The Most Powerful Weapons In Fallout 4

The great game Fallout 4 has a dizzying number of weapons for the player to find and modify in their efforts to recover their son and bring peace to the Commonwealth. Eventually, the player will be tossing aside weapons as they find bigger and better tools of destruction. So, it's inevitable that other weapons will rise to the top in terms of how destructive and useful they are in combat. This makes sense in a game with an RPG structure that is meant to provide players with a sense of satisfaction as they improve their combat efficiency and become more and more powerful over time. With more powerful weapons, enemies that pose a threat can turn into mincemeat in no time at all, which can be pretty satisfying for obvious reasons.

While the player should always go with a weapon that matches their character’s strength and personal playstyle, it would be foolish to ignore the best weapons in Fallout 4. Some of these weapons can boast so much ridiculous power that players won't be faulted for sticking with and upgrading these weapons throughout the entire game. From legendary loot to unique weapons, there are many options at a player's behest when it comes to choosing the best weapon they can augment their playthrough with. The firearms and melee weapons in Fallout 4 are pretty unique and can destroy enemies if players come well-equipped to deal with the many dangers in the Commonwealth.

Updated on October 4th, 2024, by Ritwik Mitra: Fallout 4 is a video game that was both praised and criticized when it launched, only for fans to look back on this title and realize that this game was way better than they gave it credit for. After all, the release of Starfield has made it abundantly clear that hand-crafted open worlds developed by Bethesda are in a class of their own, and Fallout 4 is no exception here. Of course, the world of the Commonwealth is brutal at times, and players must make it a point to acquire the best Fallout 4 weapons to ensure that they can take out mutated monsters and hostile humans without meeting a grisly end.

34 Western Revolver

Special Effect: N/A

It's only a given that the DLC for any RPG would add its fair share of high-powered endgame weapons for players to mess around with, and Nuka-World lets players mess around with the same in the form of powerful firearms like the Western Revolver. Despite having no special abilities to boast of, this revolver hits like a truck and is easily one of Fallout 4's best weapons.

It's the hardest-hitting handgun in the game, making it a valuable addition to a player's arsenal if they want to carry around a low-weight weapon and are confident in their shooting abilities. Players must make every shot count though, since this revolver is pretty slow and takes a while to reload.

How To Obtain It

There are two locations where the Western Revolver can reliably be found. One such area is on Terry Tanaka's corpse in Mad Mulligan's Minecart Coaster. Another instance where the Sole Survivor can acquire this weapon is by playing through the "High Noon at the Gulch" quest, where One-Eyed Ike gives them this valuable weapon.

33 Shishkebab

Special Effect: Deals Both Regular And Energy Damage

The Shishkebab is an iconic melee weapon featured in most Fallout games, and Fallout 4 is no exception to this golden rule. This weapon may not be the greatest one to use in a confrontation that's up close and personal, but that doesn't mean players should ignore this weapon outright.

In the right hands, the Shishkebab can still hit for some great damage and look pretty flashy while doing it. For its legendary status alone, the Shishkebab should be wielded at least once by a Fallout 4 player.

How To Obtain It

It can be obtained as a drop after killing a legendary enemy, but the chances are slim. For a guaranteed drop, In Saugus Ironworks, the leader of the Forged, Slag, carries one such blade that players must retrieve in the quest Out of the Fire.

32 Kellogg's Pistol

Special Effect: Refills Action Points On A Critical Hit

Those who are looking for a powerful handgun may want to consider going after Kellogg's Pistol. The specialized.44 Magnum packs an incredibly powerful punch, especially for the early game, and is capable of carrying players pretty far if they can keep it stocked with ammo.

The only drawback is that it uses.44 rounds which can be pretty difficult to find, even with the Ammo Scavenging perk. Because of this, it's usually better to save the big iron for particularly tough enemies, as its high damage output and ability (refills action points on a critical hit) are incredibly useful for practically any build.

How To Obtain It

Players will need to start the quest Reunions, which is a main story quest given by Nick Valentine. After tracking down Kellogg, players will need to dispatch him and then pick up the pistol from his body.

31 Freezing Knuckles

Special Effect: Can Freeze Enemies

A lot of players shy away from melee combat in Fallout 4, and it's easy to see why this is the case. Instead of putting themselves in harm's way, it's just more appealing for most players to stay at a safe distance and use a wealth of powerful guns and other such ranged weaponry to take out the many enemies that are charging toward them. With the immense melee damage inflicted by powerful enemies like deathclaws, it becomes clear why players would want to avoid as much damage in a game where abusing stimpaks can become rather tiring after a point, especially since players have to navigate a clunky interface to achieve the same.

However, doing so means that players miss out on some of the most entertaining melee weapons that they can use to obliterate the opposition in no time. One such weapon that the Sole Survivor can acquire after defeating a legendary enemy is the Freezing Knuckles, which lets players wallop most enemies with ease while also enjoying a chance of freezing enemies in their tracks. Strong enemies who may be giving the Sole Survivor a problem can be downed with a lucky shot from these knuckles, rendering them defenseless as the player wails on them until they're defeated.

