Dead Rising/Weapons



2×4

 * Locations
 * North Plaza amidst the construction, atop the tall shelves in the Warehouse
 * Cinema 1 in Colby’s Movieland
 * Paradise Plaza
 * There is an infinite supply of 2×4s inside Crislip's Home Saloon (L2) in North Plaza and in McHandy's Hardware (A105) in Al Fresca Plaza.
 * Lasts
 * 20 hits

A piece of wood normally used in construction. You can find it pretty much anywhere. It's most commonly found in the North Plaza. It is a bit slow, but it's quite powerful. It breaks after a medium amount of damage has been done.

Assault Rifle

 * Locations
 * From Special Forces around the mall
 * From one of the three survivors in Huntin’ Shack, North Plaza.
 * Lasts
 * 150 rounds

Weapons used by the Special Forces that have been sent to clear out the mall. The assault rifle is easily the best firearm in the game, and really one of the better weapons overall. Its magazine contains 150 rounds which is more than any other gun, and it only takes one burst of three or four rounds to kill a zombie and roughly 30 rounds to kill one of the Special Forces soldiers. However, you shouldn't try to use this weapon against the Special Forces soldiers if you are on the same level as them, as their fire will stun you and make it hard for you to shoot back.

The easiest way to kill them is to rush one with a powerful weapon like the battle axe or katana, kill him, take his rifle, then climb on top of something high enough that they cannot return fire and shoot the reinforcements as they arrive. For example, the Lego building with the SMG atop it in Wonderland Plaza works well for this, as do the tops of the shelves in the warehouse. There is an achievement for not missing with an assault rifle, which is easily done by shooting all 150 of the bullets into a carcass in the meat processing room.

Baking Ingredients

 * Locations
 * Food Court (That's a Spicy Meatball, Teresa's Oven)
 * Several restaurants (Jill's Sandwiches, Seon's Food & Stuff)
 * Lasts
 * 10 hits

A bag of flour.

Barbell

 * Location
 * Flexin' (A104) in Al Fresca Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 50 hits

A heavy and powerful improvised weapon, the barbell is also somewhat unwieldy. It can mow down crowds of zombies, but its slow swing and recovery may make you vulnerable to a counterattack.

Baseball Bat

 * Locations
 * Throughout the mall. Often found in trash cans, in cardboard boxes, under some trees in Leisure Park.
 * Found in all sporting goods stores.
 * Lying next to the steel rack on the rooftop.
 * Lasts
 * 38 hits

Instantly recognizable as one of the classic zombie weapons, the baseball bat is effective. Frank swings it horizontally, attacking multiple foes at once. However, the bat breaks comparatively quickly.

Battle Axe

 * Location
 * Ned’s Knickknackery in Entrance Plaza behind the glass.
 * Lasts
 * 25 hits

It is very powerful and kills zombies as easily as the Katana. It is slow but has a very large range for killing multiple Zombies in less swings. It breaks after mild usage.

Bench

 * Location
 * Around the mall.
 * Lasts
 * 25 hits

The bench is an excellent ramming weapon. Frank West picks up the bench by the end and charges towards the enemy like a battering ram, knocking over a large number of enemies and causing moderate damage.

Bicycle

 * Location
 * Entrance Plaza.
 * Lasts

The bicycle is a great way to travel throughout the mall, but knocking into zombies with the bike can cause you to fall off. The bike can run off several zombies, but you will have to get back on it a number of times

Boomerang

 * Locations
 * Ye Olde Toybox in Paradise Plaza
 * Lying under some trees in Leisure Park
 * Lasts
 * 40 hits

This is a throwing weapon, however it doesn't do much damage. When you throw it watch it fly and then come back.

Bowling ball

 * Locations
 * In some shops under constructions in North Plaza
 * Hidden in some flowers near the fountain next to Jill's Sandwiches in the Paradise Plaza
 * Second floor of SporTrance in Paradise Plaza
 * Kokonutz Sports Town in Wonderland Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 30 hits

This weapon can be used to smash the zombies' skulls open. When thrown, Frank West tosses it as though he were bowling. This weapon can be found in many sporting goods shops.

