The Light Machine Gun (LMG) is widely rated by community testing as the overall Primal Pursuit best gun available for in-game Bones. Costing approximately 25,000 Bones, the LMG delivers roughly 1,200 damage per full magazine with an 80-round drum and zero recoil, outpacing both the SCAR and the Minigun in sustained boss damage. For players spending Robux on gamepasses, the Tri-Beam (499 Robux) stands out as the most cost-effective primary, while the Flamethrower (699 Robux) and Plasma Rifle (699 Robux) produce the highest burst damage per second.
In Primal Pursuit (created by the Primal Pursuit group on Roblox), human survivors must fend off dinosaurs and escape the island before the match timer expires. Choosing the right firearm determines whether you can shred a dinosaur's health pool from safety or end up trapped during an attack.
The Best Bone Weapons in Primal Pursuit
Survivors earn Bones through gameplay to purchase weapons across three core progression brackets: Starter (under 3,000 Bones), Intermediate (3,000 to 10,000 Bones), and Pro (10,000 Bones and above).
1. The LMG (Pro Tier)
The LMG sits at the top of the Pro tier and is considered the strongest weapon in the game. It costs around 25,000 Bones and fires from an estimated 80-round magazine. In player damage tests, the weapon deals approximately 15 damage per hit on foot, allowing a survivor to inflict over 1,200 damage in a single uninterrupted burst. While weapon stat menus have occasionally displayed bugged mobility bars for cosmetic variants like the Golden LMG, live testing confirms the base and skin variants perform identically. The only practical limitation of the LMG is severe long-range bullet drop-off, requiring players to compensate by aiming higher when shooting across open canyon terrain.
2. The SCAR (Intermediate Tier)
Ranked as the premier choice in the Intermediate bracket, the SCAR carries a 25-round magazine. Player measurements record approximately 20 damage per shot on foot, reaching an estimated 575 total damage per magazine. It possesses a significantly faster fire rate than the AK-47 without the long charge-up delay that hampers the Minigun.
3. AR-15 and AR Dino (Starter Tier)
For players with fewer than 3,000 Bones, the AR-15, AR Dino, Crossbow, and Heavy Sniper provide the best return on investment. Community testers note that while the AK-47 deals slightly higher individual bullet damage, the AR Dino features a higher fire rate and smoother handling, making it more reliable against agile dinosaurs like the Raptor.
Weapons to Avoid with Bones
- Minigun: Despite its high theoretical damage, the Minigun features a wind-up charge delay. Community evaluations note that in roughly 70% of encounters, target dinosaurs move out of line of sight before the weapon begins firing.
- Trike Shotgun: Priced at nearly 9,000 Bones, it is routinely outperformed by the cheaper Water Gun and the SCAR.
- Standard Shotgun: Outside of point-blank ambush range, severe spread and low range make it inferior to standard starter rifles.
Robux Gun Tier List and Verified Stats
For players considering developer gamepasses, the official store and community datamines confirm distinct damage values depending on whether a survivor shoots on foot or from inside a vehicle seat.
| Weapon | Robux Price | Damage (On Foot) | Damage (In Car) | Fire Rate | Ammo Capacity | DPS (On Foot) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | 699 Robux | 39 | 19 | 0.20s | 50 | 195 |
| Plasma Rifle | 699 Robux | 32–42 | 16–21 | 0.20–0.25s | 12 | 160–168 |
| Tri-Beam | 499 Robux | 33 | 16 | 0.25s | 32 | 132 |
| Scrapyard Shotgun | 299 Robux | 96 | 48 | 0.30s | 2 | 96 |
| Deagle | 199 Robux | 65 | 32 | 0.70s | 8 | 95 |
| Rail Gun | 599 Robux | 180 | 90 | 2.00s | 6 | 90 |
Note: Documented Plasma Rifle stats show slight variance between community wiki logs (32 damage, 0.2s cycle) and weapon tier test tracking (42 damage, 0.25s cycle). Both sources place its sustained output near the top of Robux weapons.
Which Robux Weapon Is Worth Buying?
- Tri-Beam (499 Robux): Ranked by veteran players as the best overall purchase for new and intermediate accounts. Its 32-round capacity, high accuracy, and 132 DPS allow players to skip intermediate Bone grinding until they can purchase the LMG.
- Flamethrower (699 Robux): Features the highest raw DPS (195) among premium firearms and applies a lingering fire status effect to dinosaurs. However, its range is strictly limited to close quarters, making it ideal for defensive tower stands or passenger firing from durable vehicles.
- Plasma Rifle (699 Robux): Delivers rapid-fire bursts with pinpoint accuracy at medium range, though its 12-round magazine requires frequent reloads.
- Deagle (199 Robux): The cheapest Robux firearm in the gamepass shop. Despite delivering 65 damage per shot, its 0.7-second shot recovery and low DPS lead community reviewers to rank it on par with basic starter pistols.
Key Weapon Mechanics: Foot Combat vs. Vehicle Shooting
Understanding game damage modifiers is critical when engaging large carnivores like the T-Rex, Spinosaurus, or Giga.
- In-Vehicle Damage Reduction: Shooting any gun from the passenger or driver position of a vehicle reduces damage output by approximately 50%. For example, the Rail Gun drops from 180 damage to 90 damage, the Tri-Beam drops from 33 to 16, and the LMG drops from 15 to roughly 5 to 7 damage per hit. Stepping outside the vehicle maximizes team damage, but exposes the player to instant knockdowns.
- Bullet Trajectory and Drop-off: Weapons such as the LMG, SCAR, and Deagle exhibit heavy bullet arc drop. When shooting across wide expanses on maps like Canyon, players must aim noticeably above target dinosaur hitboxes to register hits.
- Weapon Skins: Cosmetic wraps such as the Golden LMG, Prestige SCAR, and Combustion SCAR provide purely visual effects (such as flame or glowing particle trails). In-game testing verifies that stat bars indicating slower fire rates on skin variants are interface bugs; skins do not alter actual DPS or shot velocity.
Recommended Progression Loadouts
Balancing weapon firepower with car handling and dinosaur selection creates effective loadouts across every stage of the game:
Starter Loadout (2,110 Bones Total)
- Gun: AR-15
- Vehicle: Bumpy Car (900 Bones)
- Dinosaur: Pachycephalosaurus
Mid-Tier Loadout (13,960 Bones Total)
- Gun: Water Gun or SCAR
- Vehicle: Muscle Car
- Dinosaur: Dilophosaurus
Pro Loadout (76,750 Bones Total)
- Gun: LMG (~25,000 Bones)
- Vehicle: Hypercar
- Dinosaur: Deinosuchus
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the single best gun in Primal Pursuit?
The LMG is considered the best overall gun in the game due to its massive 80-round magazine, absence of horizontal recoil, and high sustained damage output of roughly 1,200 damage per full clip on foot.
Does the Golden LMG shoot slower than the standard LMG?
No. Although the in-game cosmetic preview screen displays a reduced fire-rate bar for the Golden skin, gameplay testing verifies that both the standard and Golden LMG fire at identical speeds and deal identical damage.
Why do guns do less damage when shooting from a car?
Primal Pursuit applies an internal balance modifier that cuts firearm damage by approximately half while seated in a vehicle. Stepping out onto the ground restores full weapon damage.
Is the Deagle worth buying for 199 Robux?
Community rankings consistently rate the Deagle as poor value. Despite being the lowest-priced Robux weapon, its 0.7-second delay between shots and low overall damage make standard Bone rifles like the AR-15 and AR Dino more reliable in combat.
