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! Weapon type
! Weapon type
! Browse page
! What it covers
! What it covers
! Examples
! Examples
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| [[Assault Rifles|Assault Rifle]]
| [[Assault Rifles|Assault Rifle]]
| [[Assault Rifles]]
| Select-fire infantry rifles used as standard primary weapons.
| Select-fire infantry rifles used as standard primary weapons.
| [[AK-47]], [[M16A1]], [[vz. 58]]
| [[AK-47]], [[M16A1]], [[vz. 58]]
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| [[Battle Rifles|Battle Rifle]]
| [[Battle Rifles|Battle Rifle]]
| [[Battle Rifles]]
| Full-power rifle-caliber primary weapons with heavier recoil and damage.
| Full-power rifle-caliber primary weapons with heavier recoil and damage.
| [[L1A1]], [[M14]], [[MAS-49]]
| [[L1A1]], [[M14]], [[MAS-49]]
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| [[Bolt Action|Bolt Action Rifle]]
| [[Bolt Action|Bolt Action Rifle]]
| [[Bolt Action]]
| Manually cycled rifles, including older service rifles and scoped variants.
| Manually cycled rifles, including older service rifles and scoped variants.
| [[Karabiner 98k]], [[M1903 Springfield]], [[Mosin-Nagant M91/30]]
| [[Karabiner 98k]], [[M1903 Springfield]], [[Mosin-Nagant M91/30]]
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| [[Carbines|Carbine]]
| [[Carbines|Carbine]]
| [[Carbines]]
| Shorter rifles and compact shoulder weapons.
| Shorter rifles and compact shoulder weapons.
| [[AMD-65]], [[M1A1 Carbine]], [[XM177E2]]
| [[AMD-65]], [[M1A1 Carbine]], [[XM177E2]]
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| [[Sniper Rifles|Sniper Rifle]]
| [[Sniper Rifles|Sniper Rifle]]
| [[Sniper Rifles]]
| Precision rifles and scoped marksman weapons.
| Precision rifles and scoped marksman weapons.
| [[M40]], [[SVD]], [[XM21]]
| [[M40]], [[SVD]], [[XM21]]
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| [[Submachine Guns|Submachine Gun]]
| [[Submachine Guns|Submachine Gun]]
| [[Submachine Guns]]
| Automatic weapons firing pistol-caliber ammunition.
| Automatic weapons firing pistol-caliber ammunition.
| [[M3A1 Grease Gun]], [[MAT-49]], [[PPSh-41]]
| [[M3A1 Grease Gun]], [[MAT-49]], [[PPSh-41]]
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| [[Machine Pistols|Machine Pistol]]
| [[Machine Pistols|Machine Pistol]]
| [[Machine Pistols]]
| Compact automatic pistols and pistol-sized automatic weapons.
| Compact automatic pistols and pistol-sized automatic weapons.
| [[APS]], [[MAC-10]], [[PM-63 RAK]]
| [[APS]], [[MAC-10]], [[PM-63 RAK]]
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| [[Light Machine Guns|Light Machine Gun]]
| [[Light Machine Guns|Light Machine Gun]]
| [[Light Machine Guns]]
| Squad automatic weapons and belt- or magazine-fed support weapons.
| Squad automatic weapons and belt- or magazine-fed support weapons.
| [[M60]], [[RPD]], [[Type 67]]
| [[M60]], [[RPD]], [[Type 67]]
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| [[Shotguns|Shotgun]]
| [[Shotguns|Shotgun]]
| [[Shotguns]]
| Close-range weapons firing buckshot or shotgun shells.
| Close-range weapons firing buckshot or shotgun shells.
| [[Browning Auto-5]], [[M1897 Trench Gun]], [[Remington M870]]
| [[Browning Auto-5]], [[M1897 Trench Gun]], [[Remington M870]]
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| [[Pistols|Pistol]]
| [[Pistols|Pistol]]
| [[Pistols]]
| Semi-automatic handguns used as secondary weapons or special weapons.
| Semi-automatic handguns used as secondary weapons or special weapons.
| [[M1911A1]], [[TT-33]], [[Browning Hi-Power]]
| [[M1911A1]], [[TT-33]], [[Browning Hi-Power]]
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| [[Revolvers|Revolver]]
| [[Revolvers|Revolver]]
| [[Revolvers]]
| Cylinder-fed handguns.
| Cylinder-fed handguns.
| [[Colt M1917]], [[Nagant M1895]], [[QSPR]]
| [[Colt M1917]], [[Nagant M1895]], [[QSPR]]
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| [[Melee]]
| [[Melee]]
| [[Melee]]
| Hand-to-hand weapons, bayonets, and tools used as weapons.
| Hand-to-hand weapons, bayonets, and tools used as weapons.
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| [[Grenade Launchers|Grenade Launcher]]
