Main Weapon
Eruptor Handcannon
Top-tier signal for damage and general clear. Exact stats and unlock order need testing.
Field
Best for: Damage / Clear
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Source: media_verified
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Exact values: testing in progress
Saros WeaponsMain Weapons, Power Weapons and Variant Signals
Use Saros Weapons when the next fight is asking for a loadout call. Start with current weapon signals, then adjust for boss range, stagger windows, aim comfort, Power Weapon timing and variants. Do not treat launch-week tier opinions as final stats.
Main weaponsPower weaponsBoss ratingVariant gaps visible
Weapon Status Cards
Known Weapons7
Enough to make a loadout call before exact stat tables are complete.
Anchor PicksIllumine / Chakram
Start with officially shown weapons, then compare field-tested picks around them.
Testing FieldsStats / Unlocks
Do not trust fake numeric tables without screenshots or direct testing.
Interactive Weapon Filter
Search-ready: weapon name, use case, source confidence, boss pressure, variant status
Type
Use
Main Weapon
Onslaught Rifle
Top-tier signal for sustained fire and general clear. Variant values need screenshots.
Field
Best for: Sustained Fire
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Source: media_verified
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Exact values: testing in progress
Main Weapon
Stalwart Shotgun
Shotgun archetype for players who want close-range stagger and decisive damage windows.
Field
Best for: Stagger
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Source: media_verified
Field
Exact values: testing in progress
Main Weapon
Annihilator Shotgun
Shotgun variant with strong public signal. Exact pellet and reload values need testing.
Field
Best for: Boss Pressure
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Source: media_verified
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Exact values: testing in progress
Power Weapon
Illumine
Officially referenced as Illumine Beam and also flagged as a strong Power Weapon in media guides.
Field
Best for: Beam / Burst
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Source: official
Field
Exact values: testing in progress
Power Weapon
Prominence
Strong Power Weapon signal. Keep duration and damage profile as testing fields.
Field
Best for: Power Weapon
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Source: media_verified
Field
Exact values: testing in progress
Shown Weapon
Chakram
Officially named by PlayStation Blog. Role classification still needs in-game confirmation.
Field
Best for: Utility
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Source: official
Field
Exact values: testing in progress
Expanded Weapon Data Sheets
| Weapon | Use Case | Source | Testing Need |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eruptor Handcannon | Best for: Damage / Clear | media verified | Exact stats, unlocks and variants |
| Onslaught Rifle | Best for: Sustained Fire | media verified | Exact stats, unlocks and variants |
| Stalwart Shotgun | Best for: Stagger | media verified | Exact stats, unlocks and variants |
| Annihilator Shotgun | Best for: Boss Pressure | media verified | Exact stats, unlocks and variants |
| Illumine | Best for: Beam / Burst | official | Exact stats, unlocks and variants |
| Prominence | Best for: Power Weapon | media verified | Exact stats, unlocks and variants |
| Chakram | Best for: Utility | official | Exact stats, unlocks and variants |
Weapon Type Guide
Eruptor Handcannon
Main Weapon / Damage / Clear / media_verified
Onslaught Rifle
Main Weapon / Sustained Fire / media_verified
Stalwart Shotgun
Main Weapon / Stagger / media_verified
Annihilator Shotgun
Main Weapon / Boss Pressure / media_verified
Illumine
Power Weapon / Beam / Burst / official
Boss Loadout CTA
Before you call a best weapon, check the boss, the Armor Matrix route and your control comfort. Launch-week rankings are starting signals, not permanent loadout law.
Confidence Guide
When release, platform or named-system facts conflict, trust PlayStation, Housemarque and PlayStation Store before any rumor.
Treat launch-week route advice as a starting read, not a permanent order. Exact values need screenshots, direct play or repeatable proof.
For procedural or randomized systems, plan around behavior. Do not bet a run on fixed maps, caps or drop tables that have not been proven.
Related Guides and Tools
Saros Weapons FAQ
Can I treat Saros Wiki&Tools as official?
No. Use Saros Wiki&Tools for route decisions, risk calls and cleanup planning. Use PlayStation, Housemarque and PlayStation Store when you need official release, platform or edition facts.
Why do some rows say testing in progress?
Because weak certainty wastes runs. If exact node costs, collectible counts, spawn rules or boss attacks are not proven, the safer move is to mark the risk instead of pretending the number is final.
What is the best weapon in Saros?
Start with Eruptor Handcannon, Onslaught Rifle and strong Power Weapons as current signals, then adjust for the boss and your control comfort. Keep exact ranking versioned until more testing is available.
Are Saros weapon stats final?
No. Treat exact damage, proficiency scaling, unlock order and variant values as unconfirmed until screenshot-backed or direct in-game evidence exists.
Should I use one weapon for every boss?
No. Saros weapon value changes with boss range, stagger windows, comfort level and your current modifiers or Armor Matrix route.
Do Power Weapons matter as much as main weapons?
Yes. Power Weapons can decide burst windows, stagger pressure and safer cleanup, so judge them separately from the basic gun list.