STALKER Anomaly 1.5: Best Guns and Weapons

[@dullen2810]

I don't care how heavy, expensive, or impractical it is I'm never going to give up my PKM because being able to respond to any source of damage with a stream of 7.62 x 54 is too fun

[@vertigo2604]

I suppose firepower is more important for you

[@alimohsin496]

Where do you get Pkm ammo

[@dullen2810]

@@alimohsin496 merc or military traders I think. That and spirit gives you some for 5 bottles of vodka

[@N0411REGIS]

​@@vertigo2604 the solution for almost every problem

[@robyyy978]

━━━ *_WEAPONS LIST_* ━━━ _Pistols (9x18)_ : Fort 17 _Pistols (9x19)_ : Glock 19 _Pistols (45 ACP)_ : FNP 45, or FNX 45-Tactical [Less accuracy but has an included silencer] _SMG_ : Ump 45 _Shotgun_ : Fort-500 (although Toz 34 is the 🐐) _Fully Automatic Shotgun_ : Vepr-12 _Rifle (5.45 x 39)_ : AEK-971 _Rifle (5.56 x 45)_ : FN FNC _Rifle (7.62x39)_ : AK 103 _Rifle (7.62 x 51)_ : Scar-H /// FN FAL Silenced Rifle (9x39 SP-5) : VSS Vintorez _Sniper (7.62x54)_ : SV98 _Sniper (7.62x51)_ : Walther WA 2000 /// L96A1 _Sniper (338)_ : Barrett M98B _Sniper (12.7x55)_ : Barrett M82 /// VSS Vykhlop

[@Nick-ui9dr]

I guess the best weapon in 5.56 category is HK416 Assault rifle it has best stats for that category plus comes with M203 grenade launcher by default without upgrade. I havent seen FN FNC but HK is the best I have seen so far... way ahead of even best M4 alternatives I have seen so far. Though I have seen FN FAL but its other category. But then I dont use these asualt rifles. I prefer 12 bore mag based guns better for close combat like vepr-12 hammer or Siaga-12 S... but any multishots 12 bore will do if thats only thing I can get.

[@AlejandroSosa-u1q]

Best shotgun is the MP153. 8 rounds of rock'n roll to wipe out mutants and unarmored guys with one shot. Usually going with Fort 17, MP153 and AEK 971, PSO scope for DMR purposes and red dot for normal gunfight

[@sodkijezu8748]

Don't you insult my AK-74M.

[@K_Balu]

AK-74s are good

[@sodkijezu8748]

@@K_Balu Of course they are.

[@tigran010]

AKS-74U is much better

[@Recnaku]

I wish I can use the eotech variant without cheat...

[@TheBucketSkill]

@@Recnaku That's why they came out with AK-12. Because of AK-74M lack of picatinny rails.

[@monolithsoldier3427]

Best weapons that compliment each other are aek 971 (cheap ammo, good gun in general) and some automatic shotgun (cheap ammo, shotguns are devastating at close range and againts mutants)

[@BlazedLizurd]

i just started playing recently and i found a gucci'd up aek with a grenade launcher and silencer on a military soldier at cordon checkpoint to garbage. basically running the aek with a the sawed off toz as secondary now :D

[@haux522]

@@BlazedLizurd aek 971 good gun really cheap ammo but I just found scar -H and G36 idk what to use couz they are good guns my second slot is shotgun

[@vertigo2604]

Abakan (AN-94) has a very good burst-fire mode, I suppose it's a good alternative

[@RealSless]

I run a Saiga-12 + AEK-971 setup. The AEK is overall the best assault rifle, and the Saiga decimates mutants.

[@Nick-ui9dr]

And I say a sniper rifle like G3SG1 or Barret and plus a mag based shot gun like vepr-12 hammer or Siaga-12S for close combats and use only buckshots ammo on that....smile But can use any other worthy scoped rifle as well s sniper rifle. But G3 got the best zoom in the game with okay ammo power (Nato balls) and Barrets got best ammo power with okay enough zoom. But then they are heavy too... so M98B will be good choice among Barrets cause its medium weight than M82 and not so rare ammo even if lil rare. Plus it can have silencer good for stealthy kills especially at night times.... And lil less on your ears if u use headphones. 😂 And never ever under estimate the power of knife... u can use knife or axe as for too-close combat too. ;) ...sometimes its very useful and the only last option.... I mean when your guns have been snatched and u left with that thing only. :) And if u attack from crouched position u have more chance of success getting away with kill and getting your weapon back. I did it many times sucessfuly with monoliths even as a rookie. I mean those bastards always snatch my gun...LOL

[@Operador2281]

Man, your channes is AWESOME, love from mexico

[@CheekiBreekiTv]

Thank you! :)

[@CheekiBreekiTv]

Some corrections and extra info (Please keep them coming!): - Check out the amazing comment by REV for more explanations, you can find a copy/paste here: textuploader.com/1oboo - The AEK-973 is actually the best in 7.62x39, AK-103 should be second place. The 103 is very common tho, the 973 very rare. (Thanks cAc0alex) - The Setyr Aug A3 is not obtainable yet in this iteration of the mod, only spawnable through debug menu (Thanks Vyticoz).

[@aggro_teck]

Meeker sells Aug a3

[@aderik4m.245]

I found an AEK-973 on a stalker at the train hangar in the garbage, should I repair it and use it?

[@CheekiBreekiTv]

@@aderik4m.245 Depends whats weapon you have atm, if you have plenty of ammo for it etc... but it's one of the best weapons in the game so yeah, you can't really go wrong with it :)

[@aderik4m.245]

@@CheekiBreekiTv I have an RPD I got from an monolithian in limansk, a galil from a random dead freedomer, and an AKM from a dutier, and last an AS Val from another stalker. I have them all in a stash as well as the AEK973 in the syndicates central base. I'm thinking which one to repair. Currently my loadout is remington 800, a Mosins Nagant with a PU scope and a Glock 19.

