All Ogryn Weapons in Darktide

Discover all Ogryn weapons in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, including their unlock levels, stats, and best uses. Master the Ogryn's arsenal for crowd control and close-quarters combat.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of all available weapons for the Ogryn class in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. It details when each weapon is unlocked and offers insights into their combat effectiveness.

• Blastoom Mk III Grenadier Gauntlet - An early grenade launcher, unlocked around level 7.
• Brunt Special Mk I Bully Club - A basic blunt force weapon available from the start.
• Brute Brainer Mk III Latrine Shovel - A melee weapon similar to the veteran's shovel, unlocked around level 5.
• Bull Butcher Mk III Cleaver - An improved cleaver, unlocked around level 10.
• Foe Rend Mk II Ripper Gun - The first Ripper Gun variant, unlocked around level 3.
• Foe Rend Mk V Ripper Gun - A slightly improved version of the early Ripper Gun, unlocked around level 12.
• Foe-Rend Mk VI Ripper Gun - Unlocked around level 20.
• Kourk Mk IV Cleaver - An early-game weapon for rapid attacks, unlocked around level 5.
• Krourk Mk V Twin-Linked Heavy Stubber - A Gatling gun unlocked around level 20, featuring pushback, strong damage, and good ammo reserves.
• Lorenz Mk V Kickback - A shotgun available at level 1.
• Lorenz Mk VI Rumbler - A grenade launcher unlocked around level 15.
• Orok Mk II Battle Maul & Mk III Slab Shield - A combination of a riot shield and a one-handed club, unlocked around level 11.
• Achlys MK 1 Power Maul - Added in patch 1.0.20, this weapon deals more damage against armored foes and has high impact and low stagger. It also features a power special that adds bonus damage to its next target.

The core of the Ogryn's arsenal consists of variations of guns and melee weapons that improve as you level up. For instance, later versions of the Ripper Gun offer better stability for mid-range effectiveness. The grenade launcher and cleaver weapon types remain consistent in their core function across different marks.

Ogryn weapons are designed to make the class effective in close-quarters combat and for controlling crowds. The Ripper Gun excels at short to medium ranges, especially with recoil stabilization. The grenade launcher is better suited for longer engagements where its explosive damage can be maximized, though it may fall short against dense hordes compared to the Ripper Gun's sustained fire.

The unique weapons, the Battle Maul & Slab Shield and the Twin-Linked Heavy Stubber, offer distinct advantages. The Slab Shield enhances the Ogryn's tankiness, allowing them to draw enemy aggro and act as a strong elite specialist or horde controller. The Twin-Linked Heavy Stubber, a minigun-type weapon, provides significant pushback, ample ammo, and magazine capacity, capable of dealing with both special enemies and large hordes.

The Achlys Power Maul, introduced in patch 1.0.20, functions similarly to a billy club but with increased damage against armored targets. It boasts high impact and low stagger, complemented by a power special that boosts the damage of its next single target hit.

In summary, the Ogryn's weapon selection provides versatile options for crowd control, close-range fighting, and survivability, allowing the Ogryn to fulfill various roles on the battlefield.