Tools of War - "The Ghost Bible"

Best-in-Slot Weaponry, SniperScopes -Rating, Drones, Tactical Items, CQC-Moves incl. Karambit, Nightvision, Costumes / Icons, Vehicles, ..and how to get it ..Links to specific Guides ..max-Weapons Gallery ..all Achievements

Intro

Welcome.. ever wondered which weapons are the best for your Playstyle?
..or which Vehicle would be ideal to ambush that Convoy?
Look no further, the info is here.. (last update: 03/2024) ^^

BiS -Gear (Silent) --> Rifle SLOT 1/2

Those are the best-in-slot options, if you have all Attachments.. and play Tier1-mode (Extreme+)
(.. In case you look for the Map-location, other weapons or detailed Stats.. check -> Links below)
# = ideal range // {FG} = FallenGhosts DLC

The new Weapons- #Ranking takes into account:  Dmg, Precision, RoF.. +Handling
note: Tiermode 01 = Extreme++ difficulty ..a few differences are not as obvious in easier modes 
-> some weapons are too weak for Tier1-mode once you are Tier15 and lower..!!

SNR (SniperRifle #80-350m):

note: SniperRifles are troublesome because it depends on your needs (Dmg vs RoF).. and several ingame stats are wrong.. also 400m+ shooting requires serious training

#SNR (good Range, few Shots to kill Vehicles, secure kills vs Soft-Targets)
1. DesertTech HTI ***** ..-> Tier40 Reward (ranged Bazooka - precise, but slow RoF)
2. BFG-50A {FG} **** (slightly less dmg than HTI, but best RoF + customizable)
3. HTI **** (great Anti-Vehicle-Rifle, but slow RoF ..->TAC50=reskin)
4. Extranjeros BFG {FG} **** (high precision + best RoF ..Dmg-Tradeoff)
5. HTI MuddyBones {FG} *** (superior accuracy, but slow RoF ..also Dmg-Tradeoff)
6. *** : SR-1, SRSA1 (SA=short version; solid Allrounder ..SRSA1 = better MSR)
7. TAC50 *** ..-> STORE-only ..HTI reskin with more bullet-drop ..-> disappointing weapon ;((

8. MSR ** (decent Allrounder vs Soft-Targets.. OK before you get the above)
9. * : M40A5, L115A3 (better grab the above)
10. FRF-2 ..-> Battle-Crates only ..worst sniper (with extreme bullet drop)


#DMR (Wildlands mixes those with SniperRifles.. -> in short: high RoF , solid vs Soft-Targets)
1. SR-25 *** (best dmg among DMR.. on par with MK14, solid precision up to 400m)
2. MK14 *** (great choice featuring 3-Shot-Burst.. best long-range DMR, but eats ammo)
3. MK14 Occult *** {FG} (good choice early/mid-game, but POSP is not the best Scope)
4. G28 ** (similar to PSG-1 .. slightly better, but also subpar to MK14)
5. M110 **..-> STORE-only ..SR-25 reskin with way more bullet-drop
6. PSG-1 * {FG} (early/mid-game option, subpar to MK14)
7. Dragunov (SVD) * (good dmg rivaling SR25.. but miserable bullet-drop)

Deimos Crossbow (#5-200m ..{FG}):

It´s somewhat OP under the right circumstances.. Why?
- silent Kills (enemies can´t hear the shot; only the projectile IF you miss)
- like a SniperRifle, just lacks some long range
- NO RELOAD required
-> BIG DOWNSIDE: no Penetration (zero), which makes it also extremely unrealistic :((
Note: exploding bolts and special abilities only work in FallenGhosts, not in base game.

IMPORTANT:  Sometimes, the X-Bow is required for "Daily Challenges".. 
-> that´s why you can buy it in STORE for FREE (even without FallenGhosts DLC) ^^ 

ASR (AssaultRifle #50-200m):

note: GL equipped + NO Rangefinder, because we fight at night too

top crops:
1. 416 ***** ..-> STORE or BattleCrate (the better M4, longrange MK18 ..butterknife^^)
2. MK18 ***** ..-> STORE-only (strong as the LVOA-C BadNews, but better overall ..deadly^^)
3. LVOA-C **** ..-> Tier5 Reward (best in class, better R5 ..BUT nervous aim EXPS3 +G33)
4. TAR-21 **** (best vanilla Allrounder from 10-200m, like MDR, but slightly better Handling)
5. MDR **** {FG} (no.1 starting weapon, ..FG-owners might never need any other ASR)
6. ACR **** (great alternative instead of TAR-21/MDR, #rank 1 Compact weapon)
7. G36C **** ..->UBI-Club (great Allrounder, the better M4 ..sadly, FoldedStock is Store-only)
8. AK-12 **** {FG} (another ACR - reskin?)

solid:
9. R4 **** {FG} (top ranged ASR, BUT lower RoF + Handling)
10. R5 RGP **** (strong ranged ASR, BUT lower RoF + Handling ..the better MK17/AUG)
11. AUG A3 **** (solid alternative instead of TAR-21/MDR ..RoF subpar in CQC)
12. SC 4000 **** (solid Allrounder, #rank2 in Handling, weak at 200m+ ..->Year2Pass)
13. M4A1 **** (on par with SC4000: better RoF, But lower Handling)

average:
14. MK16 *** ..-> STORE-only ..MK17-reskin.. slightly better precision
15. MK17 *** (strong ranged ASR, BUT low RoF + bad Handling can result in quick Death)
16. Bren A2 *** (basically M4 with lower RoF ..modified: good 50Shot-SMG with GL)
17. SR3M *** (high RoF + solid punch on par with AugA3, BUT weak long-range)
18. AK-47 *** (on par with Bren: ..good dmg, BUT low RoF + bad Handling + Spread)
19. 556xi *** (a worse SR3M: ..low RoF + bad Handling)

not suggested:
20. ** : LVOA (buggy: the better R5, but no punch ..disappointing STORE-weapon!)
21. ** : F2000 (warning: P90 reskin with 30Mag + NO GL ..disappointing STORE-weapon!)

