Who doesn't love the feeling of finding the ultimate weapon in a video game? You work hard, exploring and crafting and following walkthroughs to find hidden gems, then finally, you get it: a rifle, sword, or magic upgrade. You know the game is nearing its end and you have the ultimate weapon to win it. Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2 is certainly the kind of game to warrant this feeling as you near its ultimate end, and just like pretty much any other game out there, you've probably had to go through a handful of completely useless dud weapons to get there, but in Rockstar's defense, there are few weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2 that are complete and total trash.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is also known for having a relatively small inventory of possible weapons, so duds are few and far between. It can be fairly easy to acquire new and improved weapons, as well as customize and upgrade weapons already in your inventory. Still, no game is perfect, and Red Dead Redemption 2 is certainly no exception despite being a genuinely awesome game. We've put together a list of the best of the best weaponry you can get in Red Dead Redemption 2, as well as a few weapons that serve little to no purpose. Spoilers from the game may lurk below, so read with caution if you haven't finished the game yet!

Check out our list of the 20 Strongest Weapons (And 10 That Are Worthless) Ranked.

30. Strongest: Rolling Block Rifle

The Rolling Block Rifle sits at a particular spot on our list designated as not too great, but not too bad. This rifle is one of only two sniper rifles in Red Dead Redemption 2 and it is certainly bested by its Carcano Rifle counterpart.

You would expect a sniper rifle to have some semblance of accuracy, but the Rolling Block Rifle leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to aim and precision. The scope, though designed to look realistic, is virtually useless. However, as an overall firearm, it is significantly better than some of the weapons you pick up at the start of the game.

29. Strongest: Double-Action Revolver

This gun is definitely the revolver to pick out if you need rapid fire speed in a particular situation. The good old Double Action has the most lightning fast firing speed of any other revolver in the game, but unfortunately, isn't the best revolver in the game. It's virtually worthless in distant-range gunfights and only proves its worth in extremely close-range combat.

Still, it's a great revolver to use when you're dual wielding, but we'd suggest pairing it with a decent rifle as opposed to another similar revolver.

28. Worthless: Maxim Gun

The Maxim Gun, also known as the “Cowboy Minigun,” is actually a pretty fun weapon to use. It's like Red Dead Redemption 2's version of a Gatling gun and a powerful fight-dominating weapon to have on your side.

However, you barely have the opportunity to use this weapon. If you're dedicated to following the main storyline without deviation, you're only going to get to use this old-time stationary gun twice. This lands the Maxim Gun with the label of “brief and elusive novelty weapon” in the Red Dead universe.

27. Strongest: Stone Hatchet

In a game like Red Dead Redemption 2, where melee weapons tend to be on the lackluster side (for obvious reasons, it's a gunslinging game), the Stone Hatchet manages to be on the slightly better side, but it's certainly far from the best weapon you'll encounter in the game.

Still, the throwable Stone Hatcher has decent damage and looks pretty cool. However, we would suggest using this handheld weapon for hunting animals as opposed to battles that will most likely involve guns. Who brings a hatchet to a gunfight anyway?

26. Strongest: Rare Double-Barreled Shotgun

Who else got giddy when they got the powerful Double-Barreled Shotgun in Red Dead Redemption 2? Just me? Well, to each their own.

The rare Double-Barreled Shotgun is great for taking out sparse enemies who cross into close range. Even though you get this shotgun earlier in the game, and it doesn't have the bells and whistles of more sophisticated firearms you find or purchase later on, it looks awesome rolling off your shoulder in a gunfight and delivers some serious damage, albeit only twice at a time.

25. Worthless: Varmint Rifle

Who would have thought a gun designed for hunting rabbits could not possibly be stellar at combative gunslinging? The Varmint Rifle is far from the worst weapon you can get your hands on in Red Dead Redemption 2, but it has such a basic feel to it and less than stellar stats that boast low power, moderate range, and a painfully slow reload speed. It may have high accuracy, but there are way better rifles out there that warrant leaving the Varmint Rifle in the trash where it belongs.

24. Strongest: Carbine Repeater

This fancy little gun won't send enemies away like a good ol' shotgun will, but the Carbine repeater is fantastic for gunfights with many enemies involved. When you find yourself in the thick of a big gunfight, this repeater is great for attacking enemies when you're blind.

The Carbine repeater has lightning fast fire, excellent range, and pretty acceptable damage rates. Though the Carbine repeater is unfortunately the weakest of Red Dead Redemption 2's repeaters, it's still a dependable firearm worth keeping in your inventory until you can a Litchfield or Lancaster.

23. Strongest: Volcanic Pistol

Aesthetically, the Volcanic Pistol is a beautiful gun, and when it comes to its practicality, it's also fairly impressive. While you can certainly place other pistols above or below it, with a bit of familiarity and practice, this gun can take out any other sidearm with ease.

The firing kickback is satisfying, too. The only real downside to the Volcanic Pistol is its less than elegant firing rate and its not-so-great range. But, if you're looking for pure power condensed into a sidearm, this is the pistol for you!

22. Worthless: Cattleman Revolver

While this gun is the pinnacle of what you'd imagine an authentic cowboy rootin' tootin' revolver would look like, it leaves a lot to be desired in power. Arguably, the Cattleman Revolver is probably the worst sidearm you'll find in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Sure, there are a ton of other guns that are at the bottom tier, but the Cattleman Revolver is weak in just about every category, only being forgivable in the rate of fire. It may be based on the classic Colt Single Action Army or “The Gun That Won The West” in real life, but the Red Dead version is far from legendary.

21. Strongest: Repeating Shotgun

The Repeating Shotgun does away with Red Dead Redemption 2's shotguns' painfully slow reloading speeds. No more two shell capacity, dear player! You get all the perks of a shotgun with a substantially more impressive reloading speed. What's better than that?

The Repeating Shotgun is great for barreling down enemies in close . Unfortunately, this shotgun's firing speed leaves a lot to be desired and many other shotguns in the game, even earlier ones that appear, outdo it in this respect.