The sequel to Tripwire Interactive's Killing Floor was released in 2016 and has had new content continuously being added to it each year since launching on the PC, Xbox One, and the PlayStation 4. The updates include seasonal maps, more enemies, and lots of new weapons to use against endless waves of terrifying Zeds.
With nearly 100 different weapons to pick up in Killing Floor 2, it can be a bit tough when deciphering which weapons can benefit each perk best. While the higher-priced items don't always mean that those are the best weapons in Killing Floor 2, this list will help sift through each of them and list the top options in the game.
Updated January 27, 2022 by Mark Sammut: Killing Floor 2 has been around for a while but the multiplayer shooter is still performing well on Steam. Clearly, Tripwire Interactive's FPS is here to stay, and while its fanbase is well established by this point, the game still has the power to attract new players looking to destroy some Zed. Naturally, they will need to know which weapons to pick up. Each entry in this article has been expanded to include information like weapon size, cost, and perk. The latter is especially important since it determines the player's class. Newcomers looking for a deeper dive into the perk system should make sure to check out this article.
10 AA-12 Auto Shotgun
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Weapon Type |
Shotgun |
|---|---|
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Magazine Size |
20 Rounds |
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Cost (In Dosh) |
1500 |
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Perk |
Support |
This fully automatic shotgun is one of the most devastating shotguns in the game. Out of all the Support's shotguns, the AA-12 comes with the largest magazine size with 20 rounds in each mag.
When paired with the Support class' abilities focusing on ammo, this weapon does an excellent job at taking on Zeds of all sizes even against higher waves.
9 FN FAL ACOG
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Weapon Type |
Assault Rifle |
|---|---|
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Magazine Size |
20 Rounds |
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Cost (In Dosh) |
1500 |
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Perk |
Sharpshooter |
The Sharpshooter perk in Killing Floor 2 comes with a handful of powerful, ranged weapons to pick off enemies from afar. One item is a weapon making its return to the series, the FN Fal.
Coming equipped with an ACOG scope and the choice of full-auto and semi-auto fire modes, this weapon costs 1,500 and when paired with the Rack 'em Up skill, can do some series damage.
8 SCAR-H Assault Rifle
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Weapon Type |
Assault Rifle |
|---|---|
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Magazine Size |
20 Rounds |
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Cost (In Dosh) |
1500 |
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Perk |
Commando |
Similar to the Sharpshooter perk, Commando also comes equipped with a full arsenal of ranged rifles. While the Stoner 63A LMG and Kalashnikov AK-12 are both solid weapons, the SCAR-H is the perk's best choice when it comes to shredding through ten waves of Scrakes and Crawlers.
The weapon costs 1,500 and is best utilized when paired with the Hollow Point Rounds and Eat Lead abilities focusing on ammo capacity and damage.
7 Kriss SMG
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Weapon Type |
SMG |
|---|---|
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Magazine Size |
33 Rounds |
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Cost (In Dosh) |
1500 |
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Perk |
SWAT |
The SWAT class comes equipped with more ammo and armor than most and can usually be found dual-wielding a pair of SMGs while blinding half of the enemies with their flashbang grenades.
The Kriss SMG comes with more ammo than any other of the SWAT's quick-firing weapons, and the gun also supports the ability to be dual-wielded.
6 Helios Rifle
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Weapon Type |
Electric Weapon |
|---|---|
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Magazine Size |
40 Rounds |
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Cost (In Dosh) |
2000 |
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Perk |
Firebug |
This next weapon debuted during Killing Floor 2's cyberpunk-themed update in 2019. Costing the player 2,000 Dosh, the Firebug received the Helios Rifle as part of the Cyber Revolt update and, like most weapons in the class, it does a very good job at setting enemies on fire.
It also comes with a decent fire rate and a lot of incendiary ammo. Although its damage is relatively low, this is one weapon that demolishes enemies in the long run. The Helios is also just satisfying to use.
5 Zweihander
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Weapon Type |
Melee |
|---|---|
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Cost (In Dosh) |
1300 |
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Perk |
Berserker |
This Medieval sword is the Berserker's most damaging melee weapon while costing just 1,300. Pairing the weapon with the perk's Smash and Massacre abilities focusing on the player's hard and light attacks, it won't take long until the floors of Volter Manor and the beach on ZED Landing are covered in bloody, pieces of Zeds.
With extremely high damage potential, the Zweihander will decimate enemies dumb to get within touching distance of this blade. This weapon can also be used to parry attacks.
4 Doomstick
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Weapon Type |
Shotgun |
|---|---|
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Magazine Size |
4 Rounds |
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Cost (In Dosh) |
1500 |
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Perk |
Support |
Another one of the Support's more powerful shotguns, the Doomstick came to Killing Floor 2 during the Treacherous Skies update. It comes with a fire mode that will shoot all four of its shells at once. While it doesn't come with a ton of ammunition, when this gun does fire, it has no problem knocking down the majority of Zeds surrounding the player.
Every time the Support perk goes up a level, a shotgun's damage and penetration are increased, with the former improving all the way to 25% once at its maximum. This turns the already powerful Doomstick into a near-unstoppable weapon.
3 RPG-7
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Weapon Type |
Explosive |
|---|---|
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Magazine Size |
1 Round |
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Cost (In Dosh) |
1500 |
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Perk |
Demolitionist |
One of Killing Floor 2's best weapons to equip while dealing with chainsaw-wielding Scrakes, the RPG-7 is one of the Demolitionist's many, many explosive weapons. The weapon only comes with 16 rockets, but each one can take out a swarm of enemies in an instant.
Just make sure to be at a safe distance before firing the weapon or the player may end up having to watch as their team finishes out the round.
2 AF2011-A1
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Weapon Type |
Pistol |
|---|---|
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Magazine Size |
16 Rounds |
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Cost (In Dosh) |
750 |
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Perk |
Gunslinger |
This semi-automatic pistol comes with a decent amount of damage, a solid fire rate, and is one of the more accurate pistols the Gunslinger can equip. At just 750, the AF2011-A1 is best utilized as a dual-wielding option to take advantage of the gun's accuracy and the Gunslinger's bonus to perk weapon damage.
This weapon can also carry an impressive volume of spare ammo, up to 288. Therefore, while the pistol's magazine size is not particularly substantial, its reserves more than make up for it.
1 Glock 18C
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Weapon Type |
Pistol |
|---|---|
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Magazine Size |
33 Rounds |
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Cost (In Dosh) |
750 |
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Perk |
Gunslinger |
The Glock 18C is one of the weapon bundles available to purchase through Killing Floor 2's store and comes with a ton of ammo, silencers, and a higher rate of fire. Like most of the sidearms, it can also be dual-wielded and is even more effective when combined with the Gunslinger's ability to reduce their recoil while shooting from the hip.
This perk's reload speed also improves per level up, which also brings out the best in the Glock 18C.
Killing Floor 2 is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.