Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal has 20 weapons, each with 8 upgrades (except the RY3NO). This part of the guide will go over all of them; including how powerful they are, how much they cost, and their pros and cons.
Upgrading Weapons
To upgrade weapons, you need to use them - for every enemy you kill (the Holoshield Glove is an exception) your weapon gains experience in the form of "nanomites". The experience bar for a weapon is displayed under the weapon pane in the top-left corner of the screen, and this will fill up as you collect experience. When it fills completely (and you can see how close you are to upgrading in the Weapons Pause Menu) the weapon advances to the next version. In the guide, this is represented as V2, V3, V4 and V5 respectively. The name of the weapon changes when it reaches V5.
Mega weapons are only available in Challenge Mode (which is unlocked by completing the game). A weapon won't upgrade to Mega (and Giga and Omega respectively) automatically - you need to buy the upgrade from a weapon vendor, and this serves as an advancement to V6. Once you have, you can then upgrade a Mega weapon as you would normally, to Giga (V7) and finally to Omega (V8). Note that the RY3NO only advances to version 5 (or V5).
Additional Effects
Weapons will gain additional effects with upgrades. These come in the form of Lock-On, Shock and Acid. Lock-on is used by holding L2+R2 on your controller. This brings up a health bar of your target enemy, and locks your view and crosshairs on the target. This greatly increases accuracy (obviously), makes dodging and attacking so much easier, and tells you how much more punishment your foe will take before it falls.
Acid works by adding a lasting effect to your weapons - your foes will take damage even after your weapons have hit. Although it's not much, it can preserve a few shots, which may be crucial.
Shock will damage other enemies around the target with each shot - this is much better against crowds. The shock effect's power will differ between weapons.
Shock Blaster
The Shock Blaster is one of the two weapons you get for free at the start of the game. It fires a blast of reddish energy which functions like a shotgun - this weapon does more damage at close range.
The Shock Cannon is an awesome upgrade to an already useful weapon. The blasts become blue (the same colour as a charged up Shock Blaster shot). The Beam of Death becomes the charge attack, and it's extremely powerful - it can kill most enemies in one hit and although it doesn't last for very long you can quickly spin on the spot and hit a load of enemies. The ammo consumption of this however means you can't use it very often.
This weapon is great; it's free, effective and user-friendly. The Shock Cannon's Beam of Death feature makes it one of the best weapons available, especially near the beginning of the game. Against bigger, badder enemies this weapon isn't very useful, but against large groups of small enemies this will serve you well.
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Shock Blaster
|
40 |
30 |
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| 2 |
Shock Blaster
|
50 |
35 |
The weapon can now perform a more powerful charge attack (hold down  ).
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| 3 |
Shock Blaster
|
60 |
40 |
The weapon can now lock-on (hold  + ).
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| 4 |
Shock Blaster
|
80 |
45 |
The weapon now shocks any enemies nearby the target (Shock Mod).
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| 5 |
Shock Cannon
|
100 |
50 |
The weapon now has the Beam of Death function for a charge attack, which consumes 10 ammo.
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| Mega Upgrade (420,000 bolts)
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| 6 |
Mega Shock Cannon
|
1,100 |
50 |
|
| 7 |
Giga Shock Cannon
|
1,400 |
55 |
|
| 8 |
Omega Shock Cannon
|
2,100 |
60 |
|
Nitro Launcher
The Nitro Launcher is the second weapon you receive for free on Veldin. It fires a mildly strong grenade that has a reasonably sized blast radius. It is a reasonable weapon, just don't count on it in a thick firefight.
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Nitro Launcher
|
200 |
8 |
|
| 2 |
Nitro Launcher
|
240 |
8 |
The weapon does continuous damage after it hits (Acid Mod)
|
| 3 |
Nitro Launcher
|
300 |
10 |
Lock-On mode (+ while moving)
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| 4 |
Nitro Launcher
|
400 |
10 |
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| 5 |
Nitro Eruptor
|
800 |
12 |
Wider blast radius; launches spread of energy missiles after initial shot
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| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
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| 6 |
Mega Nitro Eruptor
|
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| 7 |
Giga Nitro Eruptor
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| 8 |
Omega Nitro Eruptor
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N60 Storm
The N60 Storm is a rapid fire weapon that can be used for a lot of different situations. It fires orange laser beams one by one. It's available in Florana.