| [[Grenade Launchers|Grenade Launcher]]
| [[Grenade Launchers]]
| Standalone or underbarrel launchers firing explosive projectiles.
| Standalone or underbarrel launchers firing explosive projectiles.
| [[M79]], [[M203]], [[GP-25]]
| [[M79]], [[M203]], [[GP-25]]
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| [[Rifle Grenades|Rifle Grenade]]
| [[Rifle Grenades|Rifle Grenade]]
| [[Rifle Grenades]]
| Grenades launched from rifle-mounted adapters.
| Grenades launched from rifle-mounted adapters.
| [[M17 Rifle Grenade]], [[F1/N60 Rifle Grenade]]
| [[M17 Rifle Grenade]], [[F1/N60 Rifle Grenade]]
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| [[Rocket Launchers|Rocket Launcher]]
| [[Rocket Launchers|Rocket Launcher]]
| [[Rocket Launchers]]
| Shoulder-fired rockets and anti-armor launchers.
| Shoulder-fired rockets and anti-armor launchers.
| [[M72 LAW]], [[RPG-2]], [[RPG-7]]
| [[M72 LAW]], [[RPG-2]], [[RPG-7]]
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| [[Grenades and Throwables|Grenade]]
| [[Grenades and Throwables|Grenade]]
| [[Grenades and Throwables]]
| Hand-thrown explosive weapons.
| Hand-thrown explosive weapons.
| [[M26 Frag Grenade]], [[V-40 Mini Grenade]], [[ChiCom Frag Grenade]]
| [[M26 Frag Grenade]], [[V-40 Mini Grenade]], [[ChiCom Frag Grenade]]
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| [[Grenades and Throwables|Incendiary]]
| [[Grenades and Throwables|Incendiary]]
| [[Grenades and Throwables]]
| Fire or burning-effect throwable weapons.
| Fire or burning-effect throwable weapons.
| [[M34 Phosphorus Grenade]], [[Molotov]]
| [[M34 Phosphorus Grenade]], [[Molotov]]
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| [[Smoke Grenades|Smoke Grenade]]
| [[Smoke Grenades|Smoke Grenade]]
| [[Smoke Grenades]]
| Smoke-producing grenades used for concealment.
| Smoke-producing grenades used for concealment.
| [[AN-M8 Smoke]], [[M18 Smoke]], [[RDG-1 Smoke]]
| [[AN-M8 Smoke]], [[M18 Smoke]], [[RDG-1 Smoke]]
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| [[Miscellaneous|Flamethrower]]
| [[Miscellaneous|Flamethrower]]
| [[Miscellaneous]]
| Fuel-based weapons that project flame.
| Fuel-based weapons that project flame.
| [[LPO-50 Flamethrower]], [[M9A1 Flamethrower]]
| [[LPO-50 Flamethrower]], [[M9A1 Flamethrower]]
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| [[Miscellaneous|Flare Gun]]
| [[Miscellaneous|Flare Gun]]
| [[Miscellaneous]]
| Signal pistols and flare launchers.
| Signal pistols and flare launchers.
| [[M8 Flaregun]], [[Type 97 Flaregun]]
| [[M8 Flaregun]], [[Type 97 Flaregun]]
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| [[Miscellaneous|Anti-Tank Rifle]]
| [[Miscellaneous|Anti-Tank Rifle]]
| [[Miscellaneous]]
| Heavy rifles intended for anti-materiel or anti-armor use.
| Heavy rifles intended for anti-materiel or anti-armor use.
| [[PTRD-41]]
| [[PTRD-41]]
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| [[Miscellaneous|Crossbow]]
| [[Miscellaneous|Crossbow]]
| [[Miscellaneous]]
| Bow-like projectile weapons.
| Bow-like projectile weapons.
| [[Montagnard Crossbow]]
| [[Montagnard Crossbow]]
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| [[Miscellaneous|Mine]]
| [[Miscellaneous|Mine]]
| [[Miscellaneous]]
| Placed explosive devices.
| Placed explosive devices.
| [[M16 Mine]], [[Type 42]]
| [[M16 Mine]], [[Type 42]]
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| [[C4]]
| [[C4]]
| [[C4]]
| Remote explosive equipment.
| Remote explosive equipment.
| [[C4]]
| [[C4]]
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| [[Equipment]]
| [[Equipment]]
| [[Equipment]]
| Non-firearm loadout items and utility equipment.
| Non-firearm loadout items and utility equipment.
| [[Ammunition Box]], [[First Aid]], [[Binoculars]]
| [[Ammunition Box]], [[First Aid]], [[Binoculars]]
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| Rifle
| [[Weapons of Vietnam]]
| General rifle script type used when a more specific list family is not available.
| See [[Weapons of Vietnam]]
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Latest revision as of 00:51, 15 June 2026


