Zombie Battle Tycoon Weapons Guide
Starter Glock through SMGs and shotgun: ammo, damage notes, headshots, and what to fund first.
Your guns decide how safely you can leave the collector and contest mid-map barrels. This weapons guide gathers documented player-facing stats for the early firearm ladder in Zombie Battle Tycoon, explains how to think about headshots versus body shots, and shows how personal guns pair with passive Base Defense. It also flags later soldier upgrades and community-reported guns carefully so you do not treat unverified DPS as fact. For ranking context, keep the Tier List open beside this page.
Starter and early firearms
Glock
The tutorial Glock is your day-one sidearm: 17 ammo, 17 damage on body shots, and 30 on headshots. It teaches the most important combat habit in the game—aim up. Headshots nearly double output and matter even more when Fast or Mini packs swarm a choke. Keep the Glock even after you unlock SMGs; it remains a precise tool when ammo discipline matters.
TEC-9
The TEC-9 is the first rapid option many players buy: 15 ammo, 9 body / 14 headshot. Magazine size is smaller than the Glock, so bursts must count. Use it to delete clustered Normals on the straight approach, then swap back if you are whiffing heads under pressure.
UZI
The UZI bumps capacity to 25 ammo with 12 body / 18 headshot. It is a strong volume SMG for holding a lane while scientists finish an upload cycle. Spray with short controlled bursts at the gate, and save longer mags for when Explosive or Mini packs stack.
Trench Shotgun
The Trench Shotgun holds 6 shells, deals random damage, and suffers a longer cooldown between shots. It shines at close choke points—doorways, bunker mouths, and owner-door bait spots—where pellets shred whatever fills the frame. Do not treat it as a long-lane primary; miss timing and the cooldown punishes you.
MP5
The MP5 offers 30 ammo with random damage rolls. Capacity makes it forgiving while you learn later wave timings. Because damage varies, lean on headshots and favorable positioning instead of expecting a fixed TTK every fight.
MAC-10
The MAC-10 is the standout early freebie when you join InfinityBattles. Full claim steps live in How to Get MAC-10. Pair it with the Glock so you have volume fire plus a precise finisher without waiting on every cash gate.
How to prioritize buys
- Clear waves first. A gun that helps you finish the current lane beats a trophy weapon you cannot afford to feed with ammo habits.
- Headshots over spray panic. Documented gaps between body and head values on Glock, TEC-9, and UZI reward aim.
- SMGs for volume. UZI and MAC-10 style guns cover dense Normal/Mini waves while you rebuild walls.
- Shotgun for close chokes. Trench Shotgun owns doorway fights and door-bait piles.
- Cross-check the Tier List when choosing between personal DPS and passive defenses on the same paycheck.
Soldier upgrades and player-reported guns
Videos and community posts mention soldier weapon upgrades, minigun seats, and later personal options such as M16, P90, and Galactic Sniper. Treat those as player-reported unless your live plot shows the buyable. Soldier upgrades often arrive through the rebirth track—see How to Rebirth for Gate Soldiers, Soldier Weapon Upgrade pads, helicopters, and related unlocks. Minigun seats and heavy emplacements belong as much to Base Defense as to this page: they are position tools, not pocket SMGs.
Do not invent exact DPS sheets for undocumented guns. If a creator showcases a late weapon, verify it on your rebirth tier before rewriting your economy around it.
Loadouts by situation
Early plot, low walls: Glock for heads + claim MAC-10 for volume. Stay near owner doors.
Mid rebuild after rebirth: SMG primary, shotgun holstered for bunker mouths, keep a precise sidearm for Ghost or single high-value targets described in Bosses and Waves.
Barrel runs: Bring an SMG you can shoot on the move. Do not start a mid-map carry with only the shotgun.
Boss-heavy nights: Personal DPS plus gate soldiers and turrets. Nukes and guided missiles from rebirth unlocks are emergency buttons, not a replacement for aim.
Combat habits that multiply every gun
Stand off-center on straight lanes so Explosive packs do not delete you and the gate at once. Reload behind cover or inside owner spaces. When a pack commits to a door, finish stragglers instead of chasing into fog. Between waves, spend collector cash intentionally—another scientist sometimes raises future gun budgets faster than an impulse firearm. Redeem codes whenever new cash or weapon-related rewards appear so your ladder stays ahead of wave scaling.
Related reading
Start from Getting Started if you still lack collector habits, claim the SMG via How to Get MAC-10, harden lanes with Base Defense, study enemies in Bosses and Waves, and plan exclusive soldier upgrades through How to Rebirth. The Guides Hub lists every walkthrough, and the Tier List helps you weigh guns against passive buys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for Zombie Battle Tycoon players.
What are the Glock stats in Zombie Battle Tycoon?
The starter Glock has 17 ammo, 17 body damage, and 30 headshot damage according to documented wiki stats.
Which early gun should I buy after the Glock?
Claim the free MAC-10 from InfinityBattles, then look at TEC-9 or UZI for rapid fire. Use the Trench Shotgun when you fight at close chokes.
Why do headshots matter so much?
Several early guns show large headshot bonuses—for example Glock 17 to 30 and UZI 12 to 18—so aim discipline multiplies clear speed.
Are M16, P90, and Galactic Sniper confirmed?
They appear in community videos as player-reported options. Confirm the buyable on your plot and rebirth tier before planning around them.
Do soldier weapon upgrades replace my personal gun?
No. Soldier upgrades and gate soldiers add passive DPS. You still want a strong personal loadout for barrels, bosses, and lane breaks.
Where should I compare weapons to other buys?
Use the Tier List Hub alongside this guide, and read Base Defense when choosing turrets or bunkers over another firearm.