7 Days to Die is a famous survival game in which you have to shoot hordes of zombies and arrange life in the inhospitable world of the post-apocalypse. To simplify the task, we will tell you about the most useful weapons and melee weapons that will definitely help you in your passage.
Steel club

Close-quarters melee weapon. There are many more “close-quarters” items in the game, but the club differs from other tools in that it can deal a critical blow to zombies with some chance. When hit in the head, you can destroy the enemy instantly. In addition, the club does not waste much stamina, but does considerable damage.
Pump action shotgun

A great choice for the early stages of the game. A pump action shotgun has good ammo and penetration, but poor fire accuracy. Fortunately, this can be remedied by attaching an extended barrel and a muzzle brake. Over time, you can unlock an upgraded version of the pump action shotgun, and regular enemies will die instantly.
44 Magnum

Another good weapon for short distances. A standard revolver has a huge penetration power, but there is a clear disadvantage: only 6 rounds in the magazine. The weapon reloads quite slowly, so make sure you are not surrounded at this time.
Tactical assault rifle

One of the most popular trunks among survivalists. This rifle is quite easy to craft in the early stages of the game, but to use its maximum potential, some modifications are required to increase the magazine, damage and a good range. In addition, thanks to the perk, you can unlock the improved variant, which will be even more powerful.
SMG-5

A submachine gun with high accuracy, rate of fire and damage. Great for those who do not like to sit in shelters and constantly move. Even in the later stages of the game, this weapon is very useful, and it can also have a larger magazine, which significantly compensates for the problem of long reloading.
Iron crossbow

A great weapon for stealth missions. Unlike bows, the crossbow has a higher accuracy and damage, and can also be upgraded with a scope. You should always have a weapon at hand in case the situation escalates and you need to take out your enemies carefully. In addition, the crossbow can be loaded with explosive bolts, but these are quite rare.
Automatic shotgun

Another shotgun on our list that is suitable for the later stages of the game. Firstly, it has a high penetration power and 16 rounds in the magazine. Secondly, the ammunition supply can be increased to 24, which significantly increases its efficiency. Moreover, there are a number of upgrades available for the shotgun. For example, you can install a muzzle brake, an extra grip, and an extended barrel. Moreover, you can easily find or craft cartridges as you progress.
Grenade launcher

One of the most effective weapons in the late stages of the game. Finding ammo for the grenade launcher is a big challenge, but it is worth it. You can load it with fragmentation grenades or explosives. Each type of ammo is suitable for different situations, so experiment to find the optimal usage situation for you.
Sniper rifle

As expected, the sniper rifle is especially good for long distances. Thanks to it, you can destroy almost any enemy, but you will have to learn the advantage of Dark Eye. In addition, we recommend installing a couple of upgrades: an extended magazine, a bipod and an 8x scope. All this, combined with a fast reload time, makes the sniper one of the most useful tools for killing zombies.
M60 machine gun

High damage, rate of fire and large ammunition – what else is needed against hordes of zombies? An extended magazine with 120 ammunition, a bipod and a sight are very suitable for a machine gun. This allows you to take comfortable positions and further increase the effectiveness of the weapon.
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Source: VG Times