Summary
There are only a handful of customizable weapons inMetro Exodus. However, each weapon can be set up with hundreds of differentattachment combinations and upgrades. This means that there are dozens of viable setups for each gun in-game. When attempting to rank the best weapons in the game, there are a few things to keep in mind.
Stealth plays a huge role inExodus, as killing hostiles will oftenresult in a moral penalty. Recoil, damage, range, and stability are other factors that impact the effectiveness of a gun. This topic will take into account those factors and present the most impressive builds inMetro Exodusfor thegame’s next-gen release.
Updated June 17, 2025 by Andrew McLarney:Since its release, Metro Exodus has withstood the test of time as one of the best post-apocalyptic shooters around. In terms of atmosphere and narrative, very few games can compete with the Metro series. The addition of two DLC stories, Two Colonels and Sam’s Story, has also seen the introduction of several new weapons including Kleblikov’s Flamethrower and Sam’s personalized American machine gun.
15Fully Auto Stallion
A Highly Modified and Versatile Sidearm
As a semi-automatic weapon, the Stallion is a middle-of-the-road weapon. It only deals 5 damage per bullet and has a base magazine of 7. However, with a fully auto Barrel, it becomes one of the better close-range weapons in the game. The small magazine can be an issue, but it is still a top build inExodus. Players willwant to equip the following attachments.
14Long Range Valve
A Sniper Rifle Tweaked For Maximum Power
The Valve is the only true sniper in the game. With a 6x scope, it is the most dominant ranged weapon available. For those who like to pick off enemies from miles away, this weapon will do the job.
This build is exclusively for extended ranges. The Valve will not be effective inside 20 meters because of how slow it will be considering the movement penalties and base fire rate.
13The Mutant Killer Named Sammy
A Personalized Assault Rifle In The Sam’s Story DLC
Sammy is one of the adaptations of the traditional Kalash, with the same damage profile, but less accuracy. Because of its attachments, the Sammy can be used in a variety of ways. One of which is a Mutant-focused incendiary weapon. The gun has a mechanism slot, which means it can be used to fire incendiary bullets full auto. Mutants will dread the setup listed below.
12Uboinik Shambler
A Shotgun Ideal For Taking Down Ferals
The re-named shotgun is the best point plank weapon at players' disposal inExodus. It inflicts a total of 13 damage per shot and has a decent fire rate. Gamers will want to equip the Duckbill Choke to disperse the pellet spread and cause as much damage as possible. Shamblers are theeasiest weapons to use in the gamebecause of how forgiving they are up close.
11The Tried And True Kalash
A Highly Upgraded Version Of The Basic Rifle
The fast-firing, modest-damage assault rifle can be used in a variety of ways. Due to its fire rate and middle-of-the-pack stability, it performs best when used at medium ranges. As a hybrid between an assault rifle and an SMG, the weapon’s fire rate and consistency are solid.
10Kalash RPK
A High Powered Kalash Variant
By equipping the 75-round drum on the Kalash, the weapon essentially mirrors the RPK. It has modest damage and recoil with a large ammo capacity. As a mid-game intermediate gun, the RPK is a solid option. It may not have the damage of the Bulldog, but 75 rounds is hard to beat.
9Six Shooter Revolver
A Powerful Yet Stealthy Sidearm
Base Revolvers inExodusare good weapons but do not have the fire rate to handle multiple enemies later in the game. With the 6 or 8-shot Double Action Cylinder, the Revolver will fire considerably faster. The Double Action Cylinders remove theneed to cock the gun before firing subsequent shots. Therefore, the Revolver can be fired almost as fast as a full auto, and it has enough damage to melt through any foe.
8Van Helsing
A High-Powered Silenced Crossbow
For stealth purposes, there is no better build in the game. The Helsing is silent on its own and can be modified to deal 10 damage with each bolt. It will one-shot lower-level mutants and human enemies. Players will want to focus on range and stability when building the class. Low magazine capacity and a slow reload make using the bow up close a liability.
7Balanced Bulldog
A Well-Rounded General Assault Rifle
The Bulldog is basically a modified version of the Kalash. It has a slower fire rate, but more damage than the original gun. In fact, the only advantages the Kalash has are a larger magazine and a slightly higher fire rate. From intermediate to long-range, the Bulldog is one of the best weapons to use in the game. The only issue with the gun is tracking down the rare modifications.
6Tikhar Railgun
A Solid Rifle With Abundant Ammunition
Famous for being the only weapon to fire ball bearings, the Tikhar is an extraordinarily accurate and completely silent rifle. The ultimate Tikhar build is a Railgun conversion. It may only be available in the final mission, but it is the most powerful weapon inExodus, dealing 20 damage per bullet. The Railgun only takes one shot tokill nearly every creature in the game.
