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Dead Rising 3 – Combo Weapons Guide

The best feature of the Dead Rising games has always been the ability to combine items to make completely ridiculous, bloody, violent zombie-slaying weapons. The newest entry, Dead Rising 3, is no different! In this game, you’ll get even more weapons to use for destroying hordes of zombies. These basic weapon blueprints will not only let you create awesome new weapons of destruction, but they also count for the achievements “Planner”, “Journeyman”, “Engineer”, and “Master Builder”. Creating weapons is also required for the achievements “T.I.O.D. Disciple” and “Duct Tape Master”. Ready to kill some zombies? Here’s a list of all the combo weapons you can use!

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Acid Jar

This weapon combines Household Cleaner and Chemicals. Get the blueprints for it in the Almuda Farms cold storage. 

Acid Rain

Combine a Flare Gun and Chemicals to make this. You will get the blueprints after completing Chapter 6.

Acid Toy

Create this weapon with a Toy Robot and Chemicals. The blueprint is in the Sculpt Yourself clinic in Central City.

Beer Hat

Combine a Construction Hat and a Keg for this weapon. The blueprints are unlocked by reaching Tier 2 in Smarts.

Blam Bow

Put together a Crossbow and a Roman Candle for this one. You unlock the blueprints after finishing Chapter 5.

Bomb Toy

To make this, combine a Robot Bear and a Gasoline Canister. You can get the blueprints near the pool in Central City.

Boom Cannon

Combine a Shotgun and Grenades to make this one. You can get the blueprint in the Illegals Hideaway.

Boomer Axe

To make this one, combine a Hatchet and Hub Cap. You can find the blueprints in an office in the Ingleton Tax Company building. You unlock this building in Chapter 4.

Car Bomb

Make this weapon with an RC Car and Grenades. You can find the blueprints in between the Illegals Hideout and the Sunset Hills Tennis Court, inside a garage.

Chest Beam

Combine a Microwave and a Motorcycle Engine to make this. You can find the blueprints in the Speedy Espresso in the Museum of the Americas in Central City after unlocking the area in Chapter 7.

Chop ‘N Talk

This weapon combines a Battleaxe and a Game Console. Get the blueprint from the Hairdresser’s in Ingleton. It’s on the roof.

Chopper

Combine a Fire Axe and a Hatchet for this weapon. The blueprint can be found on the roof of the building next to Illegals Hideaway.

Chuck Axe

To make this weapon, combine a Fire Axe and a Harpoon Gun. You can get the blueprints from the ocean exhibit in the Museum of the Americas in Central City after you unlock the museum in Chapter 5.

Defiler

Put together a Sledgehammer and a Fire Axe for this. The blueprint is located in Sunset Hills, in the house under construction.

Dragon Punch

To make this weapon, combine a Motorcycle Engine and Boxing Gloves. You can get the blueprint inside the Sunny Luck Fortune Store in Ingleton.

Dynameat

Combine a Hunk of Meat and Dynamite to make this explosive weapon. Get the blueprint in Chapter 2, in the airplane hangar.

Electric Chair

This is created by combining a Wheelchair and a Battery. You can grab the blueprint from Meryl’s House in Sunset Hills, after you unlock it in Chapter 7.

Electric Crusher

To make this, combine a Sledgehammer and a Battery. Find the blueprint in Chapter 2, near the entrance for the sewer.

Electric Rake

Combine a Leaf Rake and a Battery for this one. You can get the blueprints for it in the South Almuda Train Repair building.

Explosive Chair

Make this by combining a Wheelchair and Dynamite. You can get the blueprints near the Amphitheater in Central City. 

Fighting Gloves

Put together a Game Console and a Toy Gun for this weapon. Get the blueprint in Chapter 2 in the dress shop.

Fire Arrows

Use a Crossbow and Motor Oil to make this one. Find the blueprint inside the Diamond Panty. 

Flamethrower

Combine a Leaf Blower and Cooking Oil to make this weapon. The blueprints can be received by Rhonda during her story mission.

Flaming Gloves

Create this by combing Boxing Gloves and Motor Oil. You can get the blueprints from the Collector’s House in Sunset Hills after unlocking it in Chapter 6.

Flaming Helmet

This weapon requires you to combine a Dragon Head and Motor Oil. You can get the blueprint for it from Ingleton in the Zen Temple courtyard.

Flaming Sword

For this one, combine a Broadsword and Motor Oil. You will get the blueprint from a locker in Sunset Hill High School.

Glove Gun

Combine a Cardboard Cutout and a Pogo Stick to make this. You can find the blueprint for it in Almuda on a bench by a bus station.

Hail Mary

To get this weapon, combine Grenades with a Football. You can find the blueprints in Ingleton, at The Package Force loading dock.

Heavy Metal

Put together a Lead Pipe and a 2x4 to make this weapon. You can find the blueprint in Ingleton. Look for a black bus near Rhonda’s Garage. The blueprint is on top.

Helmet Bomb

For this weapon, combine an Afro Wig and Dynamite. Find the blueprint inside the Felicia building in Central City.

I.E.D. 

