No More Room in Hell 2 Weapons Database

This Weapons Database lists every firearm and melee weapon in No More Room in Hell 2 as of the August 25, 2026 hotfix 1.0.4.0. It is a reference companion to the Weapons Tier List and Best Builds. Tier-list rankings reflect post-1.0.4.0 spread values — old tier habits may no longer apply. Use this page to look up a weapon you found in a match before you commit it to a loadout.

How to use this database

For each weapon family, you get:

• Type — sidearm, SMG, rifle, shotgun, marksman, melee class.
• Caliber / class — what ammo or skill category it uses.
• Behavior after 1.0.4.0 — what changed in the spread rebalance.
• Pairing — what build role or squad slot fits best.

Pair this with Weapon Attachments once the September update introduces new muzzle modifications and laser sights.

No More Room in Hell 2 1.0 - All Weapons

Handguns

Handguns are backup weapons, finishers, and emergency specials. The 1.0.4.0 patch raised per-shot spread to 0.5 from 0.25, so spam-fire no longer keeps the cone tight. Treat handguns as tools, not primaries.

Weapon	Behavior after 1.0.4.0	Pairing
M1911	Initial spread 6 → 5. Reliable single-shot sidearm. Best as finisher.	Medic, Mule
M9A3	Initial spread reduced; capacity trade-off vs M1911. Tap-fire for crit heads.	Marksman backup
Gruber MKVII	Initial ADS spread 5 → 4.5. Strongest ADS precision among starting sidearms.	Sharpshooter second slot
Model 13	Less common drop; tap-fire only.	Specialist loadouts
X12 Super	Starter sidearm with extended mag. Lower per-shot damage, higher capacity.	Beginner loadouts
Small Pipe	Improvised melee-tier sidearm with no ammo. Read Melee Combat for swing pacing.	Always-carry

Submachine guns (SMGs)

SMGs bridge melee and rifle roles. After 1.0.4.0 they have tighter max spread, making short burst fire reliable again. SMGs shine in close-quarters Objective POIs.

Weapon	Behavior after 1.0.4.0	Pairing
MP5	Max spread 14 → 12, initial 6 → 3.5. Best-in-class short-range spam.	Breacher, Executioner
MC-15	Max spread 25 → 20, moving spread 1.1 → 0.9. Excellent on-the-move bursts.	Crowd Control

Rifles

Rifles cover medium range and objective pushes. Most rifles tightened both initial and max spread in 1.0.4.0, rewarding patient burst fire over full auto.

Weapon	Behavior after 1.0.4.0	Pairing
M7A1	Max spread 20 → 18, initial 10.5 → 9. Burst-fire discipline rewarded.	Marksman, Objective anchor
M14 Battle Rifle	Initial spread 9 → 7.5, max 18 → 15. Hard-hitting semi-auto for veteran aim.	Elite Sharpshooter
Gruber Ranch	Initial spread 8 → 4. Pickup-priority rifle for early matches.	Early-game carries
Rochester 1873	Lever-action; max spread 25 → 20, initial 7.5 → 5. Slow but devastating single shots.	Patient Marksman

Shotguns

Shotguns got tighter spread but higher per-shot dispersion in 1.0.4.0, which makes the first shell land close to the crosshair but spreads more naturally per shell. Lean into single-shot discipline.

Weapon	Behavior after 1.0.4.0	Pairing
590A1	Max spread 18 → 15, per-shot spread 1.0 → 1.1. Pump discipline rewarded.	Breacher, Executioner
Fierra DB12	Now correctly recognized as shotgun for Weekly Assignments. Best auto-shotgun.	Breacher, Weekly Assignment carry
Gruber 922	Improvised shotgun. Single-shot budget option.	Beginner, Mule backup

Marksman and specialty

Long-range precision weapons with tightened ADS values in 1.0.4.0. These reward patience over volume.

Weapon	Behavior after 1.0.4.0	Pairing
Hunter 85	Initial ADS 3.5 → 2.5. Best-in-class ADS precision for long sightlines.	Sniper, lone wolf specialists

Melee weapons

Melee is the backbone of ammo-scarce play. The Melee Combat guide covers swing, stamina, and doorfunnel tactics. Pickup rules below assume 1.0 launch melee values, which 1.0.4.0 did not change.

One-handed

• Small Knife — starting melee. Better base damage than Tier 2 blunt but slower limb severing. Keep as backup.
• Hatchet — Tier 3 slashing. Faster heavy swings, optimized for limb dismemberment.
• Machete — Tier 3 slashing. Faster light swings, combo-oriented gameplay.

Two-handed

• Crowbar — durable, low-stamina. S-tier for stamina tax and doorway clearing.
• Baseball Bat — best-in-archetype stability damage, fast swing.
• Sledgehammer — highest stability damage, slowest swing. Boss-killer and crawler clearer.
• Fire Axe — hybrid with reach and damage. Strong Critical POI pick.

Blunt vs slashing

• Blunt weapons specialize in stability damage — knocking zombies around and opening downed states. Safer but lower base damage.
• Slashing weapons trade stability for limb severing and higher base damage outside heavy attacks. Quick dismemberment focus.

Throwables and consumables

Throwables and consumables are not weapons in the strict sense but they decide engagements.

• Phalanx Pills — delay infection conversion by ~5 minutes. See How to Treat Infection.
• Bandages — restore a small health slice. Pick up every one you see.
• Experimental Gene Therapy — full cure for infection; requires two injections. Read the infection guide for the order.
• Carryable items — generators, ammo crates, and key objects. Picking one up cancels healing consumption after 1.0.4.0.

ADS zoom fixes

Several weapons with incorrect ADS zoom values were corrected in 1.0.4.0. Expect scopes and red-dots to match their designed reticle behavior on the new sensitivity ceiling.

Pair this database with these pages

• Weapons Tier List — current ranking after 1.0.4.0.
• Best Builds — full role kits.
• Weapon Attachments — September attachment context.
• Melee Combat — swing pacing and doorfunnel tactics.
• How to Extract — keeping the loot you worked for.
• Hotfix 1.0.4.0 — full patch context for the rebalance.