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
N60 Storm
|
150 |
150 |
|
| 2 |
N60 Storm
|
175 |
175 |
Increased fire range and the beams bounce of walls.
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| 3 |
N60 Storm
|
200 |
200 |
Lock-On mode (+ while moving)
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| 4 |
N60 Storm
|
250 |
225 |
The weapon now shocks any enemies nearby the target (Shock Mod)
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| 5 |
N60 Hurricane
|
350 |
300 |
|
| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
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| 6 |
Mega N60 Hurricane
|
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| 7 |
Giga N60 Hurricane
|
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| 8 |
Omega N60 Hurricane
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Plasma Whip
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Plasma Whip
|
40 |
25 |
|
| 2 |
Plasma Whip
|
50 |
30 |
|
| 3 |
Plasma Whip
|
70 |
35 |
|
| 4 |
Plasma Whip
|
100 |
40 |
|
| 5 |
Quantum Whip
|
140 |
50 |
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| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
|
| 6 |
Mega Quantum Whip
|
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|
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| 7 |
Giga Quantum Whip
|
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| 8 |
Omega Quantum Whip
|
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Infector
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Infector
|
180 |
15 |
|
| 2 |
Infector
|
240 |
15 |
|
| 3 |
Infector
|
320 |
18 |
|
| 4 |
Infector
|
400 |
18 |
|
| 5 |
Infecto-Bomb
|
600 |
20 |
|
| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
|
| 6 |
Mega Infecto-Bomb
|
|
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| 7 |
Giga Infecto-Bomb
|
|
|
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| 8 |
Omega Infecto-Bomb
|
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Suck Cannon
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Suck Cannon
|
200 |
0-10 |
|
| 2 |
Suck Cannon
|
260 |
0-10 |
Range is increased, shots ricochet off targets
|
| 3 |
Suck Cannon
|
320 |
|
Increased ammo capacity, sets enemies on fire when they are shot out
|
| 4 |
Suck Cannon
|
440 |
|
|
| 5 |
Vortex Cannon
|
600 |
|
|
| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
|
| 6 |
Mega Vortex Cannon
|
|
|
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| 7 |
Giga Vortex Cannon
|
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|
| 8 |
Omega Vortex Cannon
|
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Spitting Hydra
The Spitting Hydra can target multiple enemies. Hold down to lock onto your targets and release to fire electric shocks at the targeted enemies.
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Spitting Hydra
|
200 |
15 |
Targets up to 3 enemies.
|
| 2 |
Spitting Hydra
|
240 |
15 |
Targets up to 4 enemies.
|
| 3 |
Spitting Hydra
|
280 |
15 |
|
| 4 |
Spitting Hydra
|
320 |
15 |
|
| 5 |
Tempest
|
400 |
15 |
|
| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
|
| 6 |
Mega Tempest
|
|
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| 7 |
Giga Tempest
|
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| 8 |
Omega Tempest
|
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Agents of Doom
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Agents of Doom
|
240 |
6 |
|
| 2 |
Agents of Doom
|
400 |
6 |
|
| 3 |
Agents of Doom
|
660 |
8 |
|
| 4 |
Agents of Doom
|
2,000 |
8 |
|
| 5 |
Agents of Dread
|
6,000 |
8 |
|
| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
|
| 6 |
Mega Agents of Dread
|
|
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| 7 |
Giga Agents of Dread
|
|
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| 8 |
Omega Agents of Dread
|
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Flux Rifle
The Flux Rifle is the best weapon for sniping in the game. Apart from having zoom in/zoom out ability, it is also very powerul.
Against other long range enemies, it is best to either sneak up on them or (if they see you) use the Holoshield Glove and shoot from behind it. Once upgraded to Splitter Rifle, power increases immensely and can blast through multiple enemies and kill just about any thing in one hit.
