5 best guns to use in Ready or Not (July 2025)

Ready or Not is a tactical first-person shooter where you play as a SWAT officer tasked with neutralizing criminal threats, and to succeed, you’ll need to equip the right weapons for each mission. The game offers a variety of weapons, with primary options including assault rifles, SMGs, and shotguns. You’re free to use any weapon, as long as you complete the objective.

Before starting a mission, you’ll receive a briefing that helps you choose your loadout based on the type of criminal activity involved and the expected enemy presence. For example, shotguns are ideal for close-quarters combat, assault rifles work best in open areas requiring longer range, and SMGs are great for fast, aggressive pushes.

Choosing the most effective weapon is key to mission success. With that in mind, here are the top five weapons in Ready or Not that excel in different combat scenarios.

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5 best weapons to use in Ready or Not

Below are our picks for the top five weapons you should use in Ready or Not.

1) M1014 Shotgun

Rapid-fire shotgun (Image via VOID Interactive)

The M1014 Shotgun is considered the best in its class and one of the most powerful and popular weapons in the game. It excels at clearing tight areas and is perfect for close-quarters, room-to-room combat. If you're navigating a congested space, this is the weapon to rely on.

Being gas-powered, the M1014 is both reliable and fast-firing. Its range can be slightly improved by customizing attachments. For example, equipping a muzzle brake helps tighten the pellet spread, making it more effective at longer ranges.

However, if you're engaging in strictly close-range encounters, it's better to switch to slug rounds, which offer higher stopping power and can neutralize enemies instantly.

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2) P90

P90 Rush (Image via VOID Interactive)

The P90 is an excellent choice, particularly for select missions. With its large 50-round magazine and high fire rate, it serves as a jack-of-all-trades weapon. However, due to its relatively low damage output, it’s best suited for engagements against lightly armored or unarmored enemies, where it truly shines.

That said, even against heavily armored targets, equipping armor-piercing rounds can make the P90 reasonably effective, especially if you prefer weapons with rapid fire rates. While it’s best used in close to medium-range combat, its biggest advantage remains the 50-round mag, allowing for sustained engagements without frequent reloads.

Overall, the P90 is a well-rounded weapon that can hold its own in most situations.

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3) MK17

Impressive stopping power (Image via VOID Interactive)

The MK17 is the first assault rifle in the game chambered in 7.62mm and thus sports the highest stopping power among all weapons on this list. However, with such high damage output, it comes with a trade-off of significant recoil, making full-auto fire difficult to control.

The gun truly shines in semi-automatic or single-shot modes, especially on maps with long-range engagements. This makes it one of the best long-range assault rifles in the game. Additionally, the weapon can penetrate certain types of cover, so be sure to identify your targets behind cover before firing through surfaces to avoid collateral damage.

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4) SR-16

Versatile weapon (Image via VOID Interactive)

The SR-16 is a versatile assault rifle that performs well in almost any mission scenario and excels in various combat situations. It offers excellent precision and accuracy, and its easy handling makes it especially beginner-friendly.

However, it’s not just for beginners; anyone looking for a fun and engaging experience will enjoy using the SR-16. It delivers solid damage output, manageable recoil, and good bullet velocity, making long-range engagements both effective and satisfying.

With the right attachment setup, such as a suppressor, flashlight, holographic sight, and angled grip, you can enhance your overall performance. The suppressor muffles gunshots, the angled grip improves handling, and the flashlight helps you navigate darker environments with ease.

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5) Beanbag Shotgun

Hardest hitting less-lethal (Image via VOID Interactive)

The Beanbag Shotgun is the best less-lethal weapon in the game, thanks to its powerful pacifying capabilities. It's especially useful if your goal is to restrain suspects and earn an S rank in missions. While there are several non-lethal options available, this shotgun stands out as the most effective, as it usually takes just two shots to force even the most aggressive suspects to surrender.

Just make sure you do not aim at their face because the beanbag shotgun is called less-lethal rather than non-lethal for a reason.

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The game is now available across multiple platforms, following a recent update that expanded its release to consoles: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Alongside the platform expansion, the update also introduced new content, including weapons, missions, and a new difficulty system.

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