Far Cry 6 weapons

.308 Carbine

The .308 Carbine is a bolt-action hunting rifle that doubles as a sniper. Its unique versions El Depredador and Sobek Special make it a strong early long-range pick, and Sobek Special comes from the Cache Money treasure hunt.

.44 Magnum

The .44 Magnum is a six-shot revolver-style pistol that hits hard for a sidearm. Its two unique versions, Magnum, P.D. and The Big Dog, give you a quick-draw backup with real stopping power at short to mid range.

1887

The 1887 is a lever-action shotgun with a seven-shell tube that you can extend to ten. It deals solid close-range damage but works the action slowly, so it rewards careful shots over panic fire.

1887 Sawed-off

The 1887 Sawed-off is a cut-down lever-action shotgun built for hip-fire at point-blank range. FND Vanguards, Engineers and Special Forces Snipers carry it, and Rodolfo Claudia's insurgency rewards its unique Bases Loaded version.

1911

The 1911 is a rare semi-automatic pistol in Far Cry 6, and one of the best all-round sidearms you can find. You unlock it through the And The Beat Goes On... treasure hunt, and it is Vaas's starting weapon in the Vaas: Insanity DLC.

45/70-T

The 45/70-T is a lever-action rifle with a four-round tube. It hits hard per shot for a rifle, and Matéo Serrano's insurgency rewards its unique version, Vaquero Del Espacio.

57 USG

The 57 USG, sold as The Diplomat, is a high-capacity pistol from the Far Cry 6 online store. Its 20-round magazine and full set of mod sockets make it a flexible sidearm if you own it.

6P13 Auto

The 6P13 Auto is a fully automatic machine pistol with a 40-round drum. It sprays fast at close range, and its unique versions come from Los Bandidos operations and two insurgencies.

6P9

The 6P9, named Double-O, is an accurate pistol that comes with a built-in suppressor. It costs 1,000 Moneda at Lola's Black Market and is one of the best stealth sidearms in Far Cry 6.

A.J.M. 9

The A.J.M. 9 is a futuristic auto-pistol that fires in full auto or burst. It has a built-in suppressor and laser tracker rounds, which makes it a quiet close-range sprayer.

A99

The A99 is an auto-pistol that fires in full auto or burst from your sidearm slot. With 20 rounds and full mod sockets, it gives you real close-range spray in a pistol package, and its customizable variant is White Lightning.

AK-47

The AK-47 is the rifle most FND soldiers carry and the symbol of Libertad's revolution in Far Cry 6. It is a dependable 30-round assault rifle you can buy or find early, with Death Rites and Min Maxed as its unique versions.

AK-M

The AK-M is a modernised AK with slightly more punch and accuracy than the AK-47. It fills the same 30-round assault rifle role, and its unique versions include Fuck Antón, Royal Mint and the Lost Between Worlds rifle Red Fractured.

AR-C

The AR-C is a fast-firing rifle you unlock by finishing the A Little Birdie Told Me treasure hunt. At 900 rounds per minute with good stealth, it is one of the better general rifles, and its uniques include Urushi, The Comrade and Bliss Rifle.

AS Val

The AS Val is a Soviet assault rifle with an integrated suppressor, new to the series in Far Cry 6. Its high stealth rating and 900 rounds per minute make it a strong pick for quiet base clearing.

Auto-Crossbow

The Auto-Crossbow, called the Executioner in Far Cry 6, is a semi-automatic crossbow you carry as a special weapon. It returns from Far Cry 4 and looks like a stockless BZ19 with a helical magazine.

Auto-Turret

The Auto-Turret is a deployable gadget that you place and then leave to shoot enemies on its own. It is handy for guarding a flank, and FND Engineers use their own turrets against you.

Bait

Bait is a chunk of meat you throw to draw predators to a spot. Toss it near FND soldiers and let the local wildlife do the fighting, or use it to bring out animals while hunting.

Beretta Pistol (M9)

The M9 is a reliable semi-automatic pistol with a 10-round magazine and suppressor support. It is a sensible early sidearm, also appears in the Pagan: Control DLC, and has Pistola Sportiva as its unique version.

BP-2

The BP-2 is a bullpup assault rifle that fires at 800 rounds per minute from a 30-round magazine. Its two uniques stand out: Zona-51 sits inside La Divinidad Cathedral in Esperanza, and Jackpot is Vinito Estrada's insurgency reward.

BP-RUC

The BP-RUC is a bullpup assault rifle new in Far Cry 6, firing at 750 rounds per minute from 30 rounds. Its unique version Switch Guard is Perseus Pérez's insurgency reward and roughly doubles the base damage.

BP-SMG

The BP-SMG is a compact submachine gun that sprays quickly from a 30-round magazine. It is a good close-range stealth gun with a suppressor, and its unique Iron Curtain fires soft-target rounds.

BZ19

The BZ19 is a submachine gun with a huge helical magazine of 64 rounds. You can hold the trigger far longer than with any other SMG, and its unique Turn Of The Century sits at Resplandor Agriculture in Lozanía.

C4

C4 is a remote-detonated explosive you place and trigger when the moment is right. It is your best tool for setting traps on roads, wiping out parked vehicles or blowing up a target without being nearby.