Guts & Blackpowder is primarily a zombie survival game based on the Napoleonic Wars period, featuring a PvP mode as well. You can choose from a wide variety of classes and weapons from the 19th century to take on the undead enemies and capture objectives. In this guide, you'll find a tier list ranking all classes and weapons in the game with recommendations for the best ones for beginners.
Guts & Blackpowder Classes Tier List
| Class | Tier | Pros/Cons |
|---|---|---|
Infantry | S | +Beginner friendly, basic, and most balanced class you can choose +Offers a wide variety of weapons to unlock and select from +Excels in close-range (bayonet) and long-range fights (musket/rifle) -Slow reload speed on weapons is a minor drawback induced to keep this class balanced |
Sapper | S | +Perfect for close-quarters combat thanks to the powerful Axe, but upgrade to Pickaxe for better swing speed and damage +Can build defenses to slow down hordes of zombies +Equip the Engineer Armor for damage reduction at the cost of slightly reduced speed -Not the best class for engaging enemies at a distance |
Officer | A | +Agile operators that carry pistols as their primary weapon +Pistols are faster to reload than most weapons and have a decent damage output +Enter War Cry mode for a boost to swing speed and movement speed to all players -Stands out in close-range combat only |
Seaman | A | +Has some good high-damage and explosive-firing weapon options +Superb against large hordes converging at the team's position +Offers good melee weapons like Boarding Axe and Hand Axe -Their firepower is best suited for close-range encounters only |
Surgeon | B | +The medic of the team who takes care of the wounded by healing them +Secondary weapon Sabre allows crowd control when needed -Healing others takes time but it can be reduced by upgrading to the Extended Surgeon Kit -You must fight and kill zombies to obtain supplies |
Chaplain | B | +Effective against large hordes and can stop them temporarily when getting overwhelmed +Can heal infected team members -Not a very useful set of weaponry when it comes to combat and crowd control -An easily replaceable class |
Musician | C | +A chill class to pick if you want a laid-back gameplay experience +Play instruments to provide temporary buff to teammates' stats like reload speed, damage, and swing -Although they're equipped with a Sabre, no primary weapon means they can't fight in dire situations -The music can be annoying to some players |
This tier list represents my opinion on the best and least valuable classes in the game. However, you can utilize every class effectively by structuring the team properly. For instance, the Musician isn't much loved by the community. But you may have one in your team for those small yet meaningful buffs is acceptable.
Best Class for Beginners
As a newbie player, you must pick a class that is easy to operate, fast to learn, and reasonably powerful so you don't have a hard time. Simply put, you can try out the following beginner-friendly classes in Guts & Blackpowder:
- Infantry: As mentioned previously in the tier list, this is the most balanced class and a jack-of-all-trades. Inline Infantrymen's Muskets can fire a powerful pellet and can also be used to stab targets (thanks to the bayonet).
- Officer: If you want to be a bit more swift on the battlefield, Officer class should be your go-to choice. Their fast reloading Pistol and standard Sabre combo can easily help you survive zombie attacks given you coordinate well with the team.
- Seaman: A perfect choice for players getting into hardcore and endless modes because this unit specializes in taking out hordes coming at you. Their powerful firearms are best for crowd control.
Best Class for PvP
Players often overlook the PvP mode in Guts & Blackpowder as most enjoy playing the classic zombie survival experience. Despite that, you may find a server with players fighting against each other in a deathmatch-style mode. In Guts & Blackpowder PvP, the best classes will remain the same as earlier: Infantry, Officer, and Seaman. That's because the weapon selection of these units is perfect for fighting against real players, unlike others who carry equipment to heal, build, and boost stats.
Guts & Blackpowder Weapons Tier List
| Weapon | Tier | Pros/Cons |
|---|---|---|
Musket | S | +Covers long and close range effectively +Long reload speed, but justifiable compared to other weapons +Bayonet is great for crowd control and one-shotting most zombies in regular modes |
Carbine | S | +Improved reload speed for quick attacks +Better range and decent damage output -Lacks Bayonet and accuracy |
Heavy Sabre | S | +Simply the best melee tool thanks to the high damage and good range +Allows Infantry players to ditch the Musket Bayonet and freely go for other firearms -Best at poking in front and not side-slashing |
Double Barrel Pistol | S | +Regular Pistol but with an extra barrel and pellet +Can fire both pellets simultaneously +High damage when both shots are fired together |
Blunderbuss | S | +High damage with an average reload speed +High pellet count and spread suitable for crowd control -Lacks slightly in range and penetration |
Hammer | S | +The signature weapons of Sapper used to build defenses |
Pickaxe | S | +Better than Sapper's standard Axe in every way, i.e., damage, swing speed, and range -You may need some time to get used to the faster swing rate |
Lance/Pike | A | +Increased reach than the Bayonet +Great for defending chokepoints -Replace your primary gun so you may have trouble dealing with bombers |
Sabre | A | +Basic melee tool for most units with balanced damage and reach +Swings faster than Heavy Sabre so easier to use for beginners -Heavy Sabre is overall a better replacement for this due to effectiveness |
