Red Dead Redemption 2 Meta Ranking

Updated for Patch 1.32(Apr 1, 2026)

Last Check: Today (Aug 30, 2026)

Optimize your gameplay with the official Red Dead Redemption 2 Meta Ranking. Verified data and interactive calculations.

Rank	Weapon	Type	TTK	DPS	DMG	Tier	Score
1	Rare Shotgun	Shotgun	0.667s	294	98	B	64.7
2	Double-Barreled Shotgun	Shotgun	0.667s	285	95	B	64.1
3	Krampus Shotgun	Shotgun	0.667s	285	95	B	64.1
4	Sawed-off Shotgun	Shotgun	0.667s	270	90	B	63.1
5	Semi-Auto Shotgun	Shotgun	0.750s	213	80	B	53.7
6	M1899 Pistol	Pistol	0.857s	222	38	B	53.1
7	Repeating Shotgun	Shotgun	1.000s	164	82	C	41.5
8	Midnight's Pistol	Pistol	1.200s	158	38	C	37.7
9	Semi-Automatic Pistol	Pistol	1.200s	165	33	C	37.5
10	Pump-Action Shotgun	Shotgun	1.200s	142	85	C	37.4
11	Mauser Pistol	Pistol	1.200s	146	35	C	35.0
12	Micah's Revolver	Revolver	1.143s	140	40	D	34.8
13	Algernon's Revolver	Revolver	1.143s	140	40	D	34.8
14	Otis Miller's Revolver	Revolver	1.200s	138	55	D	32.6
15	Calloway's Revolver	Revolver	1.200s	138	55	D	32.6
16	Schofield Revolver	Revolver	1.200s	130	52	D	32.1
17	Granger's Revolver	Revolver	1.333s	126	42	D	29.7
18	Flaco's Revolver	Revolver	1.333s	126	42	D	29.7
19	John's Cattleman Revolver	Revolver	1.333s	126	42	D	29.7
20	Double-Action Revolver	Revolver	1.429s	133	38	D	28.6
21	LeMat Revolver	Revolver	1.286s	117	50	D	28.2
22	Evans Repeater	Repeater	1.286s	117	50	D	28.2
23	Cattleman Revolver	Revolver	1.333s	120	40	D	26.7
24	Broken Pirate Sword	Melee	1.500s	113	85	D	26.1
25	Machete	Melee	1.333s	105	70	D	25.7
26	Lancaster Repeater	Repeater	1.385s	119	55	D	24.9
27	Lowry's Revolver	Revolver	1.600s	120	48	D	23.4
28	Hatchet	Melee	1.500s	107	80	D	20.0
29	Navy Revolver	Revolver	1.600s	113	45	D	19.9
30	Carbine Repeater	Repeater	1.636s	110	60	D	19.5
31	Hunting Knife	Melee	1.500s	100	50	D	19.5
32	Litchfield Repeater	Repeater	1.800s	108	65	D	14.1
33	Cleaver	Melee	1.800s	108	65	D	14.1
34	Volcanic Pistol	Pistol	1.800s	100	60	D	13.5
35	Varmint Rifle	Rifle	2.625s	67	25	D	4.7
36	Bolt Action Rifle	Rifle	2.400s	60	72	D	4.2
37	Carcano Rifle	Sniper	3.000s	57	85	D	4.0
38	Springfield Rifle	Rifle	3.000s	53	80	D	3.7
39	Elephant Rifle	Rifle	4.000s	48	95	D	3.3
40	Improved Bow	Bow	4.000s	43	85	D	3.0
41	Throwing Knife	Throwable	4.500s	40	60	D	2.8
42	Tomahawk	Throwable	4.000s	40	80	D	2.8
43	Rare Rolling Block Rifle	Sniper	4.800s	38	92	D	2.7
44	Rolling Block Rifle	Sniper	4.800s	38	90	D	2.6
45	Bow	Bow	4.000s	38	75	D	2.6
46	Fire Bottle	Throwable	6.000s	25	75	D	1.8
47	Dynamite	Throwable	4.000s	25	100	D	1.8

Rankings for Red Dead Redemption 2 • 47 weapons • Sorted by score

About the Red Dead Redemption 2 Meta Ranking

Welcome to the definitive Meta Ranking for Red Dead Redemption 2. This tool is designed to analyze key gameplay variables, stats, and formulas to help you optimize your loadouts, strategy, and performance.

How to Use the Calculator & Interpret Results

Input Parameters

Select or input your current weapon, character stats, or upgrade path in the fields above.

Analysis Output

The calculator will process the game equations and return the resulting telemetry, TTK, or profit margin.

Strategic Optimization & Analysis

Understanding the math behind Red Dead Redemption 2 mechanics gives you a massive advantage. Use our interactive inputs to simulate different combat or progression scenarios and find the absolute best setup for the current meta.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Red Dead Redemption 2 Meta Ranking free to use?+

Yes, all our calculators, simulators, and database tools are 100% free and open for the gaming community.

How often is the Meta Ranking updated?+

We update our database and formulas within 48 hours of any new patch or hotfix released for Red Dead Redemption 2.

Methodology & Data Integrity

All calculations are based on verified data extracted from Red Dead Redemption 2 Patch 1.32 game files. We cross-reference values with in-game testing to ensure 99.9% accuracy for competitive play.

📊 Dynamic Sandbox Database Matrix

Weapon Name	Type	Base Damage	Fire Rate (RPM)	Max DPS
Algernon's Revolver	Revolver	40	210	140
Bolt Action Rifle	Rifle	72	50	60
Bow	Bow	75	30	38
Broken Pirate Sword	Melee	85	80	113
Calloway's Revolver	Revolver	55	150	138
Carbine Repeater	Repeater	60	110	110

🏆 Sandbox Meta Rankings & Analysis

Algernon's Revolver

Predicted DPS: 140

S-Tier

Bolt Action Rifle

Predicted DPS: 60

S-Tier

Bow

Predicted DPS: 38

A-Tier

Broken Pirate Sword

Predicted DPS: 113

A-Tier

📢 Patch Balances & Changelog Logs

Current Balancing CyclePatch 1.32

Sandbox variables have been updated to match active variables for patch 1.32. Balance revisions affecting range scaling limits are applied globally.