Every Doom Weapon Ranked From Pistol to BFG

 

Few shooters have an arsenal as iconic as Doom. Since the original game arrived in 1993, the series has been built around one simple idea: give the player great weapons and a lot of demons to use them on. Doom weapons are not just tools. They are the reason people keep coming back.

This ranking looks at the best Doom weapons from the whole series, starting with the humble pistol and working up to the legendary BFG 9000. We judged them on how satisfying they are to use, how useful they are in a real fight, and how much they define the Doom feel.

Everyone has a favorite, so expect a little disagreement. That is half the fun of ranking Doom weapons in the first place.

How Are These Doom Weapons Ranked?

We counted down from seven to one. Each pick is based on its power, its feel, and its place in the series. Some weapons have appeared in many games and changed along the way, so we looked at the overall legacy instead of a single version.

7. The Pistol

Every Slayer has to start somewhere. In the original game, the pistol is the weakest weapon you have, but the first shot is always perfectly accurate. That small detail makes it a reliable way to save heavier ammo for tougher demons.

It does not get much glory, but it is the weapon that teaches you how to play. If you want a small piece of that history on your shelf, a UAC EMG sidearm replica inspired by the series is a good starting point.

6. The Chainsaw

The chainsaw deals the same kind of damage as your fists, only much faster. In the first games it is a loud, messy way to save ammo, and it feels great to rev up when something gets too close.

In the modern games it became even more useful. Killing demons with it rewards you with pickups, so it turns into a tool for staying supplied in the middle of a fight. It ranks lower here only because it has to get close, and that is a risk.

5. The Shotgun

The classic shotgun is a general-purpose weapon that shines at close range. It is the first gun in the series that really feels like a gun, and the sound alone is enough to make you smile.

The modern games brought back a version called the combat shotgun, and it carries the same dependable spirit. A Combat Shotgun replica inspired by Doom is a fun prop for cosplay or a gaming room.

4. The Rocket Launcher

The rocket launcher gives you huge splash damage and a real sense of power. It is great for groups and for big demons that take a lot of hits. The trade-off is that it can hurt you too, especially if you fire at something up close.

That risk is part of what makes it so memorable. Using it well means thinking about distance and space, and landing a rocket on the right target feels fantastic every single time.

3. The Plasma Rifle

The plasma rifle fires a rapid stream of bright blue energy, and it uses cells, the same ammo as the BFG 9000. It is the weapon that makes you feel like the future has arrived, and its look is as iconic as its sound.

In the modern games it gained extra tricks, including a heat blast that sends out a wave of fire. It is a great all-round pick for fighting groups. If you want to display one, a Plasma Rifle replica inspired by the game looks great in a collection.

2. The Super Shotgun

The Super Shotgun first appeared in Doom II. It is a double-barreled, sawed-off shotgun that uses two shells per shot, and at close range it is far deadlier than the regular shotgun.

Many fans call it the best Doom weapon of all, and it is easy to see why. It hits hard, it sounds amazing, and it stays useful in every game that includes it. Doom Eternal even added a Meat Hook to it, which lets you pull yourself toward enemies and turned it into one of the most exciting weapons in the series.

The best Doom weapons are never subtle. They are loud, they are powerful, and they make you feel unstoppable.

1. The BFG 9000

The BFG 9000 is the ultimate Doom weapon. It fires a big green projectile at a cost of 40 cells, and when it hits, tracers fan out from the blast. If they all land, it can kill nearly any monster in one or two shots.

That mix of cost and payoff is what makes it so special. You save it for the moment when the room is full and everything is going wrong, and then you pull the trigger and watch the screen clear. No other weapon in the series delivers that kind of release, which is why it earns the top spot.

It also stands for something bigger than damage. The BFG is a reward for surviving a brutal fight, and that sense of payoff is what makes it the final word on this list.

How Do the Seven Picks Compare?

Here is a quick look at all seven picks side by side.

Rank	Weapon	First Appeared	Best For
1	BFG 9000	Doom	Clearing a whole room
2	Super Shotgun	Doom II	Heavy close range damage
3	Plasma Rifle	Doom	Fast, steady fire
4	Rocket Launcher	Doom	Splash damage on groups
5	Shotgun	Doom	Reliable general use
6	Chainsaw	Doom	Saving ammo up close
7	Pistol	Doom	Accurate first shots

Which Doom Weapons Almost Made the List?

A few more weapons deserve a shout:

• The chaingun, which shares ammo with the pistol and is great at clearing crowds.
• The fists, which become surprisingly lethal with a Berserk powerup.
• The Unmaykr, an automatic weapon with a wide spread that shares ammo with the BFG.
• The Soul Cube from Doom 3, which charges after five kills and then hunts down enemies.

If you want to see more props inspired by the series, you can browse the full Doom collection for lightweight foam replicas.

What Is the Best Doom Weapon Overall?

It depends on how you play. If you like big moments, the BFG 9000 is the answer. If you prefer something you can use all the time, the Super Shotgun is hard to beat. The best Doom weapons all share one thing: they make combat feel fast, loud, and fun.

If you are new to the series, start with the shotgun and the Super Shotgun, since they teach you to move in close and keep the pressure on. Once you are comfortable, save your cells for the plasma rifle and the BFG, and in the newer games use the chainsaw whenever you need a quick refill. Mixing weapons is the whole point, and the game rewards you for switching at the right moment.

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