FTL Weapon Tier List: All Weapons Ranked [2023]

As I am a game freak, I keep searching for new games. Not only about games, but also regarding their complete information; playing guide, characters, rewards, weapons, and more, as it is very helpful to know about a game before playing it. Are you facing difficulty choosing appropriate weapons for your ship during the FTL run? Now it is all sorted with this FTL weapon tier list. I understand that making a quick decision with a wide range of weapons is very difficult. Also, ship configuration plays a vital role in deciding whether a particular gun will suit it or not.

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Key Points

• There are a total of 40 weapons ranked in this tier list.
• These weapons are ranked based on Damage, Swiftness, and Versatility.
• Among the best weapons are Flak I, Burst Laser III, Halberd Beam, and Swarm Missile.
• Joining us in the lowest ranks are weapons like Chain Ion, Stun Bomb, Hull Laser I, Hull Laser II, Hull Missile, and Heavy Crystal II.

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Summary

In the table below, you will find a quick summary of all the rankings we will be making in this article.

S Rank	A Rank	B Rank	C Rank	D Rank
Flak I	Halberd Beam	Chain Vulcan	Glaive Beam	Anti-bio Beam	Momiji Inubashiri
Burst Laser III	Swarm Missile	Flak II	Pike Beam	Heavy Ion	Sunny Milk
	Small Bomb	Ion Stunner	Burst Laser III	Repair Burst	Star Sapphire
	Ion Blast MK 1	Chain Burst	Ion Bomb	Breach Missile	Benben
		Breach Bomb I	Hermes Missile	Chain Ion
		Pegasus Missile	Fire Beam	Stun Bomb
		Laser Charger (L)	Fire Bomb	Hull Laser I
		Ion Blast MK II	Healing Burst	Hull Laser II
		Heavy Laser II	Crystal Burst II	Hull Missile
		Hull Beam		Heavy Crystal II
		Laser Charge (S)
		Burst Laser (I)
		Ion Charger
		Breach Bomb II
		Heavy Laser I

Henceforth, you must be aware of weapon features along with their rankings. Not only will it increase your chances of winning, but it will also be quite knowledgeable for you to become a good professional player. Moreover, this game has various weapon categories, including missiles, lasers, ions, beams, bombs, and crystals. You will get to know about all of them.

S Tier

Usually, our professional writers rank the ideal options in this category while curating any tier list. Comparatively, they are better than any other class. Similarly, in this tier list, you will find superb weapons in the S tier. The number of shots and the damage they give are all effective.

Furthermore, if I talk about prioritizing weapons, this category is in this list number 1. If you want to win the game (well, who does not want to), then I recommend these weapons. So, are you ready to dive into this particular category? Just get into it.

WEAPON	DESCRIPTION
Flak I	It can fire 3 shots in 10 seconds with the power of 2. You have to sacrifice accuracy in return of the fire rate.
Burst Laser III	It can fire 3 shots in 12 seconds with the power of 2. Moreover, it has an ability to fire rapidly which I love the most.

A Tier

Now, the weapons included in this category of the tier list are also very efficient, but not as much as the above ones are. In other words, you can say that this tier is a level below the above category. However, it does not mean that these are low-performing weapons. No, not at all!

To make things clear for all the readers, I want to make it simpler. The faster-than-light weapons I will be placing on this list are undoubtedly one of the best. Given these points, you must include them in your priority list to perform like a pro player.

WEAPON	DESCRIPTION
Halberd Beam	It can destroy opponent's vessel in just one single shot. You will never regret purchasing it. Furthermore, it's balanced cost and power makes Halberd Beam more efficient.
Swarm Missile	If you want to beat defense drones, then go for swarm missile without brining a second thought in your mind. Moreover, after every 7 seconds it can charge one shot. This single missile is equal to three missiles.
Small Bomb	Small bomb is a very cost-effective weapon. The saying "don't judge a book by its cover" applies here, because do not judge it by its size. Despite of being small it can defeat the enemy systems and crew quickly.
Ion Blast MK 1	It is very effective in destroying various shield bubbles at a time.

