7 Days to Die Weapons Tier List - Best Guns & Melee Weapons Ranked

To survive in 7 Days to Die, you need to have a good and handy weapon by your side. The weapon of choice can be either a gun or a melee weapon. The choice is yours!

But here’s the catch: Whatever your choice is, it should wipe out your enemies before they get to you. It doesn’t matter if you are facing a slow-moving zombie or a Radiated Feral Wight during a Day 70 Blood Moon. It is you and your weapon against the world. To play this game, you need to activate the 7 Days to Die steam key by getting it from LootBar.

Below is a very detailed tier list that can help you make a decision. This list ranks every major weapon in the game so that you have all the cards on your table before choosing.

Guns and Melee Weapons Tier List

Before diving into the specifics, it is important to understand how we categorize these weapons:

• S-tier Weapons: They are the best weapons overall. They get even better and better with mods like Drum Magazine Mod.
• A-tier Weapons: They are not so bad either. These weapons are especially good with suitable investments. In specific situations, they can sometimes outshine the S-ranked weapons as well.
• B-tier Weapons: The list from here on is only suitable for beginners.
• C-tier Weapons: They are not recommended for investment, especially in the late game.
• D-tier Weapons: These are only good for starter builds. As soon as you have sufficient materials to craft higher tiers, these should be switched out immediately.

S-Tier Weapons

M60 Machine Gun

The M60 remains the best ranged weapon, especially for Blood Moon survival. It is designed to handle mobs of Radiated Feral Wights.

Stats:

It has an Entity Damage of 44-52 at Quality 6 and a Magazine Size of 60 rounds, which can be pushed to 120 with a Drum Magazine mod. With a Fire Rate of 440 RPM, it can kill a swarm of notorious zombies.

Crafting:

You need to read through Tactical Warfare journals to unlock the M60 recipe. After that, you will need to scavenge or buy Machine Gun Parts. These can be found in high-tier military crates or Shotgun Messiah factory crates. Combine them with Forged Steel, Mechanical Parts, and Springs.

Auto Shotgun 

The Auto Shotgun is like a sledgehammer that shoots fire. In a room full of sleepers, this is your go-to weapon as it can wipe them out altogether.

Stats:

It deals a staggering Entity Damage of 10-12 per pellet (with 10 pellets per shell), resulting in over 100 damage per shot at point-blank range. Its Magazine Size of 16, and it has a rapid semi-auto fire rate.

Crafting:

First, you need to master the Shotgun Weekly series. Then get the Shotgun Parts from dismantled lower-tier shotguns or gun store safes. Combine these with Forged Steel, Mechanical Parts, and a Polymer base at the workbench.

.44 Desert Vulture

The Desert Vulture is an upgraded version of a handgun. Its ability to one-shot most standard zombies to the head makes it the premier choice.

Stats:

It deals Entity Damage of 75-85, making it more powerful than many rifles. It utilizes .44 Magnum ammo and features a Magazine Size of 8.

Crafting:

First, you will need to secure a Workbench and a steady supply of Handgun Parts. These are often found in police cars or gun safes in high-tier residential buildings. Then get some Forged Steel, Springs, and Oil to craft it.

Stun Baton with Repulsor Mod

Stun Baton is a melee weapon in this game. It is simply the best of its kind.

Stats:

Its Entity Damage is 15-20, but its true power lies in its Stun Probability. Every hit builds a charge, and the third hit releases a shock that freezes enemies right there. When equipped with the Repulsor Mod, the shock blast sends enemies flying backward.

Crafting:

You will need to find Baton Parts, which are common in medical crates and "Mo Power" electronic stores. Combine these with Forged Steel, Electronic Components, and Mechanical Parts. The Repulsor Mod itself is a separate craft or loot item, requiring Springs and Electronic Parts.

Steel Sledgehammer

The Steel Sledgehammer is for those who love big damage and one-hit shots. It is also a melee weapon.

Stats:

It deals a good Entity Damage of 90-110 on a power attack. It also has a high Stun and Knockdown Chance. While the steel sledgehammer has a high Stamina Cost, a single swing can decapitate a radiated zombie.

Crafting:

To forge this weapon, you must max out your Sledgehammer crafting skills by reading Great Heist journals. After unlocking the recipe, combine Forged Steel, Wood, and Leather with the Sledgehammer Parts. Once assembled, add a Weighted Head Mod to add a 15% chance to stun and slow victims.

A-Tier Weapons

• The Sniper Rifle deals Entity Damage of 80+ and features a Magazine Size of 12. To get one, you need Rifle Parts and a high level in Dead Eye. It is the best tool for eliminating Screamers before they can call a horde.
• The SMG-5 offers high fire rates and low recoil. You can use 9mm ammo and Handgun Parts to craft at a workbench.
• The Steel Spear has the best reach. You can even hit zombies through iron bars. To craft it, you need Spear Parts and Forged Steel.
• The Steel Club offers decent speed and knockdown without draining your stamina much.

Other Early Game Weapons

For the early game, you can use any of the B, C, or D-Tier weapons, like: 

• AK-47
• Pump Shotgun
• .44 Magnum
• Rocket Launcher
• Compound Crossbow
• Lever-Action Rifle
• Double Barrel Shotgun
• Bone Knife
• Stone Axe
• Wooden Club

Any of these are fine to kill low-level zombies, but should not be invested in after significant progress in 7 Days to Die. So get your LootBar game key and get your hands on your favorite power weapons.

Conclusion

You have 7 Days To Die Or not, that completely depends on the weapon you carry. If your weapon is not up to the mark, rest assured that the irradiated zombies will take your life within seconds. M60 or Auto Shotgun is your best bet. Or you can just take a Sniper Rifle if you are confident enough. Do whatever it takes because the zombies are coming for your brain!

If you’re ready to gear up and face the apocalypse head-on, starting with reliable access to the game makes the journey smoother. LootBar offer an easy way to get your 7 Days to Die Steam key, so you can jump straight into building your arsenal and preparing for the chaos ahead.