SMG (SubmachineGun #10-150m):

top crops:
1. MP7 **** (best CQC/mid-range tool, perfect for infiltration -> only weak at 130m+)
2. P90 **** (50 Mag, good semi + burst, BUT spread is bad)
3. Vector Spectra **** ..-> STORE or Prestige-Crates (high RoF, precise, bullet speed++)
4. Scorpion Evo3 *** (highest RoF, great for infiltration ..in trained hands: deadly)
5. UMP45 *** (on par with P90, low RoF ..also the better MP5 / HoneyBadger ..->Year2Pass)
6. MPX *** (solid package, ..poor man´s MP7)

solid:
7. 9x19 VSN *** (on par with MP7, low RoF ..wrong stats, better than MP5)
8. PDR *** {FG} (solid Allrounder with low RoF)
9. MP5 ** (high RoF + good Handling, BUT weak dmg /penetration)

special usecase (#10-100m):
10. Vector .45ACP ** (solid + very high RoF, BUT lacks penetration ..superceeded by UMP45)
11. PP19 ** (early/mid-game option, ..poor man´s P90 sporting a 64 Mag and solid punch)
12. SR635 ** (high dmg, BUT bullet drop is your enemy)
13. Honey Badger ** ..-> STORE-only (a worse PP19 ..disappointing STORE-weapon!)

LMG (LightMachineGun #30-100m):

1. U100 ** ("Sniper-LMG" 200m+ , low RoF is a dealbreaker in frontal assault ..->Year2Pass)
2. Stoner LMG A1 ** (silenced LMG are rare, still just a worse SMG)

STG (ShotGun #5-30m):

1. RevSG-12 ** ..-> Battle-Crates only (5 shot Mag, BUT deadly within 60m ..SamFisher choice)
2. SASG-12 ** (slightly below SPAS, BUT high ROF + 30shot magazine.. -> deadly within 40m)
...(!Silencio * = ElSueno Reward.. technically a SASG-12 with less range + T1 RedDot)...
3. M4 Super90 * ..-> STORE-only ..SPAS-12 reskin with RedDot option (ideally PanoramicSight)
4. SPAS-12 * (high damage, but small magazine, strong spread and almost no penetration)
...
6. ACS-12* ..-> STORE-only ..SASG-12 reskin.. a worse "Silencio!" ..-> disappointing weapon ;((

BiS -Gear (Silent) --> Pistol SLOT 3

HDG (HandGun #5-40m):

1. 5.7 USG *** ..outstanding Performance (same as SplinterCell Blacklist, ..even kills at 100m^^)
2. LadyKiller *** (another 5.7 ,but fixed setup - only 20 Mag. + color different from menu!)
3. M9 ** (weaker 5.7 with 25 Mag, which lacks a bit penetration ..otherwise -180m headshot^^)

4. 5.7 Blacklist ** ..custom 5.7 ,but Ubisoft forgot to add SplinterCell Lasersight +shoots high °_°
5. P45T * (20 Mag Starting weapon; technically a weaker M9 ,that requires 3-4shots at range)
6. Luison * ..Caveira signature M9 (25 Mag), but the bulky Silencer wrap hampers precise shots
7. P227 * ..P45T alternative, but only 15 Mag
8. M1911 * ..P45T alternative, but only 15 Mag

not suggested:
#last: Whisper ..a bad joke (15 Mag, clunky sight, only ~40% of Dmg from the above pistols) °_°

Unique Weapons (special design)

Unique Weapons (?) :

Smart observers have already seen that there is no* preconfigured weapon from Crates.. why?
(*EDIT: after 600 hours I got the RevSG12 Shotgun, which is indeed a better SASG)
(*EDIT 2: after 800 hours I got the Vector Spectra, which is really better than standard Vector)
well, most fixed weapons are worse than fully adjustable ones.. not to mention a real lack of Suppressors. The same goes for most Quest-Rewards besides LadyKiller Handgun.. yes, sad (Technically also !Silencio STG, but you need to beat the game first, so it´s out in first 120 hours).

-> A real Ghost in the shoes of SamFisher (SplinterCell) or the GhostRecon-team can take out a fortified Base by himself, but it will not work if you run guns-blazin through the front door..

Honorable mention of an AssaultRifle on par with its customizable version.. still no Top10:

..a word on Re-Skins (Store weapons)

• TAC50 ..HTI reskin: same 1hit-Vehicle-Killer, but even slightly more BulletDrop
  -> don´t waste Credits on this ^^
  
• Z93 AMR ..another HTI-reskin (with more bullet drop than TAC50)
  -> Useful weapon? No^^
  
  
• SRSA1 BlackWidow ..looks like Hitman rifle, but is just a worse SRSA1

• R93 LRS2 ..another MSR-reskin (with slightly more bullet drop)
  -> Useful weapon? No^^
  
• FRF-2 ...turns out to be the worst sniper (with extreme bullet drop) ..lol
  
  
• M110 ..SR-25 reskin with way more bullet-drop ;((
  MK16.. MK17-reskin.. slightly better precision, still no Top10
  -> for Store-weapons both suck.. don´t waste Credits, unless you have everything else !!
  
  

Scopes (Overview +Rating)

I made this handy sheet to have a one-look-answer regarding Scope- availability/features/rating.
You can rely on the game stats, but I prefer to test things myself.. enjoy.

