ULTRAKILL is a retro-styled FPS inspired by Quake, Devil May Cry, and classic arcade shooters. Set in the layers of Hell, you play as a machine fueled by blood, meaning aggressive play literally heals you. The style ranking system (D through ULTRAKILL) rewards varied combat, weapon swapping, and creative kills. Every weapon has multiple variants with distinct alt-fires, and the coin-flipping mechanic lets you redirect shots for trick kills. Currently in Early Access through Act 2, it's already considered one of the best boomer shooters ever made.
Your choice of weapons defines your damage output and playstyle. This guide ranks every major option, explains what makes each one strong, and tells you which builds they pair best with.
Weapons Rankings
| Weapon | Tier | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piercer Revolver | S | Coin Trickshotter, Railcannon Specialist | Charged shot that pierces through all enemies in a line. |
| Core Eject Shotgun | A | Shotgun Main | Fires normally, then alt-fire ejects the heated core as a bouncing explosive. |
| Attractor Nailgun | A | Nailgun Shredder | Alt-fire places a magnetic point on any surface or enemy. |
| Malicious Railcannon | B | Railcannon Specialist | Fires a beam that deals massive damage and creates an explosion at the point of impact. |
| Firestarter Rocket Launcher | B | Rocket Surfer | Rockets leave a trail of fire on surfaces, creating persistent damage zones. |
S-Tier: Piercer Revolver
Charged shot that pierces through all enemies in a line. Fully charged deals 3.5x normal revolver damage. Hitting a coin with a Piercer shot creates a beam that auto-targets and pierces through every enemy in sight. The ultimate room-clearing tool.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Coin Trickshotter, Railcannon Specialist |
| Key Mechanic | style ranking system |
| Recommended Role | Shotgun Main |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Piercer Revolver: Pairs naturally with Shotgun Main thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Core Eject Shotgun
Fires normally, then alt-fire ejects the heated core as a bouncing explosive. The core deals 5x shotgun damage on direct hit. Swap-canceling after the first shot lets you fire again immediately, producing absurd DPS. The highest skill-ceiling weapon.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Shotgun Main |
| Key Mechanic | blood healing |
| Recommended Role | Railcannon Specialist |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Core Eject Shotgun: Pairs naturally with Railcannon Specialist thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Attractor Nailgun
Alt-fire places a magnetic point on any surface or enemy. All subsequently fired nails curve toward the magnet, guaranteeing hits on mobile targets. A magnet on a boss means every nail hits regardless of your aim. 200 nail capacity.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Nailgun Shredder |
| Key Mechanic | coin flipping |
| Recommended Role | Coin Trickshotter |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Attractor Nailgun: Pairs naturally with Coin Trickshotter thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Malicious Railcannon
Fires a beam that deals massive damage and creates an explosion at the point of impact. One-shots most standard enemies and deals 30% of a boss's health bar. 16-second cooldown between shots. Bouncing it off a coin adds a damage multiplier.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Railcannon Specialist |
| Key Mechanic | weapon swapping combos |
| Recommended Role | Nailgun Shredder |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Malicious Railcannon: Pairs naturally with Nailgun Shredder thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Firestarter Rocket Launcher
Rockets leave a trail of fire on surfaces, creating persistent damage zones. Direct hits deal 80 damage plus afterburn. The fire zones last 8 seconds and stack with multiple rockets. Excellent for controlling arenas against swarm enemies.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Rocket Surfer |
| Key Mechanic | movement tech |
| Recommended Role | Rocket Surfer |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Firestarter Rocket Launcher: Pairs naturally with Rocket Surfer thanks to stat scaling synergies.
Weapons Progression Path
The order you should acquire weapons as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Limbo
- Core Eject Shotgun → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Attractor Nailgun → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Piercer Revolver → Best-in-slot, aim for this by late game
- Upgrade to max → The power spike from max upgrades is enormous
Weapons Tips
- Always upgrade your primary weapon before diversifying — one strong option beats three mediocre ones.
- Match your weapons to your build's stat priorities for maximum scaling.
- Core Eject swap-cancel: fire the shotgun, immediately switch weapons and switch back, fire again. This bypasses the pump animation and doubles your fire rate.
- Check our tier list for how weapons rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More ULTRAKILL Guides
- ULTRAKILL ULTRAKILL Overview
- ULTRAKILL Best Builds
- ULTRAKILL Tier List
- ULTRAKILL Walkthrough
- ULTRAKILL Beginner's Guide
- ULTRAKILL Tips & Tricks
- ULTRAKILL Combat Guide
- ULTRAKILL Boss Guide
- ULTRAKILL Maps & Locations
- ULTRAKILL Crafting Guide
- ULTRAKILL Classes & Characters
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