How To Obtain It

Rare loot that can be obtained after defeating a legendary enemy.

30 Righteous Authority

Special Effect: Critical Shots Do Double Damage And The Critical Meter Fills 15% Faster

Another weapon that players will appreciate having through the early-to-mid game, Righteous Authority is a laser rifle that rewards precision shots. This beastly weapon causes critical hits to do double damage and will also fill the critical meter 15 percent faster, giving players quite the edge when using VATS.

Its large clip size means players can rattle off multiple shots without having to worry about reloading and it uses Fusion Cells as ammunition, which are abundant in certain areas of the wasteland.

How To Obtain It

To snag the Righteous Authority, players will need to head to Paladin Danse and complete the quest "A Call to Arms." Danse can be found at the Cambridge Police Station.

29 Deliverer

Special Effect: Consumes Less AP In VATS

One of the best parts about Fallout 4 is that it allows players to construct various builds, giving them the freedom to tackle the Wasteland in whatever playstyle they see fit. There are weapons scattered all over that can complement melee builds, ranged builds, VATS-focused builds, and everything in between.

The Deliverer is a useful and powerful pistol that can help anyone who is focused on VATS or stealth. Thanks to its suppressor, it's ideal for sneaking around, and its ability to consume less AP (25 percent less to be exact) makes it a prime weapon for VATS-focused players.

How To Obtain It

To get Deliverer, players will need to join the Railroad and then receive a quest from Desdemona called Tradecraft. Once players progress through the quest and find the body of Tommy Whispers, they'll receive the weapon from Deacon as a reward.

28 The Striker

Special Effect: 50% Chance To Cripple The Target’s Leg

The Striker is not a traditional weapon by any means. Based on the Fat Man, a mini-nuke launcher, the creator of this weapon traded out the mini-nukes for modified bowling balls.

There was a bit of damage trade-off but dealing 275 damage with a bowling ball isn’t too shabby, and a dangerously close hit won’t kill players as a Fat Man would. Its perk grants a 50% chance to cripple the target’s leg which is nice for slowing down powerful opponents to give players some room to kite them. The Sole Survivor can also craft more bowling balls at a Chemistry Station.

How To Obtain It

The Striker can be obtained at any point in time as it’s not associated with any quests. The player simply needs to go to Beaver Creek Lanes in the southwest area of Far Harbor. The Striker is in the upstairs office.

27 Le Fusil Terribles

Special Effect: +25% Damage/Limb Damage & Increases Recoil

As far as small guns go in Fallout 4, shotguns do some of the most damage, and the Le Fusil Terribles is no exception. Its effect even adds 25% more damage, even though the downside to it is that it gives this gun a lot more recoil.

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The upside is that the recoil can be toned down a bit with different mods that can be added to this weapon. Plus, it's fairly easy to find and doesn't require players to finish any quests as many of these other powerful weapons do. This shotgun can be found in the captain's cabin in Libertalia, which players may recognize if they side with the Institute. Players can go to this location at any time despite it being related to the Institute's main quest.

How To Obtain It

The Le Fusil Terribles is located inside Libertalia, the raider encampment just south of the Nahant Warf in the water. More specifically the weapon will be sitting on a wooden crate in the captain’s cabin. Players will come here as part of the Synth Retention quest given by the Institute.

26 Spray N' Pray

Special Effect: +15 AoE Explosive Damage With Each Shot

Spray N' Pray weapon from Fallout 4

The Spray N’ Pray should be a familiar weapon with most players because of how useful it is and how annoying it was to find Cricket to buy it. It’s a submachine gun that deals 48 damage. This alone would make it a handy weapon but the perk causes each bullet to explode on impact dealing +15 damage AOE.

Even if this isn’t a preferred style of gun, players will want it if they're trying to get the Eyes On The Prize achievement in Nuka-World. Take this baby into the Bandit Roundup shooting gallery and they'll be raking in tickets in no time.

How To Obtain It

Obtaining the Spray N’ Pray can be a bit tricky as it’s typically sold by the wandering merchant Cricket. She can sometimes be found in Bunker Hill, outside Vault 81, Warwick Homestead, or even Diamond City at times. This weapon can also rarely be found on random vendors; being used by Legendary Raiders near Diamond City.

25 Furious Power Fist

Special Effect: Consecutive Hits Increase Damage By 15%

During a player's adventures in Fallout 4, they are bound to come across some interesting secrets that liven things up from time to time. However, the game also has a penchant to scare and surprise players. A great example of this is in the Boston Commons, where players don't expect a major threat to pop out, only to enter Swan's Pond and be punished for this grave mistake.

This area houses a unique Behemoth named Swan that will smash weak players to smithereens and scare them out of their wits. Defeating this enemy is extremely taxing, but successful players will be rewarded for their bravery with the Furious Power Fist, a boom for melee fighters who can compound their damage and decimate players with a single well-aimed combo.

How To Obtain It

Players must defeat the unique Behemoth, Swan, in Swan's Pond to get this weapon.