The Ogryn is perhaps the most unique class in Darktide, with it being the tankiest, and heaviest of the classes. Moreso, this class has a unique arsenal of weapons, which no other class can pick up and equip. Here’s a look at the Ogryn weapon in Dartkide, and what you can expect, including some notes on the weapons, and when you can expect to unlock the levels.

Be aware that this page is written with the pre-order beta stats. There’s a chance that this information may change between now and the full release of the game. We will try to update the page if possible.

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Here is a closer look at the Ogryn’s weapons in Darktide and what you can expect. Image via Fatshark.

All Ogryn weapons in Darktide¶

Here is a quick look at all the Ogryn’s weapons in Darktide, including when you unlock them and some notes about what they do.

• Blastoom Mk III Grenadier Gauntlet - Earlier grenade launcher you can get, unlocks around level 7.
• Brunt Special“ Mk I Bully Club - basic blunt force weapon available at the start.
• Brute Brainer Mk III Latrine Shovel - similar bonking the veteran’s shovel around level 5.
• Bull Butcher Mk III Cleaver - better cleaver, unlocks around level 10.
• Foe Rend Mk II Ripper Gun - The earliest form of the ripper gun, unlocks around level 3.
• Foe Rend Mk V Ripper Gun - Slightly better version of the early game ripper gun. Unlocks around level 12.
• Foe-Rend Mk VI Ripper Gun - Around level 20
• Kourk Mk IV Cleaver - Early game assassin flurry weapon for the Ogryn. Unlocks around level 5.
• Krourk Mk V Twin-Linked Heavy Stubber - Gatling gun around level 20, equipped with pushback, strong damage and ammo capacity and reserves.
• Lorenz Mk V Kickback - shotgun at level 1
• Lorenz Mk VI Rumbler - Grenade launcher around level 15 or so.
• Orok Mk II Battle Maul & Mk III Slab Shield - Riot Shield and one-handed club - Unlocks around level 11
  Achlys MK 1 Power Maul - Added in patch 1.0.20. Not sure on the level you get it but its there.

The main thing to note about the weapons for the Ogryn is that the core of the guns and melee weapons are fairly the same. However, you getter versions of the gun and melee weapon as you level up. For example, the MK IV Ripper Gun is much more stable than the MK 2, making it more effective at mid-range compared to the earlier version. The grenade launcher and Cleaver are the same.

The main uses of the Ogryn’s weapons make it an effective get-in-there and close-quarters class. The Ripper Gun is largely effective in short, and perhaps medium range with enough recoil stabilization. Meanwhile, the grenade launcher is better for those longer-range engagements but falls short when you can’t land those devastating ranged explosions compared to the Ripper.

The two unique weapons for the class are the Battle Maul and Slab Shield and the Twin-Linked Heavy Stubber. The Slab Shield makes this a tanky class, drawing threat from enemies, making it a good elite specialist or horde controller. The Twin-Linked Heavy Stubber is a minigun-type weapon, with solid pushback, ammo reserve and magazine size that can tear both specials and hordes alike.

In patch 1.0.20, Ogryns can now use the Achlys Power Maul. It’s behavior is rather similar to that of the billy club, doing more damage against armored foes, along with having rather high impact and low stagger. Moreso, it has a power special, adding bonus damage to its next first target hit,

Overall, these weapons offer the Ogryn plenty of options for crowd control, close-range fighting, and even becoming a tank. This concludes the Ogryn’s weapons in Darktide. Once again, if we find enough content updates have come to the Ogryn’s area, we shall update the page.