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Best weapons for beginners in Hunt: Showdown 1896

Patch 2.9.1 · updated 08.11.2026 · order is our editorial pick, stats come from the catalog

Your first Hunt matches mean frequent deaths and lost loadouts, so a new player needs guns that are cheap, simple and forgiving. We picked weapons that are easy to learn with — the same ones behind the starter loadouts in our Rookie path.

⚖ Compare top 4 🧭 Rookie path: starter loadouts →

🏆 Our top 7

  1. #1

    Romero 77

    • $66
    • 4 slots
    • Damage 220
    • Drop range 30 m
    • Capacity 1

    The simplest start: up close a shotgun forgives sloppy aim, and the price is minimal. It teaches the basics — get closer and shoot first.

    🧰 Open in builder
  2. #2

    Vetterli 71 Karabiner

    • $105
    • 3 slots
    • Damage 130
    • Drop range 125 m
    • Capacity 6+1

    An all-round 3-slot rifle that handles both rooms and compound yards. 6+1 rounds and solid damage — no surprises.

    Traits: Iron Eye

    🧰 Open in builder
  3. #3

    Martini-Henry IC1

    • $122
    • 4 slots
    • Damage 143
    • Drop range 125 m
    • Capacity 1

    A powerful single shot at long range — for players who like holding a position. It teaches you to aim and not waste rounds.

    Traits: Fast Fingers

    🧰 Open in builder
  4. #4

    Ranger 73

    • $75
    • 4 slots
    • Damage 110
    • Drop range 140 m
    • Capacity 15+1

    15+1 rounds for little money: you can miss and keep shooting. A good rifle to get used to medium-range fights.

    Traits: Iron EyeLevering

    🧰 Open in builder
  5. #5

    Specter 1882

    • $188
    • 4 slots
    • Damage 213
    • Drop range 30 m
    • Capacity 4+1

    The next step after the Romero: a pump shotgun with a second shot without reloading. Pricier, but even more forgiving up close.

    Traits: BulletgrubberIron Eye

    🧰 Open in builder
  6. #6

    Conversion

    • $55
    • 1 slot
    • Damage 104
    • Drop range 75 m
    • Capacity 6

    A reliable 1-slot backup: six rounds and decent damage. It's the one we recommend in our starter loadouts.

    Traits: Fanning

    🧰 Open in builder
  7. #7

    Nagant M1895

    • $24
    • 1 slot
    • Damage 91
    • Drop range 70 m
    • Capacity 7

    The cheapest pistol — for finishing monsters and having a backup when your main gun is empty. No pain if you lose it.

    Traits: Fanning

    🧰 Open in builder

❓ FAQ

Which weapons should a beginner use in Hunt: Showdown 1896?

Cheap and simple: the Romero 77 for close range, the Vetterli 71 Karabiner as an all-rounder, the Martini-Henry IC1 for long range, plus a Nagant or Conversion as your second gun. Ready-made sets are in the Rookie path.

Why not start with expensive weapons?

New players die often, and the whole loadout is lost with the hunter. Cheap guns let you learn without risking your wallet, and the damage gap to expensive guns is small.

Shotgun or rifle for my first matches?

A shotgun (Romero 77) is simpler: up close you don't need perfect aim. A rifle (Vetterli, Martini-Henry) teaches you to keep your distance and shoot from cover. Try both — they're cheap.

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