Weapons: Firearms

Explore the essential firearms in The Last of Us Part I. Learn about their stats, upgrades, and how to effectively use each weapon to survive the infected and hostile survivors.

This guide covers the firearms available in The Last of Us Part I. Understanding each weapon's strengths and weaknesses is crucial for survival in the game's harsh post-apocalyptic world.

• Pistol — A reliable sidearm for close to medium range engagements. Essential for conserving ammo with larger weapons.
• Revolver — Offers higher damage and stopping power than the standard pistol, but with a smaller magazine capacity.
• Shotgun — Devastating at close range, capable of clearing out multiple enemies or taking down tougher foes quickly.
• Rifle — Provides excellent range and accuracy, ideal for picking off enemies from a distance and headshots.
• El Diablo — A powerful revolver with a scope, offering high damage and accuracy for precise shots.
• Hunting Pistol — A powerful, single-shot handgun with a scope, effective for long-range accuracy and high damage.
• Bow — A silent weapon that allows for ammunition retrieval, making it a strategic choice for stealth gameplay.

Each firearm can be upgraded at Workbenches to improve its performance, such as increasing damage, fire rate, reload speed, and magazine capacity. Ammunition is scarce, so strategic use and weapon selection based on the situation are key to overcoming the challenges in The Last of Us Part I.