Firepower on the Battlefield[]
"Handheld weapons are a key part of any multi-player shooter and DUST 514™ is no exception. Players are able to use different classes of weapon in different load-outs so that they can make meaningful tactical choices and respond to changing situations on the field of battle. There are three basic weapon classes: side-arms, light weapons and heavy weapons.
- From the DUST 514 Website
Weapons come in several different varieties and fall under 4 distinct fitting categories, each with their own strengths, weakness, and Damage Types:
Grenades[]
These are small explosive devices that can be carried in addition to regular weapons. All dropsuit classes can use grenades.
List of current grenades:
Sidearms[]
Sidearms are backup weapons for when your primary weapon has run out of ammo, or is not effective against your target. All dropsuit classes can use sidearms.
List of current sidearms:
- Bolt Pistols
- Flaylock Pistols
- Ion Pistols
- Magsec SMGs
- Submachine Guns
- Scrambler Pistols
- Nova Knives
Light Weapons[]
Light weapons form the core of fighting weaponry; and are the most commonly seen and diverse sets of weaponry on the battlefield. All dropsuit classes can use Light Weapons.
List of current light weapons:
- Assault Rifles
- Combat Rifles
- Laser Rifles
- Mass Drivers
- Rail Rifles
- Scrambler Rifles
- Shotguns
- Sniper Rifles
- Swarm Launchers
Heavy Weapons[]
Heavy weapons are highly specialized weapons designed to excel at killing large numbers of enemies or single, heavily protected vehicles. Only heavy dropsuits can use heavy weapons.
List of current heavy weapons.