Runaways Roblox has a wide selection of weapons split between Melee, Guns, and Special weapons. Each weapon has its own damage output, price, range, and combat role, so choosing what to buy can make a big difference during a run.
Some weapons look useful at first but are actually poor purchases because a cheaper option can deal similar or even higher damage. This Runaways weapon tier list ranks all 20 weapons from S Tier to D Tier based on damage, price, ammo requirements, and overall usefulness in combat.
What Do the Runaways Weapon Tiers Mean?
The rankings are based on more than just raw damage. A weapon can reach a high tier because it provides excellent value for its price, has strong sustained DPS, or offers a useful combat ability that other weapons cannot easily replace.
Here is what each tier means:
- S Tier: The strongest weapons in Runaways. They offer excellent damage, outstanding value, or a unique advantage that makes them stand out from other options.
- A Tier: Very strong weapons that are reliable in most situations but have a small weakness involving price, ammunition, range, or another factor.
- B Tier: Decent and dependable weapons that can perform well but are usually outperformed by S and A Tier choices.
- C Tier: Below-average weapons that are generally less efficient or too expensive compared with better alternatives.
- D Tier: The weakest weapons available. They have poor damage, weak value, or are quickly replaced by better options.
Runaways Weapon Tier List
Here is the complete ranking of the weapons in Runaways:
S Tier — Meta Weapons
- Axe — Melee
- Machete — Melee
- Grenade Launcher — Special
- Minigun — Gun
A Tier — Very Good Weapons
- Flamethrower — Special
- Mace — Melee
- RPG-7 — Special
- Sniper — Gun
- M4 — Gun
B Tier — Decent Weapons
- AK — Gun
- Bat — Melee
- MAC — Gun
- Pan — Melee
- Shotgun — Gun
C Tier — Mid Weapons
- Sawed-Off — Gun
- Revolver — Gun
- Baton — Melee
- Knuckles — Melee
D Tier — Weak Weapons
- Crowbar — Melee
- Pistol — Gun
Which Weapons Are S Tier in Runaways?
S Tier weapons are the best choices when you want to get the most out of your money and loadout. These weapons either provide exceptional damage for their cost or have a combat advantage that makes them useful throughout a run.
Axe
- Type: Melee
- Damage: 40
- Cost: $2,000
The Axe is arguably the best melee weapon in Runaways because it combines extremely high damage with a relatively low price. At 40 damage, it has the highest listed melee damage in the roster by a considerable margin.
The $2,000 price also makes the Axe surprisingly efficient. Players who want a powerful melee weapon do not need to spend a huge amount of money to get it, making the Axe an excellent long-term purchase.
Machete
- Type: Melee
- Damage: 21
- Cost: $1,700
The Machete is another excellent melee option and is particularly useful when you cannot afford the Axe yet. It costs only $1,700 while providing 21 damage, giving it a strong balance between price and performance.
Its damage is lower than the Axe, but the Machete is still one of the best early investments for players who want to upgrade from weaker melee weapons.
Grenade Launcher
- Type: Special
- Damage: Explosive
- Cost: $10,000
The Grenade Launcher is one of the strongest Special weapons because of its explosive damage and area coverage. It is especially useful when dealing with groups of enemies rather than focusing on a single target.
It also costs less than the RPG-7 while providing comparable explosive utility, making it a strong choice for players who want an area-damage weapon without spending as much.
Minigun
- Type: Gun
- Damage: Light ammo
- Cost: $20,000
The Minigun is the most expensive weapon on this list, but its price reflects its powerful sustained ranged damage. Once it gets going, the Minigun can maintain a very high rate of fire and deal consistent damage to enemies.
The $20,000 cost means it is not an early-game purchase for most players. However, once you have enough money, the Minigun becomes one of the strongest ranged weapons available.
Which Weapons Are A Tier in Runaways?
A Tier weapons are still excellent choices and can perform extremely well. They generally have one or two limitations that stop them from reaching S Tier, but those weaknesses are not large enough to make them bad purchases.
Mace
- Type: Melee
- Damage: 22
- Cost: $2,500
The Mace deals 22 damage for $2,500, putting it among the strongest melee weapons in the game. Its damage is slightly higher than the Machete, but its additional cost makes the value less impressive compared with the Axe.
