Numerous armaments await discovery in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, each offering distinct tactical benefits and drawbacks. Determining their effectiveness often requires strategic acquisition methods. Below outlines comprehensive strategies for obtaining every combat tool.
Locating armaments in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Sidearms
| Weapon | Acquisition Method |
|---|---|
| Big Bore | Reach Connection Level 4 with Ciudad Nudo del Nore (C1) in Mexico |
| SL Tranq | Achieve Connection Level 3 with The Lone Commander in Australia |
| Grenade Pistol | Link Western Environmental Observatory to chiral network |
| SL Machine Pistol [MP] | Attain Connection Level 3 with Ciudad Nudo del Nore (C1) |
| Machine Pistol | Reach Connection Level 2 with C1 in Mexico |
| Maser | Default starting weapon |
Long Guns
| Weapon | Acquisition Method |
|---|---|
| Machine Gun [MP] Lv2 | Level 3 connection with Pizza Chef |
| Machine Gun [MP] Lv1 | Link Pizza Chef to network |
| The Sticky Gun | Connection Level 2 with The Bokka |
| SL-Lightweight Lv1 | Connect Data Scientist’s station |
| The Bola Stun Gun | Attach Governments Base to network |
| Lightweight Lv2 | Level 4 with Geophysics Lab |
| Lightweight Lv1 | Level 3 with Geophysics Lab |
| Assault Rifle Lv 2 | Level 4 with C1 South DC |
| Assault Rifle Lv 1 | Initial inventory item |
Close-Range Options
| Weapon | Acquisition Method |
|---|---|
| Lightweight Shotgun Lv2 | Level 4 connection with Musician |
| Lightweight Shotgun Lv1 | Level 2 with Musician |
| Shotgun Lv2 | Level 3 with Musician |
| Shotgun Lv1 | Connect Musician’s hub |
Precision Tools
| Weapon | Acquisition Method |
|---|---|
| LW Tranq Sniper | Level 4 with Lone Commander |
| Tranq Sniper | Link Lone Commander’s node |
Explosive Ordnance
| Weapon | Acquisition Method |
|---|---|
| Remote Stun Bomb | Level 3 with Inventor |
| Stun Bomb | Level 2 with Inventor |
| EX Capture Grenade | Link Metagenomicist’s station |
| BT Hologrenade | Level 3 with Animal Shelter |
| Stealth Grenade | Level 2 with Animal Shelter |
| Decoy Grenade | Connect Animal Shelter hub |
| MP Grenade | Attach Western Observatory |
| Smoke Grenade | Level 2 with Lone Commander |
| EX Grenade | Level 2 with C1 South DC |
| Blood Grenade Lv2 | Level 3 with C1 South DC |
| Blood Grenade Lv1 | Complete Fourth Mission |
Heavy Ordinance
| Weapon | Acquisition Method |
|---|---|
| Quadruple Launcher | Connect F7 North Distribution Center |
| Multirocket Launcher | Level 2 with Phantom Smith |
| RD Grenade Launcher | Link Fisherman’s node |
| Grenade Launcher | Attach F5 East DC to network |
Tactical Devices
| Weapon | Acquisition Method |
|---|---|
| Floating Sentry | Link Aeronautical Engineer |
| Rocket Box | Connect Ghost Hunter |
| Rubber Pizza | Level 2 with Chef |
| Dog Mine | Complete Data Scientist’s Sub 106 |
| Electric Trap | Attach Architect’s facility |
| Blood Boomerang | Link Northern Observatory |
Vehicle-Mounted Systems
| Weapon | Acquisition Method |
|---|---|
| Mortar | Level 3 with Mechanic |
| Chiral Cannon | Attach South Fort Knot |
| Heavy Machine Gun | Link F2 South Distribution |
| Sticky Cannon | Connect F2 South DC |