Weapons in The Outer Worlds come in various types: Melee (One-Handed, Two-Handed), Light Ranged (Pistols, SMGs), Heavy Ranged (Assault Rifles, Shotguns, LMGs), and Long Guns (Sniper Rifles). Each type has different damage profiles (Physical, Plasma, Corrosive, Shock, N-Ray) and optimal ranges. Physical is standard, Plasma is effective against unarmored targets, Corrosive against armored, Shock against mechanical, and N-Ray ignores armor but deals damage over time. Choose your weapons wisely based on the enemies you face.