[@spookymontana5996]

Bruh ak 105

[@pointblank2890]

Been playing 1.5 for a week or so now, and I've only acquired maybe 1/5 of these weapons. Better keep my eyes open for these guns, then. Great video!

[@evo5dave]

I could listen to this accent all day.

[@estoyaqui5386]

I started Anomaly days ago and this video saves me some head-scratching - and some expensive try&error too. Many thanks!

[@CheekiBreekiTv]

No problem! Enjoy this amazing mod :)

[@Apocryphox]

Man it's amazing, what modders can do. This 12 years old game feels like modern Escape from Tarkov with all this hardcore and realistic stuff. Just hope, that Stalker 2 will be as realistic, as ANOMALY or MISERY. Normally i don't like play games this hard but in my opinion it really fits to the game with realistic, difficult gameplay features and enemies. Idk, but playing Stalker on easy or normal feels not right. You must feel the harsh and rotten world.

[@sergtrufanov5565]

It will be dumbed down for console players ofc 😟

[@marcopolio6591]

Oh yeahhh

[@ecayeta]

Just started and I’ve already died 4 times in 2 hours on easy lmfao

[@Oroberus]

@@ecayeta Pffff ... hardcore pro gamer! I died 7(!) times to the same anomaly yesterday while I was hauling my stashes from Army Warehouses to Rostov xD If you're leaving Rostov to the north, shortly after the last duty checkpoint, you can go straight into the Wild Terretory or turn right to go to the Warehouses. On the corner to the right is one of those hanging green plant/acid anomaly ... ran into it 7(!) times while already being low on health *g*

[@ecayeta]

@@Oroberus Oh damn, very true this game is unforgiving. I remember picking Freedom for no reason when I started, and I didn't know Duty was an enemy, so I ran into their checkpoints and died all the time. I was so confused lol

[@mrfoxhound]

I'd like to add: with all of the anti-recoil upgrades, the FAMAS becomes a certified Call of Duty rifle. 10 round burst with near 100% accuracy up to 50 meters, it's not even fair XDDD

[@SuppositionalBox]

Ammo costs, ouch lol

[@mrfoxhound]

@@SuppositionalBox It's a small price to pay for some bandit-sized swiss cheese, brother

[@SuppositionalBox]

@@mrfoxhound True lol

[@murdercubes4968]

It depens because if they are only wearing their adidas is pretty overkill

[@daemonhunter100]

With Boomsticks and Sharpsticks, I went for the DSA SA-58. Overall, 7.62x51mm just outshines most rifle type calibers by a huge margin. That and I am a big FAL boy.

[@AdamBorseti]

Man, as far as 5.56 is concerned, I really love the Steyr AUG A1 lately. I have used an FNC for a while, and a SIG 550 - but I really enjoy the AUG's handling.

[@ryanventura4277]

Yeah the AUG feels nice, but I hate its permanent sights. :/

[@marcopolio6591]

I like the m16 with a suppresor and an acog. Ammo is expensive, though.

[@murdercubes4968]

I wanted to use the AUG and the G36k but, i love those but my proble is that they don't seem to have magnification

[@averagesteel9666]

I dunno man, the AN-94 Will always hold a special place in my heart, that two round burst with a PSO Scope is a godsend in midrange engagement. Top that off with the GL Upgrade, and you got a very capable skirmish rifle. It’s not that hard to get in the early game, the ammo is plentiful, and it holds it’s own in long-term battles. While I wouldn’t call it the best, it’s been the most reliable for me. That- combo’d with a Pernach, gives you a helluva fighting chance against any other Stalker. When it comes to mutants though? I usually carry along a sawn-off break action. Doesn’t matter which.

[@anthonyirwin6627]

agreed, i got one on day 3 of my first run through from some dead military and I still use it. the 2-round burst is great when you need bullets spat out fast but conserved at the same time

[@brunoactis1104]

The AEK 971 with grenade launcher sincerely is one of the best good looking weapon i've ever seen; the reload animation and the grip... Damn they look good

[@aderik4m.245]

AEK971/973 uses the same animation as AK12 in Anomaly also.

[@arya31ful]

Yep, love that mag flicking

[@xXRealXx]

@Adam Chlebovec what do handling upgrades do?

[@hipgnosis5208]

I usually purchase the type 63 rifle when I can afford it early game. Then I collect parts to repair the rifles myself.

[@jackw9790]

I read this a few months ago when I first started anomaly, and I gotta say the type 63 is really solid, especially for a starter gun. Just picked it back up from my stash and I'm gonna use it again 😁😁

[@marcopolio6591]

@@jackw9790 I found a scoped ak with a suppresor and it is a great marksman rifle.

[@AssaultnVinegar]

Yeah either the 63 or the SKS both make great starter marksman rifles, they basically carried me all the way to Radar, until I was able to strip some high end stuff off of the dead monolith.

[@Leo-nk3fo]

I live Remington 700. I eat Remington 700. I sleep Remington 700. Such is life -in the zone- in Remington 700.

[@SzajKornik]

The Rex revolver auto-wins just because of coolfactor

[@Hashashin_Fidayin]

Great video as always. I wanted to leave my personal recommendation. For my play style, I always use an automatic rifle with an under barrel grenade launcher. I use a scope, and use single fire primarily. I will switch to under barrel grenade for high tier mutants, or as a panic button for human groups. Being able to rapid switch/reload rifle grenades really takes care of poltergeists and psuedogiants well. I like the Sig550, but I will use whatever is the best condition I can repair or whatever I have most ammo for. If it doesnt have an under barrel grenade, I dont use them. My secondary is usually a semi-auto shotty ASAP. Vepr-12 or a Saiga when able. Shotty is for dog packs/lower tier mutants and CQB room clearing. I will pack a glock for backup and sometimes a mp5 with an acog on single-fire for heavy zombie duty.