Despite the huge variety of scopes for non-sniper-weapons, it will most likely come down to..
- RedDot for LMG (ideally PanoramicSight, but RussianRedDot is quite ok early-game)
- mid-range Zoom (x2-3) for SMG/ASR (since x4 is often not needed and limits CQC fighting!)
- long-range Zoom (x4-6) for SNR (goal: T5Xi Tactical or TARS101 ..before POSP is quite solid)

Best LONGRANGE Sniper (SNR+ #300-600m)

Disclaimer:  No.1-4 are regarded "glitched" to prevent the term broken, also it might rob your sniping fun using those weapons. Not shown in menu, but No.2+3 can also use Suppressor AFTER equipped.

1. SR25 Jungle {FG} -> "loud", but the best Allround-Sniper in the game ..and broken AF
2. Extranjeros BFG {FG} -> arguably the best long-range Anti-Vehicle-weapon in the game (silent)
3. HTI MuddyBones {FG} -> strong long-range Anti-Vehicle-weapon (silent)
4. MK14 Occult {FG} -> solid long-range SNR vs Soft-Targets (silent)
5. DesertTech HTI -> see above (BiS Silent)

It´s quite obvious that "FallenGhosts" introduced some new alpha-tier weaponry, which reduced skill-requirement. Be warned, it will mess up your skill with regular weapons ;((

Best ANTI-VEHICLE Weapons

1. Grenade-Launcher (ASR-only) ..->high damage, but aiming needs training/experience
2. SNR: Anti-Vehicle-Rifles as described above..
3. Shotgun: SASG-12, SPAS-12, M4 Super90, IceShard, El Cuentista
4. Special Devices (Grenades, C4, Mines) ..-> requires ambushing from cover
*** "loud" LMG: M60E4 + Unidad RPK-74 (10-14Shots)
*** "loud" SMG: 9mm C1 + SR635 (12-13Shots)
5. ASR (takes ~15-20shots with strong AssaultRifles)
6. SMG (takes ~17-22shots with all #ranked SMGs ,except Vector.45)
7. LMG (-> only few exceptions rank above ASR, the others are on par with SMG ..or worse )

Best COMPACT Weapons

Compact = ASR with GL, but almost SMG-Handling (folded stock + shorter barrel)
note: Replacing GL-module with V4-Grip converts ACR + G36C into a Top3 SMG ^^

#10-200m:
1. ACR* a better P90 with GL ..also proving F2000 (Store-only ASR) obsolete LOL
   
2. G36C most compact ASR ..the girls´ bazooka (folded stock ->STORE pack)
   
3. AK-12* solid option, but looking too long
   
4. R4* really good Allrounder
   
   #10-150m:
   
5. SR3M solid package, but lacks ranged punch
   
6. Bren A2* decent Allrounder
   
7. AK-47* ok, but looking too long
   
8. 556xi* average, but looking too long

* 50Shot Mag. available

"Loud-only" Weapons (with solid Performance)

Many weapons without suppressor are not even worth a thought, but there is some "alternatives" ..,if you´re experienced, like certain models or just want to inform the whole valley that YOU are hunting now ^^

• SNR:
  - KSVK ..-> BattleCrate only (#rank4 ..similar to HTI, but bullet drop sucks)
  - M1891 (#rank6 ..similar to SR1 ..the better M40A5)
  - SR25 Jungle (glitched aka OP ..1hit @1km Range + high RoF -> "Click & Destroy")
  
  
• ASR:
  - SIG556 Llama (strong, BUT no grenade launcher)
  - Extranjeros MDR (strong, BUT no grenade launcher)
  
  
• LMG:
  - M60E4 (extreme Anti-Vehicle-Weapon, also good at range, avg. RoF)
  - Unidad RPK-74 (best LMG to fight an army ..weakness: 150m+ precision, high RoF)
  - MK48 (good dmg + high RoF, BUT Spread needs training ..best vanilla LMG)
  - 6P41 (on par with RPK-74, BUT Handling is bad.. keep targets 100m+ -> precision is good)
  
  
• SMG:
  - 9mm C1 (34 Mag, high dmg + Sten-gun sound ..spread is a downside)
  
  
• STG:
  - El Obsequio (good Shotgun ..best SPAS12 ..deadly within 60m)
  - M1887 ..-> BattleCrate only (solid Shotgun ..on par with SPAS12 ..deadly within 50m)
  - El Cuentista (glitched aka OP ..128m Range..1shot vehicle kills)
  
  
• HDG:
  - BFF (7 Mag + decent RoF, BUT spread is your enemy ..-> best Anti-Vehicle-Handgun)
  - D-50 (high dmg, BUT low RoF + small 7 Mag ..still destroys vehicles within 7 shots)
  - .357 Joker (high dmg, BUT low RoF + only 6 Shots ..-> can´t kill vehicles without reload)

Where to "find" ..?? (Locations, STORE)

I´ve listed the info you need to aquire all the weapons (plus special items) you can "find" in WILDLANDS..
(note: several great weapons are mission-rewards.. and some are SHOP-only, which requires farming Credits via Daily Challenges.. or invest real money to save some hundred hours^^)

1. WILDLANDS Weapon-locations :

MAIN Story: ..check below (scroll down) .. ->Links (<-- or click here)


Ghost -Mode (Permadeath)
- 100% Security -> Exoskeleton Boots
- 100% Influence -> Exoskeleton Armor
- 100% Smuggling -> Exoskeleton Pants
- 100% Production -> Exoskeleton Backpack
- El Sueno -> Exoskeleton Mask

Guerilla -Mode (Coop: Defend vs Waves)
- complete 1 game -> Survivor Pants + Survivor T-Shirt

Mercenaries -Mode (8 player PvPvE) - dead
- complete 1 match -> LoneWolf -Outfit (Walker) --> 2022: FREE in STORE (->Deimos Xbow)
- win 3 matches -> Mercenary Jeans
- win 5 matches -> Mercenary Vest
- win 10 matches -> Mercenary Jacket
- win 15 matches -> Mercenary Heavy Vest
- win 25 matches -> Mercenary Backpack

1.1 "STORE-only" -Gear :

..the following items must be bought in STORE.. via real money (or farming endlessly until you have most items and receive blue Store-credits for any doubles you find..)

