Watch Dogs 2 Weapon Slots Guide: Unlock & Optimize Loadouts

In Watch Dogs 2, mastering weapon slots is key to dominating San Francisco's hacker battles. This comprehensive guide walks you through equipping, switching, and upgrading your arsenal for maximum efficiency in missions and free roam.

From pistols to drones, understanding the four primary slots (primary, secondary, melee, throwable) ensures you're always prepared. Follow our step-by-step instructions to customize loadouts, craft better gear, and exploit glitches for infinite ammo.

Accessing the Weapon Wheel

First, pause the game or hold the weapon switch button (L1 on PS4, LB on Xbox) to open the radial menu. Slots are arranged clockwise: primary at top, secondary right, melee bottom, throwable left.

  • 1. Craft weapons at hideouts using scavenged parts.
  • 2. Visit Mama's shop for purchases.
  • 3. Complete operations to unlock slots.

Unlocking All Weapon Slots

Start with basic slots; progress unlocks advanced ones. Focus on main story missions for early access.

  • 1. Complete 'False Sparks' for secondary slot.
  • 2. Finish 'Haum Sweet Haum' for throwable.
  • 3. Beat 'ZombiU' side mission for melee upgrades.
  • 4. Max Driver SF reputation for primary expansions.
  • 5. Use research points from hacks.

Best Loadout Configurations

Tailor slots to playstyle: stealth hackers prefer silenced weapons, aggressors go loud.

  • 1. Stealth: Silenced SpecOps 1911 (secondary), Baton (melee), RC Drones (throwable).
  • 2. Assault: U100 (primary), Profile 6.75 (secondary), Molotovs.
  • 3. Sniper: TK-74 (primary), Knuckles (melee), IEDs.
  • 4. Test in driving range.

Upgrading Weapons & Infinite Ammo

Craft at workbenches; components from world scavenging.

  • 1. Dismantle junk for parts.
  • 2. Research blueprints via phone.
  • 3. Glitch: Duplicate items in inventory.
  • 4. Buy perks for faster reloads.
  • 5. Max ammo via operations.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Slots not switching? Check keybinds. Weapons missing? Reload checkpoint.

  • 1. Reset controls in settings.
  • 2. Clear cache on console.
  • 3. Update game.
  • 4. Verify save file integrity.

Advanced Tips & Exploits

Combine with jumper hacks for dual-wield effects.

  • 1. Hotwire cars for mobile arsenals.
  • 2. Use NetHack for enemy disarms.
  • 3. Multiplayer sync for shared slots.

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