SAROS Guide – Best Weapons and All 4 Power Weapons

Even with just 19 weapons in SAROS, you’ll be spoilt for choice on which to pick during any given Cycle. Spanning multiple weapon classes — including Handcannons, Rifles, Shotguns, Crossbows, and Chakrams — there’s something for every scenario and playstyle.

This guide highlights the best weapon in each class and lists all four Power Weapons — the ultimate tools of destruction in SAROS.

🎯 Quick Overview: The Ricochet Handcannon shreds clumped enemies with its penetrating ricochet rounds. The Bifurcator Crossbow offers incredible versatility with both spread and homing volleys. And the four Power Weapons — Prominence, Dispiritor, Nova Lance, and Illumine — each bring devastating area damage, DoT, piercing shots, and lock‑on beams to the fight.

🏆 Best Weapons by Class

🔫 Best Handcannon – Ricochet Handcannon

Unlocked: Shattered Rise

While all three Handcannons become available in the very first biome, the Ricochet Handcannon stands out for its penetration and — as the name implies — its ability to ricochet rounds off the environment. Whether in primary or alternate fire mode, it will shred through clumped enemies quickly, making it invaluable in tight corridors and crowded arenas.

🎯 Best Rifle – Smart Rifle

Unlocked: Shattered Rise

One of three rifles in the game, the Smart Rifle‘s alternate fire mode can home in on targets — a blessing when combined with its high rate of fire. Perfect for picking off fast‑moving or distant enemies with minimal effort.

💥 Best Shotgun – Annihilator Shotgun

Unlocked: Ancient Depths

The primary fire mode has a standard horizontal spread pattern — effective but predictable. The real draw is the alternate fire launcher that fires a grenade which detonates on impact with a significant area of effect. Ideal for clearing groups or softening up tougher enemies before moving in.

🏹 Best Crossbow – Bifurcator Crossbow

Unlocked: Shattered Descent

This crossbow offers a perfect combination of the fire modes from the other two crossbows:

Primary fire: Can be charged to stack bolts over time, then released as a spreading volley that homes in on targets (by letting go of R2 or dashing).
Alternate fire: A simple single shot that splits on impact with a weakpoint into additional homing projectiles.

Versatile, powerful, and satisfying to master.

🔄 Best Chakram – Ripsaw Chakram

Unlocked: Acolyte’s Heaven

R2 fires projectiles that bury themselves in targets, dealing initial damage. The alternate fire then triggers increased tick damage over time, making this weapon excellent for damage‑over‑time builds and sustained pressure on tanky enemies.

⚡ All 4 Power Weapons

Power Weapons are the ultimate tools in SAROS. Each requires Power to use and offers devastating effects. Here’s the full list, ordered by unlock order.

Power Weapon	Unlocked In	Description
Prominence	Shattered Rise	Hold down L2 and press R2 to fire a staggering area‑of‑effect explosive round. Great for crowd control and stunning groups of enemies.
Dispiritor	Ancient Depths	Deals tick damage and can be continually redirected at several targets. Enemies eliminated by this weapon then spawn a short‑lived projectile‑spewing turret, adding extra firepower to the field.
Nova Lance	Desecrated Fortress	Hold down both L2 and R2 for a charged penetrating shot that only fires on release. Excellent for piercing through multiple enemies or dealing massive single‑target damage.
Illumine	Cathedral	Fire a charged‑up lock‑on beam that does persistent damage based on Power availability. Ideal for sustained damage against bosses and high‑priority targets.

💡 Weapon Strategy Tips:

✅ Ricochet Handcannon shines in enclosed spaces — use the environment to your advantage.
✅ Bifurcator Crossbow is the most versatile weapon — learn both fire modes to adapt to any situation.
✅ Power Weapons are game‑changers — save your Power gauge for tough encounters and boss fights.
✅ Dispiritor‘s turret spawn is excellent for area denial — use it to control choke points.
✅ Illumine requires careful Power management — don’t waste it on weak enemies.

Experiment with different weapons to find what suits your playstyle — and remember, Proficiency matters. A lower‑tier weapon with great perks often outperforms a higher‑Proficiency one with weak perks. ⚡🔫

That’s our complete guide to the best weapons in each class plus all four Power Weapons in SAROS. Now get out there, experiment with different loadouts, and turn the tide of every Cycle. 🧠🔫