• SNR: M110
  
• ASR: MK 16 , LVOA , F2000, (416, Mk18 ..wrong, can also be aquired from Crate ^^)
  
• SMG: HoneyBadger
  
• STG: M4 Super90 , ACS-12
  
• Paint Presets: KT (Banshee/Neptune/Raid), White, Copper, Titanium, Aluminium, Tigerstripe
  
  
• ..for many more: check "->Store Packs" below

1.2 "DELUXE-only" -Gear :

..the following items are exclusive to "Digital Deluxe Pack", which shipped via Deluxe-Edition and classic Gold-Edition

• Wilderness (Shotgun included with Huntsman-Gearset)
  
• Paint Presets: KT (Mandrake/Nomad/Yeti)
  
• Huntsman-Gearset (Sunglasses, Jacket, Pants)

2.0 "SeasonPass" (also includes NarcoRoad + FallenGhosts):

..exclusive items granted by SeasonPass (Year1)

• SNR: ChicaMala (Mission-Reward "Peruvian Connection" ..-> SeasonPass or PreOrder)
  
• ASR: ElCommandante (Mission-Reward "Unidad Conspiracy" ..-> SeasonPass or Uplay-Club)
  
• LMG: Unidad RPK-74 (-> "loud", but the best LMG by a mile.. DukeNukem approves^^)
  
• HDG: M1911 Golden
  
• Costums: RebelLeader, Unidad, SantaBlanca

2.1 "NarcoRoad DLC" - Gear:

list of exclusive weapons..

• ASR: AK-47 Undercover , AK-47 Uprising

2.2 "FallenGhosts DLC" Weapons - FREE :

Only the following FG-weapons can be found directly..

• HTI MuddyBones
  
• Extranjeros (BFG / MDR / R4 / PDR)
  
• 556xi Dragon
  
• L85A2 Crocodile
  
• SR635 Apparition
  
• Phobos Crossbow
  
• P227 Urban

2.3 "FallenGhosts DLC" Weapons - RESTRICTED :

Deimos Crossbow - Major Rocha mission

• #SNR:
  PSG-1 - Captain Cruzar mission
  PSG-1 Mercenary - Ubisoft Club
  BFG-50A - Intel mission (Western Precinct)
  SR-25 Jungle - Headhunter (Rebel Skill: Spotting)
  Mk14 Occult - Tower Cast (Rebel Skill: Vehicle Drop-Off)
  
  
• #ASR:
  MDR - Intel mission (Eastern Precinct)
  R4 - Captain Ortega mission
  
  
• #LMG: T95 Spectre - Sabotage (Rebel Skill: Guns for Hire)
  
  
• #SMG: PDR - Intel mission (Northern Precinct)
  
  
• #HDG: Scorpion Skull - Save the Rebel VIP (Rebel Skill: Diversion)

STORE-Packs (best value!)

STORE ->Featured Content ->... (rarely changes)
STORE ->Time-Limited Offers ->... (24hours rotation)

• Frontline: (..2600Credits)
  incl. M110 (SNR), MK16 (ASR), Armored Pants + Vest + HeavyVest, Tigerstripe (WeaponPaint)
  
• Gladiator: (..1900Credits)
  incl. P90 Mirmillo (SMG), SPAS Secutor (STG), Warrior Pants + Vest + ArenaMask, 2 Tattoos (Honoris, Morituri), Patch: "Gladiator"
  
• Warrior: (..1500Credits)
  incl. Tracker Pants+Vest, Warrior Pants + ArenaMask, "Sun´sOut?.."-Jacket, 3 Facepaints (incl. WhiteHand), 3 Tattoos (Wolf, Honoris, Morituri)
  
• Military Set: (..1500Credits)
  incl. Commando Pants+Shirt+Boots, Warrior Vest, Military Beret, WW2 General´s Steel Pot, 2 Tattoos (Liberator, Ranger), 2x FacePaint (BigRedOne, TropicLightning), Classic Gargoyles (Sunglasses), Adv. Ballistic Helmet, Doom Mask (GasMask)
  
• Tracker: (..1500Credits)
  incl. Tracker Pants+Vest, M4A1 Temple (ASR), M40A5 GoldenSun (SNR), 2x FacePaint (Tracker, WhiteHand) , 2 Tattoos (Bear, Wolf), Patch: "Inca Skull"
  
  
• Future Soldier: (..2100Credits)
  incl. Future Soldier (Outfit), FS ACR (ASR) , Patch: "FS" (Skull)
  
• Silent Spade: (..1500Credits)
  incl. ScottMitchell (Outfit), F2000 (ASR), CRBN Half-Mask, CrossDraw Vest
  
• Rainbow Six Equipment: (..1900Credits)
  incl. Caveira (Outfit), Luison (HDG), 416 (ASR), 1-hole Skull Balaclava, Wrapped Shemagh,..
  
