Building a powerful arsenal in Payday 3 is part of the progression and fun! That's where Payday 3's Preset Weapons/Guns come into play, offering some powerful alternatives to baseline weapons.
In this guide, we explain what Preset Weapons are in Payday 3, the types available, and the Infamy level required to unlock each one at the Arms Dealer, so let's gear up and get started!
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Update on 22 November 2023: We've updated this article with all the preset guns/weapons in Payday 3, and how to unlock them.
What are Preset Guns/Weapons in Payday 3?
At the Arms Dealer (in-game menu), Payday 3 players can purchase a variety of Preset Guns/Weapons. These weapons are powerful and feature specific attachments that players would generally have to unlock and add to their baseline weapon.
Attachments are not removable or changeable with Preset Weapons in Payday 3. They also have unique lore descriptions and a nickname.
How To Unlock Payday 3 Preset Guns
At launch, there are fourteen (14) Preset Weapons/Guns in Payday 3, each with its own unique descriptions and set of attachments for players to acquire. Let's cut
The table below outlines the Preset Guns in Payday 3, their types, and the Infamy level you need to reach to unlock them, so check it out!
Preset Weapon in Payday 3 | Gun Type | Infamy Level to Unlock |
CAR-4 "Old Faithful" | Assault Rifle | Unlocks at level 1 |
Ziv Commando "Quick Murder" | SMG | Unlocks at level 7 |
R900S "Thunder Scythe" | Marksman Rifle | Unlocks at level 26 |
VF-7S "Featherlight" | Assault Rifle | Unlocks at level 40 |
A114 "Sentinel" | Marksman Rifle | Unlocks at level 49 |
Castigo 44 "Tin Hammer" | Revolver | Unlocks at level 60 |
S40 "Square Off" | Pistol | Unlocks at level 67 |
SP M11 "Hard Cough" | Pistol | Unlocks at level 86 |
R880 "Porch King" | Shotgun | Unlocks at level 93 |
CAR-4 "Monument" | Assault Rifle | Unlocks at level 100 |
KU-59 "Ruthless" | Assault Rifle | Unlocks at level 110 |
Stryk 7 "Hard Liquid" | Pistol | Unlocks at level 125 |
Bison "Long Rager" | Revolver | Unlocks at level 136 |
Mosconi 12C "The Poacher" | Shotgun | Unlocks at level 150 |
Once you've unlocked a Preset Gun in Payday 3, you can purchase it via the in-game Vendors menu with your hard-earned cash at the Arms Dealer. They can become quite expensive, so go farm some more heists if you are short on cash.
Want to unlock everything in your arsenal in Payday 3? Then we've got you covered with guides to unlocking Throwables, all the baseline guns, and the second Overkill weapon below.
- Unlock All Payday 3 Guns: Infamy Level Requirements
- Payday 3 Throwables: Unlock Flashbang, Smoke Grenade & More
- Payday 3 Overkill Weapon HET-5 Red Fox: How To Unlock
In case you missed it, check out the action-packed launch trailer for Payday 3 and get ready for some heisting action with friends!
So there you have it, all the current Preset Weapons in Payday 3 and how you can unlock the ability to purchase them. If anything changes, or if more of these weapons become available, we will endeavor to update this article with haste.
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