Starfield features more than a dozen weapons, including shooters and laser rifles. But the question arises: Which is the best weapon? That’s what we’re here to discuss. This guide details the 10 best weapons and where to find them.
Key Takeaways
- There are over 50 weapons in Starfield, ranging from Pistols to Melee Weapons, Rifles, and Laser Guns.
- Of these, I highly recommend the Unrestrained Vengeance, Razorback, and Solstice, as these are the easiest to find and quite powerful.
- If you want even more power, then you’re better off with the Big Bang and Heller’s Cutter.
- I have several suggestions for the Legs, with the best one being the VP 424. For the Arms, you won’t find anything better than the IA-C01A: Ephemera.
- Also, Beowulf and Coachman are excellent choices for people willing to grind harder to find the weapons.
- Finally, my top 3 weapons are the XM-2311, Peacekeeper, and Experiment A-7. These deal tons of damage and have great stats to down enemies in seconds.
Unrestrained Vengeance
Unrestrained Vengeance is one of Starfield’s best weapons regarding the firing rate and range. As a Laser Rifle, the Unrestrained Vengeance is the perfect choice for Crowd Controlling enemies and shooting from a safe distance.
It has the most extended range out of any Laser Rifle. And the best part is that its long range doesn’t even interfere with its high accuracy. Additionally, as a Rare weapon, Unrestrained Vengeance features a Weapon Perk called Hitman, which increases your damage by 15% whenever you aim down the sight.
It doesn’t come with any sight equipped, unfortunately. But you get seven Mod slots, ensuring you can equip any sight you want. I recommend the Recon Laser Sight paired with the Long Barrel for the best performance.
How To Unlock
You’ll find the Unrestrained Vengeance when you defeat the Hunter while completing the “High Price to Pay” mission. You only need to defeat him once to receive the Unrestrained Vengeance.
Razorback
The Razorback is the first Pistol on this list. This high-power Pistol has a decent firing rate, though its low magazine capacity prevents it from exploiting it.
This weapon is unique because it can be equipped with up to eight Mods, a whopping number, considering its small size and low mass. However, it doesn’t come equipped with any Mods and doesn’t have any Perks, being a Common weapon.
I highly suggest the Razorback for dealing with incredible levels of single-target damage at a medium range. It doesn’t perform well at both long and short ranges.
How To Unlock
You’ll need to find the Razorback randomly in crates and loot dropped by enemies when you defeat them. Additionally, the Razorback can randomly spawn in NPC inventories.
Solstice
The Solstice is a Laser Pistol that uses 1.5 kilo Volt Lazer Ammo. It has a decent firing rate and a small magazine size, so you can quickly take down enemies in one go.
However, the Solstice has tons of recoil, meaning unless you’re up close and personal with the enemy, it will be hectic to shoot with this thing. However, given its shallow mass and its ability to be equipped with seven Mods, you should be able to master the recoil in no time.
As a Common weapon, it doesn’t feature any Perks. But you can upgrade it to the Advanced version to gain a more than four-fold boost in Energy output.
How To Unlock
You’ll find the Solstice randomly when looting crates or enemy corpses as a Regular weapon. It’s not precisely what increases your odds of finding it. But keep farming for weapons, and you’ll find it soon enough.
Big Bang
One of the more potent weapons on this list, the Big Bang, is a Particle Beam Shotgun. It deals incredible damage and can shoot longer distances than other weapons.
As a shotgun, you can expect the firing rate to be meager. But you won’t need speed or recoil control when even one shot from the Big Bang packs power and punch. However, this also means that it weighs a lot.
Despite its power, it’s still a Common weapon, meaning you get no additional Weapon Pekrs. You can, however, equip up to seven Mods. I recommend the Laser Sight and Ergonomic Stock.
How To Unlock
The Big Bang is a unique weapon found only in specific Starfield merchants’ inventory. You’ll need to explore and acquire the weapon once you’re at a higher level.
Heller’s Cutter
Another Rare weapon on this list, Heller’s Cutter, is a Rare Heavy Weapon that deals incredible amounts of damage in a short amount of time. This is an ionizing laser that uses the super-rare Cutter Ammo.
The firing rate of Heller’s Cutter is relatively low, as is the range. The range is even worse than most Pistols. However, it makes up for that with practically non-existent recoil and negligible mass.
As a Rare weapon, it comes pre-equipped with the Disassembler Perk that deals an additional 20% damage to all robots. Unfortunately, you can’t equip any Mods to it.
How To Unlock
Head over to the Narion System and find Vectera, the moon of Anseion. Land on the Argos Extractors Mining Outpost and enter the right building. When you enter the second room, you’ll find the Heller’s Cutter near the right.
Beowulf
The Beowulf is arguably the best Rifle in Starfield. It features a moderate firing rate, high magazine capacity, and low mass. I highly suggest the Beowulf for early-game farming and melting enemies and bosses.
What makes this weapon stand out is its range. Its bullets travel for quite some distance. However, its low accuracy means you must utilize at least one recoil-correction Mod. Speaking of Mods, you can equip up to 8 Mods on the Beowulf. I recommend the Ergonomic Grip for its recoil control.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t feature any Weapon Perks. The consistent firing speed of Beowulf idealized it for use on enemy hordes and against bosses with fat health bars.
How To Unlock
You must join the United Colonies Faction and complete some Faction Quests to get the Beowulf Rifle randomly. Additionally, you can search for it in loot for Military Outposts controlled by the faction. You can also check to see if you can buy the Beowulf from the faction vendors or trade it.