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Flux Rifle
|
300 |
10 |
|
| 2 |
Flux Rifle
|
400 |
12 |
|
| 3 |
Flux Rifle
|
500 |
12 |
|
| 4 |
Flux Rifle
|
1,600 |
12 |
|
| 5 |
Splitter Rifle
|
2,800 |
15 |
|
| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
|
| 6 |
Mega Splitter Rifle
|
|
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| 7 |
Giga Splitter Rifle
|
|
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| 8 |
Omega Splitter Rifle
|
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Annihilator
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Annihilator
|
500 |
20 |
|
| 2 |
Annihilator
|
600 |
20 |
|
| 3 |
Annihilator
|
800 |
22 |
|
| 4 |
Annihilator
|
1,100 |
22 |
|
| 5 |
Decimator
|
1,400 |
25 |
|
| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
|
| 6 |
Mega Decimator
|
|
|
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| 7 |
Giga Decimator
|
|
|
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| 8 |
Omega Decimator
|
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Holoshield Glove
The Holoshield Glove releases a light-blue oval shield, protecting you from enemy fire for a limited amount of time, or until it can't withstand any more fire.
Once upgraded, the V2 Holoshield Glove has a vampiric effect, sucking health from enemies within range and transfering it to Ratchet.
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Holoshield Glove
|
200 |
8 |
|
| 2 |
Holoshield Glove
|
300 |
8 |
|
| 3 |
Holoshield Glove
|
400 |
10 |
|
| 4 |
Holoshield Glove
|
500 |
10 |
|
| 5 |
Ultrashield Launcher
|
600 |
12 |
|
| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
|
| 6 |
Mega Ultrashield Launcher
|
|
|
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| 7 |
Giga Ultrashield Launcher
|
|
|
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| 8 |
Omega Ultrashield Launcher
|
|
|
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Disc Blade Gun
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Disc Blade Gun
|
500 |
25 |
|
| 2 |
Disc Blade Gun
|
600 |
25 |
|
| 3 |
Disc Blade Gun
|
1,400 |
25 |
|
| 4 |
Disc Blade Gun
|
2,400 |
25 |
|
| 5 |
Multi-Disc Gun
|
3,600 |
25 |
|
| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
|
| 6 |
Mega Multi-Disc Gun
|
|
|
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| 7 |
Giga Multi-Disc Gun
|
|
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| 8 |
Omega Multi-Disc Gun
|
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Rift Inducer
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Rift Inducer
|
1,000 |
8 |
|
| 2 |
Rift Inducer
|
1,300 |
8 |
|
| 3 |
Rift Inducer
|
1,500 |
10 |
|
| 4 |
Rift Inducer
|
1,700 |
10 |
|
| 5 |
Rift Ripper
|
2,000 |
12 |
|
| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
|
| 6 |
Mega Rift Ripper
|
|
|
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| 7 |
Giga Rift Ripper
|
|
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| 8 |
Omega Rift Ripper
|
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Qwack-O-Ray
The Qwack-O-Ray is one of the best weapons in the game. This weapon is good for the Annihilation Nation challenges after it's fully upgraded.
