F.E.A.R. / Weapons guide

F.E.A.R. weapons guide: shotgun, penetrator, assault rifle and particle gun

Compare original F.E.A.R. weapons and build a useful three-gun loadout.

Edition covered

The original 2005 F.E.A.R. single-player campaign. Warner Bros. Steam imagery comes from the original F.E.A.R. package listing; its header also advertises Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate. Those expansion campaigns and their additional weapons are not covered.

11 items · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.

Original firearm comparison

Early precise sidearm

AT-14 pistol

Limitation: Limited stopping power.

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Close automatic fire

RPL submachine gun

Limitation: Less effective across long lanes.

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General combat

G2A2 assault rifle

Limitation: Long bursts still need control.

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Strong close-range attacks

VK-12 combat shotgun

Limitation: Reduced distant effectiveness.

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Accurate high-impact fire

HV Penetrator

Limitation: Watch ammunition and target movement.

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Powerful precision shots

Type-7 particle weapon

Limitation: Scarce ammunition.

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Heavy and explosive tools

Heavy enemies and groups

Repeating cannon

Caution: Splash near the player.

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Large or armored threats

Missile launcher

Caution: Leave room for the blast.

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Enemies behind cover

Frag grenade

Caution: Fuse and bounce timing.

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A known enemy route

Proximity mine

Caution: Do not retreat into its blast zone.

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Controlled ambush

Remote bomb

Caution: Detonate only after moving clear.

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Quick notes

Use the three slots for different distances. The original campaign limits carried firearms, making complementary roles valuable.
Keep the combat shotgun for close pressure. The VK-12 is effective when enemies close the gap, especially with deliberate aim during Reflex Time.
Choose precision or automatic fire for the room. The G2A2 assault rifle is a practical general option, while the HV Penetrator rewards accurate fire and the Type-7 offers powerful precision.
Treat explosives as a separate resource. Frag grenades, proximity mines and remote bombs create different tactical options without replacing the three firearm slots.

Useful tip

Frag grenades, proximity mines and remote bombs create different tactical options without replacing the three firearm slots.

References

Guide references
Reference	Website
F.E.A.R. — publisher listing	store.steampowered.com
GameSpot: original F.E.A.R. walkthrough	www.gamespot.com
F.E.A.R. Wiki: original weapons	fear.fandom.com
F.E.A.R. original game reference	en.wikipedia.org