Best Payday 2 weapons for Death Sentence (2024)

By: Matija Huremovic

April 28, 2020

Here are the best Payday 2 Weapons for Death Sentence! Given the magnificent revival Payday 2has gone through recently you might be wondering what the best weapons are for Death Sentence. And who could blame you? After all, finding the best Payday 2 builds is a hard task indeed. Especially if you don't have dozens of hours to experiment on your own.

It doesn't matter if you're a returning player who is feeling a little bit lost or a veteran looking to spice up their game. Sooner or later you'll be wondering what are the best weapons for Death Sentence. Well, that's why we're here. We're going to break down the top Payday 2 weapons by category and prepare you for some hardcore heisting. So let's get started!

Payday 2 Best Guns: An Up-To-Date Summary

In 2024, we're looking at some newcomers to the best-of list. Here are somePayday 2 guns you cannot go wrong with:

Hallstorm MK5
CR 508B Akimbo
KSP
MK10
Arbiter
Stryk 18C Akimbo
AK5
China Puff
Union 5.56

If you're looking for a more comprehensive look at what's what inPayday 2, read up!

Best Payday 2 weapons – primary

Given that the Payday 2 weapons are divided into primary and secondary we will split these up into different categories. However, don't let the names fool you. In some builds, you'll be using your secondary weapon most of the time. But let's start with the primary weapons first. Here are the best weapons you'll want to get your hands on!

Best Payday 2 assault rifles

Best primary shotguns in 2020

If you're anything like me you love shotguns. And that's not surprising given that they're the best weapon choice in the game. Furthermore, you can use them with dodge and armor builds, not every weapon type has that kind of versatility.

The best primary shotgun in Payday for Death Sentence is definitely the IZHMA 12G shotgun. Granted, when looking at it from a pure damage perspective without mods it doesn't seem all that appealing. But you can mod it in many different ways you want and focus on what really matters. You can always check out the Fire Anarchist build guide we have prepared.

However, shotguns also come in the Akimbo form. The best option for Akimbo shotguns is the Brothers Grimm 12G shotguns. As far as Akimbo shotguns go they take the cake when it comes to damage output and ammo efficiency. They are certainly some of the best weapons, just as long as you mod them for stability and accuracy.

Best Payday 2 LMG

LMG is a weapon you want to pick up if you like feeling like the heavy from any action movie featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger. And why wouldn't you want that? The only difference is that in Payday you're on the other side of the law.

When it comes to choosing the best Payday 2 LMG there is not much to think about. The KSP Light Machine Gun is the absolute king. It's one of the best weapons in the game. However, you'll have to mod it heavily for accuracy and stability. It might be tempting to pick the KSP 58 instead, but keep in mind that it can't be modded as well as the regular KSP and it has longer reload time. That one second less on the reload by the regular KSP makes a world of difference once you're actually in the thick of it.

Best Payday 2 weapons – the sniper

One shot, one kill. That's what you want, right? No problem, just pick up a sniper and start one-shotting dozers. Although sniper isn't a very common choice it can still be one of the best weapons to use when playing Payday 2 on Death Sentence. A few notable advantages are that it allows you to get rid of special units with relative ease, not to mention it's the best weapon choice to equip on bots when playing solo.

So what do the best Payday 2 weapons for Death Sentence have to say about snipers? I'd say it's pretty unanimous. Thanatos .50 cal Sniper Rifle is without a doubt the strongest sniper rifle in the game. The best part is that you don't even have to mod it. What can I say, 3675 base damage speaks for itself.

Best Akimbo pistols for Death Sentence

Akimbo pistols are the definite choice if you want to feel like John Wick. Come on, we've all been there after seeing the movies. What Akimbo pistols lack in stability they more than make up in accuracy and concealment. And isn't that just what a professional assassin needs?

When it comes to the best weapons in Payday 2 the Akimbo pistols have one very clear choice. At least if you want to play on Death Sentence and One Down. Akimbo Bronco .44 revolvers are what you want. Mod them properly and you'll be looking at over 180 damage per shot with over 80 accuracy and 25 concealment. That will come in handy if you want to get an extra dodge and crit chance bonus.

Akimbo SMG choice for Death Sentence

So you like the idea of an Akimbo primary weapon, but you miss the spray and pray feel of secondary Akimbos. I hear what you're saying, and I get it. In that case, you should consider the Akimbo SMG as it brings the best of both worlds.

But which is the best Akimbo SMG choice for Death Sentence? Again, we have an easy answer. It is the Akimbo Krinkov submachine gun, without a doubt. They boast a great fire rate with solid accuracy. A deadly combination if there ever was one making it one of the best weapons to own. Just make sure to mod for stability or you'll be finding yourself shooting like that guy in Pulp Fiction.

