S O C O M: U. S. N A V Y S E A L s Weapons & Equipment Guide By LiMpBiZkitFaN Version FINAL E-Mail:-REMOVED- Effective 6/9/03, I have removed my E-Mail, as I cannot help someone with a game I don't have, and most of the things I do not remember. I have sold my PS2, and all its games to GameStop. With that, I have purchased an Xbox, Brute Force, Splinter Cell, Halo, and Pre-Ordered Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix. The fact is, that the Xbox has more of the games I LIKE, such as Halo, Brute Force, Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix, and other great Shooter, and FPS games......Please look forward to future FAQs from me; as of right now, I am working on a Brute Force Weapons Guide, and when it is released, a Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix Weapons Guide. _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ ___ / 1 \ Section One: Introduction \___/ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ ___ / 2 \ Section Two: Weapons & Equipment \___/ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ ___ / 3 \ Section Three: Recommended Weapons For Online Play \___/ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ ___ / 4 \ Section Four: Legal Information \___/ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ ___ / 5 \ Section Five: Credits \___/ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Section One: Introduction o _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ This is my SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Weapons Guide. The Weapons & Equipment Guide will tell you how the Weapons are rated, with in-depth descriptions for each and every weapon, and how to utilize them to their maximum potential. I decided not to put a Description for each of the Weapons, because there are over 30 Weapons, and with my guidelines of no less than six lines of information per line, it would take quite a while to get a Description for each of the Weapons so be happy that someone actually got off their butt to make a Weapons Guide....and yeah...its half-assed, so you don't have to E-Mail me about it.....I _DO_ actually have a life, unlike some other people on GameFAQs..... _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Section Two: Weapons & Equipment o _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ In the Armory, when you select a Weapon, you see five different categories: Volume, Accuracy, Range, Fire Rate, and Fire Modes. There Are 6 Slots In The Bars: _______________________ |___|___|___|___|___|___| | | | | | | 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fire Rate: The Fire Rate of a Weapon is how fast it fires. Weapons with a Fire Rate of 2 Fire as fast as you can press the FIRE button. Weapons with a Fire Rate of 3 fire at a Moderate rate; Examples are the M9. Some Weapons Fire Rates can be changed. The different Fire Rates are: Single, which fires one shot when the FIRE button is pressed. Burst, which Fires 3 rounds every time the FIRE button is pressed. And Auto, which keeps firing rounds until you let go of the FIRE button, or the clip runs out. 1 Slot- Extremely Slow 2 Slots- Very Slow 3 Slots- Moderate 4 Slots- Fast 5 Slots- Very Fast 6 Slots- Extremely Fast Accuracy: The Accuracy of a Weapon is how much of a chance you have of hitting an enemy That is in your sights. Weapons with high Accuracy are great for hitting enemies that are at Long ranges. Weapons with good Accuracy tend to be Assault Rifle, and Sniper Rifles. Also, make sure that you remember that Recoil also factors in when trying to figure out which Weapons to bring along on a mission. If you need every shot to hit, go with Weapons such as the SR-25, or the M87ELR. If you need a Weapon with good Accuracy, but don't want a Sniper Rifle, go with the M4A1. 1 Slot- Extremely Inaccurate 2 Slots- Very Inaccurate 3 Slots- Moderate 4 Slots- Accurate 5 Slots- Very Accurate 6 Slots- Extremely Accurate Volume: Volume is how loud the Weapon is when fired. On missions such as Prison Break, Weapons such as the M87ELR or the M60E3 are Extremely Loud, and they will give away your position to the enemy very easily. The lower the number of Slots filled up, the better the chances are that you will remain undetected. If you absolutely need to remain undetected, go with Primary Weapons such as the M4A1 SD or the HK5SD, and go with Secondary Weapons such as the 9MM Pistol or the Mark 23SD, as they are Silenced and will not give your position away. 1 Slot- Extremely Low 2 Slots- Very Low 3 Slots- Moderate 4 Slots- Loud 5 Slots- Very Loud 6 Slots- Extremely Loud Range: Range is how far out you can hit an enemy with your Weapon. Weapons such as the HK5, HK5SD, and the F90 are best suited for killing enemies at Short range. Weapons such as the M60E3, and the M63A are best suited for killing enemies at Medium range. Weapons such as the M4A1, M4A1 SD, and the AKS-74 are best suited for killing enemies at Long range. Weapons such as the SR-25, and the SR-25 SD are best suited for killing enemies at Very Long range. Weapons such as the M87ELR, and the M82A1A are best suited for killing enemies at Extremely Long range. 