[@Hashashin_Fidayin]

Just realized, the 5.45x39 ammo has better AP penetration. 5.56 is only level III. 5.45 has level IV. 5.56 has slightly better base damage though. For me, I think 5.45 wins for me. I've been using an AK-74 and its been doing great so far.

[@Reynevan100]

SIG 550 is my general go-to weapon, Steyrs are also pretty good. "Lucky" SIG 550 is also a bit nostalgic. And the sniper 550, while on paper might seem rather bland - heavy, and using ammo much weaker than other dedicated sniper rifles - is actually one of the best medium ranger snipers in the game. Yeah, maybe it doesn't have 12-15x zoom, but such zoom isn't actually very practical. Sniper 550 with adjustable sight and (very common!) silencer offers great balance of punch, accuracy, zoom, holds 20 in a mag and can be used as general rifle in a pinch, and most importantly: has low recoil. These lapua magnum snipers I just find unusable, as the recoil is so high follow up shots are nearly impossible! Of course, Steyr or Scar with a sight can be used at range as well, but their sights can't be made adjustable ;)

[@Reynevan100]

After playing a bit more, I have to say: FAL. FAL is absolute king. For long range, just avoid Russian and .338 rifles - in fact, if you don't want/like Gauss, just save up and buy that giant .50 cal launcher. It even accepts KZRP silencer after modification. It straight up beats everything in sniper category.

[@NeroLordofChaos]

The G3SG1 (the sniper G3) is a decent 7.62×51 gun. Fully backed out, the scope is about the same power as irons. 20 rounds, manageable recoil, and good damage. Only issue is that only mercs and monolith carry them to my knowledge. The SR25 is a decent-ish substitute however, though it loses 10 rounds for a better zoom. Also the M8 and FAMAS are hilariously broken for 5.56 rifles. Effectively zero recoil, inherently accurate, and compatible with the holo, reflex, and acog optics. They, for me at least, hold the spot that the AUG and Sig 550 held in Call of Chernobyl, basically the godtier of the 5.56 guns... and the Sig had the drawback of a relatively long reload which neither the M8 or FAMAS have. Hard agree with the uselessness of the .338 rifles, too much recoil and too slow for the amount of damage they do. Even the base SVD/SVUs are better inmy opinion.

[@kainhall]

5:34 the barret does more damage as the other rifle has to use sub sonic ammo (aka, reduced powder in the bullet casing) energy is mass times speed squared (iirc)..... so the slower you go, with the same weight bullet.... you get FAR less energy / impact / armor penetration / hydro-static shock / damage . if that rifle used full power 50 BMG..... the silencer would probably explode from the pressure and the sonic crack of just the bullet would be so loud, you might as well just shoot un-suppressed . you would have a better chance at making everyone deaf than having the silencer work lol

[@PomiDarQu]

mp-153 and mosin with PU scope is my favourite go-to combo

[@richardbeard9391]

I have a lot of success with the M4A1 and the HK416, they have only a fraction of the recoil of the M16. with the EOtech scope its really nice

[@arthuro1511]

The USP "March" (Not the Match) is better than the glock 19 tbh, but with 15 rnd mag and better stats.

[@reggiemaron6310]

it also looks cool as fuck

[@Deceneu66]

It was the best handgun in the entire STALKER COP. Got it from Nimble and had it with me the entire game. Glad to see that it's still a solid choice in ANOMALY.

[@smh02]

USP beretta 92 and browning hi power are better imo

[@smh02]

@@K_Balu i literally named 3 guns including the USP that i said were better tahn the glock 19 learn to read

[@K_Balu]

@@smh02 and which USP because there are more than 1 USP in game

[@squeebbb]

Love the FN-FAL. Especially the SA58 variant with the tactical kit from Broomsticks and Sharpshooters

[@SunGodNika__]

"the fn fal is the best ar in the game." *Sad ash-12 noises*

[@locomotivebreath9364]

Wait a second, since when they added this .50 cal monster?

[@jasperb9233]

I hate the mag size though, that really lets it down when facing multiple enemies

[@2138Dude]

7.62x51 has less recoil than 5.56 nato. Oh well...

[@Thor.Jorgensen]

It is, in fact, possible to construct a 7.62x51 battle rifle that has less recoil than a 5.56 assault rifle, provided it has the right recoil dampening technologies. Buuuut... These guns right here do not, so it isn't quite accurate. But really, it's no big deal, it works fine for the game.

[@Thor.Jorgensen]

​@Mial isus You can do a lot to reduce recoil. Even the weight of the rifle can reduce recoil, a muzzle brake can reduce recoil, hydraulic recoil dampening stock, hydraulic recoil dampening barrel, simply just using a suppressor, and so much more, all of these allow you to maintain the same cartridge. Not that I know that any of these guns in the game have any of these features (I doubt it) Fun fact: In reality suppressors add barrel length and thereby utilize more pressure, adding projectile velocity, and particularly reduce recoil on 7.62mm rifles, as they reduce muzzle rise and flash, which causes recoil.

[@DerKropa]

Just turn off that "realistic" recoil option, if you want to shoot without pain and use automatic weapons in auto mode.

[@Sapwolf]

Boy, if only we had TAZ but for Anomaly. Zone Heaven.

[@Beowulf-sn8ir]

@@DerKropa The realistic recoil option is ridiculous with some of the weapons, the M16 irl is very easy to shoot even in full auto and I don't think an experienced stalker would have any trouble dealing with the recoil. I mean come on there's tons of videos out there of CHILDREN magdumping with AR15s.

[@Tyrell-d6o]

This video made me decide to trade in my well-upgraded SIG 550 for an FNC - worst decision I ever made, FNC has no scopes and no grenade launcher attachments, making it only really useful for close to mid-range or inside buildings. Really not a versatile weapon at all despite the nice reload speed, nice look and decent stats.

