S+ Tier

ShotgunHeavy BurstThe Shotgun is the only weapon that can damage the Jockey within a single encounter. Slow reload cycles punish missed shells.

S Tier

Hunting RifleAnti-SwarmThe Hunting Rifle is balanced around the Chicken's erratic zig-zag pathfinding. Players must lead targets or rely on Bear Traps for consistent one-shots.Industrial SawPuzzle TriggerThe Industrial Saw is a stationary weapon that bisects the dormant Cow when power is restored. The Centipede Key hidden inside unlocks the Shotgun route.

A Tier

HandgunStandard RangedThe Handgun is the baseline ranged weapon with extreme ammo scarcity. Best used for headshot confirms against human stalkers to trigger stun windows.

B Tier

Cleaver (Hilda)Threat ReferenceHilda is Jackson's signature cleaver, used at range during pursuits. The wiki documents the weapon's audio cues rather than its pickup availability.

C Tier

KnifeLast-ResortThe Knife is the modern replacement for the legacy Box Cutter. Used as a finite defensive tool when ranged ammo is depleted.