Bucket

 * Locations
 * On the rooftop
 * In the Warehouse
 * In Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * Cinema 2 in Colby’s Movieland in Paradise Plaza
 * Seafood section in Seon’s Food and Stuff, North Plaza
 * Meat section in Seon’s Food and Stuff, North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 10 hits

Frank places the bucket over the zombie's head. You can throw it, but it does not cause much damage

Cactus

 * Location
 * Food Court
 * Lasts
 * 25 hits

Canned Food

 * Location
 * Seon’s Food and Stuff in North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 10 hits

Canned Sauce

 * Location
 * Seon’s Food and Stuff in North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 10 hits

Cardboard box

 * Locations
 * Throughout the mall
 * Lasts
 * 3 hits

Cars

 * Locations
 * The convict jeep, and the jeep at the end of the game
 * Red corvette next to the tunnel entrance
 * Car in the tunnel
 * Delivery truck in the tunnel
 * Lasts

Get in, drive around, run over zombies.

Cash register

 * Locations
 * Throughout the mall, in almost every shop
 * Lasts
 * 30 hits

CD

 * Locations
 * Entertainment Isle in Paradise Plaza
 * CD Crazy in North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 30 CDs

Used like the gems with same effect. The difference is that you cannot attack multiple enemies with one shot. When carrying the CD, the photo is of a black woman; when Frank drops the CD, the photo on the CD is of a white man.

Ceremonial Sword

 * Locations
 * Cinema 4 in Colby’s Movieland in Paradise Plaza
 * Beat psychopath Sean in A Strange Group
 * Lasts
 * 100 hits

Chainsaw

 * Locations
 * In Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * In McHandy’s Hardware in North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 20 hits

Usually found in hardware stores, the chainsaw is petrol driven, so has to be switched on to do the terrible damage it is capable of. It runs out of petrol quickly. There are two attacks with the chainsaw, a quick swing or a brutal spin, and you gain PP for every enemy you kill with the spin attack.

Chainsaw, small

 * Location
 * Near the controls for the Space Ride Rollercoaster in Wonderland Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 80 hits

If Adam the Clown disappointed his family with his choice of career, he didn't disappoint us with his choice of weaponry. His mini chainsaws do maximum damage against other psychopaths and slice limbs like butter. This is the strongest weapon in the game (aside from the unlockable Mega Buster), and it also lasts longer. This item is respawnable in the same area. This item is one of the only ones that can be strengthened three times by picking up three types of magazines. They are the Entertainment magazine, the Engineering Magazine, and the Criminal Biography Magazine. With these three in effect, the player can kill 2,700 zombies.

Survivor tip: be careful using this when escorting, as it can hit your charge easily and knock their health down.

Chair

 * Locations
 * Colombian Roastmasters in Paradise Plaza (white)
 * That’s a Spicy Meatball in Food Court and Josh’s Jewels in Paradise Plaza (orange sofa)
 * Near the entrance to North Plaza in Wonderland Plaza (blue sofa)
 * Chris’ Fine Foods in Food Court (green)
 * Food Court (Brown)
 * Lasts
 * 10 hits (white, green, brown)
 * 20 hits (orange sofa)
 * 15 hits (blue sofa)

Chinese Cleaver

 * Location
 * Meat Processing Area
 * Maintenance Tunnels after defeating Larry
 * Lasts
 * 30 hits

Cleaver

 * Location
 * Jill’s Sandwiches in Paradise Plaza
 * Ripper’s Blades in North Plaza
 * In Cardboard boxes
 * Lasts
 * 30 hits

Cooking Oil

 * Locations
 * Jill’s Sandwiches in Paradise Plaza
 * Seon’s Food and Stuff in North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 5 hits

When Frank throws the cooking oil, zombies comically slip and fall multiple times.

Condiment

 * Location
 * Jill’s Sandwiches in Paradise Plaza
 * Seon’s Food and Stuff in North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 3 hits

Condiments can be rammed into a zombie's mouth.