[@LucrassKelvac]

To answer your confusion about the Barret vs. the VSSK. The Barret does more damage with the same caliber because caliber isn't the only contributing factor to a weapon's velocity. The VSSK has a 17-inch barrel, compared to the Barrets 48-inch barrel. The longer the barrel, the more time the gasses have to propel the round; thus, the faster the round travels. So it does make a lot of sense that the Barret would do much more damage; the Barret should actually do considerably more damage than the VSSK.

[@Tokenutha]

Right now my favorite go to load out is Remington 870 with eotech sight mainly use dart rounds sometime slugs , shotguns are op even at range . As a secondary I use a modded mp7 with around 340 AP rounds everytime I leave my shack, it eats ammo like crazy but is super fun to use .

[@gammainc1666]

I've found really good usage out of the CZ-75- not entirely because of its stats, but because of its animations. It's really quick to draw, really quick to reload, and if you upgrade it fully (about ~40k) it fires ludicrously fast and is ridiculously accurate. I stopped using .45's because of how great of a weapon it is, and sometimes I even use it in lieu of a good shotgun. Also the ironsights don't make me want to die like the SIG P220 Alpine does.

[@paulmouatib9999]

Fun fact, in real life the AEK has a special mechanism that spread the recoil in the back AND in the front of the barrel simultanously. The result is a very precise weapon with very low recoil... This is super nice to see this chracteristic ported into the game. But this mechanism was of course more expensive to make, so the AK-47 won the war for supremacy weapon amongst the soviet army (or any army in the world actually...)

[@ArteriusSaren]

AEK was a competitor for AN94,not for AK 47/74.

[@s12830]

"The FN FAL has almost no recoil." "Laughs in Rhodesian."

[@Maunten_]

Fucks that even have to do with recoil

[@s12830]

@@Maunten_ Rhodesians used the fn fal in the brush wars where they literally disabled the full auto function because the recoil was too much, even for soldiers.

[@Maunten_]

@@s12830 guess thats why Rhodesia is no more heheheh

[@s12830]

@@Maunten_ yeah, now it's Zimbabwe I think.

[@DesertsOfHighfleet]

@@s12830 it is, yeah

[@R3dShift]

I'm looking for the most reliable AR to equip my companions with because they don't care about their weapons and i have to maintain them for them, i've noticed that weapons are wearing way faster than others and it could need some testing. Thanks for the content man, you're the one i go to when i need to know something about the game keep it up !

[@murdercubes4968]

As far as i know NPCs can instantly fix weapons to full durability when they use them, i have have seen them pick broken F2000 from the group and when i talk to them they were perfect on the trade menu before he equiped it

[@soroganath2069]

To me, M249 is the best all rounder: + cheap common ammo, + good damage, + 100 rounds mag, + good accuracy, + no recoil, + you feel like Rambo, - wouldn't call it sneaky, - a bit heavy. I think it beats anything in a game. You can have plenty of ammo everywhere. You can snipe with it (a proper SR in this game is totally not necessary). You can shoot it like a regular AR. And it beats any shotgun against mutants thanks to its massive magazine. If you miss your shotgun shots, you dead, but you can't miss 100 rounds with M249. ;D

[@Frosty301289]

i found that there is very little reason to use anything other than the vepr, you can load slugs and pierce ammo into it and even attach a pso scope to it, plus its very accurate

[@randy0210]

low reliability, jams a lot, reload is long, weapon quality drops stupid fast.

[@teletubbie5478]

Where can I find the Vepr?

[@goku445]

What about the Saiga 12-S ?

[@Mahkwa]

With the Escape from Pripyat mod collection, I would suggest keeping both a 5.45 and 5.56 ready to go so you can rotate them in/out depending on your ammo availability. Break down all heavy ammo except 7.62x51 and stockpile that for your pushes into Monolith territory & final mission. Run either a AK variant with a scope on it, shotgun secondary with a heavy-hitting .45 handgun or a scoped bolt action rifle with an AK and a full auto pistol. Get some Dooty rep for a Forest Battle Suit then tbag the zone.

[@EttoreB93]

I still have to find the FN FNC but for now I'm using the AK 101 Camouflaged, it has the power of 5.56Nato and all the attachments of both the AK and Nato sights, it has also the most comfortable grenade launcher since switching doesn't require an animation and is immediate (the hand already is on the gl grip)! Good video!

[@arya31ful]

Gonna miss my CoC days where buckshot has stopping power of a naval cannon while being cheaper than dirt. On the plus side, no more getting ohko'd by bandit using sawnoff TOZ even when i'm wearing fully upgraded Exo.

[@3DRiley_]

Not to forget the spread, which makes even a sawn-off with buckshot a viable weapon for long range

[@arya31ful]

@@3DRiley_ Yep, i used to carry around a sawnoff O/U for bush-blasting mutants all the way to CNPP.

[@menace275]

This was exactly what I was searching for. Great job! This was very useful.

[@Wasmachineman]

4:50 -Agent 47- International Contract Agency would like to know your location

[@2polev355]

The FAL having that little recoil makes absolutely no sense. IRL it was notorious for its recoil and being uncontrollable while fired full auto.

[@ArteriusSaren]

Stalkers mutated in the zone and just think that exoskeleton help you with that. Of course it's not an intermediate cartridge like 7,62x39 which controls quite easily nowadays, thanks to muzzle brakes/ compensators. But no way rifle cartridges should have that little amount of of recoil.

[@Sapwolf]

I think you need to add a few classes. Those weapons that can have a grenade launcher need to be distinguished from those that can't. If I am in Chimera and Pseudogiant country or need launched grenades vs. a large pack of Burers like in Jupiter Plant (Misery, over 15+), it is almost mandatory. The SCAR-H will probably be the main endgame rifle if you don't need a gl though. Also, it is nice to be able to put a scope on the rifle too.

