This dark Southern-inspired team survival shooter has quite a learning curve to master.

Which games really help capture the feel of the Southern Gothic genre?

These titles might help.

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One way to get better is by thinking about what weapons you run.

A new map, new enemies, and you better believe new weapons as well.

No matter your playstyle, there’s something here for you to enjoy.

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So, good luck and happy hunting.

One such revolver stands out from the rest, especially thanks to its ammo punch in.

This adds a little bit of variety to your handgun, and more damage to boot.

Bats taking to the sky on the left, with a scenic shot of Mammon’s Gulch in the center, and a Hellborn launching fire at a Hunter on the right.

14Conversion Chain Pistol (Caldwell)

Why Reload?

Speaking of revolvers, one of the major drawbacks is that they run out of ammo rather quickly.

The Caldwell Conversion Chain Pistol seeks to solve that problem.

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That means you’re free to be a little less picky with your shots.

While there is no short supply of melee weapons in Hunt, the Katana has become a cult classic.

12Sparks

Long Range Killer

A breech-loading rifle that makes long-range engagements a little bit easier.

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Like most of the other breech-loading rifles, the Sparks packs quite a punch.

Tonight we’re going to hunt like it’s 1896.

If aimed right, you’ve got the option to do some severe damage to anything you hit.

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So, check that you’re picking your timing right, and not running headfirst.

This is exactly the niche the Avtomat hopes to fill.

The Avtomat is a heavily modified version of the usual bolt action Mosin Nagant rifle.

Hunt: Showdown 1896

It takes some getting used to, but it is a spectacle at close range.

This adds a great amount of versatility, if you prepare properly.

So don’t be surprised if you hear or see one of these wielded in your direction.

It sort of bridges the gap between the Springfield and the Nitro Express in terms of damage quality.

The Dolch pistol is an oddity in Hunt: Showdown for being semi-automatic and clip-fed.

Where it is outweighed in damage, it makes up for in ease of use and rate of fire.

These tips will help you get the best of your opponents in Hunt: Showdown 1896.

Just because it doesn’t hit as hard, doesn’t mean it should be left alone.

7Officer Carbine (Nagant)

A Pistol Rifle?

A weird weapon for sure, but what else would you expect from Hunt?

6Nitro Express

Hit Em Once

An absolute beast of a rifle.

The Nitro Express has some of the highest damage output per hit of any weapon in the game.