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Qwack-O-Ray
|
1,000 |
|
|
| 2 |
Qwack-O-Ray
|
1,500 |
|
|
| 3 |
Qwack-O-Ray
|
2,000 |
|
|
| 4 |
Qwack-O-Ray
|
2,500 |
|
|
| 5 |
Qwack-O-Blitzer
|
3,000 |
|
|
| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
|
| 6 |
Mega Qwack-O-Blitzer
|
|
|
|
| 7 |
Giga Qwack-O-Blitzer
|
|
|
|
| 8 |
Omega Qwack-O-Blitzer
|
|
|
|
Miniturret Glove
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Miniturret Glove
|
600 |
10 |
|
| 2 |
Miniturret Glove
|
800 |
10 |
|
| 3 |
Miniturret Glove
|
1,000 |
12 |
|
| 4 |
Miniturret Glove
|
1,200 |
12 |
|
| 5 |
Megaturret Glove
|
2,080 |
12 |
|
| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
|
| 6 |
Mega Megaturret Glove
|
|
|
|
| 7 |
Giga Megaturret Glove
|
|
|
|
| 8 |
Omega Megaturret Glove
|
|
|
|
Lava Gun
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Lava Gun
|
160 |
150 |
|
| 2 |
Lava Gun
|
240 |
150 |
|
| 3 |
Lava Gun
|
360 |
175 |
|
| 4 |
Lava Gun
|
500 |
175 |
|
| 5 |
Liquid Nitrogen Gun
|
700 |
200 |
|
| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
|
| 6 |
Mega Liquid Nitrogen Gun
|
|
|
|
| 7 |
Giga Liquid Nitrogen Gun
|
|
|
|
| 8 |
Omega Liquid Nitrogen Gun
|
|
|
|
Bouncer
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Bouncer
|
1,200 |
10 |
|
| 2 |
Bouncer
|
1,400 |
10 |
|
| 3 |
Bouncer
|
1,400 |
12 |
|
| 4 |
Bouncer
|
1,800 |
12 |
|
| 5 |
Heavy Bouncer
|
2,000 |
12 |
|
| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
|
| 6 |
Mega Heavy Bouncer
|
|
|
|
| 7 |
Giga Heavy Bouncer
|
|
|
|
| 8 |
Omega Heavy Bouncer
|
|
|
|
Plasma Coil
The Plasma Coil is, quite possibly, the best weapon in the game, or at least it is when it's upgraded. Sure, the RY3NO may be able to kill everything on-screen instantly without fail, but the advantage this weapon has is that you can get it for free. It fires a small blue ball of electricity which zaps everything near the target for high damage.
The Plasma Storm is probably one of the best weapons in the game. The small blue ball now becomes a very big yellowy-white one that looks like one of those novelty plasma balls (only not purple). Accuracy isn't an issue - this will hit anything, anywhere with many long-reaching tendrils of white lightning that do ridiculous damage. No enemies stand a chance.
The Plasma Coil, or rather the Plasma Storm, is an all-purpose weapon. It does immense damage against one target and many targets alike, and in a spectacular flash of white tendrils they all die. This also has an impressive range, and is quite accurate. The only downside is refire rate and ammo capacity - this weapon can be slow and run out of ammo quickly, but that's if anything survives more than a single hit.
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Plasma Coil
|
2,400 |
15 |
|
| 2 |
Plasma Coil
|
3,000 |
15 |
The weapon now does continual damage after hitting (Acid Mod).
|
| 3 |
Plasma Coil
|
3,600 |
18 |
The weapon now locks-on with +.
|
| 4 |
Plasma Coil
|
4,200 |
18
|
| 5 |
Plasma Storm
|
6,000 |
20 |
|
| Mega upgrade (820,000 bolts)
|
| 6 |
Mega Mega Plasma Storm
|
6,800 |
20 |
|
| 7 |
Giga Giga Plasma Storm
|
7,600 |
22 |
|
| 8 |
Omega Omega Plasma Storm
|
8,400 |
25 |
|
Shield Charger
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
Shield Charger
|
60 |
3 |
|
| 2 |
Shield Charger
|
100 |
3 |
|
| 3 |
Shield Charger
|
140 |
3 |
|
| 4 |
Shield Charger
|
180 |
4 |
|
| 5 |
Tesla Barrier
|
240 |
4 |
|
| Mega Upgrade (??? bolts)
|
| 6 |
Mega Tesla Barrier
|
|
|
|
| 7 |
Giga Tesla Barrier
|
|
|
|
| 8 |
Omega Tesla Barrier
|
|
|
|
RY3NO
| Level |
Name |
Power |
Max ammo |
Notes
|
| 1 |
RY3NO
|
6,000 |
25 |
|
| 2 |
RY3NO
|
7,000 |
30 |
|
| 3 |
RY3NO
|
8,000 |
35 |
|
| 4 |
RY3NO
|
9,000 |
40 |
|
| 5 |
RYNOCIRATOR
|
10,000 |
50 |
|
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