Coachman
The Coachman is the second Shotgun on my list. However, this Shotgun is one that I recommend for short-range combat only. It features a higher damage output than most weapons in Starfield. However, the magazine capacity and firing rate are deficient.
Additionally, although it does have some range, it has poor accuracy. This is why I only recommend it for close-range combat, where a bullet can never miss. However, players can use the Coachman as a medium-range weapon if they heavily modify it with accuracy-boosting Mods.
Additionally, you have a slight chance of finding the Legendary variant of this Shotun, which can have three Perks: Lacerate, Concussive, and Bashing.
How To Unlock
The Coachman can be farmed by defeating Spacers. These are found in several locations, such as the Abandoned Mines and Deserted Mineral Plants. You can also find them in Almagest and during some Bounty Quests.
XM-2311
The XM-2311 is my recommendation for the best Pistol in Starfield. It features a higher firing rate than most Pistols, allowing for quick, deadly shots. Additionally, the extensive magazine lets you quickly dish out more bullets.
However, I recommend using some recoil-correction Mods on the XM-2311 due to its moderate damage. It features light .45-caliber bullets that quickly penetrate through the enemy’s flesh and deal incredible amounts of damage.
One of the biggest cons of the XM-2311 is its limited Mod slots. At just five slots, you’ll need to choose your Mods carefully. It’s a Rare Pistol found with the Space-Adept Perk, which boosts damage while in space and reduces it while traveling on a planet.
How To Unlock
Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed method for acquiring the XM-2311. Finally, you’ll need to loot enemy corpses and find containers on various planets to get your hands on one of these Pistols.
Peacekeeper
The Peacekeeper is by far one of the Starfield’s best weapons. It’s a high-caliber Rare Rifle with an incredible firing rate and will quickly melt through hordes of enemies. Additionally, its more extended range makes it the best for sneaking up on bosses and maintaining distance.
Moreover, the Peacekeeper features better accuracy than other Rifles, which becomes even better when you equip Mods like the Ergonomic Stock. Speaking of Mods, you get to equip up to eight Weapon Mods on the Peacekeeper. It’s a potent weapon that removes tons of damage quickly.
Additionally, being a Rare weapon, you get the Extended Magazine Perk that doubles your base magazine capacity. This allows for even quicker firing without needing to reload now and then.
How To Unlock
Stay within the Altair System, and you’ll eventually get a distress call from Private Mahoney. This will start the Groundpounder side quest. Long story short, you will receive the Peacekeeper once you complete the quest.
Experiment A-7
Finally, we have Experiment A-7, a Rare Shotgun considered one of the most potent weapons in Starfield. It has a shorter magazine with a longer reloading time. But the amount of damage each bullet deals means you hardly need two to three shots to down an enemy.
Additionally, being a Rare weapon, you get a Weapon Perk called Exterminator. When fighting aliens, it deals 30% more damage, allowing you to melt through them quickly.
However, you will benefit from Mods like the Laser Sight and Tactical Stock, as it has poor accuracy. With those Mods, you can efficiently utilize the full range of this weapon.
How To Unlock
First, travel to the New Atlantis planet. Then, head to the Deadrock Mining Outpost and find the Experiment A-7 there. You can’t land on the Mining Outpost. Instead, use the Overlord Shuttle from the New Atlantis Spaceport to the Outpost.
Starfield has many weapons to explore, and these were just 10 of Starfield’s best weapons. I highly urge players to explore the vast universe of Starfied themselves and experiment with different weapons.
To recap, the best weapon in Starfield is the Experiment A-7, closely followed by the Peacekeeper and the XM-2311. Find and use these weapons and customize them with Mods to make the most of them.
Starfield Best Weapons Summary

Here are all the best Starfield Weapons; compared to each other:
Stats | Unrestrained Vengeance | Razorback | Solstice | Big Bang | Heller's Cutter | Beowulf | Coachman | XM-2311 | Peacekeeper | Experiment A-7 |
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Type | Laser Rifle | Pistol | Laser Pistol | Particle Beam Shotgun | Heavy Weapon | Rifle | Shotgun | Pistol | Rifle | Shotgun |
Rarity | Rare | Common | Common | Common | Rare | Common | Common | Rare | Rare | Rare |
Physical Attack | N/A | 70 | N/A | 32 | N/A | 49 | 71 | 70 | 17 | 143 |
Energy | 24 | N/A | 10 | 94 | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Fire Rate | 33 | 12 | 25 | 14 | 76 | 50 | 47 | 67 | 112 | 15 |
Range | 66 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 3 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 48 | 20 |
Accuracy | 81.5% | 67.1% | 69.3% | 54.7% | 76.7% | 69.1% | 38.4% | 66.9% | 72.2% | 46.5% |
Ammo | 3KV LZR | 7.5 MM | 1.5KV LZR | Heavy Fuse | Cutter | 7.77 MM | Caseless Shell | .45 Caliber | 11 MM | 15X25 CL Shell |
Magazine | 30 | 6 | 16 | 8 | N/A | 30 | 2 | 9 | 55 | 55 |
Mass | 6.55 | 2.30 | 1.30 | 7.00 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 1.10 | 4.50 | 6.90 |
Mods | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
Perks | Hitman: Deal 15% more damage when aiming. | None | None | None | Disassembler: Deal 20% extra damage to robots. | None | None | Space-Adept: You deal 15% less damage when on a planet and 30% more damage when in space. | Extended Magazine: Base magazine capacity is doubled. | Exterminator: You deal 30% more damage to aliens. |
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