How to read this tier list
Tiers are build-relative: a B-tier weapon with a perfectly stacked joker deck can beat an S-tier with default mods. Always weigh weapons against the build you're running and the bosses on your route.
Best Primary + Sidearm Pairings
- Volley Rifle + Hexshot — DPS sniping with on-tag spell ticks.
- Coach Gun + Iron Liturgy — Frontline crowd clear, holy finisher.
- Bone-Rifle + Mule Repeater — Snipe + reactive close range.
Snake & Sniper Counters
Two of the most-complained-about enemies — snakes and the flying self-aim snipers — get shut down by specific weapons. Snake-Charmer cleanses snake-nest rooms, while the Bone-Rifle picks off snipers before they lock on. Pair either with the Frost element for the easy win.
Patch Notes & Meta Shifts
Evil Raptor has been balancing aggressively since launch. We re-rank this list after every weekly patch. If you see a weapon you love drop a tier, it's likely been touched — check the FAQ for the most recent change log summary.