Dishes

 * Locations
 * Chris’ Fine Foods in Food Court
 * Colombian Roastmasters in Al Fresca Plaza
 * Colombian Roastmasters in Paradise Plaza
 * Jill’s Sandwiches in Paradise Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 30 dishes

Drink Cans

 * Location
 * Colombian Roastmasters in Paradise Plaza
 * Seon’s Food and Stuff in North Plaza
 * Under the shelter next to a propane tank in Leisure Park
 * Cinema 5 in Colby’s Movieland, Paradise Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 12 cans

A weapon very similar to gems and CDs. Can be thrown individually at one zombie at a time. Sometimes ricochets off of one zombie to peg another. Caution: do not open pop can after being thrown, as it will explode.

Dumbbell

 * Location
 * Flexin’ in Al Fresca Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 40 hits

It is used very similarly to the bowling ball. The difference is that you cannot throw it like a bowling ball.

Excavator

 * Location
 * On one of the catwalks in North Plaza
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 25 hits

The Excavator is similar to the chainsaw in that it is a two-handed weapon. When used, Frank stabs it into the nearest thing around. The zombie starts spinning and with that Frank is able to hit other enemies with the zombie that is spinning around on the Excavator's shaft.

Fence

 * Location
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * In restraunts in Al Fresca Plaza.


 * Lasts
 * 60 hits

Fire Axe

 * Location
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 25 hits

Very powerful, but only lasts 25 hits, and cannot knock multiple zombies.

Fire Extinguisher

 * Locations
 * Warehouse wall near the entrance to Paradise Plaza
 * Produce Corner in Seon’s Food and Stuff in North Plaza
 * Casual Girls in Wonderland Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 100%

Can be used to extinguish Paul after he is lit on fire.

Frying Pan

 * Locations
 * Jill’s Sandwiches in Paradise Plaza
 * Colombian Roastmasters in Paradise Plaza
 * Colombian Roastmasters in Al Fresca Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 30 hits

The frying pan is used to club enemies. When zombies get too close, Frank likes to grab a frying pan as a decent melee weapon. Also, put it on the stove, heat it up, and use it to melt off zombie faces for a one-hit kill.

Garbage Can

 * Locations
 * Throughout the mall
 * Lasts
 * 20 hits

If thrown it will reveal more weapons hidden inside, usually hunting knives and pistols.

Gems

 * Locations
 * Josh’s Jewels in Paradise Plaza
 * Marriage Makers in Paradise Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 10 gems

Found in jewelry stores and can be thrown with high power. It is almost impossible to kill a zombie with gems before you reach level 35 or so, but they are still fun to throw. Smash the glass, snatch them and run.

Golf Club

 * Location
 * From survivor Jeff on the rooftop at the very beginning of the game
 * Second floor of Sportrance in Paradise Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 30 golf balls

The golf club comes with some golf balls. Frank hits one, and a golf ball hits a targeted foe. The attacks can be powered up by holding the attack button.

Guitar

 * Location
 * TuneMakers in Paradise Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 40 hits

Make Frank wield this weapon and he'll swing around the guitar, which can cause some massive damage to a zombie. When swung, it can clear a large area in front of Frank, but unfortunately he needs a second or two to recover after whacking some zombies.

Note: There are four types of guitars:  Bass, Acoustic and 2 Electric. Acoustic seems to cause more damage, while Electric is a bit faster, because its recovery time is about half of the Acoustic's.

Gumball Machine

 * Location
 * In front of the Cinema Shop in Colby’s Movieland, Paradise Plaza
 * Inside of Cinema 1 in Colby’s Movieland, Paradise Plaza
 * Playgrounds in Wonderland Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 25 hits

This weapon works just like any other heavy object in Dead Rising, but it's filled with colored gumballs. When thrown and smashed, the gumballs will make the zombies lose their balance and fall over. This makes it a great weapon if you want to escape, or if you want a hilarious picture for extra PP.

Hand gun

 * Location
 * From zombie police around the mall
 * Huntin’ Shack in North Plaza
 * Garbage cans around the mall
 * Lasts
 * 30 rounds

The handgun is the second firearm you get in the game, if you got the Entrance Plaza shotgun in the beginning. It doesn't have much stopping power, and has 30 shots. It is useful for taking out single zombies or early bosses. A majority of the police zombies carry guns, which they drop if attacked. It is not necessary to kill them; you only have to hit them, or bump into them.