Even so, the Mace remains a reliable melee option and is worth considering if you need strong close-range damage.
RPG-7
- Type: Special
- Damage: Explosive
- Cost: $9,000
The RPG-7 provides powerful explosive damage and is particularly useful against dangerous targets. At $9,000, it is cheaper than the Grenade Launcher while still giving you access to explosive firepower.
Its main difference from the Grenade Launcher comes down to how you use it. The RPG-7 is a strong option when you want powerful explosive attacks against high-priority targets.
Sniper
- Type: Gun
- Ammo: Heavy
- Cost: $12,000
The Sniper is designed for players who prefer long-range combat. Its Heavy ammunition allows it to deliver powerful individual shots, making it useful for engaging enemies before they get close.
The $12,000 price is fairly high, but its range and per-shot damage make it worthwhile in situations where keeping your distance is important.
Flamethrower
- Type: Special
- Ammo: Fuel
- Cost: $7,000
The Flamethrower fills a role that the other weapons cannot easily replace. Instead of relying on conventional bullets, it provides sustained area damage and is particularly useful at close to medium range.
Its main drawback is the Fuel ammunition requirement. However, the Flamethrower’s ability to continuously damage enemies makes it a strong Special weapon for players who like aggressive combat.
M4
- Type: Gun
- Ammo: Light
- Cost: $5,000
The M4 is one of the most reliable mid-range weapons in Runaways. It uses Light ammo, which makes ammunition management easier during longer runs.
At $5,000, the M4 is also more accessible than the high-end guns. It provides a strong combination of damage, range, and availability, making it a dependable upgrade once you have enough money.
Which Weapons Are B Tier in Runaways?
B Tier weapons are perfectly usable, especially during the early and middle parts of a run. They can fill important roles, but their damage, range, or overall value is generally not enough to compete with the stronger S and A Tier weapons.
AK
- Type: Gun
- Ammo: Light
- Cost: $4,500
The AK is a solid Light ammo weapon and offers a similar role to the M4. It costs $500 less, which makes it attractive when money is limited.
However, the M4 remains the stronger overall choice once you have enough money. The AK is still useful as an affordable upgrade and can carry you through fights before you move toward a higher-tier weapon.
Bat
- Type: Melee
- Damage: 16
- Cost: $500
The Bat is one of the best choices for players who have very little money. At only $500, it is the cheapest weapon in the roster while still dealing 16 damage.
It will eventually be replaced by stronger melee weapons, but its low price makes it extremely useful at the beginning of a run. If you need a cheap weapon immediately, the Bat is a much better purchase than the Crowbar.
MAC
- Type: Gun
- Ammo: Light
- Cost: $2,000
The MAC works as a budget ranged weapon. It costs $2,000 and uses Light ammo, giving players an affordable way to move into ranged combat.
Its main weakness is damage. The weapon cannot compete with the stronger rifles, but it can still be useful while saving money for an AK, M4, or another stronger option.
Pan
- Type: Melee
- Damage: 18
- Cost: $1,000
The Pan offers 18 damage for only $1,000, making it a useful early-game melee weapon. It is considerably cheaper than the Machete and Axe, so it can act as a stepping stone while you build up your money.
Its biggest problem is that stronger melee options become much more attractive once you can afford them. Still, for a $1,000 purchase, the Pan provides respectable damage.
Shotgun
- Type: Gun
- Ammo: Shotgun
- Cost: $2,200
The Shotgun is built around close-range burst damage rather than sustained fire. This makes it useful when enemies get close and you need to deal a large amount of damage quickly.
Its specialized ammunition and shorter effective range limit its versatility compared with weapons like the AK or M4. However, it remains a solid choice for close-quarters fights.
Which Weapons Are C Tier in Runaways?
C Tier weapons are not completely useless, but there are usually better choices available for a similar price. They can work in specific situations, although most players will want to replace them when they have enough money.
Sawed-Off
- Type: Gun
- Ammo: Shotgun
- Cost: $1,900
The Sawed-Off is slightly cheaper than the standard Shotgun, costing $1,900. Its main advantage is the lower price, but that small saving comes with reduced range.
For only another $300, the standard Shotgun generally provides better overall utility. Because of this, the Sawed-Off is difficult to recommend once you can afford the regular Shotgun.