• SWAT Icons: (..1900Credits)
  incl. Thermite, Pulse, Ash (Outfits)
  
• GIGN Icons: (..1900Credits)
  incl. Twitch, Lion, Rook (Outfits)
  
• Spetsnaz Icons: (..1900Credits)
  incl. Fuze, Glaz, Kapkan (Outfits)
  
  
• Challenge Rewards: (..1600Credits)
  incl. SonarGoogles (best Nightvision), BallisticMask, DayOfTheSkull Mask, Wool Beanie, Broken ElTio Mask, Skull Sunglasses, 22 Patches (CommandoSkull, FourthEchelon, Caveira, Valkyrie, ElTio, ElYeti, Snake, AngelWings, etc), WeaponPaints: Bronze, DarkBronze, KT Highlander
  
• LastChance: (..1500Credits)
  incl. .357 Joker (HDG), Stampede (Cowboy ASR), Cowboy Hat + Boots, BomberJacket, Patch: "Monkey"
  
• Antique Firearms: (..1500Credits)
  incl. Musket (SNR), Peacemaker (HDG), .357 Joker (HDG), Stampede (ASR)
  
• Veteran: (..1200Credits)
  incl. WW2 Steel Pot, VeteranBren (LMG), Luger (HDG), Patch: "WW2 Tank"
  
• Civil War: (..800Credits)
  incl. Blue Uniform + Cap, Musket (SNR), Peacemaker (HDG), Patch: "Muskets"
  
  
• Special Forces: (..1900Credits)
  incl. SR-25 Liberator (SNR), M4A1 Commando (ASR), Commando Shirt+Pants+Boots, Liberator + Ranger (Tattoos), Military Beret, Adv. Ballistic Helmet, Patch: "Beret Skull"
  
• Doorkicker: (..1900Credits)
  incl. T-shirt, Sneakers, DoomMask, P90 Doorkicker (SMG), SMG11 Dragon (HDG), Patch: "Grenade"
  
• Yeti Hunter: (..1700Credits)
  incl. YetiHunter (Costume), IceShard (STG), Patch: "Hivernal"
  
• Custom Snipers: (..1500Credits)
  incl. L115A3 LondonCall (SNR), SRSA1 BlackWidow (SNR), MSR Thermite (SNR)
  
• Silent: (..1500Credits)
  incl. LeatherJacket, round Sunglasses, SRSA1 BlackWidow (SNR), Whisper (HDG), Patch: "Cat"
  
• Drilling: (..1200Credits)
  incl. Thermite TankTop, Thermite A/B/C (Pants), Thermite Cap, Thermite Shoes (Sneakers), Thermite Gloves, Thermite Backpack, MSR Thermite (SNR), Patch: "Stitches"
  
• Classic Civilian: (..1200Credits)
  incl. Leather Jacket, Bomber Jacket, Cowboy Boots+Hat, Fashion Sunglasses, round Sunglasses
  
• Casual Civilian: (..1200Credits)
  incl. Denim Jacket, Pants: Traditional + 70sDenimJeans, Shirts: Cholo + LondonCalling, Boots: Sneakers + AnkleBoots, Tattoos: StreetArt + Cyber+ Gothic, PeruvianChullo (Head), Headset D
  
  
• Darkness: (..800Credits)
  incl. Vector Spectra (SMG), "Sun´sOut?.."-Jacket, Gothic (Tattoo), KT Typhoon (WeaponPaint), Skull (FacePaint) , Patch: "GrimReaper"
  
• Santa Muerte: (..800Credits)
  incl. SantaMuerte (Outfit), 6P41 Reaper (LMG)
  
• Tiger: (..800Credits)
  incl. traditional Pants, Bandana, MK17 TigerFang (ASR), Tiger (WeaponPaint), Patch: "Tiger"
  
• Cyber: (..800Credits)
  incl. TAR21 Predator (ASR), Cyber (Tattoo), Classic Gargoyles (Sunglasses), Patch: "Plate Carrier"
  
• El Tio: (..500Credits)
  incl. El Tio: Pants+Mask+Ghillie, Miner (Headgear), Cigarette, Inferno (WeaponPaint)
  
  
• WeaponPaints: (..1200Credits)
  incl. WeaponPaints: Purple, Red, Blue, Pink, Cyan, Yellow
  
• Jungle Storm Camos: (..800Credits)
  incl. WeaponPaints: Pencott GZ + BL, Amphibian, Snake, Germania Intense, Canadian Green
  
• Los Extranjeros Camo: (..500Credits)
  incl. WeaponPaints: CovertOps, LosExtranjeros, CarbonFiber, Militia, Elite, Cheetah
  
• Fierce Warriors Camos: (..500Credits)
  incl. FlecktarnStandard, Tiger, ChocolateChip, Dragon, Blood, Pencott SS
  
  
• Facial Paints: (..500Credits) - incl. 30 major country flags
  ..note: STORE-only, optional and does NOT count towards items from Crates
  
• Animal Patches: (..300Credits)
  incl. 26 Patches[ghostrecon.fandom.com] (mostly fillers, few decent ones)
  
• War Paint: (..300Credits)
  incl. Alpha, Beta, Charlie, Delta (Camo Facial Paints)
  
• G36C: Folded Stock (STORE ->Weapon Packs ->Stocks ...520Credits)
  
• Crye Combat Shirt 2 (STORE ->Time-Limited Offers ->...)
  
  
• Heavy Vehicles: (..2400Credits)
  incl. big Helicopter + Buggy (UNIDAD), big Helicopter + APC (SantaBlanca), Armored Gatling-Pickup (INCA), 4x4 Gatling Jeep + big Truck (ARMY), small Truck (Rescue), Vintage Van (blue/yellow)
  
• UNIDAD Vehicles: (..1700Credits)
  incl. Unidad-version of: (big) Helicopter, APC, Buggy
  
• SantaBlanca Vehicles: (..1700Credits)
  incl. SantaBlanca-version of: (big) Helicopter, APC, Truck
  
• ARMY: (..1200Credits)
  incl. Military-colored version of: Plane + 4x4 (Jeep) + (big) Truck
  
• RESCUE: (..1200Credits)
  incl. Rescue-version of: (big) Helicopter + (small) Truck
  
• INCA: (..800Credits)
  incl. Inca-version of: All-Terrain Car (2Seat), Armored Pickup (Gatling), 4x4 (Jeep)
  
• VIP: (..800Credits)
  incl. VIP-version of: SUV + Muscle Car + Sports Car

*important items listed

note: most Packs come with special Patches, that are hard or impossible to aquire otherwise..
Personally, I hate paying 1-2 weeks worth of Credits (Daily Grind^^) just to get another 1-3 Patches for your Backpack. But truth is, even ~900 hours in this game I missed Patches that were indeed "locked" behind those Packs I didn´t aquire yet ;((
-> I would strongly suggest to make this your last goal.. if ever. (Should be said there is no Completionist achievement for this..)