Handbag

 * Location
 * Lady About Town in Paradise Plaza
 * Fanfare Fashion and Contemporary Purses in Wonderland Plaza
 * Gromin's, J.F. Nichols, Kathy's Boutique, Ladies' Space, and Refined Class in Entrance Plaza
 * Brand New U in Al Fresca Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 20 hits

Hanger

 * Locations
 * Clothing shops
 * Lasts
 * 5 hits

Then coat hanger can be found in some stores and can be used in the same way as the bloody hand.

Heavy Machine Gun

 * Location
 * Convicts' Jeep in Leisure Park
 * Lasts
 * 200 rounds

This M2 Browning machine gun is mounted on the back of a military Humvee, stolen by escaped convicts. It is possible for Frank to pry the weapon from the vehicle and use it himself, although it is so big it cannot be stored in the inventory and movement is restricted. It contains 200 rounds.

Hedge Trimmer

 * Location
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * McHandy's Hardware (A105) in Al Fresca Plaza
 * Lying beside some flowers in Leisure Park
 * Lasts
 * 20 hits

Hockey Stick

 * Location
 * ShootingStar Sporting Goods in Entrance Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 30 hockey pucks

Hunk of Meat

 * Location
 * All around the mall
 * Lasts
 * 3 hits

When you see a zombie eating a hand, kick him and pick it up as he drops it. Now you can jam it into his mouth and prevent him from biting you. It is a very weak weapon, but fun to watch. It can also be thrown to draw enemies away from you(or towards you, depending on where you throw it), as they will instead walk towards the hunk of meat.

Hunting Knife

 * Location
 * Ripper’s Blade in North Plaza
 * Yellow-shirted zombies around the mall
 * In garbage cans
 * Lasts
 * 30 hits

The hunting knife is used with highly effective swipes. The weapon is effective, but with short killing distance, leaving Frank prone to being surrounded. These are common items found easily in every area. They are most commonly found in the hands of yellow Hawaiian shirt-wearing zombies. This is also the weapon the raincoat cultists wield (although it's not obtainable from them).

Katana

 * Location
 * Ripper’s Blade in North Plaza
 * In Cardboard boxes
 * Ned’s Knickknackery (Entrance Plaza)
 * On top of the orange ledge below Colombian Roastmasters in Paradise Plaza.
 * Lasts
 * 20 hits

In the Paradise Plaza, you find it by jumping off the ledge near the Orange Juice stand in the Food Court of the Plaza. It is a very quick and effective weapon. It breaks quickly. Although this breaks quickly, it always respawns in the same place and is one of the most effective weapons in the game. Be sure to have this in the boss fights. You'll want some guns too for head shots.

King Salmon

 * Location
 * Swimming in the Leisure Park pond
 * Seafood in Seon’s Food and Stuff, North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 2 hits

A big salmon fish.

Laser Sword

 * Location
 * Unlocked by getting the 5-Day Survivor Achievement in ../Infinity Mode/. Appears in the security room after Frank survives 5 days.
 * Lasts
 * 300 hits

Laser Sword Toy

 * Locations
 * Child’s Play and Ye Olde Toybox in Paradise Plaza
 * Children's Castle in Entrance Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 50 hits

If you have the toy laser sword in Frank's inventory, it lights the way for Frank. Frank doesn't even have to have it equipped as his weapon he is using at the time, it will illuminate anyway.

Lawn Mower

 * Location
 * Near the entrance to the Food Court in Leisure Park
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 75 hits

Grab this lawn utility and mow zombies down. You can either slowly drive it over them, or you may pick it up and shove it onto their heads to make an explosion of blood. When the lawnmower stalls, Frank can pick up the lawnmower. This allows Frank to carry the lawnmower into the mall.

Lead pipe

 * Location
 * Warehouse floor
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * McHandy’s Hardware in Al Fresca Plaza
 * Several places in North Plaza
 * In Cardboard boxes
 * Lasts
 * 20 hits

The lead pipe is fairly slow but deadly. It kills in one blow and is therefore very similar to the 2×4. When thrown, the pipe acts like a spear, skewering the zombie and causing its blood to flow out from the pipe like it is a faucet.