Pistol | A | +A perfect close-range firearm with good damage and very fast reload speed +Better than Double Barrel Pistol when it comes to accuracy -Double Barrel Pistol is a solid upgrade and a better option in general |
Navy Pistol | A | +Beginner Seaman's best friend for crowd control +Shotgun with a high pellet count, spread, and damage output -Blunderbuss is a better upgrade with similar downsides |
Axe | A | +High damage, range, and headshot multiplier +Shove to stun shamblers, runners, sappers, and igniter (zombies) -Slower swing rate than other units' melee weapons |
Spade | A | +Fortifies Sapper's defense by 40 points +Resists Shambler and Runner attacks significantly more -Fortification requires full construction beforehand |
Medical Supplies | A | +Heals other players -Healing takes time -Burnt players can't heal over 50% of HP -Requires you to collect supplies by killing zombies using a melee weapon |
Crucifix | A | +Stuns most zombies hence best for crowd control -Bombers remain unaffected -50 second cooldown |
Teaching of Spiritual Cleansing | A | +Zombies receive a temporary damage and movement speed nerf -Doesn't affect bombers -Last only 8 seconds and cooldown is 40 seconds |
Blessing | A | +Cure teammate's infection +Can be used 3 times before recharging -Takes time to cure -Doesn't work on fully infected |
Horse Artillery Pistol | B | +Fires a buckshot and a pellet +Can shoot either one or both shots simultaneously -Reload speed on the slower side -Not an impressive damage profile |
Air Rifle | B | +Holds multiple bullets in a magazine ultimately reducing reload time +Rapid fire mode for quicker engagement -Low damage output hence less effective against tougher zombies -Expensive to unlock and requires air canisters from the shop to operate |
Hand Axe | B | +Higher damage output and faster swing speed than the standard Sabre -Requires practice to get used to the reduced range and smaller enemy hitbox |
Water Bucket | B | +Used to extinguish fire caused by igniters +Regenerates after three tosses -Takes up an equipment slot -Very specific use case scenarios |
Brass Pistol | B | +Holds 7 pellets with high spread +Good for crowd control after recent buffs -Poor damage and reload speed compared to other pistols -Very low accuracy and penetration |
Boarding Axe | B | +Better range and headshot multiplier than the Hand Axe +Improved reach -Similar damage and slightly slower swing speed, hence not much of an upgrade |
Extended Surgeon Kit | B | +50% faster healing +Only 2 supplies needed to fully heal -Box of Bandages can't be used -Only 6 supplies given at the round start -Longer animation time to deploy |
Teaching of Spiritual Divinity | B | +Protects user from infection for 65 seconds -Doesn't work on fully infected |
Rifle | C | +A gun with superb damage meant to be used from a distance -Poor reload speed -No alternate equipment (like the Bayonet for Musket) -Doesn't fit anywhere and hinders teamplay |
Nock Gun | C | +Outstanding firepower just like the Infantry's Rifle -Very slow reload speed when you load all pellets -High penetration and range are only applicable when most pellets are loaded |
Bugle | C | +Boosts damage 2x for 20 seconds when fully charged -Musician isn't a preferred class amongst many players |
Fife | C | +Boosts reload speed by 20% -Musician isn't a preferred class amongst many players |
Drum | C | +Boosts swing rate by 35% -Runners are attracted to Drums -Musician isn't a preferred class amongst many players |
Stake | C | +Fast swing rate -Weakest melee tool in the game with poor range |
Tar Bottle | D | +Deals fire damage to zombies over time -Limited uses -Damage is not enough to take out hordes, just slow them down for a bit |
Grenades | D | +Very high explosive damage suitable for crowd control -Limited uses -Requires timed and accurate throw to work effectively |
Best Weapons for Beginners
While some of the top-tier weapons from the list above are available right off the bat, you can unlock others by spending Francs. Considering beginners don't have access to or want to spend money early on, here are some free and inexpensive best weapon recommendations:
- Infantry
- Musket: Undoubtedly, this should be your go-to choice if you're playing the Infantry unit. You can shoot and charge with Bayonet to hold off zombie waves.
- Carbine: You can spend just 300 Francs to unlock this faster reloading weapon with improved firepower.
- Heavy Sabre: 500 Francs for a worthy upgrade to the standard Sabre.
- Officer
- Pistol: The starter pistol is your best friend if you don't want to spend money.
- Double Barrel Pistol: The only upgrade you would need for the Officer unit costs 1300 Francs.
- Seaman
- Blunderbuss: Stick with the base weapon that's superior at crowd control than any other firearm.
- Musician: Depends on what your teammate's demands are, but the Fife and Sabre combination is generally pretty good.
- Sapper
- Hammer: A no-brainer tool that you'll use to fortify your base.
- Pickaxe: One of my favorite melee tools in Guts & Blackpowder available for 450 Francs.
- Surgeon: Look no further than Sabre and Medical Supplies for the medic class.
- Chaplain: Get the Stake to poke your enemies and keep the Blessing to cure teammates. Furthermore, use the Crucifix for crowd control in dire situations.
Best Weapons for PvP
As talked about previously, Infantry, Officer, and Seaman are my recommended classes for PvP games simply because of their weapon choices. The best weapons for these classes in PvP are going to be the same as in regular zombie mode:
- Infantry: Carbine and Heavy Sabre
- Officer: Double Barrel Pistol and Sabre
- Seaman: Blunderbuss and Sabre or Navy Pistol and Hand Axe
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