GhostWar -Packs

These packs are always available, BUT usefulness is questionable.
I marked the few good things.. still better get it once Credits fly in from DailyChallenges.
After all, it´s more for cosmetic options and Completionists (after 500+ hours) ^^

STORE ->Ghost War Packs ->...

• Recruit: (..1500Credits)
  incl. Type95 Initiate, G28 Rookie, Tactical ElbowPads, Tactical Scarf
  
• Pointman: (..1500Credits)
  incl. ACR BabyVintage, AK-12 Victory, ACH Helmet, Face Protection (stupid filler gadget)
  
• Sniper: (..1500Credits)
  incl. MSR EagleShot, SR-1 Chameleon, Mossy Pants, Camo Tattoo (left+right), Mossy (Ghillie Suit)
  
• Scout: (..1500Credits)
  incl. MP7 Cartel, MPX Traveler, GooglyEyes Headset (stupid VR glasses), Soldier Helmet
  
• Tank: (..1500Credits)
  incl. P90 Glory, Stoner Veteran, Chopper Helmet, Armored Vest, Heavy Armored Vest
  
• Ranger: (..1500Credits)
  incl. MK14 Captain, SASG-12 Frontier, Captain Hat, Frontier Hat (Ranger)
  
• Artillery: (..1500Credits)
  incl. MP5 Dragon´s Breath, 9mmC1 Blaze, Soot Face (A+B), Vintage Gas Mask
  
• Tech: (..1500Credits)
  incl. MK17 Nerd, 9x19VSN Replicant, AR Glasses, Reverse Cap (incl. Sunglasses)
  
• Enforcer: (..1500Credits)
  incl. MK-48 Wasteland, Super Shorty Legacy , Skull Eye patch, Corn Pipe
  
• Diversionist: (..1500Credits)
  incl. M4A1 Explorer, SR-635 Jaw, Skull Balaclava, American Sunglasses (stars+stripes)
  
• Assassin: (..1500Credits)
  incl. Vector .45 ACP Venom, SPAS-12 Skulls and Blood , Infiltrator Shirt, Skul Mask
  
• Sentinel: (..1500Credits)
  incl. SR25 Machinery, Dragunov SVD Guerrilla , Nordic Tattoo (left+right), Chapka
  
• Medic: (..1500Credits)
  incl. PP19 Executioner, P416 Savior , Savior Helemt, Surgical Gloves
  
  
• FallenGhosts Weapons: (..1500Credits)
  incl. PSG-1, MDR, R4, PDR

Weapon -Packs

Note: These packs can be divided into WEAPONS and ATTACHMENTS
Always available, BUT..
1. pricey and usually it´s better to get Weapons from Crates
2. Packs are much smarter than buying each weapon (!)
I marked the good options.. just make sure to check above what´s STORE-only (very few weapons!), most Weapons & 98% Attachments can be found across the map..

STORE ->Weapon Packs ->...

• M110: (..1500Credits) - incl. M110
  
• Honey Badger: (..1500Credits) - incl. Honey Badger
  
• MK16: (..1500Credits) - incl. MK16
  
  
• MK18: (..1500Credits) - incl. MK18
  
• ACS-12: (..1500Credits) - incl. ACS-12
  
• F2000: (..1500Credits) - incl. F2000
  
  
• LVOA: (..1500Credits) - incl. LVOA
  
• M4 Super90: (..1500Credits) - incl. M4 Super90
  
• FallenGhosts - Wild Pack : (..800Credits)
  incl. SR-25 Jungle, 556xi Dragon, L85A2 Crocodile
  
  
• Deimos Crossbow: (FREE now) - incl. Deimos Xbow
  
• TAC-50: (..1500Credits) - incl.TAC-50
  
• FallenGhosts - Ultimate Pack : (..4700Credits)
  incl. "custom" FG-packs (WildPack, LosExtranjeros, Arcane) + Scorpion Skull (miniSMG HDG)
  
  
• FallenGhosts - Los Extranjeros: (..1500Credits)
  incl. Extranjeros BFG/MDR/R4/PDR, BFG-50A, P227 Urban
  
• FallenGhosts - Arcane: (..1200Credits)
  incl. HTI MuddyBones, MK14 Occult, T95 Spectre, SR-635 Apparition
  
• FallenGhosts - Weapons: (..1500Credits)
  incl. PSG-1, MDR, R4, PDR
  
  
• Battle: (..900Credits)
  incl. 6P41, AK-12, 805 Bren A2, MK17 ...
  
• Commando: (..900Credits)
  incl. M1891, MK14, Dragunov SVD, AUG A3, PP19 ...
  
• Assault: (..900Credits)
  incl. TAR-21, G2, Stoner LMG A1, Scorpion Evo3, SuperShorty ...
  
  
• Strategist: (..900Credits)
  incl. HTI, MG121, MG249, L85A2, D50 ...
  
• Commander: (..900Credits)
  incl. MK-48, Type95, 556xi, AK-47, 9mmC1 ...
  