Lipstick Prop

 * Location
 * Beautification Kiosk in Wonderland Plaza
 * Estelle’s Fine-Lady Cosmetics in Entrance Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 34 hits

When thrown at a zombie, it will leave a pink mark on them.

Machete

 * Location
 * Beat psychopath Cliff in Crislip’s Home Saloon, North Plaza
 * Lasts

Mailbox

 * Location
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 4 hits

Mailbox Post

 * Location
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 25 hits

Obtained by breaking mailbox.

Mannequin

 * Location
 * In empty stores in North Plaza
 * Warehouse
 * Cinema 1 in Colby’s Movieland, Paradise Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 6 hits (Mannequin)
 * 40 hits (Mannequin arm and torso)
 * 34 hits (Mannequin leg)

There are both male and female mannequins.

Mega Buster

 * Location
 * Unlocked by getting the "Zombie Genocider" Achievement (kill 53,594 Zombies). Appears in the security room.
 * Lasts
 * 300 rounds

The real Mega Buster is the most powerful weapon in the game. It is unlocked after doing the "Zombie Genocider" Achievement, beating the game, and saving. It is found in the same room as all the other unlockable clothing and items are, lying on the ground. It can easily take care of bosses and enemies. It has 300 shots, and every time the player runs out of bullets it respawns in the same area.

Mega Buster Toy

 * Location
 * Cinema Shop in Colby’s Movieland, Paradise Plaza
 * In cardboard boxes
 * Lasts
 * 30 Balls

It shoots out small yellow balls and is a weak weapon. It is a toy version of 's Mega Buster, which is an unlockable weapon in the game.

Molotov Cocktail

 * Location
 * From Paul in the Security Room
 * Lasts
 * 1 hit

You can get infinite Molotov cocktails by saving the pyromaniac with the fire extinguisher.

Nail Gun

 * Locations
 * All around North Plaza
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon, North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 60 rounds

The nail gun is the weakest gun in the game, however it does still pack a little punch killing zombies with about three shots. It is also very useful against Isabella on low health in her scoop.

Nightstick

 * Location
 * From police zombies around the mall
 * Lasts
 * 25 Hits

The attack rate is very fast and kills zombies in two hits. Hold the attack button for a powerful jab.

Novelty Mask (Bear)

 * Location
 * Ye Olde Toybox in Paradise Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 10 hits

Novelty Mask (Ghoul)

 * Location
 * Children's Castle in Entrance Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 10 hits

Also called the imp mask or goblin mask.

Novelty Mask (Horse)

 * Location
 * Ye Olde Toybox in Paradise Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 10 hits

Novelty Mask (Servbot)

 * Location
 * Child’s Play in Paradise Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 10 hits

This smiley face mask is modeled after the Servbots found in Mega Man games.

Oil Bucket

 * Location
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * McHandy’s Hardware in Al Fresca Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 35 hits

Paint Can

 * Locations
 * All around North Plaza
 * Warehouse
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * McHandy’s Hardware in Al Fresca Plaza
 * Cinema 5 in Colby’s Movieland, Paradise Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 30 hits

Painting

 * Location
 * Wonderland Plaza (female)
 * Cinema 3 in Colby’s Movieland, Paradise Plaza
 * Beautification in Wonderland Plaza (fruits)
 * Lasts
 * 4 hits

There are five different paintings.

Parasol

 * Location
 * Near the escalators in Entrance Plaza
 * In front of Colombian Roastmasters in Al Fresca Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 40 hits

This large umbrella is a great weapon for knocking over zombies. There is an achievement for knocking over 30 zombies with this.

Perfume Prop

 * Location
 * Beautification in Wonderland Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 34 hits

Pet Food

 * Location
 * Seon’s Food and Stuff
 * Lasts
 * 30 hits

When Frank throws the pet food, zombies comically slip and fall. But unlike cooking oil, the pet food only works once.

Pickaxe

 * Location
 * Sports High in Entrance Plaza
 * On the grass area beside the esculators in Entrance Plaza.


