exclusive to the Ultimate Edition DLC version of the game. Players can acquire this weapon from the Journalist’s Stash at the Army Warehouse location in the Chemical Plant region. A Fora-221, with numerous modifications to achieve increased efficiency for special missions inside and outside the Zone. Equipped with a built-in sound moderator.
Lullaby has the least damage than all of the other unique Assault Rifles in the game. However, it has a decent penetration rating and range that can help you take out enemies swiftly from a safe distance. Moreover, it has low recoil and you can attach a sight or a scope on it to further increase its range.
- Damage: 0.8
- Penetration: 2.1
- Rate of Fire: 4.94
- Range: 2.4
- Caliber: 5.45×39
- Supported Ammo Types
- 5.45x39mm PS (Regular)
- 5.45x39mm PP (Armor-piercing)
- 5.45X39mm MZHV-13 (Expansive)
- Magazine: 30
- Weight: 4.8 kg
- Inventory Size: 5×2
- Value: 21,200 K
What is the criteria and methodology used for the Best Unique Weapon Tier List in STALKER 2?
The tier list we have made above focuses on the Unique Weapons in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. These are one-of-a-kind weapons that you will find and come across at certain locations and encounters throughout the journey within the Zone. You can find these weapons by completing a specific quest, looting a certain NPC dead body, looting a certain stash, or finding it at a certain spot in the world.
The main criteria used for making this Weapon Tier List is comparing the damage and overall stats of the weapons. Moreover, the Ammunition Economy of the weapons was also kept in focus. This means, how often you will get the ammunition for the weapons by defeating the bandits. You can use this Weapon Tier List for your unique weapon choice in the game to keep the good weapons with you and upgrade them, and throw or sell the low-tier weapons when you get the better ones.
FAQs about the best unique weapons in STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl
1. Question: What is the best overall unique weapon in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
Answer: Model Competitor and Drowned are two of the best overall weapons in the game. Despite Model Competitor being a Pistol, it deals the maximum damage with a good Penetration rating allowing you to take down both human and mutant enemies. Drowned is the best Assault Rifle in the game with the best damage output among Assault Rifles. It comes with its own Underbarrel Grenade Launcher that can come in handy clearing out a high amount of enemies at once.
2. Question: What is the best unique weapon for beginners?
Answer: Drowned is the best weapon that you can get early in the game. It is one of the best Assault Rifles in the game with higher damage than Dnipro but with a lower Penetration rating. However, you can enhance this weapon by getting its upgrades from the Technician.
3. Question: What is the best weapon against mutants?
Answer: Model Competitor is the best weapon against the Mutants due to its high damage and Penetration potential. Moreover, you can choose to use the M860 Monolith Shotgun weapon for almost the same damage potential, but only at a closer range.
4. Question: What is the best silenced unique weapon?
Answer: Spitter is the best-silenced unique weapon. It is a unique version of the Buket S-2 weapon which is the best SMG in the game. Having the Spitter in your arsenal will allow you to easily take out multiple enemies without getting detected.
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