Top special primary weapons

When it comes to the best weapons for Payday 2 Death Sentence, the special weapons can serve many purposes. They're usually there to compensate for your other weapon's weakness. And they can do a bang-up job at it because there are so many different ones. So which of the special weapons can call themselves the best Payday 2 weapons in 2020?

The first of the special weapons that always works in Death Sentence is the GL40 grenade launcher. It is the perfect companion to any secondary weapon that focuses on close range combat. It can also easily take out special enemies from a distance. If your aim is good enough you can easily get rid of those pesky snipers.

The second one is the Plainsrider bow. But not just any type. If you want to use it in Death Sentence it will have to be a poison arrow Plainsrider bow. The reason for its use is simple – it's fun and will kill anything because poison is crazy.

Best Payday 2 weapons – secondary

Now that we covered the best primary weapons, how does the list of best Payday 2 weapons look like when talking about the secondary? As you might have expected, there are less weapon type choices in the secondary category, but that doesn't mean they aren't highly valuable.

Best Payday 2 secondary weapons – pistols

Unfortunately, you won't be seeing too many Death Sentence heists done with a pistolin the secondary slot. Given the current state of the game balance, there are always better choices out there. However, that should by no means stop you if you want to try them out.

If you want to venture into a single pistol as a secondary weapon, I highly recommend the Deagle pistol. It has the best balance of damage and accuracy, along with great concealment. Modding it might prove tricky though as you will have to decide on the mods depending on your skills.

The second option when it comes to single pistols as a secondary weapons is the Parabellum pistol. Once again, it offers great balance between the most important stats you will need in high difficulties. It can also be modded to provide you with additional concealment for that much needed dodge and crit chance.

Best Payday 2 weapons for secondary submachine gun choice

If you're getting SMG bonuses from your skills you might want to consider picking a submachine gun as a secondary. However, keep in mind that you'll have to find a good primary weapon to compensate for some of their flaws.

If you want a high damage SMG then you'll want to pick up the Krinkov submachine gun. Yes, Krinkov falls under best Payday 2 weapons when talking about both primary and secondary weapons. That should tell you something about how good it is.

However, another great choice is the Micro Uzi submachine gun. It has crazy rate of fire that allows you to unload the entire clip into dozer's face in less than two seconds. However, you'll want to mod it heavily for stability and accuracy as it tends to spray around.

Best secondary weapons in 2020 – the specials

Once again, we have the special weapons. All of what was said above concerning the primary special weapons is still valid for the secondary ones. However, the choices are a little more limited here. Primarily due to the lack of bows, but that's just a disappointment we'll have to live with.

As far as the best Payday 2 weapons go in the secondary special category go you can't go wrong with the Arbiter grenade launcher. Much like the primary grenade launcher it serves to deal a lot of damage to far away enemies or clear out a group of them in a hurry. Not to mention you got a lot of bang for your buck once you mod it.

However, if you're looking to deal some seriously heavy damage you can always pick up the HRL-7 rocket launcher. It has a staggering 12500 base damage and will obliterate anything unlucky enough to be hit by it. However, it is not often recommended in Death Sentence due to it slow reload, low ammo count, and low fire rate. If you pick it up make sure you know, and the rest of your team, know what you're doing.

Best Payday 2 secondary shotguns

Personally, this is my favourite category and the one I use most of the time when playing. The great thing about secondary shotguns is that you have options for both close and long range. And the best thing is that it's really easy to pick out the best Payday 2 weapons from them.

The first one of which is the Grimm 12G shotgun. Unsurprisingly, it is the single-weapon version of one of the best primary shotguns in the game. With a great damage output, stability, and ammo capacity it is easily one of the best Payday 2 weapons ever and not just in its category.

The second one is a very special long-range shotgun which doesn't even look like one. The Judge shotgun is one of the strongest and most versatile weapons in the entire game. Depending on the skills you've chosen you can mod it for anything. It can serve as a weapon for quickly dispatching of specials or to clear out groups of enemies. It's purpose depends on how you mod it, but you can never go wrong with it.

Looking for more games like Payday 2?

You and me both. Because Payday 2 is one of my favourite games of all time I've spent quite a bit of time looking for games similar to it that would scratch that itch. The good news is that I found them and can now share them with you. If you're looking for more games like Payday 2, check these games out:

Killing Floor 2
RAID: World War II
OVERKILL's The Walking Dead
GTFO

Hopefully, you have as much fun playing them as you do with Payday. But I won't keep you any longer now that you know what the best Payday 2 weapons in 2020 are as I'm sure you want to go and test them out. So have fun and I'll see you next time!