FTL: Faster Than Light
FTL: Faster Than Light

Weapons Guide

FTL weapons guide: lasers, beams, missiles, ion, and bombs. Learn strategies for shield stripping, system damage, and synergy.

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Weapon TypeDescriptionStrategy
LasersFire multiple shots, good for shield stripping.Combine with other lasers or beams. Target Shields first.
BeamsDeal continuous damage across rooms once shields are down.Requires shields to be down. Excellent for room damage and crew killing.
MissilesBypass shields, deal high damage, consume missiles.Use sparingly on critical systems (Weapons, Shields, Medbay).
Ion WeaponsDisable enemy systems, do no hull damage.Excellent for supporting other weapons by taking down shields or systems.
BombsBypass shields, deal system damage, consume missiles.Similar to missiles but often better for specific system targeting.

Weapon synergy is crucial. A single powerful weapon might not be enough; you often need a combination that can strip shields and then deal damage, or disable systems effectively. Always consider power consumption and charge times when building your weapon loadout.

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Weapons Guide