The cyberpunk chaos of The Ascent offers more than just mayhem—hidden within its gritty districts are some of the most powerful and unique weapons in the game. This guide walks you through where to find them, what they do, and why they’re worth the effort. These weapons won’t land in your lap by following the main questline—you’ll need to explore, hack, and risk your neck to uncover them.

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1. Magma Maker

• Location: High Street, inside the Golden Satori (look for a gold building in the center of the area)
• How to Get: Take the elevator up and find a special weapons vendor inside
• Cost: ~25,000 uCreds
• Type: Flamethrower
• Use: Extremely high fire damage in close range. Ideal for tank builds.
• Tips: Pair with defensive armor and augmentations to survive being up close

In Action: Turns swarms of organic enemies into ash—perfect for crowd control.

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2. ABR Commander

• Location: Cluster 13, bottom of the map near a small alley
• How to Get: Requires ICE 2 to access the red chest; upgrade your Cyberdeck first
• Type: Burst rifle with tracking bullets
• Use: Excellent all-around weapon. Tracking bullets ensure accuracy with minimal aiming
• Tips: Balanced damage output, solid reload speed—great for newer players or those who want reliability

In Action: One of the most dependable weapons in the game with consistent DPS and minimal fuss.

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3. Overwhelmer

• Location: Back of a truck in a high-level enemy zone
• How to Get: Survive (or sneak) past Level 25 enemies early in the game to loot the chest
• Type: Explosive projectile rifle
• Use: Fires explosive rounds with small AoE—massive damage output
• Tips: Risky to obtain early, but it’s worth it. Can carry you through the whole game.

In Action: Shreds enemies with burst explosives—absolutely devastating.

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4. Disintegrator

• Location: High Street, bottom of the map
• How to Get: Purchased from a vendor for 25,000 uCreds
• Type: Energy weapon
• Use: Melts enemies with continuous energy beam
• Tips: Essential for fighting robotic and mechanical enemies. Keep it upgraded and handy.

In Action: Destroys mechanical foes with ease—like wielding an energy cannon.

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(Bonus Weapon – Mystery Saw Blade Launcher)

• Status: Accidentally discovered—currently unknown how to reliably unlock
• Teaser: Weapon launches flying saw blades (yes, really)
• Promise: Full guide will be released once the acquisition method is verified

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Final Thoughts

These four (and a half) hidden weapons are some of the best tools for destruction that The Ascent has to offer. While some are easier to obtain with credits and exploration, others will test your skill and luck. Make sure to keep your Cyberdeck upgraded to unlock hidden loot and red chests scattered throughout the world.

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Happy hunting—play on.