Weapons Overview: Roles and Progression

Weapons in Survive a Million Monkeys progress through tiers during each run. You start with a basic pistol and spend in-match Cash to upgrade through shotguns, burst rifles, and heavy weapons like the Minigun.

In-Match Weapon Progression

1. Basic Pistol — your starting sidearm. Effective for early waves but falls off quickly.
2. Shotgun — a close-range upgrade with pellet spread. Good for dealing with dense groups.
3. Burst Rifle — a mid-range rifle that fires in controlled bursts.
4. Minigun — a sustained crowd-clearing heavy weapon. Community guides recommend saving cash for this once you can survive longer.

Bundle Weapons

Some weapons are available through store bundles rather than in-match progression:

• T1 Shorty — included in the Starter Pack.
• Dead Man's Hand — a revolver included in the Gunslinger Bundle.
• Deagle, P90, SCAR, and Grenade Launcher — all included in Dimitri's Bundle.

Upgrading Between Waves

Press V to upgrade your weapon during a run. Each upgrade raises your weapon tier by one. The cost is paid in in-match Cash and increases with each tier.

Tips

• Shotgun is a strong early upgrade for close-range encounters.
• Save for the Minigun once you can survive past wave 5 consistently.
• Grenade (press G) is a reliable panic button for clearing surrounded positions.
• Bundle weapons give a head start but are not required to progress.