Weapons and gear: what to buy first

Without a weapon you can't rob anything. But don't throw your money at the first rifle you see.

Where you get weapons

From loot in the city or from the Black Market (Lenny's bar or the laptop in your base). Better weapons unlock through Shipments, not just with money.

The path recommended by the community

`DP-9` (the cheap starter pistol) → `KL-545 Mk3` → `RC 5.56 Mk3` (the best rifle for the price).

The shotgun is for indoors, the rifle for the street.

The starter set

Pistol + light body armor + a bigger sports bag + lockpick. Later, medium body armor.

Good to know

• As a civilian you can't shoot in the city. You have to put on your mask first.
• Gear wears down with every death and weapons can't be repaired yet (coming later).
• There are no sniper scopes, and damage drops a lot with distance.
• Buy tools for a specific heist: the big Drill for the bank vault, the Mini Drill for small safes.
• What other players sell costs about 3 times more than at the Black Market.