[@jasperb9233]

I have a grenade launcher on my SCAR-H. It is my absolute favourite weapon with the grenade launcher, a silencer and a good scope. Solid accuracy and good fire rate. The only thing that lets it down is the mag size of only 20 rounds.

[@VonSvogtos]

Hey, I've found the OTS33-Pernach to be superior to the fort-17 in almost everyway. It's even still usefull mid-game if you want to use your 9x18 ammo ;)

[@CheekiBreekiTv]

It's the full auto pistol?

[@VonSvogtos]

@@CheekiBreekiTv Yup, the fort-17 has 3% better handling but worse accuracy, ROF and mag size.

[@Sapwolf]

Yep. Unless I need a magnum of some kind in Chimera/Giant country, the Pernach is damn good with that automatic fire and cheap plentiful ammo. No need really for a .45 or 9x19. Leave those for your SMG.

[@elliotfischer7391]

I never really liked that gun

[@VonSvogtos]

@@elliotfischer7391 I always hated full auto pistols and it looks a bit small but stats are stats... it's like wearing the ugly armor that gives you that sweet bonus. Choices choices.

[@1990alone]

You have no idea how many times I've watched this video by now every time I think about switching weapons. Will there be more content soon? I'm loving your channel.

[@CheekiBreekiTv]

I'm waiting for new mods / mods updates to be released to make new videos, so there should be new content as soon as it happens! Thanks for the kind words btw!

[@1990alone]

@@CheekiBreekiTv Thank YOU for the videos!

[@magictracks]

I know its not the most powerful but i love the m4. I have one for real kitted with rsil system for flip scope laser dot and flashlight. Just love the look of ot and ehat you can add

[@Brutaltronics]

I found a semi auto bullpup on 12.7x55 from a dead mercenary. It does more damage than my SV98 but also shoots faster than the AK12, I was so confused when I got it, but I like it.

[@marcopolio6591]

Ohhhhh the ammo cost is gonna hurttttt

[@icehoof]

Here's my best list For pistols, it has to be the mp 412-rex For sub-machine guns, I would have to choose the mp 412-rex For full rifles or heavy machine guns, it is pretty close, as the scar, and AUG are really good, I would have to say the mp 412-rex is right there, just above them Now, for snipers, it might be a bit controversial, I think I'm intervention is a great sniper, but 338 lapua is pretty scarce and very expensive, and for that reason, the mp 412-rex clutches this victory from right under it Luckily, shotguns don't have that much variety, so I don't have to think about it, as game breaking OP the bizon is, with being a long scoped short range weapon, I would have to say, the 6 shot capacity of the mp 412-rex definitely wins overall I hope you enjoyed my list, as I put lots of thought into which gun is the best 412-rex

[@ScoobertTheVile]

Rootin' Tootin' Cowboy

[@addmen96]

I'm just gonna use PPSH, Toz 34 and mosin.

[@rocky.sroger8855]

fun fact the fal has the coolist fucking nickname "the right arm of the free world"

[@theman7050]

It's all good but I dont think any of us can deny the fact that ultimately it's the shotgun that saves the day.

[@patrickstella7444]

Most difficult game I've ever played. Veteran master Stalker here, with dozens of runs on all 3 titles. I just love the Zone, and Anomaly poses the real threat

[@timberwolfmountaineer873]

SMGs - if you manage to find a PP-19 Vityaz, go for it. Tons of attachments, light weight, laser precision at CQC and shredding rate of fire when fully modified. Take care, Stalkers.

[@locomotivebreath9364]

Meh. Breaks too fast even after full upgrade MP7 is far better for 9x19

[@timberwolfmountaineer873]

@@locomotivebreath9364 If you like to shoot your load prematurely - sure thing ;)

[@SolidSnnake]

upgraded a type 63 rifle and lovin it, all the best parts of the sks but full auto if needed with 10 more rounds to spare, wish there was an extended mag upgrade

[@alexdevil9839]

I just discovert this game. Big thx u for your work. Super usefull information !!!

[@trashmix2184]

Me using a UMP45 the entire game: ....

[@vertigo2604]

According to my experience, about pistols 9x18 I prefer APS, it's heavier but with lightweight upgrade it weights near like Fort-12 without it. I agree that glock is the best choice at 9x19, and FNP-45 at .45 acp but I use them not so often because for pistols damage is not much bigger and the ammo is more expensive. Usage of any .357 magnum weapons is reasonable only if you're strong in making headshots to enemies, if not - forget about it because it's too expensive. About SMGs, I don't recommend anything in 9x18 and 7,62x25 calibers, if you need light and versatile CQB gun you can use MP-7, it's quite good, if firepower is more important - UMP-45 is a good choice. About shotguns - I completely agree with author. About assault rifles and their ammo - if in your version of game AN-94 Abakan has 2-shot bursts mod, it should be the best choice in game. About 5.56x45 and 7.62x39 and 9x39 - agree. According to sniper rifles, I agree but Barret and Gauss gun seems to be too heavy for me, I prefer L96, it's enough deadly, ammo not too expensive.

[@phillipsmith4473]

For me: M16 w/acog,silencer That korean semi auto shotgun M9 pistol Will probably use that till the end of the game, perhaps gonna pick a 762 rifle later on.

[@cvtt3194]

The USP match is the best pistol, .45 damage but for some reason uses cheaper and lighter 9mm ammo

[@SketchSamo]

Can’t find the AUGA3, only found the A1

[@howiehowdy]

Dude a p90 has no where near that recoil, its like a .22 it doesnt barely move when you shoot it in the real world

[@Acesahn]

Even the flavor text of the guns hate American made guns lol. M16s-M4s: America and NATO use these sometimes. *yawn* Barret Lapua: Barret made a rifle around a new round, it sucks at anti tank though. M249 SAW: America uses it, jams sometimes though. This contrasts to the stats and flavor text of all the Russian/Czech made guns who get a virtual BJ in both regards.

