Secret Weapons
Crimsonland features 12 secret weapons (IDs 41-53) with unique unlock conditions. These weapons range from novelty items to extremely powerful alternatives to standard arsenal.
Secret Weapon List
From src/crimson/weapons.py, IDs 41-53 (excluding 46-49 which are UNKNOWN).
41. Plague Spreader Gun
Stats: Clip 5 · Damage 0.0x · Fire 0.2s · Reload 1.2s · No Ammo Class
Effect: Spreads plague infection instead of dealing direct damage
Behavior:
- Zero damage projectiles
- Infects enemies on hit
- Infected enemies spread plague to nearby creatures
- Similar to Plaguebearer perk but weaponized
Unlock Condition: Unknown (likely quest-related or achievement)
Use Case: Crowd control via infection spread, not direct damage
42. Bubblegun
Stats: Clip 15 · Damage 1.0x · Fire 0.161s · Reload 1.2s · No Ammo Class
Effect: Fires bubble projectiles with novelty visuals
Behavior:
- Fast fire rate (6.2 shots/sec)
- Standard 1.0x damage
- Bubble visual effects
Unlock Condition: Unknown (likely easter egg or secret achievement)
Use Case: Novelty weapon with decent stats
43. Rainbow Gun
Stats: Clip 10 · Damage 1.0x · Fire 0.2s · Reload 1.2s · No Ammo Class
Effect: Colorful rainbow projectile effects
Behavior:
- Moderate fire rate (5 shots/sec)
- Standard 1.0x damage
- Rainbow color visuals
Unlock Condition: Unknown (likely hidden quest or achievement)
Use Case: Cosmetic novelty
44. Grim Weapon
Stats: Clip 3 · Damage 1.0x · Fire 0.5s · Reload 1.2s · No Ammo Class
Effect: Mystery weapon with special properties
Behavior:
- Very small clip (3 rounds)
- Slow fire (2 shots/sec)
- Unknown special mechanics
Unlock Condition: Likely related to “Grim Deal” perk storyline
Use Case: Unknown (possibly lore/story weapon)
45. Fire Bullets
Stats: Clip 112 · Damage 0.25x · Fire 0.14s · Reload 1.2s · Bullet · Pool 240
Effect: Massive clip, low damage, high penetration
Behavior:
- Enormous 112-round clip
- Low per-shot damage (0.25x)
- Damage pool 240 allows piercing 3-5 enemies
- Fast fire rate (7.1 shots/sec)
Unlock Condition: Unknown (may be related to Fire Bullets bonus)
Use Case: Crowd penetration weapon, spray into hordes
Note: Shares name with Fire Bullets bonus (ID 14) but is a distinct weapon
50. Transmutator
Stats: Clip 50 · Damage 1.0x · Fire 0.04s · Reload 5.0s · No Ammo Class
Effect: Transmutes enemies (specific effect unknown)
Behavior:
- Very fast fire (25 shots/sec)
- Large clip (50 rounds)
- Long reload (5 seconds)
- Transmutation effect (possibly converts enemies)
Unlock Condition: Unknown
Use Case: Rapid-fire with special transmutation mechanic
51. Blaster R-300
Stats: Clip 20 · Damage 1.0x · Fire 0.08s · Reload 2.0s · No Ammo Class
Effect: High fire rate blaster
Behavior:
- Very fast fire (12.5 shots/sec)
- Standard damage (1.0x)
- Moderate clip and reload
Unlock Condition: Unknown (“R-300” suggests sci-fi/experimental weapon)
Use Case: Solid all-around rapid-fire weapon
52. Lightning Rifle
Stats: Clip 500 · Damage 1.0x · Fire 4.0s · Reload 8.0s · No Ammo Class
Effect: Joke weapon with absurd stats
Behavior:
- Massive 500-round clip
- Extremely slow fire (1 shot per 4 seconds)
- Brutal 8-second reload
- Standard 1.0x damage
Unlock Condition: Unknown (likely hidden joke unlock)
Use Case: Meme weapon. Statistically terrible despite huge clip.
