Summary
Hunt: Showdown 1896is the new, upgraded version of the same extraction shooter that comes with visual improvements, UI refresh, new content, and a few significant gameplay changes to make the experience a bit more hardcore than before while valuing the skills of the players.
With this re-release, Crytek shook up the things that once were quite easy to achieve, more like long-range kills with sniper rifles. The gunfights inHunt: Showdown 1896will be more lethal and players are rewarded for mastering each weapon and improving their aim, though teamplay is still a crucial part of the experience.
Updated on July 07, 2025, by Mehrdad Khayyat:After a significant visual upgrade and rebranding, Hunt: Showdown 1896 continues to deliver more content to the game and get the problems out of the way one after another.
The developers added four new weapons recently with Update 2.1.1, shaking up the meta a little bit, especially for those who love sniping and getting kills from a long range. So, this list indeed requires a revisit.
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The Crossbow might not be the easiest weapon to use. It has a spectacularly low-skill floor, but it also has an incredibly high-skill ceiling. Most variations of this are silent, and some of them have bolts that can be retrieved, making ammo an easy commodity to manage. It has some serious projectile drop, but once players get used to managing that and the travel time, it’s a weapon that can do some ludicrous damage while keeping under the (metaphorical) radar.
It’s a weapon that has some incredible variety, too. There’s the hand crossbow version (which most players will have to start with) that only takes up a medium weapon slot, though it’s definitely a bit less beefy. Some variations on the crossbow poison enemies, some fire explosive bolts, etc. There’s a ton of potential when it comes to crossbows, and getting a kill on another player with one of these is one of the most rewarding feelings in any video game.
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A melee weapon, the Cavalry Saber may seem quite limited when compared to weapons that double up as both a firearm and a melee weapon like the Romero 77 Hatchet. However, not only does it maintain the user’s silence it gives them the capability to dispatch enemies and monsters in quick succession.
It’s also great for players who like to get up close and personal because its piercing capability can dish out massive bleeding damage to any point of an enemy’s body. It also has a much better range than the machete but is a little more expensive at the price of $50.
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Let’s be honest, this weapon would make the list based on the name alone, but good for us, it’s a beast of a weapon, too. The Bomb Lance deals absolutely catastrophic melee damage, and has an ammo capacity of 4, meaning it can be used at (short) range, as well.
The explosion deals 150 damage, meaning if the player manages to hit an opponent with it, the shot is going to kill them unless they have a specific build.
Regardless, it will do unspeakable damage to them, making them an easy kill for the secondary weapon on the loadout. Got a flyswatter? That would probably do.
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Bomb Launcher can be easily considered as a counterpart to Bomb Lance, but it works a bit differently and it could earn players multi-kills if they know how and when to use the bombs.
Bomb Launcher does not deal big damage on hit, but instead, it causes the launched bomb to explode after a short delay, which can instantly kill opponents if they are the proximity of the explosion.
Bomb Launcher comes with biggerreserve ammocompared to Bomb Lance and it only focuses on ranged battle without any significant melee superiority.
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$83
Lemat doesn’t necessarily excel at anything, but it’s on the list because of its versatility. It might not be the cheapest option, but it’s a pretty decent pistol with a solid magazine size and a shotgun under-barrel. This is a weapon that can accompany players into a lot of different situations, freeing them to bring just about anything as their second weapon, since this is a small weapon.
Even as a pistol, LeMat has a significant drop-range which makes it great for mid-range battles. The reload time is quite time-consuming, but a magazine size of 9 is not too bad for a pistol that can deal up to 97 body damage.
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$105
The Vetterli Karabiner isn’t the best rifle in the game, but it has some really good value. It’s one of the least expensive rifles in the game, while still doing some really solid damage and having a scoped variety.
It’s a weapon that’s very easy to use at medium range, has a decent amount of ammunition before needing to reload, and is a solid weapon for players to get their feet wet with before transitioning to the more expensive rifle varieties. Even the iron sight for Vetterli 71 is easier to use compared to other rifles as it gives the player a clean look at their target before firing.
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$130
One of the highest damage-per-shot weapons in the game at a staggering 149 (players have 150 health, for context), the Sparks is a sniper’s dream. For players who want to keep their distance and prefer to set up ambushes from afar, this is going to be one of the weapons of choice.
This weapon even comes with a silenced variation, making it difficult for enemies to even locate where the shots are coming from, which is especially useful when engaging with multiple enemies. (Or in case of missing a few shots.)
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The Nagant M1895 Silencer is useful for players who enjoy a quieter and more deadly approach. Unfortunately, without pinpoint accuracy with headshots, it doesn’t have great stopping power compared to others on this list.
The Silencer’s real usefulness, however, is its ability to create distractions and diversions. It is unrivaled and perfect for those who love to fight tactically. In addition, it’s also a great weapon for killing zombies and hellhounds quickly and silently without drawing the attention of a hunter, especially in solo plays.
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$414
The Caldwell Conversion Uppercut has a price of $414. It combines well with the “Fanning trait” although it is massively outperformed by the Caldwell Conversion Chain Pistol, which is available at a much lower cost of $84.
Nevertheless, the Uppercut has devastating stopping power in the right hands and perfectly complements weapons better suited for long-range. However, hunters need to make sure their aim is good, or they could potentially waste the limited ammo.
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$96
The Nagant 1895 Officer is a good all-rounder. It’s also reasonably priced at $96 for such a powerful side-arm at close range. It’s a good weapon to complement long-range rifles due to its stopping power if the enemy gets a little too close for comfort.
Additionally, it handles as well as the Nagant M1895 but with a much higher damage per second. It has good accuracy thanks to its sights and is great for getting headshots. The total ammo might not be enough for a pistol, so Officer users will still need to shoot carefully.