1 Slot- Very Short 2 Slots- Short 3 Slots- Medium 4 Slots- Long 5 Slots- Very Long 6 Slots- Extremely Long ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= --------Assault Rifles--------- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= M4A1 Fire Modes: Single / Burst / Auto Fire Rate: Very Fast Accuracy: Very Accurate Volume: Very Loud Range: Short to Long M4A1 SD Fire Modes: Single / Burst / Auto Fire Rate: Very Fast Accuracy: Accurate Volume: Extremely Low Range: Short to Medium M4A1-M203 Fire Modes: Single / Burst / Auto / M203 Fire Rate: Very Fast Accuracy: Accurate Volume: Very Loud Range: Short to Long M14 Fire Modes: Single / Auto Fire Rate: Very Slow Accuracy: Very Accurate Volume: Very Loud Range: Short to Long M16A2 Fire Modes: Single / Burst Fire Rate: Very Slow Accuracy: Very Accurate Volume: Very Loud Range: Short to Long M16A2-M203 Fire Modes: Single / Burst / M203 Fire Rate: Very Slow Accuracy: Accurate Volume: Very Loud Range: Short to Long AKS-74 Fire Modes: Single / Burst / Auto Fire Rate: Fast Accuracy: Very Accurate Volume: Very Loud Range: Short to Long 552 Fire Modes: Single / Burst / Auto Fire Rate: Fast Accuracy: Very Accurate Volume: Loud Range: Short to Long AK-47 Fire Modes: Single / Burst / Auto Fire Rate: Fast Accuracy: Very Inaccurate Volume: Loud Range: Short to Long =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= -------Heavy Machine Guns------ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= M60E3 Fire Modes: Auto Fire Rate: Very Fast Accuracy: Very Inaccurate Volume: Extremely Loud Range: Short to Medium M63A Fire Modes: Auto Fire Rate: Very Fast Accuracy: Moderate Volume: Extremely Loud Range: Short to Medium =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= --------Submachine Guns-------- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HK5 Fire Modes: Single / Burst / Auto Fire Rate: Fast Accuracy: Very Accurate Volume: Moderate Range: Short to Medium HK5SD Fire Modes: Single / Burst / Auto Fire Rate: Fast Accuracy: Very Accurate Volume: Extremely Low Range: Short to Medium F90 Fire Modes: Single / Burst / Auto Fire Rate: Extremely Fast Accuracy: Moderate Volume: Very Loud Range: Short to Medium 9MM SMG (Uzi) Fire Modes: Single / Burst / Auto Fire Rate: Very Fast Accuracy: Very Inaccurate Volume: Low Range: Short =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ---------Sniper Rifles--------- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SR-25 Fire Modes: Single Fire Rate: Extremely Slow Accuracy: Extremely Accurate Volume: Extremely Loud Range: Short to Very Long SR-25 SD Fire Modes: Single Fire Rate: Extremely Slow Accuracy: Very Accurate Volume: Low Range: Short to Long M87ELR Fire Modes: Single Fire Rate: Extremely Slow Accuracy: Very Accurate Volume: Extremely Loud Range: Short to Extremely Long M40A1 Fire Modes: Single Fire Rate: Extremely Slow Accuracy: Extremely Accurate Volume: Very Loud Range: Short to Very Long M82A1A Fire Modes: Single Fire Rate: Extremely Slow Accuracy: Extremely Accurate Volume: Extremely Loud Range: Short to Extremely Long =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= -------Grenade Launchers------- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= M79 Fire Modes: Single Fire Rate: Extremely Slow Accuracy: Very Inaccurate Volume: Very Loud Range: Short MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher) Fire Modes: Single Fire Rate: Moderate Accuracy: Moderate Volume: Very Loud Range: Short =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= -----------Handguns------------ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Mark 23 Fire Modes: Single Fire Rate: Very Slow Accuracy: Moderate Volume: Loud Range: Short to Medium Mark 23SD Fire Modes: Single Fire Rate: Very Slow Accuracy: Moderate Volume: Extremely Low Range: Short to Medium 226 Fire Modes: Single Fire Rate: Very Slow Accuracy: Moderate Volume: Loud Range: Short to Medium 9MM Pistol Fire Modes: Single Fire Rate: Very Slow Accuracy: Moderate Volume: Extremely Low Range: Short F57 Fire Rate: Very Slow Accuracy: Moderate Volume: Loud Range: Short to Medium Model 18 Fire Modes: Single / Auto Fire Rate: Extremely Slow Accuracy: Extremely Inaccurate Volume: Loud Range: Short Desert Eagle .50 Fire Modes: Single Fire Rate: Extremely Slow Accuracy: Extremely Inaccurate Volume: Extremely Loud Range: Short to Long M9 Fire Modes: Single Fire Rate: Very Slow Accuracy: Very Inaccurate Volume: Moderate Range: Short to Medium =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= -----------Equipment----------- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= - 2x Ammo - M67 Frag Grenades - HE Grenades - AN-M8 Smoke Grenades - Mark141 Flashbangs - Claymore Mines - Satchel Charge - C4 Plastic Explosive - M203 HE Grenades - M203 Frag Grenades - M203 Smoke Grenades - M79 HE Grenades - M79 Frag Grenades - M79 Smoke Grenades _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Section Three: Recommended Weapons For Online Play o _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ These Weapons are in my opinion, the best choices for Online Play. The SEALs have the advantage when it comes to Primary Weapons, but the Terrorists have the advantage when it