Explore the Veteran Sharpshooter's arsenal in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Discover melee and ranged weapon unlock levels, stats, and playstyle recommendations for optimal performance.
This guide details the weapons available to the Veteran Sharpshooter in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. It's important to note that weapon availability can vary due to the randomized nature of the Emperor’s Gift and store rotations. This list serves as a general guideline, as some players may unlock weapons at different levels.
Melee Weapons
- Standard-Issue Munitorium Sapper Shovel - Level 1
- Catachan MK 1 Devil Claw Sword - Level 2 (can be acquired as soon as the shop opens)
- Catachan MK III Combat Blade - Level 5 (first appeared as a green drop via Emperor’s Gift)
- Rashad MK II Combat Axe - Level 5 (appeared as a grey-quality weapon)
- Antax MK V Combat Axe - Level 6 (first appeared in the store around level 6)
- Catachan MK IV Devil Claw - Around level 10
- Cainsword - Reported to appear as early as level 14
- Munitorum Mk III Power Sword - Around level 18
- Orestes Mk IV Assault Chainaxe - Typically appears around levels 20-22
Melee weapons are categorized by their function: crowd control, horde slaying, anti-armor, or big burst damage. Chain weapons and axes with heavy or special attacks are generally for anti-armor. Combat swords offer crowd control with wide cleaving arcs or knockback and stagger effects. These weapons complement ranged options; for instance, a sniper rifle pairs well with a Devil Claw, while an autogun might benefit from a chain axe for close-quarters defense during reloads.
Ranged Weapons
- Kantrael MG la Infantry Lasgun - Level 1
- Kantrael MG IV Infantry Lasgun - Level 2 (when the shop opens)
- Accatran MG MK II Heavy Laspistol - Level 5
- Kantrael MG XII Infantry Lasgun - Unlock level not specified, but listed after Heavy Laspistol.
- Lus MK III Shredder Auto pistol - Appeared in the shop around level 6
- Gaia MK VIII Infantry Autogun - Level 6
- Lucius Helbore MK II Lasgun - Level 8
- Columnus MK II Braced Autogun - Level 11
- Lawbringer Mark VI Combat Shotgun - Level 13
- Vraks MK VII Headhunter Autgon - Burst fire autogun around level 14
- Accatran Mk II Recon Lasgun - Around level 20
- Locke Mk IIb Spearhead Boltgun - Level 20
- M35 Magnacore Mk II Plasma Gun - Around level 25
Autoguns and Lasguns primarily differ in style, with variations in recoil, fire rate, and damage. While some players prefer the la rifle at higher levels and others the MK IV lasgun, it often comes down to personal preference for mowing down hordes or specialists. The Recon Lasgun is notable for its LMG-like characteristics with no recoil, though it has lower damage relative to its ammo consumption. The Helborne is a charged sniper rifle, and the Vraks autogun offers a similar precision burst playstyle.
Players are encouraged to test each Lasgun and Autogun to determine their preferred weapon.
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