Dead Rails Weapons Tier List (April 2025) – Best Weapons Ranked for Ultimate Strategy

Weapon Tiers

S Tier

Vampire Knife
Why It’s Excellent: This weapon features extremely rapid attack speed combined with life-steal on every hit, making it a strong offensive tool.
Drawback: Only available through rare drops, not purchasable.
Playstyle: Ideal for aggressive players who want to stay alive while dealing constant damage.

Mauser C96
Why It’s Excellent: The Mauser C96 has no firing cooldown, delivering consistent damage (25 body, 50 head).
Drawback: Difficult to find, and not purchasable in stores.
Playstyle: A perfect sidearm for fast-paced, mid-range combat.

A Tier

Maxim Machine Gun
Why It’s Great: With a 100-round capacity, this weapon mows down enemies rapidly, ideal for clearing crowds.
Drawback: Stationary turret; you can’t move while using it.
Playstyle: Excellent for holding a position or defending against waves of enemies.

Sawed-Off Shotgun
Why It’s Great: Massive damage up close (75–100). A quick way to eliminate close-range threats.
Drawback: Only has two shots before needing to reload, and it’s harder to find.
Playstyle: Great for burst damage in tight spaces.

Rifle
Why It’s Great: High precision, long-range damage (75 body, 95 head), and no bullet drop.
Drawback: Slow firing rate and limited ammo.
Playstyle: Best for snipers or players who prefer ranged combat.

B Tier

Shotgun
Why It’s Good: Solid damage (25–50) up close with a fast cooldown. Great for small to medium-range combat.
Drawback: Falls off at range, so less effective against distant targets.
Playstyle: Reliable for clearing enemies within a close radius.

Desert Eagle
Why It’s Good: Powerful damage (55 body, 100 head) with a reasonable reload time.
Drawback: Slower fire rate compared to other pistols.
Playstyle: A great option for players who prefer high damage over rapid fire.

C Tier

Melee (Starter Weapon/Axe)
Why It’s Okay: This free starting weapon offers a decent stun effect and 20 damage per hit.
Drawback: Enemies can still hurt you while stunned if you’re too close, and it lacks damage scaling.
Playstyle: Use it early on, but upgrade quickly once you find something more powerful.

Which Weapon Should You Choose?

Close-Range Lovers: Sawed-Off Shotgun or Shotgun.
Long-Range Sharpshooters: Rifle.
Crowd Control: Maxim Machine Gun.
Survival Kings: Vampire Knife + Mauser C96 for offense and healing.

Pick the weapon that best matches your playstyle and keep your journey going strong toward victory!