Weapons

Sam-with-rifle — Sam with the assault rifle

Weapons are tools—ranging from firearms to explosives—that Sam can use throughout his expedition to defend himself against human threats and repel BTs.

Types[]

There are three types of weapons that can be used: non-lethal anti-personnel weapons, non-lethal anti-BT weapons, and lethal anti-personnel weapons. Some weapons are capable of using different types of ammo, most of the time Normal ammo and Sam's Blood ammo.

Non-Lethal Anti-Personnel: This type of weapon is designed to subdue humans. It can't kill humans, nor harm BTs.
Non-Lethal Anti-BT: This type of weapon fires ammo made with Sam's blood. It can only harm BTs and has little to no effect on humans.
Lethal Anti-Personnel: This type of weapon can harm humans. It can also harm BTs if used alongside a hematic grenade.

It's worth noting that guns like the Riot Shotgun (HG Custom)—that are classified as non-lethal anti-personnel weapons—are capable of firing hematic rounds, therefore are also non-lethal anti-BT weapons. Guns like Handgun (HG Custom)—that are classified as lethal anti-personnel weapons—are also capable of firing hematic rounds, therefore do not require the use of hematic grenades to harm BTs.

Identification[]

Weapons and their type can be easily identified by the color of their icon. Orange icons signify a lethal weapon, purple or blue icons signify a non-lethal weapon, and red icons signify anti-BT weapons—both lethal and non-lethal. The ammo type for some weapons can be changed both in the equipment menu and on the field.

List of weapons[]

Note: Weapons that cannot be fabricated by Sam—weapons used by enemies or other people—are categorized as other.

Projectile[]

Grenades[]

Melee[]

Other[]

.357 Magnum
Mounted Machine Gun
Electrified Pole Weapon

Notes[]

Both the Maser Gun used by Sam as well as the Mounted Machine Gun used by MULEs are exclusive to the Director's Cut version of Death Stranding.

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