Deep Rock Galactic how to unlock weapons – Primary and Secondary weapons

Do you need to know how to unlock weapons in Deep Rock Galactic? While your class plays an important part in your dive into the mysterious caves of Hoxxes IV, so do the weapons you equip yourself with.

Deep Rock Galactic lets you put yourself in the shoes of the dwarven miners who brave the hordes of alien monsters while mining for materials. With fans getting more information on Season 5, it’s a great time to get back into the game. Make sure you know how to start a mission to get into the game. But, if you’re here to learn how to unlock new weapons, you’ve come to the right place.

How do you unlock weapons in Deep Rock Galactic?

To unlock weapons, you need to complete the License Upgrade assignments on the Assignment Board. These assignments unlock when you reach a certain level with each class. These assignments will unlock the weapon for you. Hover over which License Upgrade assignment you want, and click Accept Assignment.

Each assignment will have three missions you need to complete. After you’ve accepted the assignment, you can head to Mission Terminal and get started. Be sure to save your progress after each mission! Once all three are done, after returning the ship, you’ll get a pop-up telling you the weapon is unlocked.

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All different types

There are three types of weapons you can unlock in the game: grenades, primary weapons, and secondary weapons. Each class gets two new grenades, two new primaries, and one new secondary.

All unlockable weapons in Deep Rock Galactic

Here is a list of all the weapons you can unlock in Deep Rock Galactic, sorted by class. Each one has a different level requirement, starting at level five.

Scout

• Cryo Grenade (level 5) – Grenade
• Pheromone Canister (level 10) – Grenade
• M1000 Classic (level 10) – Primary
• Zhukov NUK17 (level 15) – Secondary
• DRAK-25 Plasma Carbine (level 20) – Primary

Engineer

• Plasma Burster (level 5) – Grenade
• Proximity Mine (level 10) – Grenade
• “Stubby” Voltaic SMG (level 10) – Primary
• Breach Cutter (level 15) – Secondary
• LOK-1 Smart Rifle (level 20) – Primary

Driller

• High Explosive Grenade (level 5) – Grenade
• Neurotoxin Grenade (level 10) – Grenade
• Cryo Cannon (level 10) – Primary
• Experimental Plasma Charger (level 15) – Secondary
• Corrosive Sludge Pump (level 20) – Primary

Gunner

• Incendiary Grenade (level 5) – Grenade
• Cluster Grenade (level 10) – Grenade
• “Thunderhead” Heavy Autocannon (level 10) – Primary
• BRT7 Burst Fire Gun (level 15) – Secondary
• “Hurricane” Guided Rocket System (level 20) – Primary

How to equip unlocked weapons in Deep Rock Galactic

Once you’ve unlocked your shiny new weapon, head to the Equipment Terminal. It will have a notification saying new items are available. Simply activate the terminal, choose which weapon slot you just unlocked a weapon for, and purchase the new weapon. You will have to pay for it, but luckily the price isn’t too high.

That’s everything you need to know about unlocking weapons on Deep Rock Galactic. Be sure to check out how to promote your character if you’re leveling up quickly.

How to unlock weapons FAQ

How do you unlock new weapons?

You can complete License Upgrade assignments once you’ve hit the right level for the weapon unlock. After completing the assignment, you can purchase the weapon at the Equipment Terminal.

How many unlockable weapons are there?

There are 20 total weapons to unlock – five for each class. Each class has two grenades, two primaries, and one secondary to unlock.