Classic weapon lists › GTA IV
This list has 16 weapons from GTA IV, in 8 groups.
A weapon is listed where at least two independent sources agree it is in the game. Counts differ between sources depending on whether fists, detonators and similar items are counted as weapons. Base game only, without The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony.
Melee (3)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| Fist | Unarmed |
| Knife | |
| Baseball Bat | |
Handgun (2)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| Pistol | Basic sidearm |
| Combat Pistol | Stronger second-tier handgun |
Submachine gun (2)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| Micro SMG | Also written Micro-SMG |
| SMG | Second-tier submachine gun |
Shotgun (2)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| Pump Shotgun | |
| Combat Shotgun | Semi-automatic second-tier shotgun |
Assault rifle (2)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| Assault Rifle | |
| Carbine Rifle | Second-tier rifle |
Sniper rifle (2)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| Sniper Rifle | |
| Combat Sniper | Semi-automatic second-tier sniper rifle |
Heavy (1)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| RPG | Rocket launcher, the only heavy weapon in the base game |
Thrown (2)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| Grenade | |
| Molotov Cocktail | |
Quick answers
How many weapons are in GTA IV?
This list has 16. Other counts differ depending on whether fists and tools such as the detonator are included.
Sources: Cross-checked on November 13, 2026 between gta.wiki, gta.fandom.com, grandtheftwiki.com, gtabase.com. A line is listed only where at least two of them agree. Last checked 2026-11-13.