Survive Wave Z Weapon Tier List

Survive Wave Z Weapon Tier List

Complete tier list of all weapons in Survive Wave Z. Find the best weapons for each situation and optimize your loadout for maximum DPS and survival.

SGod Tier
AExcellent
BGood
CAverage
DStarter
S

Tier S Weapons

6 weapons

S

Minigun

LMGLegendary
4,000
DPS
💰 Shop Price30,000 Scrap
Damage300
Fire Rate1200 RPM
Magazine200
Range40m
Extreme fire rate, reduces movement. At Speed 17 can sprint with it!
📦Shop (30,000 Scrap) / Mystery Box 2.5%
S

Flamethrower

HeavyLegendary
1,059
DPS
💰 Shop Price35,300 Scrap
Damage353
Fire Rate180 RPM
Magazine999
Range25m
Infinite ammo! Burn deals %MaxHP damage, scales late game. Best for Wave 100+
📦Shop (35,300 Scrap) / Mystery Box 2.5%
S

Plasma Rifle

Assault RifleLegendary
1,630
DPS
💰 Shop Price41,300 Scrap
Damage413
Fire Rate450 RPM
Magazine25
Range70m
High damage energy rifle, great all-rounder
📦Shop (41,300 Scrap) / Mystery Box 2.5%
S

Plasma Shotgun

ShotgunLegendary
304
DPS
💰 Shop Price48,100 Scrap
Damage481
Fire Rate60 RPM
Magazine6
Range20m
Massive burst damage, essential for Wave 80+ solo
📦Shop (48,100 Scrap) / Mystery Box 2.5%
S

Plasma Laser

SpecialLegendary
322
DPS
💰 Shop Price62,700 Scrap
Damage627
Fire Rate40 RPM
Magazine9
Range200m
Pierces ALL enemies, damage scales with zombies hit. BOSS KILLER! Essential for Wave 80+ solo. Best with Clip Size 11 (Wastelander) or 8.
📦Shop (62,700 Scrap) / Mystery Box 2.5%
S

Gatling Laser

LMGLegendary
7,091
DPS
💰 Shop Price78,000 Scrap
Damage780
Fire Rate600 RPM
Magazine500
Range60m
High damage + fire rate, large ammo reserve. Great for crowd control.
📦Shop (78,000 Scrap) / Mystery Box 2.5%
A

Tier A Weapons

5 weapons

A

Katana

MeleeEpic
276
DPS
💰 Shop Price9,150 Scrap
Damage92
Fire Rate3.0/s
Magazine∞
Range1.5m
Best DPS melee, fast attacks, +movement speed. Best with Melee class.
📦Shop (9,150 Scrap) / Mystery Box 7.5%
A

Sledgehammer

MeleeEpic
111
DPS
💰 Shop Price11,080 Scrap
Damage111
Fire Rate1.0/s
Magazine∞
Range2m
Massive AOE on 2nd attack, strong knockback. Safer option than Katana.
📦Shop (11,080 Scrap) / Mystery Box 7.5%
A

Chainsaw

MeleeEpic
670
DPS
💰 Shop Price13,390 Scrap
Damage134
Fire Rate5.0/s
Magazine∞
Range1m
Continuous damage ticks, shreds bosses. Best with Juggernaut class.
📦Shop (13,390 Scrap) / Mystery Box 7.5%
A

Grenade Launcher

HeavyEpic
54
DPS
💰 Shop Price16,170 Scrap
Damage162
Fire Rate30 RPM
Magazine4
Range60m
AOE explosive damage, great for crowds
📦Shop (16,170 Scrap) / Mystery Box 7.5%
A

Plasma Pistol

PistolEpic
267
DPS
💰 Shop Price20,000 Scrap
Damage200
Fire Rate120 RPM
Magazine10
Range45m
Energy weapon, high damage pistol
📦Shop (20,000 Scrap) / Mystery Box 2.5%
B

Tier B Weapons

6 weapons

B

Semi-Auto Rifle

Assault RifleRare
92
DPS
💰 Shop Price2,950 Scrap
Damage30
Fire Rate300 RPM
Magazine20
Range60m
High damage per shot, good accuracy
📦Shop (2,950 Scrap) / Mystery Box 30%
B

