Weapon Type¶
Weapons in GTA Online are unlocked by level. One of the best ways to acquire weapons is by doing deathmatch and picking them up off the ground. If you pick up a weapon during the course of a mission you keep it afterwards. The following is a list of unlocks and what level you can acquire them.
Handguns¶
| Name | Unlock Level/Requirement |
|---|---|
| Pistol | 1 |
| Pistol.50 | 1 |
| Combat Pistol | 9 |
| AP Pistol | 33 |
| SNS Pistol | Beach Bum DLC |
| Heavy Pistol | Business DLC |
| Vintage Pistol | I’m Not a Hipster DLC |
| Flare Gun | Heists DLC |
| Marskman Pistol | III-Gotten Gains Part 2 DLC |
| Heavy Revolver | Executives and Other Criminals DLC |
| Pistol Mk.II | Gunrunning Pack DLC |
| SNS Pistol Mk.II | The Doomsday Heist DLC |
| Heavy Revolver Mk.II | The Doomsday Heist DLC |
| Double-Action Revolver | The Doomsday Heist DLC |
| Up-n-Atomizer | Arena War DLC |
| Ceramic Pistol | Diamond Casino Heist DLC |
| Navy Revolver | Diamond Casino Heist DLC |
Machine Guns¶
| Name | Unlock Level/Requirement |
|---|---|
| Micro SMG | 5 |
| SMG | 11 |
| Assault SMG | 29 |
| MG | 50 |
| Combat MG | 80 |
| Gusenberg Sweeper | Valentine’s Day Massacre DLC |
| Combat PDW | III-Gotten Gains Part 1 DLC |
| Machine Pistol | Lowriders DLC |
| Mini SMG | Bikers DLC |
| SMG Mk.II | Gunrunning Pack DLC |
| Combat MG Mk.II | Gunrunning Pack DLC |
| Unholy Hellbringer | Arena War DLC |
Shotguns¶
| Name | Unlock Level/Requirement |
|---|---|
| Sawed-Off Shotgun | 1 |
| Bullpup Shotgun | 1 |
| Pump Shotgun | 17 |
| Assault Shotgun | 37 |
| Musket | Independence Day DLC |
| Heavy Shotgun | Last Team Standing DLC |
| Double Barrel Shotgun | Lowriders: Custom Classics DLC |
| Sweeper Shotgun | Bikers DLC |
| Pump Shotgun Mk.II | The Doomsday Heist DLC. |
Assault Rifles¶
| Name | Unlock Level/Requirement |
|---|---|
| Assault Rifle | 24 |
| Carbine Rifle | 42 |
| Advanced Rifle | 70 |
| Special Carbine | Business DLC |
| Bullpup Rifle | High Life DLC |
| Compact Rifle | Lowriders: Custom Classics DLC |
| Assault Rifle Mk.II | Gunrunning Pack DLC |
| Carbine Rifle Mk. II | Gunrunning Pack DLC |
| Special Carbine Mk.II | The Doomsday Heist DLC |
| Bullpup Rifle Mk.II | The Doomsday Heist DLC |
Sniper Rifles¶
| Name | Unlock Level/Requirement |
|---|---|
| Sniper Rifle | 21 |
| Heavy Sniper | 90 |
| Marksman Rifle | Last Team Standing DLC |
| Heavy Sniper Mk.II | Gunrunning Pack DLC |
| Marksman Rifle Mk.II | The Doomsday Heist DLC |
Heavy Weapons¶
| Name | Unlock Level/Requirement |
|---|---|
| Grenade Launcher | 60 |
| RPG | 100 |
| Minigun | 120 |
| Firework Launcher | Independence Day DLC |
| Railgun | Next Gen Release DLC |
| Homing Launcher | Festive Surprise 2014 DLC |
| Compact Grenade Launcher | Bikers DLC |
| Widowmaker | Arena War DLC |
Throwable Weapons¶
| Name | Unlock Level/Requirement |
|---|---|
| Tear Gas | 13 |
| Grenade | 15 |
| Sticky Bomb | 19 |
| Jerry Can | 21 |
| Molotov | 31 |
| Flare | 50 |
| Proximity Mine | Festive Surprise 2014 DLC |
| Snowball | Festive Surprise 2014 DLC |
| Pipe Bomb | Bikers DLC |
| Hatchet | Next Gen Release DLC |
| Knuckle Dusters | III-Gotten Gains Part 2 DLC |
| Machete | Lowriders DLC |
Melee Weapons¶
| Name | Unlock Level/Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knife | 1 |
| Hammer | 1 |
| Nightstick | 3 |
| Baseball Bat | - |
| Crowbar | - |
| Golf Club | - |
| Broken Botle | Beach Bum DLC |
| Antique Cavalry Dagger | I’m Not a Hipster DLC |
Armor¶
| Name | Unlock Level/Requirement |
|---|---|
| Super Light Armor | 5 |
| Light Armor | 10 |
| Standard Armor | 15 |
| Heavy Armor | 20 |
| Super Heavy Armor | 50 |
Level Unlocks¶
You’ll constantly unlock a variety of things, such as new shops, missions, weapons, vehicles upgrades, activites, and more. Below you’ll find a list of stuff you’ll have unlocked upon reaching Level 120.
