Rise of the Tomb Raider Weapons Locations and Upgrades Guide

 

Rise of the Tomb Raider feature a range of different weapons. From close-range and long-range weapons are a part of the game.  These can be upgraded to for better performance, damage boost, faster reloads and more.

For more help on Rise of the Tomb Raider, read our Outfits Unlock Guide, Side Missions Guide and Tomb Challenges Guide.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Weapons Locations

Some weapons can be bought at the Supply Shack, while other are provided to Lara via game progression or completing certain missions.

Bows

Makeshift Longbow
This is a very simple bow that crafted using sticks. Damage is low, range is limited and once you get your hands on a different bow, you won’t likely come back to it. However, it can be upgraded to make a little more useful than it is.

Lara will craft this one during his visit to the Siberian Wilderness.

Base Stats

• Damage – 20
• Draw Speed – 30
• Hold Time – 40
• Rate of Fire – 30

Upgrades (level 1)

• Reinforced Limbs – Damage Boost
• Grip Wrap – Quicker Draw Speed
• Wrapped String -Better Hold Time
• String Nocks – Improved Firing Rate

Level 2

• Waxed String – Faster Draw Speed

Recurve Bow
Recurve is a very use and effective bow that is suitable for an array of situations. You will get it as part of the story progression at a certain point in Gulag. It has better draw speed and causes much more damage then Makeshift.

Base Stats

• Damage – 40
• Draw Speed – 40
• Hold Time – 40
• Rate of Fire – 30

Upgrades (level 1)

• Reinforced Limbs – Damage Boost
• Grip Wrap – Quicker Draw Speed
• Wrapped String – Increased Hold Time
• String Nocks – Faster Firing Rate

Level 2

• Waxed String – Better Draw Speed
• Notched Rest – Better Firing Rate

Level 3

• Shooting Glove – Better Hold Time
• Reinforced Shaft – Damage Boost

Level 4

• Custom Shaft – Better Hold Time

Compound Bow
Compound is a powerful weapon but in order to get you hands on it, some work needs to be done. Gather different parts from Strongboxes to craft this weapon. You can use Triple Shot and True Shot with it to make it even mre deadly.

Base Stats

• Damage – 60
• Draw Speed – 20
• Hold Time – 20
• Rate of Fire – 20

Upgrades (level 1)

• Reinforced Limbs – Damage Boost
• Grip Wrap – Better Draw Speed
• Wrapped String – Better Hold Time
• String Nocks – Better Firing Rate

Level 2

• Waxed String – Better Draw Speed
• Trigger Release – Better Hold Time
• Adjusted Limbs – Damage Boost

Level 3

• Stabilizer – Faster Firing Rate
• Improved Cams – Better Hold Time

Level 4

• Lubricated Cams – Better Draw Speed
• Drop Away Rest – Damage Boost

Ancient Horn Bow
Ancient Horn Bow is a reward for completing “Surveillance Disruption” in the Geothermal Valley.

You shouldn’t use this bow to turn into a bloodthirsty Assassin due to its low damage, but you can use its faster fire rate to great effect. Of course, there are upgrades for damage to improve the weapon and you can use Specialty Arrow attacks with it as well.

Basic Stats

• Damage – 45
• Draw Speed – 50
• Hold Time – 40
• Rate of Fire – 50

Upgrades (Level 1)

• Reinforced Limbs – Damage Boost
• Grip Wrap – Better Draw Speed
• Wrapped String – Better Hold Time
• String Nocks – Better Firing Rate

Level 2

• Waxed String – Better Draw Speed
• Weighted Horn – Better Firing Rate

Level 3

• Shooting Glove – Better Hold Time
• Thumb Release – better Firing Rate

Level 4

• Custom Horn Shaft – Damage Boost

Handguns

Revolver
It is a decent weapon to have and you can use it for as long as you want. However, keep upgrading it to for better performance. You will get the revolver at first part of Soviet Installation map.

Basic Stats

• Damage – 30
• Recoil Stability – 40
• Reload Speed – 30
• Ammo Capacity – 15
• Rate of Fire – 30

Upgrades (level 1)

• Polished Barrel – Damage Boost
• Hollowed Hammer – Improved Rate of Fire
• Muzzle Break – Better Recoil Stability

Level 2

• Hair Trigger – Better Rate of Fire
• Padded Grip – Better Recoil Stability

Level 3

• Rifled Barrel – Damage Boost
• Speed Loader – Better Reload Speed

Level 4

• Chromoly Barrel – Damage Boost

Semi-Auto Pistol
Strongboxes are your source of getting the Semi-Auto Pistol. Damage per-round is impressive and fire rate is decent too.

Basic Stats

• Damage – 20
• Recoil Stability – 30
• Reload Speed – 50
• Ammo Capacity – 40
• Rate of Fire – 40

Upgrades (level 1)

• Polished Barrel – Damage Boost
• Hollowed Hammer – Better Rate of Fire
• Muzzle Break – Better Recoil Stability
• Polished Magazine – Better Reload Speed
• Large Magazine – Better Ammo Capacity

Level 2

• Hair Trigger – Better Rate of Fire
• Ergonomic Grip – Better Recoil Stability
• Extended Magazine – Better Ammo Capacity

Level 3

• Rifled Barrel – Damage Boost
• Improved Ejector – Better Rate of Fire
• Port Vented Slide – Better Recoil Stability
• High Capacity Magazine – Better Ammo Capacity

Level 4

• Counterweight – Better Recoil Stability

Heavy Pistol
It is a highly useful pistol for that is very effective against enemies wearing armor.

Of course, shotguns and rifles work better against such enemies but if you have to other option, then rely on Heavy Pistol. Use the Strongboxes to get the pistol later in the game.

Base Stats

• Damage – 45
• Recoil Stability – 50
• Reload Speed – 40
• Ammo Capacity – 30
• Rate of Fire – 20

Upgrades (level 1)

• Polished Barrel – Damage Boost
• Hollowed Hammer – Better Rate of Fire
• Muzzle Break – Better Recoil Stability
• Polished Magazine – Better Reload Speed
• Large Magazine – Better Ammo Capacity

Level 2

• Custom Grip – Better Recoil Stability
• Extended Magazine – Better Ammo Capacity
• Lubricated Well – Better Reload Speed

Level 3

• Rifled Barrel – Damage Boost
• Improved Ejector – Better Rate of Fire
• Port Vented Slide – Better Recoil Stability

Level 4

• Quick Release Magazine – Better Reload Speed

Rifles

Assault Rifle
You get this rifle early in the game and last throughout if you keep upgrading it. It can used in any scenario, for both close and long range fire fights.

Base Stats

• Damage – 20
• Accuracy – 20
• Reload Speed – 40
• Clip Capacity – 50
• Rate of Fire – 50

Upgrades (level 1)

• Match Grade Barrel – Damage Boost
• Modified Firing Pin – Better Firing Rate
• Padded Stock – Better Recoil Stability
• Barrel Shroud – Better Reloading
• Extended Magazine – Better Ammo Capacity

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