Watch Dogs 2has some wacky and funky characters, with crazy weapons to boot. Aside from the military weapons, there are various hacker-themed weapons to spice up gameplay. The youthful community at DedSec, a group of hacktivists, are endowed with some firepower that is exclusively for their use.
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The weapons themselves are also brimming with personality. Instead of following the naming conventions used for AK-47, M4A1, or ACR, these hacker weapons go by Goodbye World Shotgun, CTRL-ALT-DEL Launcher, 4N00bs Pistol, etc. Here are 10 of the most useful hacker weapons inWatch Dogs 2.
Updated May 11th, 2021 by Ritwik Mitra:It’s honestly amazing to see just how much of a massive improvementWatch Dogs 2is over its predecessor. All the complaints about lazy hacking mechanics and an uninteresting story have been taken care of in the sequel toWatch Dogs, turning this title into an absolute blast. The combat is also a major upgrade, with some of the guns inWatch Dogs 2being absolutely brilliant to utilize in battle. Here are fifteen of the best weapons in the game that are a must-have for players who want the combat to be as satisfying as possible.
15Thunder Ball
The melee weapon used by Marcus in the game is extremely powerful in its own right, with its ability to knock out enemies in one fell swoop making it one of the unsung heroes when it comes to comparing the best weapons inWatch Dogs 2.
Pulling off takedowns in either stealth or full-blown combat is nothing short of satisfying, making the Thunder Ball a valuable part of a player’s arsenal who will certainly rely on this melee weapon for their combat takedowns.
14*R-2000
The R-2000 is easily one of the best submachine guns inWatch Dogs 2.Its high rate of fire and excellent DPS makes it an absolute beast when used in fast-paced close-ranged firefights.
The fact that it has a hefty clip means that players won’t really find themselves on the losing side of things while using this powerful weapon in combat. It’s a must-have during the early parts of the game.
13U100
An LMG that is easily one of the most powerful and damaging weapons in the entire game, the U100 is an absolute must-have during the late game when enemies are plentiful and boast a ton of weapons and armor.
It boasts a massive clip, excellent fire rate, and brilliant DPS. Ths overall usefulness of the weapon in any given situation provide a strong argument for the U100 being the best weapon that players can use inWatch Dogs 2.
122EZ
Stunning enemies and taking the high road inWatch Dogs 2isn’t all that hard. After all, the melee takedown provides a non-lethal way to overpower enemies along with a whole host of weaponry. This includes a powerful taser gun that will prove to be an absolute godsend for players wanting to try out a stealth playthrough.
The 2EZ — an ingenious name, if nothing else — is easily one ofWatch Dogs 2’s best weapons. This simple weapon provides an invaluable service during combat encounters.
11Goblin
One ofWatch Dogs 2’s best guns by a country mile, most people who want their firefights in the game to be as smooth as possible would obviously opt for this weapon in combat.
The recoil of this weapon might be its biggest drawback. However, players who use this weapon in short bursts during combat will find themselves wielding a reliable weapon that can take care of enemies at range in a flash.
10Sniper Stun Rifle
The Stun Sniper is the only non-lethal sniper rifle in the game. From a distance, it can stun enemies, and does so silently. As opposed to the stock taser, the stun sniper has much longer range and a faster rate of fire. Just like the taser, it has infinite ammunition.
The stun sniper is useful in taking down key targets without actually killing them. This is essential for pacifist play styles. After being stunned, anyone hit with this weapon drops down to the ground like a broomstick.
9Help Desk Denial Pistol
The Help Desk Denial “Pistol” is more of an SMG than it is a pistol. Its high rate of fire shreds through enemies, especially when aiming for heads. Though one-handed weapons are outclassed by two-handed weapons in the game, they come very much in handy when driving, as they’re the only weapons that can be used behind the wheel.
The Help Desk Denial Pistol gives the hacker a higher rate of fire while driving. This offers the hacker wider assault options outside of their hacking abilities. Where this pistol really shines is with vehicle pursuits against other players.
8Goodbye, World Shotgun
The Goodbye, World Shotgun is a fully automatic shotgun that is surprisingly stable to handle as well. It blasts powerful bursts in such rapid succession that it’s able to instantly take down heavily armored units. This weapon is extremely lethal in close range.
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It is very risky to get in close-quarter engagements with someone wielding this. In police pursuits, this weapon deals with the cops effortlessly due to their tendency to always get within melee range of the hacker. However, the weapon lacks effective use in medium to long-range.
7CTRL-ALT-DEL Launcher
AcrossUbisoft’s many games, there exist missions that consistently reward the player for taking out vehicles and convoys. Grenade Launchers make these so much easier.
InWatch Dogs 2,the CTRL-ALT-DEL Launcher is an explosive weapon that can instantly obliterate groups of vehicles; whether on land or in the air. This is very useful in deterring police chases, and taking down in-vehicle targets. This weapon can instantly eliminate enemy reinforcements when stealth doesn’t go according to plan. In less than a second, it can turn an entire convoy into scrap.
6DDoS Shotgun
In most open-world games, the protagonist can typically loot enemies they’ve killed after a grueling shootout. InWatch Dogs 2,however, dead bodies can be hacked to obtain their bank account money.
With the DDoS Shotgun, ‘smart bullets’ hack the body’s bank account when making contact. In shooting down enemies or civilians with the DDoS shotgun, money is automatically wired to the shooter’s bank account. The dead won’t be needing it anyway. Additional money, unlockables and botnet recharge may also be obtained.