[@MiseRaen]

To be fair to the American weapons, they are not made for The Zone. They are balanced for American soil that doesn't have reality bending physics affecting the weapons. When you think about it, The Zone favors Russian/Czech made guns.

[@Acesahn]

@@MiseRaen America hasn't fought on American soil in decades lol. They're designed to have basic maintenance from time to time, I'll give you that tho

[@stinkysteve8392]

NO SHIT AGAINST THE AK

[@benjadryl_7393]

There are a lot of things you don't consider in this ranking, when you really should. Ignoring price and rarity is fine. But armor penetration? Available attatchments? Upgrades? Sometimes you don't want a high fire rate, what if you have high recoil or rare ammo drop settings? The FN-FNC can't equip any scopes or sights. The UMP becomes absolute trash if your enemy has any armor. .45 acp has probably the worst armor pen in the game when not using AP ammo The sv98 is bolt action while the svd is semi-auto and can do a decent impersonation of a battle rifle when fully upgraded. Same thing with the l96 vs wa2000. If fire-rate is something you want in a 5.45 rifle, the an-94 beats the aek any day. Turning it to burst mode turns its fire rate up to 1800rpm, double the aek971s, with a tiny amount of recoil. No mention of semi-auto shotguns? The mp153 beats the fort500 in every way. And the saiga is even better than that. The fort-17 can't be full-auto, you may want an ots-pernach if you need a pocket smg. Same with the glock, you should consider if you can upgrade the pistol to full-auto. For the people watching, there really isn't so much difference between weapons of the same caliber that you are worse off for using one that you just think is cool. Fashion over stats for weapons in this game.

[@303machine]

"Lynx" a little upgraded custom SVDm-2 from Nimble is powerful and light (compared with other similar snipers) sniper, its 5X upgrade zoom is bigger than 6X zoom on other sniper riffles. Remington 700 is great cheap sniper. SV-98 is another alternative to Lyn

[@NeroLordofChaos]

My list: Rifles 5.45: AEK971 OR the AN94. AEK has better recoil, accuracy and can equip silencers. AN94 trades the silencer for the fastest double tap in the game, which can be good if you know how to apply it. 5.56: M8 and FAMAS Basically zero recoil lasers when upgraded. Quick reloads as well 7.62×39: AEK973. Hands down the best 7.62 carbine thanks to low recoil and high accuracy AND compatibility with silencers and optics. 7.62×51: FAL and Galil (Honorable mentions to M14 and G3SG) Low recoil for 7.62, accurate, FAL has 4 optic compatibility and the galil is a discount sniper rifle with it ×4 scope and 25 rounds in the mag HM1: the M14 is trash without an optic, but becomes a rather effective DMR when paired with an acog due to high accuracy. The other optics are decent as well. HM2: the G3SG1 really should be a "sniper" weapon, but it got placed in the rifle section. Best zoom, decent recoil, decent accuracy, 20 rounds of rock and roll. Still an excellent general use gun. 9×39: AS VAL. Most balanced of the 9×39 rifles while also being inherently silenced. Best range as well. Shotguns Semi: USAS or Saiga 12. Saiga is more versatile and can use ak optics, USAS trades the optic compatibility and versatility for 25 round drum mags

[@AJCherenkov]

>Full auto FAL >Low recoil rEaLiSm

[@HECKAKYH-ADEKBATEH]

"Moronic" is description of the weapons in this mod. AEK is NOT based on AK, its entirely different rifle unfit for army use case. Barrett uses 12.7x99, 12.7x55 is completely different ammo and VSSK is as limited weapon as WA2000, with its own problems - both were not adopted. And FNC... its an AK clone adapted for 556.

[@thecatwhisperer2820]

TOZ-34 gang represent! Slug round double barrel sniping. TOZ-34 is the perfect close range/oh shit whip it out/antimutant gun out there. Satisfying af.

[@tigran010]

AKS-74U the the most concise weapon in game

[@ro32643]

Is an alright starter gun. In fact, in vanilla Last Day, you're supposed to begin the game with the "training missions" that Fanatic gives you. When inspecting his inventory, he has a worn LR 300 ML, a mint condition AKS-74U, and enough ammo for both guns. It says a lot that even the developers of LD ENDORSED the AKS-74U as a beginner gun.

[@ro32643]

In game, it would make sense that rookie and veteran loners would prefer the AKS-74U over other guns. While the range and accuracy is quite limited, its perfect for self defense, like shooting bandits.

[@yungshvrk2283]

Amazing vid bro

[@CheekiBreekiTv]

Thanks!

[@yungshvrk2283]

@@CheekiBreekiTv I got a question is the mk14 ebr considered a sniper or a rifle?

[@CheekiBreekiTv]

@@yungshvrk2283 I consider it a rifle, but depending on the scope you attach it you can use it as a middle-range sniper rifle; It almost made my rifle list next to the SCAR and FN FAL, it was my third pick. It's not fully automatic but it's a very good rifle.

[@yungshvrk2283]

@@CheekiBreekiTv aight,thanks for the clarification and response bro,stay safe in the zone

[@locomotivebreath9364]

Hey, l85 is actually pretty good in vanilla Anomaly I use it as a marksman rifle substitute, and i conserve so much ammo thanks to surprisingly comfortable SUSAT scope. Plus the gun itself is quite accurate and durable

[@303machine]

Grenade launcher is useful on riffle in some situations against Chimeras and Pseudogiants. SR-25, M4A1 RAS, G36 (without info about possible grenade launcher installation) have nice iron sight for grenade launcher. AUG have four reliability upgrades making it useful to not spent much money on repair. As a matter of fact, AUG, G36 and even infamous L85 have decent reliability for 5.56 weapons, without reliability upgrades. M16/AR type of weapons as expected degrade much faster. By the way in original Shadow of Chernobyl I preferred TRs-301 (AR-15 whatnot), it is light with grenade launcher option.