Note: Name is a typo in source - “Lighting Rifle” in weapons.py:743
53. Nuke Launcher
Stats: Clip 1 · Damage 1.0x · Fire 4.0s · Reload 8.0s · No Ammo Class
Effect: Single-shot nuke weapon
Behavior:
- Single round clip
- 4-second fire cooldown
- 8-second reload
- Likely fires nuke-equivalent projectile
Unlock Condition: Unknown (ultimate secret weapon)
Use Case: One shot, massive explosion, long wait. Ultimate power weapon.
Unlock Methods
Secret weapons have various unlock conditions that are not documented in the main game:
Quest Completion
Some secret weapons unlock after completing all 60 quests or specific hardcore quests.
Hidden Achievements
Likely achievements like:
- Survive X minutes in Survival
- Reach level X with specific perk combo
- Kill X enemies with specific weapon
- Find hidden areas or easter eggs
Survival Milestones
Possible triggers:
- Survive 30+ minutes
- Reach level 50+
- Kill 10,000+ enemies in single session
- Achieve specific score thresholds
Specific Perk Combos
Some weapons may unlock by selecting specific perk combinations:
- Grim Weapon: Related to Grim Deal perk?
- Plague Spreader Gun: Related to Plaguebearer perk?
- Fire Bullets weapon: Related to Fire Bullets bonus?
Traditional secret weapon unlocks via:
- Typing specific words during gameplay
- Clicking UI elements in specific order
- Pausing at specific times
Secret Weapon Tiers
Novelty Weapons (Not Competitive)
- Bubblegun: Standard stats, fun visuals
- Rainbow Gun: Standard stats, colorful
- Lightning Rifle: Joke weapon, unusably slow
- Grim Weapon: Mystery weapon, poor stats
Utility Weapons (Specific Use Cases)
- Plague Spreader Gun: Infection spread
- Transmutator: Unknown transmutation effect
- Fire Bullets: Penetration spray weapon
Competitive Weapons
- Blaster R-300: Excellent fire rate, good all-around
- Nuke Launcher: Ultimate power weapon (if nuke effect confirmed)
Weapon ID Gaps
Weapon IDs 34-40 and 46-49 are marked as UNKNOWN in the source:
UNKNOWN_34 = 34
UNKNOWN_35 = 35
UNKNOWN_36 = 36
UNKNOWN_37 = 37
UNKNOWN_38 = 38
UNKNOWN_39 = 39
UNKNOWN_40 = 40
UNKNOWN_46 = 46
UNKNOWN_47 = 47
UNKNOWN_48 = 48
UNKNOWN_49 = 49
- Unreleased weapons
- Placeholder IDs
- Cut content from development
- Further secret weapons with even more obscure unlocks
Discovery Process
To unlock secret weapons:
- Complete all quests: Especially hardcore chapter (quests 51-60)
- Experiment with perk combos: Try unusual perk combinations
- Survival milestones: Push for long survival times and high levels
- Explore UI: Click unusual menu options, try typing words
- Community resources: Check forums and wikis for discovered unlocks
Known References
From docs/re/static/secrets/ in source repository:
survival-weapon-handouts.md - Weapon spawn patterns in survivalweapon-candidates.md - Weapon selection logic
These documents may contain clues about secret weapon availability.
Tips for Secret Weapon Hunting
Check Quest Rewards: Some quests may silently unlock secret weapons without notification.
Perk Synergies: Secret weapons may unlock when specific perk combinations are achieved (e.g., Grim Deal + Final Revenge + Death Clock).
Survival Endurance: Many secrets unlock at extreme survival times (20+ minutes, level 30+).
Some secret weapons (Lightning Rifle, Grim Weapon) are statistically worse than standard weapons. They’re collectibles, not competitive choices.
Source Code References
src/crimson/weapons.py - Weapon definitions (IDs 41-53)docs/re/static/secrets/ - Secret weapon research notes