Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart: Weapons - List of all Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart guide, walkthrough
Last update: 23 June 2021
This page of the Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart guide lists the weapons and offensive gadgets you can use as you progress through the game. You will also learn about the requirements for unlocking new weapons - most of them have to be purchased.
- Melee weapons
- Multi-shot
- Shatterbomb
- The Enforcer
- Mr. Fungi
- Negatron Collider
- Topiary Sprinkler
- Ricochet
- Lightning Rod
- Drillhound
- Void Repulser
- The Glove of Doom
- Buzz Blades
- Cold Snap
- Warmonger
- Bombardier
- Headhunter
- Blackhole Storm
- RYNO
- Bouncer
- Pixelizer
Melee weapons
The characters have melee weapons from the very beginning of the game - Ratchet uses a wrench, while Rivet uses a hammer. There is no need to buy melee weapons or find them.
You cannot upgrade your melee weapons, but you can change their appearance with the rewards you receive from finding gold bolts. For example, you can start running with a golden melee weapon, but its stats will not change.
Multi-shot
You will get the multi-shot for free and it will happen during the parade scene in the prologue on Corson V.
This weapon is the equivalent of a pistol, with a good rate of fire.
Shatterbomb
Shatterbomb costs 1,250 bolts. You can purchase it during the pursuit of Nefarious as part of playing the prologue on Corson V.
This is a glove that allows you to throw grenades.
The Enforcer
The Enforcer costs 1,250 bolts. You can acquire it during the pursuit of Nefarious as part of playing the prologue on Corson V.
This weapon resembles a shotgun.
Mr. Fungi
Mr. Fungi costs 3,000 bolts. You can purchase it when you first arrive in Nefarious City and reach the marketplace.
This glove allows you to summon the titular ally, who can help you in battles.
Negatron Collider
The Negatron Collider costs 5,000 bolts. You can purchase it later in Nefarious City, specifically while following the Phantom.
This is an energy cannon, and it's great for attacking strong enemies.
Topiary Sprinkler
Topiary Sprinkler costs 4,000 bolts. You can purchase it right after you start exploring the swamps on Sargasso.
The glove can temporarily turn enemies into plants.
Ricochet
Ricochet costs 6500 bolts. The weapon becomes available for purchase later on Sargasso, specifically after rescuing Morts at the factory.
This weapon fires projectiles that can repeatedly bounce off opponents.
Lightning Rod
Lightning Rod costs 8,000 bolts. You can purchase it on your first visit to the Scarstu Debris Field, specifically on your way to the Gastropub.
It's a great weapon for paralyzing enemies, and is perfect for attacking groups of enemies and single strong opponents.
Drillhound
Drillhound costs 10000 bolts. This weapon becomes available for purchase after defeating Francois in the arena in the Scarstu Debris Field.
It fires self-guided projectiles that travel underground.
Void Repulser
The Void Repulser costs 17500 bolts. You can purchase it at the end of your first visit to Savali, after getting to the Archives.
These weapons can generate an energy shield that blocks projectiles, and also hit enemies with waves of energy.
The Glove of Doom
The Glove of Doom costs 22500 bolts. You can purchase it in the early stages of your visit to Torren IV, specifically when you reach the town.
This is one of the most useful gadgets that summons very helpful little robots. They can effectively distract enemies and weaken them.
Buzz Blades
Buzz Blades cost 27500 bolts. You can purchase it in the early stages of your visit to Torren IV, specifically when you reach the town.
Buzz Blades fire blades that can bounce off enemies and the environment.
Cold Snap
Cold Snap costs 20000 bolts. You can purchase it shortly after arriving at Cordelion, specifically while trying to reach the underground part of the Kedaro station.
It is a good weapon for temporarily stopping opponents. You can easily attack frozen enemies with melee weapons or firearms.
Warmonger
Warmonger costs 30000 bolts. You can purchase it during your second visit to Scarstu Debris Field, when you meet Ratchet in the Gastropub.
It's a high-powered rocket launcher that proves useful especially during boss fights and fighting elite opponents.
Bombardier
Bombardier costs 25,000 bolts. You can purchase this weapon during your second visit to Scarstu Debris Field, specifically after defeating the boss Dr. Nefarious.
You can use the glove to summon a drone capable of bombing a designated area.
Headhunter
The Headhunter costs 40000 bolts. This weapon can be purchased shortly after you begin exploring Ardolis, while trying to rescue Pierre.
This is an excellent sniper rifle that is ideal for powerful single hits. Of course, try to aim for the heads of your opponents to deal more damage.
Blackhole Storm
Blackhole Storm costs 35,000 bolts. You can acquire this weapon when you return to Sargasso, specifically after receiving the task of protecting Morts.
This weapon is an excellent minigun that can work well for attacking groups of enemies and weakening single strong enemies.
RYNO
TheRYNO is a unique weapon. You can obtain it by finding all 10 spybots, which is a unique category of collectibles in the game. The RYNO will then appear in Ms. Zurkon's offering and can be picked up for free. We have described the process of unlocking this weapon in more detail on the RYNO - the Ultimate Weapon page.
RYNO creates large rifts through which random large objects fall. This is a great weapon for dealing high area damage.
Bouncer
Bouncer is only available in Challenge Mode, which is the New Game Plus mode unlocked after completing the main storyline. We described it in more detail on the NG Challenge Mode page . The weapons will be available at all Mrs. Zurkon stores, including the one in the prologue. Bouncer costs 1 bolt.
This weapon fires grenades that disintegrate into microgrenades upon contact with enemies or the environment.
Pixelizer
The Pixelizer is only available in Challenge Mode, which is the New Game Plus mode unlocked after completing the main storyline. We described it in more detail on the NG Challenge Mode page . The weapons will be available at all Mrs. Zurkon stores, including the one in the prologue. The pixelizer costs 1 bolt.
This weapon fires projectiles that pixelate the enemies.