 * Lasts
 * 30 hits

Plywood Panel

 * Locations
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * Empty stores in North Plaza
 * Cinema 1 in Colby’s Movieland, Paradise Plaza

This weapon can be used to slice the lower limbs off of nearby zombies, leaving them crawling to get at Frank.

Potted Plant

 * Location
 * Sharp leaf plant: Behind the display along with a blue chair at the North Plaza entrance in Wonderland Plaza
 * Short plant: Circling the fountain near the Leisure Park entrance
 * Small plant: Cantonbury’s in Paradise Plaza
 * Tall plant: Shoekin’s in Paradise Plaza, Cantonbury’s in Paradise Plaza, Universe of Optics in Paradise Plaza, Colombian Roastmasters in Paradise Plaza
 * White potted plant: Around Wonderland Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 35 hits (sharp leave plant)
 * 1 hit (short and small plant)
 * 48 hits (tall plant)
 * 30 hits (white potted plant)

A medium-sized weapon that Frank holds with two hands. Usually kills zombies, but can just knock them over. Can be also thrown for a lot of damage. Breaks quickly, compared to other heavier weapons.

Propane Tank

 * Locations
 * McHandy’s Hardware in Al Fresca Plaza
 * On top of the shelves in the Warehouse
 * Lying next to the shelter in Leisure Park
 * Lying to the left of the elevator on the rooftop
 * Cinema 5 in Colby’s Movieland, Paradise Plaza (the large propone tank is pushed by a zombie)
 * Lasts
 * 20 hits (small)
 * 30 hits (big)

This weapon is probably the most explosive in the game. Not meant to be picked up and used as a physical weapon, since it is incredibly slow, and does little damage. Meant to be picked up and moved around, then placed or thrown into an advantageous spot, where you can then whip out a gun and shoot the tank, causing it to explode, causing massive damage in a large radius. Excessive physical attacks and the bullets of the Special Forces may cause the tank to explode, so take caution of lunging zombies.

Push Broom

 * Locations
 * Flexin’ in Al Fresca Plaza
 * Bathrooms around the mall
 * Meat Processing Area in Maintenance Tunnels
 * Meat department in Seon’s Food and Stuff, North Plaza
 * Cinema 5 in Colby’s Movieland, Paradise Plaza
 * Seafood in Seon’s Food and Stuff, North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 4 hits

Push Broom Handle

 * Location
 * Same as push broom
 * Lasts
 * 20 hits

Pylon

 * Location
 * Cinema 3 in Colby’s Movieland, Paradise Plaza
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * Around North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 1 time

Also called a traffic cone.

Queen

 * Locations
 * Throughout the mall.
 * Lasts
 * 1 time

Some zombies are being controlled by a queen; when you kill them, they will release this small flying insect. The queen can then be collected in a glass jar (Frank will produce one automatically, you don't have to have any in your inventory) and used like a grenade. Throw it and all zombies within a 10ft radius will die. Should always try to have one of these with you at all times in case of emergency.

The easiest way to find queens is by listening for a high-pitched buzzing, or looking for a zombie standing still, looking up with its arms clawing slowly above its head.

Rat Saucer

 * Locations
 * Child’s Play in Paradise Plaza
 * Cinema Shop in Paradise Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 5 hits

Also known as a frisbee.

Rat Stick

 * Location
 * Cinema Shop in Paradise Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 20 hits

Rock

 * Location
 * Lying under the trees in Leisure Park
 * In the underground tunnels under the clock tower
 * Lasts
 * 50 hits

Simple and brutal, the rock bashes the brains out of anyone unfortunate to be on the receiving end of it. It has similar traits to the bowling ball, but is not thrown in any special way.

Sausage Rack

 * Location
 * Meat Processing Area in Maintenance Tunnels
 * Lasts
 * 45 hits

Saw Blade

 * Location
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * In cardboard boxes and broken tool boxes
 * Lasts
 * 60 hits

Thrown like shuriken, the saw blade will dismember the body part of any zombie it comes in contact with, typically a limb or its head.

