Hostile Skies Weapon Tier List

The Hostile Skies weapon tier list ranks every gun, cannon, rocket, and bomb by role. Pair the picks below with the Plane tier list to build a full loadout.

S tier weapons

Weapon	Type	Best plane	Why
20mm MG 151	Cannon	Multi-role	High DPS, accurate at range
AN/M3 .50 cal	MG	Dogfighter	Twin belt, fast follow-up shots
250 lb bomb	Bomb	Multi-role / Bomber	Reliable splash damage
Hispano 20mm	Cannon	Multi-role	Reliable rate of fire

A tier

Weapon	Type	Best plane	Why
7.7 mm MG	MG	Starter	Trains aim, low DPS
30mm MK 108	Cannon	Bomber	Slow ROF, huge alpha
RP-3 rocket	Rocket	Strike	High alpha, low accuracy
500 lb bomb	Bomb	Bomber	Massive alpha, weak dogfighter

B tier

Weapon	Type	Best plane	Why
13 mm MG 131	MG	Multi-role	Mid-range option
MG FF/M	Cannon	Bomber	Slow reload
100 lb bomb	Bomb	Strike	Situational

C tier

Weapon	Type	Best plane	Why
Starter MG	MG	Starter	Low DPS, no upgrade path

How to pick a weapon

1. Open your plane’s hardpoint count. Most props have 2–4 hardpoints.
2. Decide if you want to dogfight (MGs / light cannons) or bomb (bombs / rockets).
3. Pick the S-tier weapon for your role; mix and match only if you have hardpoints spare.
4. If you have spare hardpoints, add a 100 lb bomb for ground targets.

When this list changes

Weapon stats rarely change; what changes is which planes are meta. After every patch, re-evaluate the S-tier plane picks from the Plane tier list.

Why twin MGs dominate

Twin .50 cals hit the sweet spot of DPS, accuracy, and ammo count. They are the most forgiving weapon in the game. New pilots should default to them.

How cannons differ

Cannons trade rate of fire for alpha. Use cannons for bombers and slow multi-roles; the alpha compensates for the slow ROF.

Pair with Loadout tier list

For full setups, see the Loadout tier list.