Best Weapons in How to Fish

Best weapons at a glance

The safest current recommendation is to use your strongest verified gear for the next boss gate, favor reliable ranged damage when available, and avoid buying for a stat table that may be outdated. Specific weapon names, damage, prices and upgrades are not yet verified.

Ranking methodology

• Boss usefulness matters more than raw numbers.
• Solo value means safer positioning and fewer risky exchanges.
• Co-op value means supporting damage while teammates handle movement and revive pressure.
• No official ranking is implied.

Best early-game weapon

Use the best weapon you can afford from early earnings; exact shop names and prices are not yet verified.

Best melee weapon

Not yet verified. Do not choose a melee weapon based on unsourced damage claims.

Best ranged weapon

Ranged firearm-style weapons are verified in play, but exact names and stats are not yet verified.

Best weapon for bosses

For bosses, prioritize reliable hits and survivability. Boss HP, damage values and phase timings are not yet verified.

Best weapon for solo

Solo recommendations favor safe spacing and consistent control; exact weapon ranking is not yet verified.

Best weapon for co-op

Co-op lets players split attention between movement, damage and economy. Exact team loadouts are not yet verified.

Upgrade considerations

Upgrade when a boss gate or quest route starts taking too long. Exact upgrade values are not yet verified.

When to buy a new weapon

Buy when current gear cannot handle the next boss safely, not because a single unsourced tier list says so.