Left 4 Dead / Weapons and throwables
Left 4 Dead weapons and throwables: shotguns, rifles and rescue tools
Compare the original game’s firearms, pipe bombs, Molotovs and environmental explosives.
Edition covered
The original Left 4 Dead, with its official PC campaigns and updates. Steam header art says Game of the Year Edition. Sequel-only melee weapons, Spitters, Chargers and Jockeys are excluded.
9 items · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Original firearm comparison
Throwable and environmental tools
Quick notes
- Pick a weapon for the team’s missing role. The pump shotgun is effective nearby, while the submachine gun covers a wider stream of targets.
- Keep one throwable for a difficult transition. Pipe bombs attract common infected before exploding, creating room to move or revive.
- Reload while another survivor covers. Shotguns load shells incrementally, so there may be time to add a few during a pause.
- Place fuel cans before starting a finale. Fuel cans and explosive canisters can shape an approach when placed beforehand.
Useful tip
Fuel cans and explosive canisters can shape an approach when placed beforehand.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Left 4 Dead — publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Left 4 Dead Wiki: campaigns | left4dead.fandom.com |
| Left 4 Dead Wiki: weapons | left4dead.fandom.com |
| Left 4 Dead Wiki: special infected | left4dead.fandom.com |
| GameFAQs: original Survival mode | gamefaqs.gamespot.com |