[@Seregloki]

Weird, i hate the FN FNC, especially because it has no silencer (which is a must have in the zone) and also no grenade launcher, i mostly use SIG 550 and whenever i can, i buy the special one from Nimble, those rifles have a very low recoil and very good accuracy.

[@capper6100]

Forgot the Ash-12 for 12.7x55, it's very good.

[@SunGodNika__]

Especially when you use the magazine mod, because then you can get extended mags for it. I'd say its the best ar in the zone, but the only downside is that it is hard to full auto with.

[@kovi567]

1:07 Submachineguns or (heavy)machine pistols. Light machineguns are either automatic rifles that are light enough to be operated by a single bloke, or a family of automatic weapons that are lighter than the base variant. Depends on what classification system you use, but what you are showing there aren't light machineguns.

[@gavincleland9010]

When you said the AK12 was the second best to the AEK I cringed a bit. I think the AN94 is just as good as the AEK if not potentially better. Gotta use that badass 2 round burst

[@xXRealXx]

Saiga vs Vepr? When I compared them, they all felt pretty much the same to me

[@Turin_Inquisitor]

the Vepr Hammer is top

[@xXRealXx]

@@Turin_Inquisitor what's the difference between the two? I used both and I only noticed this: both of them accept different homemade buckshots and the vepr's magazine stores 2 more bullets than the saiga

[@zergrush9748]

Toz-34 "Bull", lol Had this one from stash, dunno where to find proper ammo.

[@xXRealXx]

@@zergrush9748 Toz-34 "Bull"?

[@reljamrkic2663]

@@xXRealXx Yeah uses specific "Bull" ammo. No vendors sell those afaik. Perhaps only craftable.

[@GremlinZ420]

I might be one day in, and I barely have enough cash to buy a gun from Dushman, but I use a M4 right now (might be my starter weapon but with a NATO Silencer and Acog it’s beastly) and am trying to repair a Sig Sauer right now (forgot the exact model, it’s one of my favorite guns irl and I was lucky to find one) to be my main AR. I’ve found that 5.56 isn’t too expensive, and a lot of enemies carry guns that use it. 7.62 is definitely more plentiful on bodies but I don’t like shooting it as all the guns I’ve tried have hella recoil. I have a 7.62x54 (I think) rifle that I keep in my bag for sniping, it can kill basically everything with one hit to the head, so my AR is really just for CQC. Oh and I use a Glock 19, but I might switch to a 1911 so if my AR runs out of ammo I have a heavier hitting handgun.

[@balazsfenyes3880]

Got the SCAR and even tho it's a powerful weapon, it has small magazine(20) and very expensive bullets, the NATO bullet is 2 times the price of the 5.45 one. Next one will be the Anti material rifle because going with Vykhlop feels sneaky peaky like and ppl dont sneak in exoskeleton.

[@DooMedSean]

So my question is did you just test all these guns on single shot? (All that had multiple fire modes) because alot of weapons become alot more accurate in single or burst. My all time favorite AR in Stalker is the AN-94, specifically for the 2rnd burst. It saves ammo, keeps recoil down and is very accurate, especially with a PSO scope! You usually want to switch on full auto when your in desperate situations or close quarters,, to conserve ammo. I think alot of the guns can be useful in single shot rapid fire, your rounds are spraying, but firing in tighter spreads. Not saying your tests don't mean squat, just that they are only valid for firing full auto.

[@awPrzemek]

Exactly, i pick AN over AEK whenever i can. Fun fact, AN has the highest fire rate of all guns if you click and hold in correct intervals

[@w3irdoh4]

the best loadout for advanced players is Saiga 12 - Slugs Scar H - AP Mercenary Seva suit/Any exo except for Bandit exo/Cs3b body armor with Apocalypse helm or Ranger Gas mask Medkits--------------------- Bandage | Stimshot "health" | --------Quick slot Psy Block------------------ water bottle MRE Axe/Any knife that is suited for thick skinned mutants

[@elliotfischer7391]

What about the MP5 Fraiser, that thing is a monster

[@guardrailhitter]

A new upload? Wow!

[@Classter]

Nice video :) I prefer the AK-12 over the AEK for its better choice of scopes and with the upgrades it ends up being pretty lightweight.

[@gugamanga762]

looks cooler and the iron sigt recoil is coller too

[@АлексаБожовић-й3с]

I should say the sr3m is the best assault rifle

[@АлексаБожовић-й3с]

In my opinion

[@pedrolhobrikk9319]

For now a days i use de vssk vykhlop for long range weapon and the sig 550-commando for cqc, these two are amazing weapons for mid/late game

[@dvsserg4507]

Сайга (Saiga) for monsters, any automatic weapon like АКМС (AKMS) or cheap variant for beginners - Пернач (Pernach). Easy to find such economic set not far from beginners village. For those who wanna break down monolit outposts - any hard sniper weapons from Vychlop and Barret to Vintorez.)) P.S. "Molot" rules but really hard to find before Pripyat.

[@Wasmachineman]

Saiga or USAS-12 absolutely annihilates mutants and especially Boars.

[@dvsserg4507]

@@Wasmachineman USAS rules but hardly to find)

[@tylertheultimatebadass87]

It's a little too simplistic for my taste Assuming I want an assault rifle that I can treat like a sniper rifle, what would you recommend I choose?

[@arya31ful]

UMP 45 was an absolute monster in COC, dunno about this one tho.

[@CheekiBreekiTv]

Fully upgraded it's still a beast, and you find .45 ammo everywhere!

[@ro32643]

In CoC+ STCoP WP, the UMP/G3 combo was so deadly it made the game too goddamn easy. Specially when you're getting into Monolith territory, you end up swimming in .45 ACP

[@arya31ful]

@@ro32643 My setup on CoC+AO3 is similiar. But i use AK-103+PSO1+GP25 as marksman rifle/pocket artillery and UMP45 for close range combat. Both guns (and GP25) have very common ammo on all ingame location. AK-103 are decently accurate after upgrades while being nigh-indestructible. But nothing beats Vepr-12 if you want to destroy everything at close range without spending too much rubles.