B Tier

Since we have discussed the top-notch weapons, now moving towards the ones with good enough features and quality that is not entirely perfect but still can do good to you, I suggest using them after knowing properly how they work and why they are good. Congratulations, because you do not have to waste your time researching them in the presence of this FTL weapon tier list.

WEAPON	DESCRIPTION
Chain Vulcan	It would not be wrong to say that Chain Vulcan is a situational weapon due to which it could not make it to he top tiers. On the other hand if we ignore this fact, then it is a good one. For this reason I am placing it in this category of the tier list.
Flak II	I am ranking Flak II in this tier because it is good for taking down shields. However, if I talk about damage then this feature is not so good in it.
Ion Stunner	If paired with any bomb, then Ion stunner would be a good option to get rid of annoying medbays.
Chain Burst	I think Chain Burst is an underrated weapon. There are players who complain of it being slow. But if you use it properly then you can make most of it.
Breach Bomb I	Breach Bomb is almost similar to Small Bomb but I am placing it here because comparatively it is less effective but still so good.
Pegasus Missile	It can fire twice at a time. This is good as well as bad at the same time as there are chances of a failure in attack. For this reason it is a B tier weapon.
Laser Charger (L)	Laser Charger (L) is undoubtedly an effective weapon. However, it is a bit costly and charges slowly. Further it can shot after every 5 seconds.
Ion Blast MK II	The only reason to place Ion Blast MK II in this category is that it is a costly weapon. Other than that it can lock down enemy shields very quickly which makes this projectile a good choice.
Heavy Laser II	Heavy Laser II helps in breaking shield but not as much as the S and A tier weapon. For this reason I am placing it in the B tier of the ranking.
Hull Beam	Hull beam is used to give a good amount of damage due to which it becomes a useful weapon.
Laser Charge (S)	Laser charger (S) is a really flexible weapon that impresses me a lot. It gives either 1 shot after every 6 seconds or 2 shots after every 12 seconds.
Burst Laser (I)	In every 11 seconds it gives 2 shots for power of 2. And I think this is good enough for some situations.
Ion Charger	In every 6 seconds it gives 1 ion and can charge up to 2. In my opinion, it is good enough for the power of 2. It is a very good addition to ions and can teat shields in 2 pieces. Isn't that good? .
Breach Bomb II	Breach Bomb II's long cool down is something I do not like. Otherwise, it is a good option to choose.
Heavy Laser I	Heavy Laser I is an effective addition to load out as after every 9 seconds it can give 2 damage. Another thing that makes it a good weapon is that you can buy it from stores.

C Tier

Now, I am going to talk about those weapons that are below average. You must have and experience all the weapons I have placed in the above tiers, but considering this tier, I can not say these are a must-have. You can grab them in a situation when no other option is available. Otherwise, I do not recommend you to use these more often.

WEAPONS	DESCRIPTION
Glaive Beam	Setting it up is a really tough task and annoying at the same time. But, it is amazing that at times it can even destroy opponent's ship in a single shot. But again, Glaive Beam is situational and does not deserve to be your priority.
Pike Beam	Despite being a beam it is not as effective as other which is a real disappointment. Pike is an unreliable beam and you can not trust its performance. Sometimes it is good and the other time it ditches you.
Burst Laser III	Burst Laser III requires a lot of player's power. For this reason it couldn't make it to the above tiers. Also the speed of this weapon is not too satisfactory.
Ion Bomb	It could make it to the above tiers but one thing that resisted it is Ion Bomb's slow charge time and long cool down.
Hermes Missile	Hermes Missile can take down 2 shield bubble simultaneously. However, its high power cost is something disappointing.
Fire Beam	Fire beams can do nothing in front of robot, so especially at that time you have to opt high performing weapons instead of this below average one. On the other hand it is really good for Rock boards but has a very long cool down.
Fire Bomb	Fire Bomb is a power hungry weapon with a slow speed. It lights up very small fires, other than that Fire Bomb can be a good weapon.
Healing Burst	If we consider Healing Burst's performance for boarding parties then it is good. Also, it is a situational weapon that can not be useful all the time.
Crystal Burst II	It is only useful in those cases where your current weapons are not being effective. Otherwise I will not recommend you to use it.