Revolver
- Type: Gun
- Ammo: Heavy
- Cost: $5,000
The Revolver uses Heavy ammunition and focuses more on individual shot power than rapid fire. This can make it useful for players who already have access to Heavy ammo.
The problem is its $5,000 price. At the same cost, the M4 provides a more consistent combat option for most situations. The Revolver becomes more appealing only when its Heavy ammo advantage fits your particular loadout.
Baton
- Type: Melee
- Damage: 20
- Cost: $50,000
The Baton is one of the strangest weapons in the roster because of its enormous price. It costs $50,000 but only provides 20 damage.
That makes its basic damage-to-cost ratio extremely poor. Unless the Baton has a special combat mechanic that is not reflected in its basic damage, there is little reason to spend this much money on it when much cheaper weapons provide similar or better damage.
Knuckles
- Type: Melee
- Damage: 14
- Cost: $2,800
Knuckles are another poor-value melee option. They cost $2,800 but deal only 14 damage.
The Machete is significantly more attractive because it costs $1,700 and deals 21 damage. With that comparison, Knuckles struggle to justify their price and are generally better replaced by another melee weapon.
Which Weapons Are D Tier in Runaways?
D Tier contains the weakest weapons in Runaways. These weapons can still be used when you have no other options, but spending your money on them is generally not recommended when a better alternative is available.
Crowbar
- Type: Melee
- Damage: 8
- Cost: $800
The Crowbar has one of the worst damage-to-cost ratios in the entire weapon roster. It costs $800 but only deals 8 damage.
The Bat makes the Crowbar even harder to justify because it costs just $500 while dealing 16 damage. That means the Bat provides double the listed damage for less money, making the Crowbar a weapon you should replace as soon as possible.
Pistol
- Type: Gun
- Ammo: Light
- Cost: $1,500
The Pistol is the cheapest Gun in Runaways at $1,500, making it accessible to players who want a ranged weapon early on.
However, its low price comes with limited overall value. The MAC is only $500 more expensive and offers a stronger option for players looking to use ranged weapons. The Pistol is therefore best treated as a temporary weapon until you can afford something better.
How to Buy Weapons in Runaways
Weapons can be purchased before starting a run by visiting the Weapons Dealer NPC in the spawn lobby. The NPC can be found on the right side of the map, positioned at the back of a white truck.
The Weapons Dealer is useful because you can do more than simply purchase weapons. You can also use this NPC to buy ammunition, consumables, and healing items before entering a run.
You can also create and customize your loadouts through the Weapons Dealer. This makes the NPC the main place to prepare your equipment and decide which weapons you want to take into your next run.
Before spending your money, compare the weapon’s price with its damage and role. Buying the most expensive weapon available is not always the best strategy, especially during the early game.
Best Weapons to Buy First in Runaways
If you are still learning the game, you do not need to immediately save for the most expensive weapons. Several cheaper options can carry you through the early stages while you build enough money for a major upgrade.
A simple progression to follow is:
- Bat: Great starting melee weapon because of its $500 price.
- Pan: A stronger affordable melee option at $1,000.
- Machete: One of the best upgrades for melee users at $1,700.
- MAC: Affordable ranged option at $2,000.
- AK: Stronger Light ammo weapon at $4,500.
- M4: Reliable mid-range weapon at $5,000.
- RPG-7: Powerful explosive option at $9,000.
- Grenade Launcher: Excellent explosive weapon at $10,000.
- Sniper: Strong long-range choice at $12,000.
- Minigun: Expensive endgame ranged weapon at $20,000.
The best weapon in Runaways is not always the weapon with the highest price. Value matters, especially when you are still building your money during early runs. Weapons like the Axe, Machete, Grenade Launcher, and Minigun stand out because they provide strong combat performance for their intended roles.
For cheaper loadouts, the Bat, Pan, MAC, and AK are useful stepping stones. Meanwhile, weapons such as the Crowbar, Pistol, and Knuckles should generally be replaced when better options become affordable.
If you are saving for a major upgrade, prioritize weapons that improve your damage without draining your entire budget. In most cases, a well-priced weapon with strong damage is a much better investment than simply buying the most expensive item in the shop.