• CQC: (..640Credits)
  incl. P90, MPX, 9x19VSN, SR-635, SPAS-12
  MicroT1, EXPS3, PanoramicSight, Compensators: small/medium Caliber + Shotgun, Suppressor: Shotgun, Foregrip V4, Shift Short Angled Grip, ShortBarrel: SR-635
  
  
• Stalker: (..900Credits)
  incl. MP7, Vector .45 ACP, PSG, M1911
  MicroT1, EXPS3, CompM4, Foregrip V3, ATPIAL LaserSight, Underbarrel Laser
  
• Sniper: (..900Credits)
  incl. SRSA1, MSR, L115A3, SR25, G28
  DigitalScope, POSP, G28, T5Xi Tactical .. + Foregrip V4, Shift Short Angled Grip
  
• Scout: (..900Credits)
  incl. R5 RGP, M4A1, SR-3M, SASG-12, SMG-11
  LongBarrel (R5 RGP, SASG-12), MicroT1, Russian RedDot, PanoramicSight, CompM4, Foregrip V4, Shift Short Angled Grip
  
  
• Antique Firearms: (..1500Credits)
  incl. ..see above (->Store Packs)..
  
• Phantoms: (..640Credits)
  incl. P12, M9, P227, 5.7 USG .. + Extended MAG for each + Laser / Laser 3Dot
  
• Scopes: (..870Credits)
  incl. Micro T1, EXPS3, Russian RedDot, G33-Combos, PanoramicSight, CompM4, PK-AS, DigitalScope, TA31H, POSP, G28, T5Xi Tactical
  
  
• Muzzles: (..560Credits)
  incl. Compensators: small/medium/large Caliber, Shotgun Compensator, V2-version
  Suppressors: High Caliber + Shotgun
  
• Underbarrels & Rails: (..780Credits)
  incl. Foregrips: V2/V3/V4, ShiftShortAngled, Vertical, AFG
  Rails: Range Finder, ATPIAL LaserSight, Laser 3Dot, .. + M203GL (GrenLauncher)
  
• Magazines: (..560Credits)
  incl. Extended + Large MAGs
  
  
• Barrels: (..700Credits)
  incl. Short + Long Barrels
  
• Stocks: (..520Credits)
  incl. Extended + Folded + Short Stocks, also Compensated Buttstocks

..a word on PACKS in NEW Playthrough

IMPORTANT! Not all UNLOCKS are persistant across Savegames..
1. some unlocks are Account-wide (Crates, STORE, Year1/2)
2. other unlocks are Savefile-specific (Rewards, Perks, Weapons across the map)
(Thanks to @platypus for bringing this up)

Remember:

Store-Packs and Year1/2 still give a big advantage, but it´s like this:
..Once you start a fresh Playthrough with a NEW SAVEGAME..
you have to find (unlock) everything again that is not from CRATES or STORE.
Obviously, this includes

• all Reward-items (Tier40-DesertTech HTI, ElSueno-Silencio!, etc),
  
• Perk-unlocks (Drones),
  
• Mission-based unlocks (Rebel-Support Skills)
  
• normal Weapons (from Weapon-Cases across the map).

Grenade Launcher (M203, GP25,..)

Note: FAL (UBI club) + F2000 (STORE) cannot use Grenade Launcher !!
Same goes for several preconfigured ARs..

Basic GrenLauncher for western + russian AssaultRifles UNLOCKS with GrenadeLauncherSKILL !!

• Std Gren Launcher [exclusive: MDR, TAR21; ...both options: AUGA3, L85A2, G2]
  
• Std Gren Launcher GLM [M320 GLM: all non-Bullpup western ARs]
  
• GP25GL [only AK47, AK12, SR3M]

The only Grenade Launcher you need to "find" :
M203GL (NATO) -> REMANZO province 
 ..or in "Underbarrels & Rails"-Pack (780 credits) 

Attention!! Oversights by UBIsoft (not fixed!):
#R4 - GP25 listed, but wrong (it´s 2x GLM). Also no M203 because of this!
#AK74 - M203 listed and working (though it should be GP25)

Special Devices (Drone, Items)

Drone (superior Recon #50-400m):

1. EMP (perfect for ambushing Convoys)
2. Medic (perfect for reviving teammates in Coop)
3. Noisemaker (somewhat useful before you have Lures/Flares)
4. Explosive (close to useless.. except for secure detonation during daily challenges)

Binoculars (mobile Recon #50-800m):

If there are JAMMERs nearby, Drones cannot be used.. that´s when Binoculars shine.
-> you need to spot the Power Generator first: ..via Sniper-Scope or Binoculars (default key "B")
Alternatively, you can stealth into the enemy base to "deactivate" the Jammer manually (silent) ..or burst it with Explosions/Grenades (loud).
-> The usefulness of Binoculars depends on your general Playstyle, but know that you can still walk while zoomed in ^^

Items:

- Diversion Lure (max: 11 / AoE: 17,5m) ..-> perfect to split up enemies
- C4 (max: 6 / AoE: 5m) ..-> remote detonation makes it perfect for Ambush
- Mine (max: 6 / AoE: 6m) ..-> great, but Civilians/Allies tend to get killed
- Frag Grenade (max: 8 / AoE: 5m) ..-> useful against groups/vehicles, but requires practice
- Flash Grenade (max: 6 / AoE: 15m) ..-> required to melee 2 targets in row or headshot a group
- Flare Gun (max: 7 / AoE: 300m) ..-> draws everything, don´t drop it near you
- Proximity Mine (max: 3 / AoE: 5m) ..-> weak, but 2 mines =vehicle destroyed, driver ejected

Special CQC-Moves (Executioner, Caveira, Echelon)

Some GLOVES allow alternative "CQC melee attacks" (following Accessoires must be equipped):

• Executioner Wristband - intense Knife Stabbing, a lot of variety, but draws out melee combat
  -> Operation: Oracle (Walker) Reward
  
• Caveira Gloves - push enemies to the ground, while Slitting Throat and recon nearby targets
  -> Operation: Archangel (Caveira) Reward
  
• Echelon Gloves - SplinterCell style using Karambit, while keeping enemy in front (fastest)
  -> SplinterCell pack included with Year2Pass

Btw, Predator Wrist Blades are not available anymore, therefore got ignored. Also don´t fit the theme since you play Wolverine style.. (note: "Tanktop +WristBlades" limits your Appearance)

Superior Nightvision (SplinterCell)

Generally, "Costumes" and "Icons" are NOT worth it, because it prevents you from equipping improved melee CQC-moves.. BUT there is one exception:

"SplinterCell" -Costume
-> includes "Echelon Gloves" (fastest CQC moves) + Sonar Googles (best Nightvision)


note: Sonar Googles can be aquired separately, but takes time..

