Hood Rivals Weapon Tier List (August 2026)
Complete rankings of all primary, secondary, and melee weapons in Roblox Hood Rivals based on burst DPS, headshot multiplier, recoil handling, and 1v1 duel versatility.
S Tier (Meta Dominance)
Essential weapons commanding ranked 1v1 and 2v2 competitive lobbies. Extremely fast Time-to-Kill (TTK) and lethal precision.
Sniper Rifle
100 DPS (250 Headshot)Meta Analysis: Instant one-shot kill on headshots across any distance. Unmatched peak potential in skilled hands.
Assault Rifle
266 DPSMeta Analysis: Highest reliable all-around DPS with minimal recoil spread at mid-range.
Pump Shotgun
121 DPS (180 Headshot)Meta Analysis: The absolute king of corner peeking and close-quarters burst damage.
A Tier (Strong / Competitive)
High tier options offering great utility, high burst finishers, or fast mobility.
Heavy Revolver
143 DPS (130 Headshot)Meta Analysis: Best quick-swap finisher in the game. 65 body damage chunks unshielded targets effortlessly.
Katana
150 DPSMeta Analysis: Provides passive movement speed boost while equipped plus lethal rushdown slash hitboxes.
Tactical Bow
119 DPS (170 Headshot)Meta Analysis: Silent projectile with zero bullet tracers, devastating for stealth flanks.
B Tier (Situational / Fun)
Good in specific game modes or tactical situations like area denial.
Minigun
324 DPS (Full Spun)Meta Analysis: Monstrous raw damage output, but spin-up delay and movement penalty make it vulnerable to snipers.
Rocket Launcher
72 DPS (120 Splash)Meta Analysis: Great for flushing campers behind walls, but slow reload and self-damage risk hold it back.
Dual Pistols
154 DPSMeta Analysis: Fast close-range bullet storm with high fire rate, but high spread at distance.
C Tier (Niche)
Fun novelty weapons outclassed by higher-tier counterparts in competitive play.
Death Scythe
112 DPSMeta Analysis: Great visual sweep, but slower swing recovery compared to the Katana.