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Here are the best weapons to pick up in Star Wars Outlaws. See which type of weapon you should prioritize to take in this guide!

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Best Weapons to Pick Up

Tier Weapons
S Tier Explosive / Heavy
A Tier Blaster Rifles
B Tier Sniper Rifles / Repeaters

Best to Pick Up Explosive or Heavy Damage Weapons

Explosive or Heavy Damage for Mobs
These types of weapons are the best weapons to pick up to help you in combat. Explosive damage weapons are basically one-hit kills while the minigun has a shield that can essentially make you a tank among mobs of enemies. Whenever you can, use these types of weapons.

Heavy Weapons Require the Can I Try That? Ability

Can I Try That? for Heavy Weapons
To get heavy weapons, you need the Can I Try That? ability, which allows Kay to pick up High Tier Imperial Weaponry. You can unlock this by completing The Mercenary's Expert Quest in Tatooine.

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Blaster Rifles Are Decent Pick Ups

Blaster Rifles are the best to pick up
Whenever you can, pick up Blaster Rifles to add more firepower in combat. They're common drops that can aid you in mowing down enemies.

Sniper Rifles are Situational

Sniper Rifles are Situational
Sniper Rifles are only good when you want to take out far away enemies so you can easily handle the ones that are nearby. Only use it in situations where it makes sense.

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