D Tier

The weapons ranked on this tier of the tier list are literally of no use. I do not understand why they even exist. Maybe these are there for the people who do not know what qualities or features must a good weapon have to help the player hold the ground in a game. But, as my guidance is available for you, there is no need to waste your time on weapons like these.

WEAPON	DESCRIPTION
Anti-bio Beam	Anti-Bio beam is one of the slowest and weakest beams, making it the worst weapon. You can not expect it to save you from any kind of bad situation or from your opponent's attack. I am warning you to never trust on this pathetic weapon.
Heavy Ion	Heavy Ion is a dependent weapon on which you can not rely in bad times. It has the most extended cooldown, which makes it even more worse. Never go for it, otherwise, you will regret your decision. And, I hope anyone will not want to regret it later!
Repair Burst	You can never expect any kind of help from this useless and miserable weapon. Choosing it will not be worth it. Please make a wise decision while selecting weapon to save your time and effort.
Breach Missile	It is perilous to opt for Breach Missile. Because simply, it is not a good weapon at all. Neither in terms of damage nor in speed and flexibility.
Chain Ion	Ahh... Chain ion take ages to get charged. So, I do not think you can wait so long because till then, the fight will be over.
Stun Bomb	You really do not need Stun Bomb. Because I have experienced it, and trust me, it will waste your efforts and time.
Hull Laser I	Oh my God! I get so irritated with Hull Laser I's speed. Why would someone want to use such a useless weapon?
Hull Laser II	It is the same as Hull Laser I.
Hull Missile	I do not think that the Hull series is any good.
Heavy Crystal II	Heavy Crystal has so many drawbacks that I will simply ask you to think what qualities make any weapon the worst one. All those qualities are there in it.