comes to Secondary Weapons. All in all, both, the SEALs and the Terrorists are balanced, and equal in their own way. For Primary Weapons, I will choose three Assault Rifles, and one Sniper Rifle. For Secondary Weapons, I will choose two Handguns. o Recommended SEALs Weapons & Equipment: M4A1- The M4A1 is the closest thing to the AKS-74 in the SEALs arsenal. The M4A1 is in many ways, better than the M16A2, but it lacks the boost in accuracy that the M16A2 has. Also, if you want to sneak up on other players, use the M4A1 SD, as it is very quite. M14- The M14 has about the same stats as the M4A1, except the round the M14 fires is a lot more powerful than the round the M4A1 fires. Also, the M14 is rather inaccurate while on Full Auto, so make sure you are no more than at Medium range when you have it on Full Auto. M63A- The M63A is the rough SEAL equivalent of the Terrorists M60E3. The M63A is less accurate than the M60E3, and the M63A has a less powerful round than that of the round fired by the M60E3. Even though the M60E3 is better, the M63A will cut a player in half when up close. M87ELR- The SEALs equivalent of the M82A1A. The M87ELR is just as powerful, just as loud, and just as good as the M82A1A. The only drawback to the M87ELR, is that is has a tad less accuracy than the M82A1A. If you are going to be a Sniper, forget the SR-25 or the SR-25 SD, go with the M87ELR. Mark 23- The SEALs overall best Handgun. It fires 45 Cal. rounds fast, and accurate while maintaining a high damage rate. I choose the Unsilenced version of the Mark 23 because as we all know, Silenced Weapons inflict less damage, they are less accurate, and they have less range. 226- If you don't like the Mark 23 because of its rather slow fire rate, you are sure to like the 226. The 226 only fires a 9mm round, but you can pump the 9mm rounds out faster than the Mark 23 can pump out the 45 Cal. rounds. The 226 is good, but I prefer the Mark 23. Recommended Equipment- 2x Ammo HE Grenades Claymore Mines o Recommended Terrorist Weapons & Equipment: AKS-74- The AKS-74, is the best Assault Rifle in SOCOM. This was stated by one of the developers who helped to balance the weapons. The AKS-74's ammo may be less common, but it has great accuracy. The AKS-74 also excels in damage, and fire rate. 552- The 552 has virtually identical stats to those of the AKS-74, but the 552 is weaker than the AKS-74, so that is why the 552 is not at the top spot. The 552 also has a low power scope, so it will definitely come in handy if you like to Snipe, but don't like Sniper Rifles. M60E3- The M60E3 is the best Heavy Machine Gun in the game when it comes to stats. The M60E3 is better in almost every category except accuracy. The M60E3's ammo is also less common than that the ammo of the M63A, but the M60E3 does use a more powerful round. M82A1A- The M82A1, when it comes to stats, is the best Sniper Rifle in the game. It has the highest possible damage, the highest possible accuracy, and the highest possible Volume....Just lay down...your already dead. Forget the M401A1, and get the M82A1A, because this thing will kill you quickly. Model 18- The Terrorists best Handgun in my opinion. The best thing about this gun is the psychological effect. I don't care how damn good you are, the first reaction someone has when they hear this thing on Full Auto is to seek cover. The ONLY time you should use Full Auto, is when you are trying just that above. Other than that, use Single Shot. Desert Eagle .50- Some people prefer to use the Desert Eagle .50 but I, on the other hand, like the Model 18 better, because it has a higher fire rate and when on Single Shot, it is WAY more accurate than the Desert Eagle. I should know...I have gotten killed way more times with the Model 18 than the Desert Eagle. Recommended Equipment- 2x Ammo HE Grenades Claymore Mines _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Section Four: Legal Information o _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ (C) 2003-2004 LiMpBiZkitFaN (Benjamin Waldron). All rights reserved. All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole and in part in any form. PlayStation 2 and the PlayStation 2 logos are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs is a registered trademark of Zipper Interactive. The author of this document is in no way affiliated with Sony Computer Entertainment America. You may not place this document on your Website or reproduce it in any way without the author's consent. SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs, the SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs logo and all related characters are copyright and property of Zipper Interactive. The following Websites have permission to use my FAQ: - www.gamefaqs.com - www.silentopsonline.tripod.com _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Section Five: Credits o _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ - Zipper Interactive, for Developing SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs. - SCEA, for Publishing SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs. - My Local EB, for letting me Pre-Order the game. - CjayC, for posting this Guide. ~END FAQ~