Prey Weapon Guide

Complete guide to all weapons in Prey including modifications and best uses.

GLOO Cannon

  • 1The most versatile tool in the game -- freezes enemies and creates platforms.
  • 2GLOO platforms can reach any height, bypassing locked doors entirely.
  • 3Frozen enemies take bonus damage from all weapon types.
  • 4Essential for fire suppression and blocking broken pipes and sparking wires.

Shotgun & Pistol

  • 1The shotgun is your primary close-range damage dealer against all Typhon.
  • 2Pistol is accurate at range but low damage -- best for finishing weakened targets.
  • 3Both weapons can be upgraded at upgrade stations with weapon kits.
  • 4Ammo is scarce early game. Use the Recycler to create ammo from junk.

Q-Beam & Stun Gun

  • 1The Q-Beam deals sustained damage over time -- devastating against large Typhon.
  • 2Stun Gun is non-lethal and essential for incapacitating mind-controlled humans.
  • 3Q-Beam cells are rare but extremely efficient against Technopaths and Telepaths.
  • 4Stun Gun can also disable corrupted operators without destroying them.

Wrench & Exotic Weapons

  • 1The wrench is silent and deals solid damage when enhanced with neuromods.
  • 2Leverage neuromods allow throwing heavy objects as improvised weapons.
  • 3Typhon powers like Kinetic Blast and Psychoshock are the strongest late-game weapons.
  • 4Combining GLOO freeze with wrench attacks is the most ammo-efficient combat loop.