Level 1-50 Rewards¶
| Rank | Item Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Combat Shotgun |
| 1 | Pistol |
| 2 | Stunt Jumps |
| 3 | Car Mod Shop, Pegasus, Shops, Hold Ups, One on One Deathmatch, Shooting Range |
| 5 | Garages, Personal Vehicle Delivery, Movies |
| 6 | Tennis, Golf, Darts, Tennis, Arm Wrestling, Strip Clubs, Bumbers (Custom Chin Spoiler) |
| 7 | Maverick Helicopter |
| 8 | Windows (Light Smoke), Bumpers (Painted Rear Bumper), Import/Export |
| 9 | Exhausted (Chrome Tip), Combat Pistol, Combat Pistol Extended Clip |
| 10 | Lester (Contact), Bounties, Auto-Armor 20% |
| 11 | Parachuting, Combat Pistol Suppressor, SMG, Parachutes (Blue) |
| 12 | Merryweather Crate Drop |
| 13 | Ammo Drop |
| 15 | Survival, Grenade, SMG Suppressor, Parachutes, Grill (Painted Light Surroundings) |
| 16 | Red Parachute |
| 17 | Bull Shark Testosterone, Pump Shotgun, Suspension (Lowered) |
| 18 | Gang Attacks, Parachutes (Yellow Smoke Trails) |
| 19 | Armored Truck, Sticky Bomb |
| 20 | Back-Up Helicopter, Gas Gun, Wheels (Bulletproof) |
| 21 | Remove Wanted Level, Sniper Rifle, Lights (Xenon Lights), Bumpers (Painted And Chin Spoiler) |
| 23 | Parachutes (Seaside Stripes), Hood (Ram Air) |
| 24 | Assault Rifle, Parachutes (Orange Smoke Trail) |
| 25 | Boat Pick-up, Explosives (Ignition Bomb) |
| 26 | Roll Cage (Stunt Cage) |
| 27 | Parachutes (Red Smoke Trail) |
| 28 | Parachutes (Hornet) |
| 29 | Assault SMG |
| 30 | Helicopter Pick-up, Auto-Armor 40%, Exhaust (Big Bore) |
| 31 | Windows (Dark Smoke) |
| 32 | Parachutes (Patriot) |
| 33 | AP Pistol, Hood (Carbon Hood) |
| 35 | Send Mercenaries |
| 36 | Suspension (Street) |
| 37 | Assault Shotgun |
| 38 | Parachutes (Widowmaker) |
| 40 | Off The Radar, Reveal Players |
| 41 | Hood (Triple Intake) |
| 42 | Carbine Rifle |
| 43 | Buzzard Attack Helicopter |
| 44 | Parachutes (Rainbow) |
| 45 | Bumpers (Painted And Large Splitter) |
| 49 | Windows (Limo) |
| 50 | Mugger, Airstrike, Auto-Armor 60%, MG, Explosives (Remote Bomb) |
Level 51-120 Rewards¶
| Rank | Item Name |
|---|---|
| 52 | Exhaust (Side Exit), |
| 53 | Hood (Single Intake), |
| 56 | Parachutes (Black), Suspension (Sport) |
| 60 | Grenade Launcher |
| 64 | Bumpers (Extended Chin Spoiler) |
| 70 | Advanced Rifle |
| 71 | Suspension (Competition) |
| 80 | Auto-Armor 80%, Combat MG |
| 90 | Heavy Sniper Rifle |
| 100 | Auto-Armor 100% |
| 120 | Minigun |
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