Knife

MeleeRare
102
DPS
💰 Shop Price3,400 Scrap
Damage34
Fire Rate3.0/s
Magazine∞
Range1.2m
Fast attack speed, good for hit-and-run
📦Shop (3,400 Scrap) / Mystery Box 7.5%
B

Sniper Rifle

SniperRare
14
DPS
💰 Shop Price3,700 Scrap
Damage37
Fire Rate30 RPM
Magazine5
Range100m
Long range, high headshot damage
📦Shop (3,700 Scrap) / Mystery Box 7.5%
B

Auto Shotgun

ShotgunRare
65
DPS
💰 Shop Price4,550 Scrap
Damage46
Fire Rate180 RPM
Magazine8
Range18m
Semi-automatic shotgun, great crowd control
📦Shop (4,550 Scrap) / Mystery Box 7.5%
B

Hand Cannon

PistolRare
57
DPS
💰 Shop Price6,200 Scrap
Damage62
Fire Rate90 RPM
Magazine6
Range50m
Massive damage pistol, slow fire rate
📦Shop (6,200 Scrap) / Mystery Box 7.5%
B

LMG

LMGEpic
536
DPS
💰 Shop Price7,500 Scrap
Damage75
Fire Rate600 RPM
Magazine100
Range50m
Large magazine, sustained fire power
📦Shop (7,500 Scrap) / Mystery Box 7.5%
C

Tier C Weapons

5 weapons

C

Deagle

PistolCommon
11
DPS
💰 Shop Price700 Scrap
Damage7
Fire Rate180 RPM
Magazine7
Range40m
High damage pistol, great with Sharpshooter class
📦Shop (700 Scrap) / Mystery Box 30%
C

UZI

SMGCommon
72
DPS
💰 Shop Price1,000 Scrap
Damage10
Fire Rate900 RPM
Magazine25
Range20m
Very high fire rate, close range specialist
📦Shop (1,000 Scrap) / Mystery Box 30%
C

Baseball Bat

MeleeRare
21
DPS
💰 Shop Price1,350 Scrap
Damage14
Fire Rate1.5/s
Magazine∞
Range1.8m
Good knockback, solid early melee
📦Shop (1,350 Scrap) / Mystery Box 30%
C

Auto Rifle

Assault RifleRare
98
DPS
💰 Shop Price1,750 Scrap
Damage18
Fire Rate600 RPM
Magazine30
Range50m
Balanced assault rifle, good all-rounder
📦Shop (1,750 Scrap) / Mystery Box 30%
C

Pump Shotgun

ShotgunRare
15
DPS
💰 Shop Price2,300 Scrap
Damage23
Fire Rate60 RPM
Magazine6
Range15m
High damage at close range, slow fire rate
📦Shop (2,300 Scrap) / Mystery Box 30%
D

Tier D Weapons

3 weapons

D

Pistol

PistolCommon
6
DPS
💰 Shop Price200 Scrap
Damage2
Fire Rate300 RPM
Magazine12
Range30m
Starter weapon, reliable backup
📦Shop (200 Scrap) / Mystery Box 60%
D

Crowbar

MeleeCommon
8
DPS
💰 Shop Price350 Scrap
Damage4
Fire Rate2.0/s
Magazine∞
Range1.5m
Basic melee, saves ammo
📦Shop (350 Scrap) / Mystery Box 60%
D

MP5

SMGCommon
30
DPS
💰 Shop Price500 Scrap
Damage5
Fire Rate600 RPM
Magazine30
Range25m
High fire rate, good for beginners
📦Shop (500 Scrap) / Mystery Box 60%

Understanding the Tier List

How We Rank Weapons

  • DPS Output: Raw damage potential over time
  • Versatility: Performance across different wave types
  • Reliability: Ease of use and consistency
  • Economy: Ammo efficiency and availability

Recommended Loadouts

Early Game (Wave 1-20)

Focus on Tier B-C weapons. Save resources for late game.

Mid Game (Wave 20-50)

Upgrade to Tier A weapons. Mix range and close combat.

End Game (Wave 50+)

Tier S weapons required. Coordinate with team for boss fights.