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GTA 6 WEAPONS

Every weapon category, confirmed firearms, and new combat mechanics in Leonida.

Status — April 2026: Weapon details are based on trailer analysis and franchise history. Individual weapon stats and attachments will be added at launch. Check back for the complete arsenal.

Weapons Overview

GTA V featured 60+ weapons across 8 categories. GTA 6 is expected to expand this with new weapon types, deeper customization, and improved combat mechanics powered by RAGE engine upgrades. Trailer footage has confirmed firearms, melee weapons, and explosives, with combat appearing more visceral and tactical than previous entries.

The weapon wheel system introduced in GTA V will return, likely with improvements for dual-protagonist switching — each character may carry separate loadouts, encouraging strategic weapon distribution between Jason and Lucia.

Pistols & Handguns

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Sidearms

The backbone of any GTA loadout. Fast to draw, usable while driving, and always available as a backup. Expect 6-8 pistol variants from compact to heavy.

Pistol (9mm)Starter weapon — reliable all-rounder
Combat PistolHigher damage, slower fire rate
Heavy Pistol (.50 cal)Maximum handgun stopping power
Pistol Mk IICustomizable with suppressors, extended mags
SNS PistolCompact, concealable — lower damage
AP PistolFull-auto machine pistol — drive-by favorite

SMGs & Machine Pistols

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Submachine Guns

High fire rate, moderate damage, usable in vehicles. SMGs bridge the gap between pistols and assault rifles. Perfect for close-quarters Vice City shootouts.

Micro SMGCompact, fast — classic drive-by weapon
SMGBalanced submachine gun — all situations
Combat PDWPersonal defense weapon — accurate, low recoil
Assault SMGHigh-capacity, aggressive fire rate

Assault Rifles

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Rifles

The workhorses of serious combat. Assault rifles offer the best balance of damage, accuracy, and fire rate. Essential for story missions and heists.

Assault RifleStandard military-grade — AK-style
Carbine RifleAccurate, moderate recoil — M4-style
Advanced RifleBullpup design — compact, fast fire rate
Special CarbinePremium accuracy, reduced spread
Military Rifle (new)High-tier, mission-unlocked

Shotguns

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Close-Range Devastation

Maximum damage at close range. Shotguns excel indoors, in tight alleys, and during building breaches. Leonida's strip malls and warehouses are perfect shotgun territory.

Pump ShotgunReliable pump-action — high damage per shot
Sawed-Off ShotgunDual-wieldable, extreme spread
Assault ShotgunSemi-auto, fast follow-up shots
Heavy ShotgunSlug rounds, tighter spread, longer range

Sniper Rifles

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Long-Range Precision

For engagements where distance matters. Leonida's open landscapes, bridges, and rooftops offer perfect sniper positions. Expect improved scope mechanics and bullet drop physics.

Sniper RifleStandard bolt-action — one-shot capability
Heavy SniperAnti-materiel — penetrates cover and light vehicles
Marksman RifleSemi-auto, faster follow-up — mid-range specialist

Heavy Weapons

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Big Guns

Reserved for when everything goes sideways. Heavy weapons offer massive destruction at the cost of mobility and ammo scarcity. Late-game and heist-exclusive options.

RPGRocket-propelled grenade — vehicle destroyer
MinigunDevastating fire rate — heavy, slow movement
Grenade LauncherArcing explosives — area denial
Railgun (new?)Experimental — story-mission locked

Melee Weapons

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Close & Personal

Silent, satisfying, and ammo-free. Trailers suggest improved melee combat with contextual takedowns and environmental weapons. Jason and Lucia may have different fighting styles.

FistsAlways available — improved combo system
KnifeFast stealth takedowns
Baseball BatHeavy swings — franchise staple
MacheteFlorida-appropriate — deadly reach
Golf ClubCountry club chaos
CrowbarUtility + weapon — breaching tool

Throwables & Explosives

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Area Effect

Grenades, molotovs, and tactical throwables for crowd control, distractions, and property destruction. New additions may include flashbangs and smoke grenades for heist scenarios.

GrenadeStandard fragmentation — 5-second fuse
Sticky BombRemote detonation — attach to anything
Molotov CocktailArea denial fire — Vice City classic
Proximity MinePlace and wait — defensive tool
Tear GasNon-lethal crowd dispersal
Flashbang (new)Tactical stun — heist tool

Weapon Attachments

GTA V's weapon mod system will be expanded in GTA 6. Expect to customize weapons at Ammu-Nation locations throughout Leonida with these attachment categories:

  • Optics — Red dots, holographic sights, scopes, thermal sights
  • Muzzle — Suppressors, compensators, muzzle brakes, flash hiders
  • Barrel — Extended barrels for range, short barrels for handling
  • Magazine — Extended mags, drum mags, speed loaders
  • Underbarrel — Grips, flashlights, laser sights, grenade launchers
  • Cosmetic — Camos, skins, engravings, tints
Weapon wheel tip: With dual protagonists, strategic weapon distribution matters. Equip Jason for aggressive frontline combat and Lucia for precision support — or vice versa depending on the mission. See our Characters page for more on their unique abilities.