You’ll no doubt have now played Back 4 Blood (or at the very least, read our previous blogs about it) by now, so you’ll know a lot about this intense co-op focused shooter that will have you facing off against hordes of infected zombies. In order to stand a chance against the Ridden, you’re going to need guns. Lots of guns. And with loads of ranged weapons as well as melee weapons to choose from and buy from vendors as you progress, you certainly won’t find yourself short of choice. Here’s our guide to all the Back for Blood weapons that you’ll be able to wield.
Assault Rifles
All Back 4 Blood guns have their own attachment slots, allowing you to improve the weapons stats. Assault rifles are good for dealing with large numbers Ridden at a good range. The AK47, SCAR and M4 Carbine are fully-automatic options, whilst the M16 has a three-round burst. You could also try The Ranch Rifle; a semi-automatic rifle with high damage output.
Submachine Guns
If you’re getting a little more up close and personal then the various submachine guns are excellent for that. All submachine guns are automatic and you can choose from MP5, UMP45, Uzi and Vector. They will do a little less damage than most auto rifles but their higher rate of fire typically makes up for that.
Light Machine Guns
There are two Light Machine Guns to choose from and as you’d expect, both are fully automatic. The M249 has a higher rate of fire and lower damage output, whereas the RPK is slower firing yet deals more damage.
Shotguns
Shotguns do massive amounts of damage at short ranges. The AA12 is the only fully-automatic shotgun, whereas there are two pump-action shotguns in the form of the 870 Express and TAC14. Finally, the Super 90 is a semi-automatic shotgun.
Sniper Rifles
If you’re looking for precision and high damage from your Back 4 Blood weapons then the sniper rifles are your best options. With three on offer – all semi-automatic – they deal high damage and can take many targets out in one hit. They’re also ideal for exterminating the Ridden at a long distance. The Barrett M95, M1A and Phoenix 350L are the three sniper rifles on offer.
Side Arms
Serving as secondary weapons, there are 9 different sidearms to choose from. There are 4 semi-automatic options; the Beretta M9, Desert Eagle, Glock 23, and the M1911. There is also a 3-round-burst version of the Beretta M9, as well as two fully-automatic guns in the Glock 23 Auto and TEC 9. Finally, choose the 357 Magnum for a double-action revolver with a real kick, or pick the double-barrel shotgun known as The Belgian.
Melee
Finally, we have the melee options, which also serve as secondary weapons. They’re all classic melee weapons, consisting of a Baseball Bat, Fire Axe, Hatchet, Knife and Machete; there for the picking for when you run out of ammo.
There’s no shortage of weapons to choose from when you’re facing off against the Ridden, so don’t be afraid to mix it up a bit and see what you like. Perhaps you’re more of a melee fiend, or maybe you like to keep your distance. Whatever suits you, you will find a weapon that fits.
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