Alan Wake 2: List of All Weapons Alan Wake 2 guide, walkthrough

Weapons available in Alan Wake 2 include a revolver, an edged shotgun, a hunting crossbow, a repeating rifle, a hunting rifle, a flare gun and a double-barreled shotgun. On this page of the guide you will find a summary and recommendations of the best types of firearms and projectile items.

Last update: 29 November 2023

Both heroes you control in Alan Wake 2 have access to an extended arsenal of firearms and throwables. On this page, you can find a list of all weapons appearing in the game along with information on where to find them and recommended picks for specific situations.

• Flashlight
• Pistol
• Sawed-off Shotgun
• Hunting Crossbow
• Hunting Rifle
• Pump-Action Shotgun
• Revolver
• Flare Gun
• Double-Barrelled Shotgun
• Hand Flare
• Propane Tank
• Flashbang

Flashlight

1. The flashlight is a tool available to both Saga and Alan, but in the case of the writer, you first need to find it.
2. Flashlight is not only used to illuminate dark areas, as it also has an use in combat. For example, you can use Flashlight Boosting to deprive monsters of their layer of darkness. This reveals the sources of darkness and makes them vulnerable to conventional attacks.
3. Basic using of flashlight doesn't spend any resources, but Flashlight Boosting depletes the batteries. Single battery has a few charges. To get more batteries, you'll need to explore and find them in the world.

Pistol

1. This is part of Saga's kit as an FBI agent. She has it from the very beginning of the game.
2. Unmodified and in its basic version, the pistol isn't very powerful. You can change that with weapon upgrades and additionally always make sure to aim for the head.

Sawed-off Shotgun

Sawed-off Shotgun is a weapon available to Saga.

1. The weapon is in a display case in the General Store in Cauldron Lake. The earliest you can obtain it is during Return 2 chapter. We show how to get it on Shotgun display case page of the guide.
2. The Sawed-off Shotgun is perfect for close-range combat. Leave it for stronger enemies or groups of opponents standing close to each other.

Hunting Crossbow

Hunting Crossbow is another weapon unique to Saga.

1. You can find it in a Cult Stash in Watery, located near the trapper hut. First opportunity to get it appears during the first visit to Watery in Return 3. We show how to get the weapon on the Stash with hunting crossbow page of the guide.
2. The Crossbow is perfect for silent removal of enemies, as, unlike firearms, it doesn't generate noise when fired. The projectile deals a lot of damage, but reloading takes time.

Hunting Rifle

Another weapon unique to Saga.

1. The rifle is located in a closed room in the Wellness Center building visited in Return 5. You need to find and deliver the missing door knob - we described it on a separate page Door Knob for the workshop with a rifle.
2. The rifle is great for hitting distant targets. Try not to miss, because a lot of time will pass before the next shot. It's also worth holding the aim button longer to make the shot more accurate.

Pump-Action Shotgun

Pump-Action Shotgun is another weapon unique to Saga.

1. You can find it after returning to the Sheriff's Station in Bright Falls in the course of Return 6 chapter. To get it, you need to open Sheriff Tim Breaker's office and break into the weapon case. We described the puzzle of obtaining the shotgun on the page Pump shotgun code in Sheriff's station.
2. We recommend using the pump-action shotgun instead of the sawed-off shotgun. Both of these weapons are characterized by a high destructive power at short range. However, the pump-action shotgun shoots faster and fires more bullets before you have to reload it.

Revolver

The Revolver is the first weapon obtained by Alan.

1. After the beginning of Initiation 2 chapter, you'll explore the western alley in New York (Dark Place). The Revolver is found in the area where you meet Alex Casey for the second time. We describe the procedure of acquiring the weapon in How to get the gun and flashlight? page of the guide.
2. The Revolver is mediocre when it comes to stoppping power. You can change that with weapon upgrades and additionally always make sure to aim for the head.

Flare Gun

1. Flare Gun is a weapon that only Alan can obtain.
2. Getting the Flare Gun is a story event and you cannot go forward without it. This happens during the course of Initiation 4 chapter.
3. The best use of the flare gun is to attack groups of opponents who are standing close to each other. All enemies can then receive damage after the flare explodes.

Double-Barreled Shotgun

1. Double-Barreled Shotgun is a weapon only obtainable by Alan.
2. You can find this weapon in the stage Initiation 4 and you can't miss it. However, you won't be able to keep it.
3. The second opportunity is in Initation 5 and you can find the Double-Barrelled Shotgun in the bar next to the Oceanview Hotel. You need to solve a puzzle - we described it on the page Double-Barrelled Shotgun next to Oceanview Hotel. From this moment on, the double-barreled shotgun will be added to Alan's inventory permanently.
4. You should use the shotgun to attack stronger opponents, because it deals a lot of damage at a short distance.

Hand Flare

1. Hand Flare is an example of a throwable, but you can just as well hold it in your hand to light the way.
2. Flares have two main uses - prevent monsters from getting closer to the hero and freeing yourself after being grabbed by an opponent. We recommend leaving some flares for the latter. With the Flare, you can avoid losing health as a result of being grabbed.

Propane Tank

1. Propane Tanks are another example of a throwable.
2. Tanks are perfect for defeating groups of opponents and weakening bosses. The tank will explode on impact, dealing a lot of damage - it even may kill the enemy instantly.

Flashbang

1. Flashbangs belong to the category of throwables.
2. The ensuing explosion can stun or kill enemies outright. Leave them at the ready for situations where you're surrounded by a group of monsters.