2026 Dead Rails Combat Meta
Weapons DPS Tier List & Arsenal Database
Rankings based on DPS output, bullet damage, magazine size, ammo availability, and horde clearing efficiency against Class S Armored Chargers.
S+ TIERShotgun
Trench Auto-Shotgun Mk.II
Devastating close-range horde clearer. One-shots Armored Chargers when aimed at helmet joint.
DPS420
DAMAGE180
FIRE RATE140 RPM
Ammo: 12 GaugeMag: 8
S+ TIERMounted
Mounted Armored Minigun (Gatling)
Train-mounted turret with continuous suppressive fire. Requires high ammo reserves.
DPS680
DAMAGE45
FIRE RATE900 RPM
Ammo: 7.62mmMag: 250
S TIERRifle
7.62mm Marksman Rifle
Long-range precision shooter. Essential for picking off Spewers before they reach the train windows.
DPS310
DAMAGE125
FIRE RATE150 RPM
Ammo: 7.62mmMag: 10
S TIERSpecial
Pyro-Sprayer Flamethrower
Ignites entire zombie waves instantly. Uses train boiler fuel if reloaded at engine.
DPS390
DAMAGE65
FIRE RATE360 RPM
Ammo: Fuel TankMag: 100
A TIERSMG
Sub-Machine Gun 9mm
Lightweight sidearm for rapid train platform defense. Low recoil and cheap ammo crafting.
DPS260
DAMAGE28
FIRE RATE550 RPM
Ammo: 9mmMag: 30
A TIERMelee
Titanium Sledgehammer
Zero ammunition cost. Knocks back Walkers and breaks barricades with heavy charge swings.
DPS190
DAMAGE140
FIRE RATE80 RPM
Ammo: MeleeMag: 1