Combine a Propane Tank and a Gasoline Canister for this one. You can get the blueprints from the mortuary basement in Chapter 2.

Iron Edge

Use a Meat Cleaver and a Machete to make this. Grab the blueprint from the main mortuary room in Chapter 2.

Jack in the Box

For this weapon, combine a Cardboard Box and a Toy Robot. You can grab the blueprint from Rhonda’s Garage in Ingleton.

Jazz Hands

Combine MMA Gloves and a Handgun to make this one. You can find the blueprints in Chapter 7 when you are in the strip club.

Junk Ball

This weapon is made with an Outdoor Trash Can and a Garbage Bag. You can get the blueprint from Crystal of the Sea in Central City after you unlock it in Chapter 7.

Knife Gloves 

Make this with Boxing Gloves and a Chef Knife. Grab the blueprint from the construction area near the Burgess Hotel in Central City.

Laser Sword

To make this weapon, combine a Flashlight and Gems. You can find the blueprint in a parking garage near Central City and Sunset Hills.

Mauler

Create this with a Machete and a Katana Sword. You can get the blueprint from the lobby of the Museum of the Americas in Central City after you unlock it in Chapter 5.

Metal Mary

Combine a Football and a Bowie Knife for this weapon. You can get the blueprint in Chapter 2 by the sewer’s exit.

Mini Chainsaw

Use a Chainsaw and a Meat Cleaver to create this one. Get the blueprint after you complete the “Craven Consultant” side mission.

Napalm Bomb

To make this one, use a Propane Tank and Motor Oil. Get the blueprint by finishing Chapter 3.

Party Gloves

This weapon uses Boxing Gloves and a Toy Robot. You can find this blueprint at the Toy Store in Sunset Hills.

Pole Weapon

Use a Spear and a Hat Rack to make this weapon. The blueprint can be found in the Motel Safehouse in Ingleton, after you unlock the building.

Pukes of Hazard

Create this by combining Chemicals and a Lead Pipe. You can get the blueprint from the shed outside the Collector’s House in Sunset Hills, after unlocking the place in Chapter 6.

Pummel Blast

To make this, combine a Sledgehammer and Grenades. You can grab the blueprint in Warehouse C-114 in Almuda, after it unlocks in Chapter 3. 

Roaring Thunder

Combine a Blanka Mask and a Battery to make this weapon. You can get the blueprint from the Food Fun Shack in Sunset Hills.

Remote Detonator

You can make this by combining Dynamite and a Laptop. Find blueprints for it in the main Illegals Safehouse in Sunset Hills.

Rocket Punch

Combine an Acetylene Tank and Boxing Gloves to make this one. You can get the blueprint from in front of the military compound in the “Enter the HQ” mission.

Sabre Shot

This weapon requires you to combine a Sawed-Off Shotgun and a Machete. It is located in the area between Sunset Hills and Central City, where you fight bikers at the end of Chapter 1.

Sentry Cat

Make this weapon with a LCD Monitor and a Keg. You can get the blueprints from the viaduct in Chapter 7.

Shocking Touch

This can be made with MMA Gloves and a Battery. You can get the blueprint from inside Robsaka Digital in Central City.

Slapper

Combine a Broom and Boxing Gloves for this one. Get the blueprints from the Uno Grenade market in Almuda.

Sledge Saw

This weapon combines a Sledgehammer and a Cement Saw. You will get this blueprint at the diner in the prologue.

Spiked Bat

Use a Baseball Bat and a Box of Nails together in order to create this weapon. You can find the blueprint in Ingleton, on the front porch of a home on the northwest side.

Spiked Bucket

Put together a Meat Cleaver and a Bucket to make this. You can get the blueprint from the Big Bulls Butchery kitchen in Ingleton.

Split Shot

You can make this by combining a Lead Pipe and an Assault Rifle. The blueprints are in a truck inside the military compound in the “Enter the HQ” mission.

Sticky Bomb

Combine Grenades and Scissors to make this weapon. The blueprints are in a truck outside of the Ingleton Taxi Company building.

Super Crossbow

To make this weapon, combine a Motorcycle Engine and a Crossbow. You can get the blueprints from the garage at Central Storage in Sunset Hills, under the bridge. You will unlock this area after Chapter 4. 

Super Massager

Make this weapon by combining a Leaf Blower and a Massager. The blueprints are found on the second floor of the strip club.

Tactical Handgun

Combine a Handgun and a Flashlight for this one. You will get the blueprint after finishing the prologue.

Tenderizers

Make this by using MMA Gloves and a Car Exhaust. You can get the blueprint from the back hall of the Boxing Gym in Ingleton. 

Weapon Cart

To make this one, use a Shopping Cart and a Pitchfork. The blueprints are found in the tunnel from the Sunset Hill Subway Station to the Supply Warehouse.

Z.A.R. 

Make this by combining an Assault Rifle and a Shotgun. You can get the blueprints from Chapter 3, inside the Central City Police Station.

Zombie Raker

Combine a Katana Sword and a Leaf Rake for this one. Grab the blueprints from the Illegals Hideaway in Sunset Hills.