Hunters,

With such a wide range of potential weapon choices available, it's always interesting to see what certain players favor and how they combine their equipment for the maximum effect. What do Hunt's most seasoned veterans prefer to use for their loadouts? We spoke to some of our devs, Partners, and mods to see what their favorite loadouts are and why. You never know—maybe you'll pick up a few ideas to try out on your next Mission.

Gustavo – Community Manager

“My favorite loadout is the Sparks paired with an Uppercut. I've been playing since 2018, and back then, this loadout was extremely popular. Having just one shot with the Sparks makes every kill feel much more rewarding. I also feel like I land more shots when using it, since it forces me to think carefully, and aim with precision before pulling the trigger."

Bence – Senior Social Media Manager

“Like Gustavo, I also like the Sparks and Uppercut combo. There's just something that feels right about it. It's classic, heavy, and the kind of setup where every shot with the Sparks really matters. Lately, I've been enjoying the Sparks Pistol as a sidearm too, usually paired with a shotgun for close range or the Krag when I want to keep things long distance."

RachtaZ

“The loadout I go for is the Centennial and the Drilling Hatchet, with both using High Velocity Ammo. This loadout is always fun and versatile. You get one of the fastest bullet velocities—the bullet drop on the Centennial is good, and because you have the Drilling with High Velocity as a secondary, you can stack more ammo and rarely run out. Then you can use the Drilling's shotgun if you want to push close range, and use the melee on the Drilling Hatchet for both PvP and PvE. A good thing about using this loadout is that it can have many combinations. For example, a Centennial Sniper with High Velocity Ammo for long range combined with the Drilling with High Velocity Ammo for medium range, and for close range you can use the Drilling's shotgun and Hatchet, or use a different ammo type for the Drilling, like Dumdum Ammo, for more pressure at close range."

Hornet

“I like to use the Officer Carbine with High Velocity Ammo and the Officer Brawler with High Velocity Ammo, which allows for a fun, aggressive playstyle with decent velocity. It is one of the original head clickers since Hunt's release. The Brawler is great for Immolators, too!. The best thing about this gun is that you can apply insane pressure and instant follow-ups, so if you hit all of your shots it's difficult to deal with, unless you get shut down pretty quick. The only bad thing about it is ammo economy, but I just take an Ammo Box since it gives you 20+ compact bullets."

Rexn0r

“I use the Hunting Bow with a Maynard Sniper Silencer with High Velocity Ammo. This loadout covers all ranges effectively and has tremendous value whether you play solo or on a team. It perfectly caters to stealthy gameplay and aggressive pushing alike. In my opinion it is the perfect all-round loadout and my overall favorite!"

Vombuz

“My favorite loadout to use is the Sparks Sniper and the Drilling Shorty, with base ammo on all. This loadout covers all ranges and makes it easy to adapt to any situation and other enemies' playstyles. The Tools I use are almost always a Throwing Spear/heals/ Derringer Pennyshot for Immolators and aggressive clutches and door breaches, and Flares for burn pressure or utility on barrels or AI. For Consumables, I use Recovery/Regenerative/Stamina Shots, and for the fourth slot I switch between either a Stalker Beetle or a Dark Dynamite Satchel.

Failish

“My go-to is a shotgun: the Caldwell Rival 78 (with Slugs) paired with either an Uppercut, Scottfield Spitfire, or Pax depending on the mood. Double-barrel never lets you down, and the sidearm will either give you that long-range cover (Uppercut/Pax) or help you out it in a pinch with the high rate-of-fire and medium range (Spitfire). Rifle-wise, I go with the Sparks with any sidearm of choice, usually an Officer. It looks good, sounds good, and feels good to shoot. The click you hear when switching to the Sparks is like ASMR, and as a bonus, single shot rifles arguably make a headshot sound 10x better!"

JacJac:

"The Springy (Springfield) and Pax is a budget loadout for those on the Prestige grind etc, it's solid at long, medium, and close-range encounters. The Pax is the most versatile pistol in the game—it's solid as a single and dual wields with decent rate-of-fire. And the Krag is a good sniper for those trying to learn or get into sniper gameplay. The New Army is becoming a favorite if I don't have the Quartermaster Trait and am not running dual Pax second."

Kerrty:

"The Centennial Trauma with FMJ Ammo and the Hand Crossbow with Poison and Fire Bolts. This allows you to put pressure on enemy Hunters with fire and poison, and is great against AI. The Trauma is really versatile in combating enemies mid and close range, and is great against Targets and Immolators. Pair this with the Pain Sense Trait, and you can wallbang with the FMJ Ammo when they get poisoned or are on fire. An excellent combo."

BlauerChiller:

"I prefer to play with a Mosin and a Katana so I can play perfectly at a distance and in close combat. This loadout also means you can shoot through anywhere, and most people also have immediate respect when they hear Long Ammo."

Neenoh:

"The Marathon and the LeMat with FMJ Ammo. Covers all ranges, the Marathon gives room to forgive potato shots, and the LeMat has the shotgun option just in case."

IndeX_30

“My favorite loadout is the Bornheim No. 3 Match (preferred with High Velocity Ammo) and whatever other weapon brings the most ammo . I mostly match it with the Vandal 73C, which is a good option if there's no time for reloading. There aren't many things more satisfying than beating the strongest (and partly overpowered) loadouts with simple guns!"

We hope this gave a good insight into what some of our favorite experts like to equip for their Missions! It's always really awesome to see how our players combine different weapons, ammo types, and Traits to cover potential encounters at any range. Did you learn anything new? Let us know in the comments which loadouts you go for and why. We will be sharing more next week about our upcoming update, so keep an eye on our socials for more.

See you in the bayou and the gulch,

Your Hunt: Showdown 1896 Team

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