What is the best close-range weapon in Roblox Rivals?

The Shotgun is the best close-range weapon — 80 damage point-blank can one-shot most opponents. The Combat Shotgun is the more forgiving alternative with a faster fire rate but less burst.

Which is better in Roblox Rivals, the Sniper or Assault Rifle?

The Sniper is better at long range (100 damage body shots, no falloff) but demands accuracy. The Assault Rifle is better as an all-rounder that works at every range without needing perfect aim.

Should I use the Katana or Mace in Roblox Rivals?

Use the Katana for silent flanking and fast follow-ups — it also gives a movement speed boost. Use the Mace for heavy melee trades where one clean 60-damage hit ends the fight, but its slow swing punishes misses.

Roblox Rivals Weapons

Roblox Rivals Weapon Comparison

Side-by-side stats and verdicts for the matchups players actually search for.

Picking between two similar weapons? These head-to-head comparisons break down damage, fire rate, unlock level, and the situations where each one wins, so you can make the right call before you buy.

Shotgun vs Combat Shotgun Sniper vs Assault Rifle Katana vs Mace Plasma Gun vs Grenade Launcher Revolver vs SMG Hammer vs Sledgehammer

Shotgun vs Combat Shotgun

	Shotgun	Combat Shotgun
Damage	80 (close)	70 (close)
Fire Rate	Semi	Semi
Unlock	Level 8	Level 22
Tier	S Tier	B Tier
Best For	Close-range duels and corridor maps. Pair it with a mid-range gun for a loadout that covers everything.	Close-range fights where you want a second chance.

Verdict: One-shot potential in corridors → Shotgun (80 damage point-blank). Want a forgiving second shot → Combat Shotgun (70 damage but faster follow-up).

Sniper vs Assault Rifle

	Sniper	Assault Rifle
Damage	100	28
Fire Rate	Bolt	Auto
Unlock	Level 12	Level 5
Tier	S Tier	A Tier
Best For	Long-range maps like Rooftops, Bridge, and Construction Site where you can hold sightlines.	General use on every map. It's the safest gun to main while you learn the game.

Verdict: Hold long sightlines and kill in one body shot → Sniper (100 damage, no falloff). Need a gun that works at every range → Assault Rifle (28 damage full-auto).

Katana vs Mace

	Katana	Mace
Damage	45	60
Fire Rate	Fast	Slow
Unlock	Level 6	Level 21
Tier	S Tier	B Tier
Best For	Flanking routes where you can close distance without being heard.	Heavy melee trades where one clean hit ends the fight.

Verdict: Silent flanking and fast follow-ups → Katana (45 damage + speed boost). One heavy hit to end a trade → Mace (60 damage but slow swing).

Plasma Gun vs Grenade Launcher

	Plasma Gun	Grenade Launcher
Damage	40	85 (AoE)
Fire Rate	Charge	Single
Unlock	Level 25	Level 28
Tier	S Tier	A Tier
Best For	High-level play where wall penetration and prefiring win duels.	Area denial and flushing campers out of cover.

Verdict: Prefire through walls and hit enemies behind cover → Plasma Gun (40 damage through walls). Flush campers and deny chokepoints → Grenade Launcher (85 AoE).

Revolver vs SMG

	Revolver	SMG
Damage	55	22
Fire Rate	Semi	Auto
Unlock	Level 15	Level 3
Tier	A Tier	B Tier
Best For	Players with good aim who want a hard-hitting secondary.	Close-quarters maps where you can spray corners and hallways.

Verdict: Land two clean shots to drop an enemy → Revolver (55 damage, high skill). Melt enemies inside 10m → SMG (extreme fire rate).

Hammer vs Sledgehammer

	Hammer	Sledgehammer
Damage	55	65
Fire Rate	Slow	Very Slow
Unlock	Level 11	Level 24
Tier	B Tier	B Tier
Best For	Players who can time heavy swings in melee trades.	Players who can land one heavy blow to end a fight instantly.

Verdict: A reliable heavy melee you can time → Hammer (55 damage, slow). Risk one crushing blow for 65 → Sledgehammer (very slow, punishable on a miss).

How to Choose the Right Weapon

The best weapon depends on your range, map, and playstyle. Close-range duels favor the Shotgun; long sightlines favor the Sniper; flanking favors the Katana. Check the full tier list for S-Tier to C-Tier rankings, or browse every weapon for a detailed guide.