Survive Castor Woods with the ultimate arsenal. This in-depth guide covers the strongest weapons, precise locations, and expert crafting advice so you can dominate every encounter.
S-Tier Game Changers: Must-Have Weapons
These legendary weapons are worth building your entire playstyle around for their unmatched power and unique perks.
The Needle – Legendary SMG
Silenced and deadly, perfect for stealth or all-out offense.
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Where to Find: Complete the A1 Treasure Hunt at the Forest Ranger Station in the National Park. Be ready to power up a garage door and defend against infected waves.
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Why It’s S-Tier: 40-round magazine, stealth capability, and upgrade potential make it viable from early game to endgame.
EXPCalibur II – Legendary Long Sword
A fan-favorite returns with a new questline and a +10% XP bonus.
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Where to Find: Rock formation east of the Monastery. Collect eight Stone Sigils across the map to pull it free.
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Why It’s S-Tier: High damage plus an experience boost speeds up leveling.
The Goose – Epic Two-Handed Hammer
Turns parkour into raw destruction.
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Where to Find: Locked basement in Old Town across from the Hipocrates Café. Requires a lockpick.
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Why It’s S-Tier: +250% damage on parkour attacks—perfect for rooftop ambushes.
A-Tier Powerhouses: Reliable & Deadly
Weapons that form the backbone of any high-end loadout.
| Weapon | Type | Key Feature | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elite / Elite Pistol | Pistol | High-precision damage | Treasure Hunt B4, train cargo on railway bridge east of Monastery |
| Fire Axe | Two-Handed Axe | Massive cleave attacks | Loot Large Convoys in the Industrial Zone |
| Combat Knife | Knife | Fast, low stamina cost | Epic drops in Industrial Zone convoys |
| The Eraser | Rifle | Long-range eliminations | Treasure Hunt A3, ruins near the Farms Tower safe spot in The Vale |
| Strauss & Broda Machete | Machete | High dismember chance | Rooftop of Nate Market dark zone—knock a medicine cabinet ~25–77 times |
Specialized & Secret Weapons
Hidden gems and Easter eggs for creative players.
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Sawblade Launcher: Legendary ranged weapon with multi-kill projectiles. Blueprint: After clearing The Silos safe zone in the Farmlands. (High crafting cost.)
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Ciupaga (Boomerang Axe): One-handed axe that returns when thrown. Found on a blocked balcony above Misty Forest Resort.
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Tempered Crowbar: Half-Life nod. Found atop sewage tanks at Municipal Sewage Treatment Plant (Colossus Chimera fight). Bonus damage vs. humans and infected.
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Last Hand of Glova: Consumable fireball attack. Break a fake brick wall in the tunnel opposite the railway bridge from the Elite pistol quest.
Mastering Crafting & Modifications
Great weapons become unstoppable with proper crafting and mods.
How to Craft & Modify
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Find the Blueprint: Usually hidden in Dark Zones, convoys, or special POIs.
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Craft at a Workbench: Available in every Safe Zone once materials are gathered.
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Modify in Inventory: Apply mods if you have the required blueprint and materials.
Modification Slots:
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Tip Mods: Add elemental or physical damage.
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Shaft Mods: Infuse extra elemental effects.
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Grip Mods: Boost passive stats like base damage or stamina efficiency.
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Charms: Mostly cosmetic with small stat perks.
Essential Crafting Tips
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Scavenge Everything: Prioritize Rags, Electronics, and Chemicals for Medkits and Molotovs.
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Dismantle Weak Gear: Gain valuable resources instead of discarding.
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Manage Durability: Weapons have finite repairs—save top mods for high-durability weapons.
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Upgrade Blueprints: Spend Manual Pages at a workbench to increase crafted weapon power.
Pro-Tier Weapon Strategy
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Always Carry a Backup: Never let your main weapon break mid-fight.
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Synergize with Beast Mode: Time special weapon effects with your Beast transformation for huge burst damage.
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Throw Broken Weapons: Hold the attack button + right stick (or press F on keyboard) to hurl a nearly broken weapon for a final heavy hit.
Final Thoughts
Arming yourself with these top-tier weapons—and mastering crafting—will turn you from hunted to hunter in Dying Light: The Beast.
What’s the most legendary weapon you’ve uncovered? Share your discoveries and favorite builds in the comments!
🌐 Community & Support Links
Stay connected with other survivors, share optimization tips, and keep up with the latest patches:
Official Techland Support
Report bugs, check hotfix notes, and follow patch updates straight from the developers.Steam Community Hub
Browse performance threads, mod discussions, and troubleshooting guides from fellow PC players.Reddit: r/dyinglight
Active fanbase sharing FPS tweaks, co-op meetups, and the latest bug reports.Top 10 Builds & Skill Trees for Kyle Crane in Dying Light: The Beast
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