Shattered Space Best Weapons Tier List

This is a tier list and guide on the best new DLC Weapons in Starfield Shattered Space DLC. Learn about the best weapons from the DLC, their tier list placements, and pros and cons.

Shattered Space Best Weapons Tier List

DLC Weapons Ranked

Tier Rating	Weapon	Explanation
S-Tier	Va'ruun Starlash	・A strong semi-auto laser rifle in the right hands. Suitable for marksman-style gunplay. ・Effectiveness at long range makes it a good all-rounder for exploration and Stealth Sniper builds. ・Uses the common 3KV LZR of the familiar Equinox and Orion weapons.
	Va'ruun Longfang	・A good 3-round burst laser rifle effective for both short and mid-range, general purpose combat. ・Also uses the common 3KV LZR ammo.
A-Tier	Va'ruun Quickstrike	・Viable sidearm in the DLC. Effective up to mid-range combat. ・Uses the common 1.5KV LZR for energy weapons.
	Va'ruun Penumbra	・Has a slow fire rate but deals a strong, chargeable AoE damage similar to a grenade launcher. ・Uses the new and exclusive 20mm Particle ammo type, which means ammo for it can be hard to find.
B-Tier	Va'ruun Starstorm	・High rate of fire and high magazine capacity. ・Inaccurate, full auto viable at short range, and short bursts good only for mid-range. ・Has a delay before firing.
	Va'ruun Schimaz	・Strong melee option from the DLC. ・Effectiveness is challenged by the DLC's teleporting enemies.

The Va'ruun Starlash and the Va'ruun Longfang are the best Shattered Space weapons due to strong damage output at various ranges.

How well a weapon does in your hands also falls on its quality and weapon modifiers.

All Shattered Space New Weapons

Shattered Space S-Tier Weapons

Va'ruun Starlash

Weapon	Type	Damage	Ammo Type
Va'ruun Starlash	Laser Rifle	Engy 168	3KV LZR

The Va'ruun Starlash is the Shattered Space DLC's go-to Battle Rifle or Marksman-type weapon for middle to long-range engagements. In the hands of a skilled shooter, the Starlash hits hard on headshots and is a good fast option for Stealth Snipers and other shooters looking for a versatile long-range weapon.

It is also easy to sustain since it uses the common 3KV LZR energy ammunition of the familiar Equinox and Orion weapons.

Va'ruun Longfang

Weapon	Type	Damage	Ammo Type
Va'ruun Longfang	Laser Rifle	Engy 52	3KV LZR

The Va'ruun Longfang is the Shattered Space DLC's burst-fire laser rifle. This is the choice weapon to use for common engagements at close and medium range, and will accept several weapon mods (even Stealth Lasers). The Longfang is easy to use, and much like the Starlash, it uses the common 3KV LZR energy ammunition.

Shattered Space A-Tier Weapons

Va'ruun Quickstrike

Weapon	Type	Damage	Ammo Type
Va'ruun Quickstrike	Laser Pistol	Engy 50	1.5KV LZR

The Va'ruun Quickstrike is the new laser pistol in the Shattered Space DLC and has a significantly faster fire rate and more magazine capacity than the base game's Solstice with negligible sacrifice on accuracy. This makes it an effective, fast-firing sidearm at close quarters.

It won't solve all your problems, however. In the main portion of the fight, it's best to let your main weapon do the work first, then switch to the Quickstrike when the situation demands it.

Va'ruun Penumbra

Weapon	Type	Damage	Ammo Type
Va'ruun Penumbra	Heavy Weapon	Phys 50 Engy 150	20mm Particle

The Va'ruun Penumbra is Heavy Weapon that deals both Physical and Energy damage in an area-of-effect manner similar to a grenade launcher. The projectile shot moves in a straight line and will cause an explosion on hit.

While being ideal for mobs, the Penumbra struggles with low fire rate and the scarcity of the new 20mm Particle Rocket that can be rare to find amongst Va'ruun enemies.

Shattered Space B-Tier Weapons

Va'ruun Starstorm

Weapon	Type	Damage	Ammo Type
Va'ruun Starstorm	Heavy Weapon	Phys 4 Engy 14	Heavy Fuse

The Va'ruun Starstorm is the Shattered Space DLC's gatling gun, a heavy weapon to soak and destory mobs in a hail of physical and energized firepower. While it is viable for cutting down enemies without letting go of the trigger, it becomes harder to get accurate shots on enemies farther than close-mid range.

It's useful for when you're mobbed, which happens frequently in Shattered Space, but not the most all-around weapon.

Va'ruun Schimaz

Weapon	Type	Damage	Ammo Type
Va'ruun Schimaz	Melee Weapon	Phys 85	N/A

The Va'ruun Schimaz is a new strong melee weapon in the Shattered Space DLC and is also commonly used by Redeemed enemies. This sword sports a respectable damage up close, but one will find other options to use when you are fighting against teleporting enemies in Va'ruun'kal.

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