Introduction
Armor is just the beginning. To survive in the post-apocalyptic world of 7 Days to Die, you need weapons. This guide covers everything from crafting and looting weapons to a comprehensive list of available weaponry, including ranged and melee options.
How to Get Weapons
Weapons in 7 Days to Die can be found while looting or crafted using materials and a Workbench. Crafting higher-quality weapons requires unlocking blueprints through Skill Magazines and obtaining Legendary Parts for the highest quality.
Unlocking Blueprints
- Skill Magazines: Specific magazines unlock blueprints for different weapons.
- Sharp Sticks: For spears.
- Rifle World: For rifles.
- Handgun Magazine: For handguns and SMGs.
- Shotgun Weekly: For shotguns.
- Tactical Warfare: For machine guns.
- Increasing Quality: Reading multiple magazines increases weapon quality by up to 6.
- Legendary Parts: Required for crafting Quality 6 weapons.
Looting Weapons
Weapons can be found in crates, bins, and Weapons Bags. Keep an eye out for high-quality weapons you may not yet be able to craft.
Weapons List – Ranged
Ranged weapons include bows, crossbows, handguns, SMGs, shotguns, rifles, and machine guns. Below is a breakdown of each type, including the required Skill Magazines and the number needed to unlock blueprints.
Bows and Crossbows
- Magazine: Bow Hunters
- Weapons:
- Primitive Bow (1 magazine)
- Wooden Bow (11 magazines)
- Iron Crossbow (21 magazines)
- Compound Bow (36 magazines)
- Compound Crossbow (56 magazines)
Handguns and SMGs
- Magazine: Handgun Magazine
- Weapons:
- Pipe Pistol (1 magazine)
- Pistol (11 magazines)
- .44 Magnum (26 magazines)
- SMG-5 (46 magazines)
- .44 Desert Vulture (71 magazines)
Shotguns
- Magazine: Shotgun Weekly
- Weapons:
- Pipe Shotgun (1 magazine)
- Double Barrel Shotgun (11 magazines)
- Pump Shotgun (26 magazines)
- Auto Shotgun (61 magazines)
Rifles
- Magazine: Rifle World
- Weapons:
- Pipe Rifle (1 magazine)
- Hunting Rifle (11 magazines)
- Lever Action Rifle (26 magazines)
- Sniper Rifle (61 magazines)
Machine Guns (Assault Rifles)
- Magazine: Tactical Warfare
- Weapons:
- Pipe Machine Gun (1 magazine)
- AK-47 Machine Gun (11 magazines)
- Tactical Assault Rifle (26 magazines)
- M60 Machine Gun (61 magazines)
Weapons List – Melee
Melee weapons are ideal for close combat, with a variety of options from clubs to sledgehammers. Each weapon type requires different magazines to unlock blueprints.
Clubs
- Magazine: Big Hitters
- Weapons:
- Wooden Club (1 magazine)
- Baseball Bat (11 magazines)
- Steel Club (36 magazines)
Sledgehammers
- Magazine: Get Hammered
- Weapons:
- Stone Sledgehammer (1 magazine)
- Iron Sledgehammer (11 magazines)
- Steel Sledgehammer (36 magazines)
Knuckles
- Magazine: Furious Fists
- Weapons:
- Leather Knuckles (1 magazine)
- Iron Knuckles (11 magazines)
- Steel Knuckles (36 magazines)
Blades
- Magazine: Knife Guy
- Weapons:
- Bone Knife (1 magazine)
- Hunting Knife (11 magazines)
- Machete (36 magazines)
Spears
- Magazine: Sharp Sticks
- Weapons:
- Stone Spear (1 magazine)
- Iron Spear (11 magazines)
- Steel Spear (36 magazines)
Robotics
- Magazine: Tech Planet
- Weapons:
- Pipe Baton (1 magazine)
- Stun Baton (26 magazines)
Explosives
- Magazine: Explosives Magazine
- Weapons:
- Pipe Bomb (2 magazines)
- Grenade (5 magazines)
- Cooking Pot Mine (10 magazines)
- Stick of Dynamite (12 magazines)
- Contact Grenade (16 magazines)
- Hubcap Land Mine (20 magazines)
- Air Filter Land Mine (25 magazines)
- Timed Charge (35 magazines)
- Rocket Launcher (50 magazines)
Conclusion
Equipping yourself with the right weapons is crucial for survival in 7 Days to Die. Whether you prefer ranged attacks or melee combat, this guide provides the information you need to obtain and craft the best weapons for your needs. Keep looting, reading Skill Magazines, and upgrading your arsenal to stay one step ahead of the undead.