[@yfrank5919]

They said they added 3d scopes, why is the scopes not 3d?

[@BlueIronsights]

Usas 12 and SvD Lynx are my choices now. Though used to roll with SV98 before, but picked another for "diversity".

[@K_Balu]

From 9x18 the Fort-17 and PP-19 "Bizon" From 9x19 the USP "March" the one you can buy from Nimble which is 9mm version and owned by Wolfhound btw its much better than the Glocks by stats, only negative the 3 round less magazine, Gsh-18, Walther P-99, MP5A3, MP-7 From 45. ACP the FNX-45 Tactical and the Nimble version SIG From 337. the Rex revolver because one shot trough tough armor and not even that expensive both to buy or upgrade From 5.45x39 i like the mostly the AKS-74N (new), AK-12, AEK 973 From 5.56x45 M16A4 or HK416 From 7.62x39 the AKMSM or the folding stock version AKMSM because its low price/performance From 7.62x51 Ball the Scar-H From 7.62x54 well the same time the Mosin and SV98 From 7.92x57 there are two weapons in the game the Kar98K and the Karabiner 43 aka Gewehr 43, but my favorite the Kar98K Upper these i dont use any kinda weapon, simply because just too heavy I want the Scar-L ingame, that little sexy gun is my favorite 5.56x45 gun in real life

[@noobguy9973]

ı think you mean .357 not .337 also isn't desert eagle better since 9 round mag and its easier to find

[@cibrig8719]

Been using the 9x19mm Fort-17 with TOZ-34/194, looking here to try to find something to shake it up.

[@Kirbs69]

Ammos doesn't really change the damage multiplyer obviously the differences in cartridges does. what I mean is that fmj, HP and ap rounds doesn't really mean much if anything at all only is 1 bullet difference. That's why I think groks ballistics is a cool and neat idea makes the ammos have actual use. For mutants I don't know only tested it on strong and weak boars at 9×18 for the three ammo variants. In conclusion I think that ammos really don't mean much, actually maybe the way the game works is that fmj is for everyone to use on while the HP is used for mutants and the AP rounds is for stalkers. In that case it's fine. But again for stalkers that are using different armor types ( light, medium and heavy) it kinda leave something to be desired. It's simplyfied.

[@ArteriusSaren]

You can 1 shot headshot enemies in exoskeleton helmet with 5,45x39 AP, but you can't do the same with FMJ or EP rounds. So. EP for a soft tissue of mutants but I don't know why would you use it if you had a shotgun with dart shells or slugs.

[@Kirbs69]

@@ArteriusSaren And then buckshots does the same damage as AP, anomaly really needs an update on gameplay mechanics stop adding features when the core gameplay needs work. The gun animations isn't even good some weapons doesn't even have tactical reloads. Yes there are mods but next updates should be done in other things. The game is already feature rich all it needs is quality updates to be a 10/10

[@randomstranger_3]

While I understand your choice in the 9x19 pistol category, I don't fully agree with your statement of it being the superior one. While Glock 19 has the edge in Accuracy, Fire Rate, and Mag Size, USP Match got it beat in Handling and Damage, which is the important factor I'm looking into. Heck, even its unique variant, the USP "March", got the Glock 19 beat in Handling, Damage, and Fire Rate by small margins but I still prefer the USP Match. The only reason I've chosen the Match over the "March" is that it has better damage overall, something most 9x19 pistols lacked and I needed something that has a kick to it. USP Match is my go-to pocket mutant slayer and I went toe-to-toe against a Pseudogiant with it and I like the results I've got after that encounter. It's also one of the reasons why I've chosen the Red9 from Resident Evil 4 over the other pistols since it has the best damage overall even though the other pistols there had better fire rate, mag size, etc. I wanted something that screams "FIREPOWAH" against the mutants of the zone, hence my choice in that pistol. Trust me, you'll feel like you can take one of them down if you hunt with it against the dogs, the cats, the suckers, the zombies, and other mutants out there that roams the zone. Still, I'll try out the Glock 19, the alternate variant, because why not. Maybe I'll like it after I'm done shooting with it. If I like it, at least I have something else to use if I'm tired of using my current pistol. To each of their own, fellow Stalkers.

[@Wasmachineman]

My go-to loadout in Anomaly 1.5.1 was: Fully upgraded WA2000+silencer M4A1 RAS with underbarrel launcher That one light metal colored M1911 that looks like Agent 47's Silverballer Saiga-12 to obliterate Pseudogiants and Chimeras Spetznatz knife? I forgot what it's called All cheated in of course :^) Who sells the WA2000 if you're a Ecologist?

[@locomotivebreath9364]

A bit late maybe, but you can buy Walther from Nimble. You can find him in Zaton, Skadovsk.

[@VSSFantastic]

The FAMAS should be #1 in 5.56 due to the fact that it has ~absolutely~ no recoil. Nothing. You cam full auto people with a scope from far away with it.

[@xXRealXx]

I checked out the famas, and it has recoil.

[@xXRealXx]

A pretty big one at that

[@louismiguel1311]

Does version 1.5.1 have AUG A3 because I can't find it in the debug menu?

[@derpanzermacher9094]

There's quite a few AUGs (normal, custom, etc) but I don't know how the debug menu works. Monolith guys tend to drop them at a decent rate especially if you go to certain story areas or assault a base in Warfare mode. The merc vendor in dead city and the guy in Freedom main base both sell it too.

[@jonwinfield9193]

Is the SR3M in anomoly 1.5.1? I've seen footage of it from older verisons.

[@mlady_richard]

I would reccomend to pick scope at the start of the game and then put it on mosin... Such a bit faster sniper rifle for camping whole „bases"...