Weapon type is the broad family a weapon belongs to. It is used on weapon pages and list pages to make weapons easier to browse and compare. A weapon type describes what the item is; faction, class, and mode availability are listed separately on the individual weapon page and on the relevant weapon list page.

Weapon Types

Weapon type What it covers Examples
Assault Rifle Select-fire infantry rifles used as standard primary weapons. AK-47, M16A1, vz. 58
Battle Rifle Full-power rifle-caliber primary weapons with heavier recoil and damage. L1A1, M14, MAS-49
Bolt Action Rifle Manually cycled rifles, including older service rifles and scoped variants. Karabiner 98k, M1903 Springfield, Mosin-Nagant M91/30
Carbine Shorter rifles and compact shoulder weapons. AMD-65, M1A1 Carbine, XM177E2
Sniper Rifle Precision rifles and scoped marksman weapons. M40, SVD, XM21
Submachine Gun Automatic weapons firing pistol-caliber ammunition. M3A1 Grease Gun, MAT-49, PPSh-41
Machine Pistol Compact automatic pistols and pistol-sized automatic weapons. APS, MAC-10, PM-63 RAK
Light Machine Gun Squad automatic weapons and belt- or magazine-fed support weapons. M60, RPD, Type 67
Shotgun Close-range weapons firing buckshot or shotgun shells. Browning Auto-5, M1897 Trench Gun, Remington M870
Pistol Semi-automatic handguns used as secondary weapons or special weapons. M1911A1, TT-33, Browning Hi-Power
Revolver Cylinder-fed handguns. Colt M1917, Nagant M1895, QSPR
Melee Hand-to-hand weapons, bayonets, and tools used as weapons. 6H2 Bayonet, M1942 Machete, Crowbar
Grenade Launcher Standalone or underbarrel launchers firing explosive projectiles. M79, M203, GP-25
Rifle Grenade Grenades launched from rifle-mounted adapters. M17 Rifle Grenade, F1/N60 Rifle Grenade
Rocket Launcher Shoulder-fired rockets and anti-armor launchers. M72 LAW, RPG-2, RPG-7
Grenade Hand-thrown explosive weapons. M26 Frag Grenade, V-40 Mini Grenade, ChiCom Frag Grenade
Incendiary Fire or burning-effect throwable weapons. M34 Phosphorus Grenade, Molotov
Smoke Grenade Smoke-producing grenades used for concealment. AN-M8 Smoke, M18 Smoke, RDG-1 Smoke
Flamethrower Fuel-based weapons that project flame. LPO-50 Flamethrower, M9A1 Flamethrower
Flare Gun Signal pistols and flare launchers. M8 Flaregun, Type 97 Flaregun
Anti-Tank Rifle Heavy rifles intended for anti-materiel or anti-armor use. PTRD-41
Crossbow Bow-like projectile weapons. Montagnard Crossbow
Mine Placed explosive devices. M16 Mine, Type 42
C4 Remote explosive equipment. C4
Equipment Non-firearm loadout items and utility equipment. Ammunition Box, First Aid, Binoculars

Dual-Wield Browse Pages

Some weapons are grouped by dual-wield list pages instead of being separate mechanical weapon types.

Browse page Covers
Dual Pistols Dual-wield pistol variants.
Dual Revolvers Dual-wield revolver variants.
Dual Machine Pistols Dual-wield machine pistol variants.
Dual SMGs Dual-wield submachine gun variants.
Dual Shotguns Dual-wield shotgun variants.

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