Killing Floor 3gives you a huge choice of weapons, but only a handful truly feel like they’re worth having. These are the ones that keep you alive when things get rough, the ones you trust when you’re surrounded, and every shot counts. Picking the best weapon isn’t just about grabbing the one with the highest damage. It’s about finding the balance between power, accuracy, ammo capacity and how well it works against different enemies.
In this list there’s something for everyone. You’ll find rifles that punch holes through the biggest threats, shotguns that dominate up close and melee weapons that cut down enemies before they get a hit in.
Requires Quick Hands
In the hands of someone who’s quick, the Kunai can be incredibly effective. It turns every gap in the enemy’s defenses into an opening for another hit. This dagger deals 62 ballistic cutting damage, but when thrown, the damage jumps to 162 cutting damage, making it great for picking off enemies from a short distance.
As a short blade, the Kunai is not for blocking. Penetration is also 0, meaning each blade only hits one target. Kunai fit best into a fast, evasive playstyle. You can dart in, slash an enemy, throw a few blades and move out before they can hit back.
One of the Best Melee Weapons
If you are tired of guns and need a good melee weapon, Katanas won’t disappoint you. With this weapon, you can dash in, slash multiple enemies, block incoming hits and keep moving before you’re surrounded. It’s not exactly the longest sword you see, but its speed makes up for it.
With the right upgrades, like coatings that stun or poison enemies, or grips that boost swing speed and handling, it becomes even deadlier. The precision of the blades lets you target weak spots and the electric alt attack is perfect for stunning tougher enemies in the middle of a crowd.
8Samaritan
Slow Fire Rate But Pinpoint Accuracy
Each shot from the Samaritan lands with a massive 570 cold ballistic damage, which is enough to freeze enemies in place or shatter weaker ones instantly. This isn’t the kind of gun you use to spray bullets wildly – it’s meant for precision. Its accuracy is an impressive, so it’s almost always going to put a round exactly where you aim.
The fire rate is only small, so there’s a noticeable pause between shots, but that slow pace makes every trigger pull matter. Because of its power and control, Samaritan works best when you’re picking offtougher Zedsfrom a safe position. It can hold enemies at bay with its freezing effect, making it great for protecting teammates.
Deals Biological Damage and Heals Your Squad
The LF-85 is a hybrid weapon that blends damage dealing with healing, so it’s perfect for medics who want to stay in the fight while keeping teammates alive. It dealsbiological damage, which means it can harm enemies but also deliver restorative effects with certain mods.
You can lay down consistent fire to help push back waves, and with mods like the Biomorphic Boosted Battery, you can restore health to allies while doing it. This makes it especially good in coordinated teams where you’re balancing offense and support. While it won’t deal the raw damage of heavy weapons, it makes up for it by keeping the squad alive and in fighting shape.
Sniper Rifle with Almost Pinpoint Accuracy
The ESR 36 is a sniper rifle with enough power to take out weaker enemies instantly and seriously injure larger ones. It’s one of the most reliable long-range weapons in the game. The fire rate is 70, which is fast for a sniper, allowing you to follow up shots more quickly than most rifles of its kind.
This is a weapon that rewards accuracy above all else. It’s at its best when you’re positioned in a spot where you may cover teammates and pick off threats before they get close.
5Bonebreaker
One of the Most Powerful Shotguns
The Bonebreaker is a full-auto shotgun built for absolute destruction at close range. Instead of slow, heavy blasts, it fires rapidly, making it perfect for cutting through waves of enemies in seconds.
Bonebreaker deals 275 ballistic damage, which is already high for something that fires this fast. But while it’s not pinpoint, it’s more focused than most shotguns. This full-auto shotgun is a strong choice in mid-game as an engineer. Bonebreaker’s real strength is in pure stopping power, as nothing gets past it in tight spaces unless you run dry on ammo.
4Vulcan TA
Deals Ballistic and Heat Damage
The Vulcan TA is a monster of a weapon that fires superheated gas as deadly plasma. It’s slower to fire than most guns, but when it hits, it hits hard. The Vulcan TA’s primary fire deals a massive 300 damage that combines force and heat, while its secondary fire sprays 65 heat damage rapidly over an area. But beyond stats, the Vulcan TA is one of the most-satisfying guns to shoot in the game.
The Vulcan TA is one of the most expensive weapons , so it demands deliberate shooting. It’s best used for melting down large, tough enemies and creating chokepoints of destruction rather than spraying at small fry.
3Dragon’s Breath
Pump-Action Shotgun with Heat Damage
Dragon’s Breath is a pump-action shotgun with shells that burst into flames. The White Phosphorous Shells add even more fire damage, boosting overall damage slightly. You can attach a compensator on the barrel to lower recoil so you can get back on target faster after each pump.
The Dragon’s Breath is similar to the Vulcan TA in terms of damage, but it’s deadlier. The accuracy is low, which is normal for a shotgun that sprays pellets. You can attach a Reflex Sight or Red Dot to improve aiming, though these come with small trade-offs. A drum magazine boosts your shell count before reloading, but slows reload speed and handling.
Power and Accuracy for Mid-Range Combat
The SCAR EIR is an assault rifle that feels like it was made for players who want accuracy without giving up too much power. It’s reliable, steady and great for medium to long-range fights. Adding a suppressor on the barrel can keep recoil low and even helps you gain more slow-motion Zed Time moments, which is a nice bonus for lining up shots.
This assault rifle can take out weaker Zeds in one or two hits and chip down bigger ones without needing toget more ammo. The gun feels a weighty, but not enough to slow you down too much.
1Knightsbridge
Perfect for Crowd Control
The Knightsbridge doesn’t aim to be the most accurate rifle in the game, but instead to keep enemies under control with sheer firepower. It fires light, simple ammunition, but it comes with mods that turn it into a real area-control beast. For instance the Reactive Alloy Rounds make every shot hit harder and knock enemies back more, although you lose accuracy.
This weapon shines when you need to keep multiple enemies staggered and control a fight’s pace, even if you can’t land perfect headshots every time. So the Knightsbridge is one of the best weapons for Commando.