Comparison Table

Weapon	Tier	Description
Flak I	S	It can fire 3 shots in 10 seconds with the power of 2. You have to sacrifice accuracy in return of the fire rate.
Burst Laser III	S	It can fire 3 shots in 12 seconds with the power of 2. Moreover, it has an ability to fire rapidly which I love the most.
Halberd Beam	A	It can destroy opponent's vessel in just one single shot. You will never regret purchasing it. Furthermore, it's balanced cost and power makes Halberd Beam more efficient.
Swarm Missile	A	If you want to beat defense drones, then go for swarm missile without brining a second thought in your mind. Moreover, after every 7 seconds it can charge one shot. This single missile is equal to three missiles.
Small Bomb	A	Small bomb is a very cost-effective weapon. The saying don't judge a book by its cover applies here, because do not judge it by its size. Despite of being small it can defeat the enemy systems and crew quickly.
Ion Blast MK 1	A	It is very effective in destroying various shield bubbles at a time.
Chain Vulcan	B	It would not be wrong to say that Chain Vulcan is a situational weapon due to which it could not make it to he top tiers. On the other hand if we ignore this fact, then it is a good one. For this reason I am placing it in this category of FTL weapon tier list.
Flak II	B	I am ranking Flak II in this tier because it is good for taking down shields. However, if I talk about damage then this feature is not so good in it.
Ion Stunner	B	If paired with any bomb, then Ion stunner would be a good option to get rid of annoying medbays.
Chain Burst	B	I think Chain Burst is an underrated weapon. There are players who complain of it being slow. But if you use it properly then you can make most of it.
Breach Bomb I	B	Breach Bomb is almost similar to Small Bomb but I am placing it here because comparatively it is less effective but still so good.
Pegasus Missile	B	It can fire twice at a time. This is good as well as bad at the same time as there are chances of a failure in attack. For this reason it is a B tier weapon.
Laser Charger (L)	B	Laser Charger (L) is undoubtedly an effective weapon. However, it is a bit costly and charges slowly. Further it can shot after every 5 seconds.
Ion Blast MK II	B	The only reason to place Ion Blast MK II in this category is that it is a costly weapon. Other than that it can lock down enemy shields very quickly which makes this projectile a good choice.
Heavy Laser II	B	Heavy Laser II helps in breaking shield but not as much as the S and A tier weapon. For this reason I am placing it in the B tier of the tier list.
Hull Beam	B	Hull beam is used to give a good amount of damage due to which it becomes a useful weapon.
Laser Charge (S)	B	Laser charger (S) is a really flexible weapon that impresses me a lot. It gives either 1 shot after every 6 seconds or 2 shots after every 12 seconds.
Burst Laser (I)	B	In every 11 seconds it gives 2 shots for power of 2. And I think this is good enough for some situations.
Ion Charger	B	In every 6 seconds it gives 1 ion and can charge up to 2. In my opinion, it is good enough for the power of 2. It is a very good addition to ions and can teat shields in 2 pieces. Isn't that good?
Breach Bomb II	B	Breach Bomb II's long cool down is something I do not like. Otherwise, it is a good option to choose.
Heavy Laser I	B	Heavy Laser I is an effective addition to load out as after every 9 seconds it can give 2 damage. Another thing that makes it a good weapon is that you can buy it from stores.
Glaive Beam	C	Setting it up is a really tough task and annoying at the same time. But, it is amazing that at times it can even destroy opponent's ship in a single shot. But again, Glaive Beam is situational and does not deserve to be your priority.
Pike Beam	C	Despite being a beam it is not as effective as other which is a real disappointment. Pike is an unreliable beam and you can not trust its performance. Sometimes it is good and the other time it ditches you.
Burst Laser III	C	Burst Laser III requires a lot of player's power. For this reason it couldn't make it to the above tiers. Also the speed of this weapon is not too satisfactory.
Ion Bomb	C	It could make it to the above tiers but one thing that resisted it is Ion Bomb's slow charge time and long cool down.
Hermes Missile	C	Hermes Missile can take down 2 shield bubble simultaneously. However, its high power cost is something disappointing.
Fire Beam	C	Fire beams can do nothing in front of robot, so especially at that time you have to opt high performing weapons instead of this below average one. On the other hand it is really good for Rock boards but has a very long cool down.
Fire Bomb	C	Fire Bomb is a power hungry weapon with a slow speed. It lights up very small fires, other than that Fire Bomb can be a good weapon.
Healing Burst	C	If we consider Healing Burst's performance for boarding parties then it is good. Also, it is a situational weapon that can not be useful all the time.
Crystal Burst II	C	It is only useful in those cases where your current weapons are not being effective. Otherwise I will not recommend you to use it.
Anti-bio Beam	D	Anti-Bio beam is one of the slowest and weakest beams, making it the worst weapon. You can not expect it to save you from any kind of bad situation or from your opponent's attack. I am warning you to never trust on this pathetic weapon.
Heavy Ion	D	Heavy Ion is a dependent weapon on which you can not rely in bad times. It has the most extended cooldown, which makes it even more worse. Never go for it, otherwise, you will regret your decision. And, I hope anyone will not want to regret it later!
Repair Burst	D	You can never expect any kind of help from this useless and miserable weapon. Choosing it will not be worth it. Please make a wise decision while selecting weapon to save your time and effort.
Breach Missile	D	It is perilous to opt for Breach Missile. Because simply, it is not a good weapon at all. Neither in terms of damage nor in speed and flexibility.
Chain Ion	D	Ahh... Chain ion take ages to get charged. So, I do not think you can wait so long because till then, the fight will be over.
Stun Bomb	D	You really do not need Stun Bomb. Because I have experienced it, and trust me, it will waste your efforts and time.
Hull Laser I	D	Oh my God! I get so irritated with Hull Laser I's speed. Why would someone want to use such a useless weapon?
Hull Laser II	D	It is the same as Hull Laser I.
Hull Missile	D	I do not think that the Hull series is any good.
Heavy Crystal II	D	Heavy Crystal has so many drawbacks that I will simply ask you to think what qualities make any weapon the worst one. All those qualities are there in it.

End Note

Hopefully, now you are in a position to make a wise choice of weapons as there is complete information available in this Tier List regarding every weapon, why it is good or bad, and whether to choose it or not. So, I assume that there is no need to get confused about them at this point.

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