FACTORIO / WEAPONS
Weapons
Weapons, ammunition, turrets and military equipment.
13 entriesReviewed 2026-10-27
ENCYCLOPEDIA / WEAPONS
Weapons reference library
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BASE / CORE · WeaponsPistol
The earliest personal firearm and a temporary tool while establishing defense.
BASE / CORE · WeaponsSubmachine gun
A higher fire-rate handheld weapon suited to early mobile defense.
BASE / CORE · WeaponsShotgun
Close-range weapon with spread mechanics that can be effective in suitable encounters.
BASE / CORE · WeaponsCombat shotgun
Upgraded shotgun option useful in later combat before top-end alternatives.
BASE / CORE · WeaponsRocket launcher
Weapon firing rocket-based ammunition for advanced target clearing.
BASE / CORE · WeaponsFlamethrower
A fire-based personal weapon with area denial characteristics.
BASE / CORE · WeaponsGun turret
Automated stationary defense consuming ammunition and providing protection in its range.
BASE / CORE · WeaponsLaser turret
Automated turret that uses power instead of conventional ammo logistics.
BASE / CORE · WeaponsFlamethrower turret
Defensive turret that consumes supported fluids and can be effective against approaching groups.
BASE / CORE · WeaponsArtillery turret
Long-range defensive weapon used to attack distant enemy structures.
BASE / CORE · WeaponsModular armor
Armor able to support equipment modules after appropriate research.
BASE / CORE · WeaponsPower armor
Advanced modular armor with an expanded equipment grid.
BASE / CORE · WeaponsSpidertron
Late-game remote-controllable vehicle suited to deployment, combat and construction tasks.
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