Shampoo

 * Location
 * Seon’s Food and Stuff in North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 3 hits

Shelf

 * Location
 * Meat Processing Area in the Maintenance Tunnels
 * Lasts
 * 40 hits

Shopping cart

 * Location
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * On zombies around the mall
 * Lasts
 * 45 hits

Shotgun

 * Locations
 * Huntin Shack in North Plaza
 * Survivor Kindell in the North Plaza (Case 4-2, Girl Hunting)
 * At the beginning of the game, Brian's corpse near the fountain in Entrance Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 20 rounds

The shotgun is a powerful gun. When shot it can take out several enemies. But while it is powerful at close range, it is considerably weaker if shooting at enemies from afar. The shotgun is one of the best guns to have around, as it can take out many zombies easily making it useful in escaping or clearing a path.

The shotgun can also be found at the start of the game in the middle of a large group of zombies eating from one of the corpses near the center of the Entrance Plaza, just after the mall gets overrun and the mission is to get up the stairs to safety.

Shovel

 * Locations
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * McHandy's Hardware in Al Fresca Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 60 hits

Showerhead

 * Locations
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * In cardboard boxes, especially in the warehouse
 * Lasts
 * 10 hits

When you first see the showerhead on the ground, you may pass it up for a lead pipe or a baseball bat. You'd be missing out on one of the greatest death animations in the game. Slam this weapon onto a zombie's head and watch the blood spout out.

Sickle

 * Locations
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * McHandy's Hardware in Al Fresca Plaza
 * Next to bench in Leisure Park
 * In cardboard boxes
 * Lasts
 * 30 hits

The sickle is a long reaching weapon, effective against zombies. Grab a zombie by the head and pull them in for the kill or just swing it around and take off some legs.

Sign

 * Locations
 * Shoekin’s and Entertainment Isle in Paradise Plaza
 * Rafael's Shoes, Kicks For Her, Robsaka Digital in Entrance Plaza
 * Huntin’ Shack in North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 20 hits

Skateboard

 * Locations
 * SporTrance in Paradise Plaza
 * ShootingStar Sporting Goods in Entrance Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 2 hits

The skateboard is a simple weapon/tool, just jump on and ride around. It's great for getting out of a crowd, or if you have to get around quickly. It's relatively fast, and usually it's a one-hit kill if you run head-on with a zombie. It doesn't run out quickly when you're riding, but if you're mowing down zombies you can kill about three (unless you have the three books which in that case you can hit about 81 zombies before the board breaks).

Skylight

 * Location
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 4 hits

Sledgehammer

 * Locations
 * On top of tall shelves in the Warehouse
 * McHandy’s Hardware in Al Fresca Plaza
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * Maintenance Tunnel: Go to the middle dead end tunnel and enter the warehouse of the Maintenance Tunnel
 * Lasts
 * 30 hits

Make a horizontal swing by holding the attack key or make a powerful skull cracking vertical smash. If used correctly, the sledge hammer is extremely deadly, but can take a while to master.

Smokestack

 * Location
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 10 hits

Put this on zombies’ heads for entertainment.

Sniper Rifle

 * Locations
 * Huntin’ Shack in North Plaza
 * From the sniper psychopaths Jack, Roger and Thomas in Entrance Plaza (Day 2)
 * Lasts
 * 30 rounds

The sniper rifle is a useful weapon for taking out bosses. Like most sniper rifles, the gun is good at long distances. The gun is preferred for bosses rather than zombies, because zombies are quite easy to kill with any weapon, whereas the sniper rifle only shoots one bullet at a time. It is not useful for clearing crowds of zombies, thus it is often best to save the snipers for the bosses that need many strong hits to take down.

Soccer Ball

 * Locations
 * Around Leisure Park
 * On the rooftop
 * Lasts

When thrown, or kicked in this case, the soccer ball can bounce off multiple enemies.