Panoramic NVG (intermediate solution)

..obtainable via Crates or Year2-Pass


Comparison:

Costumes + Icons

..easy "1 click Outfits" -> cosmetic (also overrides and prevents any other Gear)

(Complete Gallery of all Outfits can now be found under ->Links)

Costumes (mostly from other Ubisoft-games)

° = Uplay-Club // ^ = SeasonPass (Year1)

• °GR: Future Soldier
  
• °The Division
  
• °Assasin´s Creed
  
• °Splinter Cell
  
• °Dying Earth

• Yeti Hunter
  
• Santa Muerte
  
• ^Rebel Leader
  
• ^Unidad
  
• ^Santa Blanca

• Airforce Uniform
  
• Marine Uniform
  
• Navy Uniform
  
• Gorka Outfit
  
• Lone Wolf (-> "Mercenaries"-mode;
  since 04/2022: "unlocks automatically"
  after purchasing Deimos Crossbow
  in STORE for free)

Icons (iconic Outfits, mostly from RainbowSix-series)

# = STORE-only

• Castle
  
• Hibana
  
• Bandit
  
• Montagne
  
• Ela
  
• IQ
  
• Valkyrie
  
• Frost
  
• Ying

• Mute
  
• Buck
  
• Doc
  
• Tachanka
  
• Blitz
  
• Jager
  
• Zofia
  
• Jackal
  
• Mira

• Smoke
  
• Sledge
  
• Thatcher
  
• Maestro
  
• Dokkaebi
  
• Alibi

• #Twitch
  
• #Rook
  
• #Thermite
  
• #Pulse
  
• #Ash
  
• #Lion
  
• #Fuze
  
• #Kapkan
  
• #Glaz

• Bowman
  
• ScottMitchell
  
• John Kozak
  
• (#)Caveira
  
• Unidad
  
• Santa Blanca
  
• Blackbeard

• El Wey
  
• Carl Bookhart
  
• El Boquita
  
• Antonio
  
• La Plaga
  
• El Muro
  
• Capitao
  
• Vigil

Skull Suppressor (cosmetic)

..limited to few SNR:

• Tac 50 (HTI reskin)
  
• SRSA1
  
• SR1
  
• MSR
  
• MSR EagleShot
  
• L115A3
  
• R93 LRS2
  
• FRF-2

Best Vehicles (obtained from Crates)

1. *Gatling Chopper
2. Rocket Choppers (*Cobra Gunship > *Rocket Chopper > °Black Hawk)
3. Gatling Jeeps (*°Landrock > *Armored Jeep > °Armored SUV)
4. Gatling Buggys (*Armored Buggy > *Buggy)

*= high mobility
°= strong armor

Note: SpecOps-Crates have the highest chance to drop Gatling + Rocket Helicopter.
Focus on Daily Challenge every week to farm Battle-Crates.. and later Credits ^^

Links

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=890945973
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1607297504
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2482585720
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1701908877
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2665534435

Weapons Gallery (Tiermode - max.)

Keep in mind that several weapons perform very different from their ingame-Stats

SNR

ASR

ASR_Compact

LMG

SMG

STG

HDG

Xbow

Achievements (UbisoftConnect)

Here is a list of Achievements you might like, but it´s only shown in Uplay (UbisoftConnect).
Steam does not import/inherit your Achievements, but you also get everything via STEAM^^
There are 14 more for DLCs (7x NarcoRoad + 7x FallenGhosts), but nothing breathtaking.

100% Wildlands --- Trailers & Movie

No joke.. most people don´t know, but there is..
- this awesome E3 Pre-Release Trailer (2015) __ https://youtu.be/WdJub3Kz2wI
- the Launch Trailer (2017) __ https://youtu.be/KL8DcwE16rU

- and the epic Prelude-Movie made by UBIsoft (2017)

• Trailer: https://youtu.be/kMmg4OikQkU
  
• Full 30min Movie: https://youtu.be/MM_gF8plve8

[17spencerphillips]

some of this is solid, dont agree about the mk16 and m110. The sr25 jungle is definitly top vehicle killer.

[HotSinglesDeployedInYourArea]

Achievements exist in Steam now, if you want to update the guide accordingly.

[Derivat949]

@Dragon Knight, the stats in this game are pretty inaccurate

[Squirrel]

apparently you can still get the m16 and m60 from prestige crates.

[IIlllIllIIlllIlIlIlIIIlllIllIIll]

Just got the 416 but it has worse accuracy, range, handling, and penetration compared to the MDR. Why do you have the 416 listed better than MDR?

[wespe___o=/;;;:*]

Update: added ->GrenadeLauncher chapter for better readability (incl. details)

[ItsRaven]

gotcha

[wespe___o=/;;;:*]

@ItsRaven: It slightly reduces spotting time, but @Extreme (or Tiermode) it´s pointless. We´re talking about low 0.x sec difference @ Normal/Advanced. It does NOT add any real camouflage

[ItsRaven]

do you know if the Optical Camo backpack actually affects how easily you're spotted? I've gotten different answers and can't tell by myself.

[timmercado1975]

Yeah, some of the really nice weapons ARE trash tier, that is for sure. I would love to use a FN FAL that isn't garbage, for instance, just for fun. And it's too bad that the Bad News takes so many dang shots to kill a fool. Otherwise, the LVOA's are decent enough.