Steel Rack

 * Locations
 * Rooftop
 * Warehouse
 * Cinema 1 in Colby’s Movieland, Paradise Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 25 hits

Stepladder

 * Locations
 * Warehouse
 * Cultists’ hideout
 * Empty stores in North Plaza
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 20 hits

Stool

 * Locations
 * Jill’s Sandwiches in Paradise Plaza
 * Chris's in Food Court
 * Lasts

Store Display

 * Location
 * Huntin’ Shack in North Plaza
 * Lasts

Stuffed Bear

 * Locations
 * Child’s Play, Kid's Choice Clothing in Paradise Plaza
 * On top of the blue awning above Josh’s Jewels in Paradise Plaza
 * Small Fry Duds and Scuffs and Scrapes in Wonderland Plaza
 * Gramma's Kids and Jamming Juvenile in Entrance Plaza
 * Leisure Park
 * Lasts
 * 20 hits

Stun Gun

 * Locations
 * Cinema 5 in Colby’s Movieland, Paradise Plaza
 * From Psychopath Jo (Above the Law scoop) in Wonderland Plaza
 * In cardboard boxes
 * Lasts
 * 100% battery

Similar to tasers. Frank can kill a zombie in a single zap, but the battery lasts for approximately 33 kills. Useful to give to survivors.

Submachine Gun

 * Locations
 * Al Fresca Plaza: Submerged in the fountain along with a Dumbell.
 * Entrance Plaza: Hidden in a palm tree in the southwest. Stand near the railing next to the palm tree and perform Frank's Somersault Kick move (while standing still, ) to get on top of the railing. While on the railing, step back one step so that Frank turns then jump to the palm tree in the distance. Frank will grab onto the side of the palm tree. One of the palm trees has three grapefruits and one of them has the submachine gun on top. Jump to the slim platform that the columns below are connected to in order to reach the other palm trees.
 * Food Court: Jump on the railing to the left side of the Italian mascot/sign near the south entrance to Chris' Fine Foods. Jump to the platform with the Italian mascot/sign the gun is in front of the Italian mascot on top of the "C".
 * Leisure Park: Walk to the far northwest of Leisure Park, to the right of the entrance to the parking lot, and look for the largest tree in that area - which is the middle tree. Look up into the tree to see a submachine gun lying on the lowest branch. Toss an item at the submachine gun to make it fall down.
 * Maintenance Tunnel: Go to the middle dead end tunnel and enter the warehouse of the Maintenance Tunnel and you will find the gun behind some metal drums. This is also where you get the Maintenance Tunnel Key and where Brad and Carlito will fight in Case 7-2.
 * Paradise Plaza: Jump from the right staircase to the blue awning above Kid's Choice Clothing. Follow the blue awning all the way around to the very end. You'll run past a cardboard box, bear, and orange juice. The submachine gun will be at the very end.
 * Wonderland Plaza: Ride the Space Rider ride. Jump off onto the roof of the north yellow playhouse in the playground area. You have to jump fairly soon after getting on the ride.
 * Lasts
 * 100 bullets

This weapon is rare to find, as it is placed in high and difficult to reach places. This weapon has a medium amount of power and kills easily. It is very fast.

Sword

 * Location
 * Ripper’s Blade in North Plaza
 * Cultist's Hideout
 * Lasts
 * 20 hits

Television

 * Locations
 * Warehouse
 * Robsaka Digital in Entrance Plaza
 * Display window at the north end of Wonderland Plaza
 * Lasts

Both HD and Plasma. There is nothing special about the TV. It's a heavy and deadly weapon.

Toolbox

 * Locations
 * Warehouse
 * McHandy’s Hardware in Al Fresca Plaza
 * Crislip’s Home Saloon in North Plaza
 * Leisure Park, at the corner in the Parking Lot
 * Lasts
 * 20 hits

Break it to recover a saw blade or three.

Toy Cube

 * Location
 * Children’s playground in Wonderland Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 25 hits

Vase

 * Location
 * Ned’s Knickknackery and The Sinister Read in Entrance Plaza
 * Lasts
 * 1 hit

Water Gun

 * Locations
 * Child's Play in Paradise Plaza
 * In cardboard boxes
 * Lasts
 * 30 shots

Weapon Cart

 * Location
 * In Seon's Food and Stuff (L3) after defeating Steven the psycho in case 2-3 "Medicine Run."
 * Lasts

Shopping cart with sharp items protruding from the cart.

Wine Cask

 * Locations
 * On top of the tall shelves in the Warehouse
 * The King of Wine in Seon’s Food and Stuff, North Plaza
 * On either side of the U-Shaped food court in the Food Court
 * Lasts
 * 1 hit

This is a barrel used to store wine.