- Smash the City all weapons covers 50+ tools across projectile, nuclear, weather, water, impact, singularity, and orbital categories.
- Black Hole and Orbital Laser lead the S tier for large-scale and focused destruction respectively.
- Missiles and Tornadoes are the most practical picks for early progression and routine farming.
- Choose by target density: wide-area weapons for clusters, focused weapons for single structures.
- Unlock path matters: advanced weapons require deeper weapon progression before they become available.
Weapon Categories Overview
Smash the City, developed by Kabooom Crew, is a physics-based destruction simulator on Roblox featuring more than 50 weapons and 11 maps. Every weapon falls into a category that defines how it deals damage, how wide its effect reaches, and where it performs best. Understanding these categories is the first step toward building an efficient destruction and coin-farming routine.
| Category | Example Weapons | Damage Style | Coverage | Progression Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Projectile | Missile | Focused explosive strike | Single target | Early |
| Nuclear | Nuke | Massive burst explosion | Very wide | Advanced |
| Weather | Tornado | Sweeping multi-target damage | Medium, moving | Early to mid |
| Water | Tsunami | Broad wave across lanes | Wide, linear | Advanced |
| Impact | Meteor | High-impact drop damage | Medium cluster | Advanced |
| Singularity | Black Hole | Pulls and destroys in area | Very large | High-level |
| Orbital | Orbital Laser | Channeled focused laser | Targeted | High-level |
Match the weapon category to your target layout. Dense downtown clusters reward area weapons like the Nuke, while isolated landmarks call for precise tools like the Missile or Orbital Laser.
Full Weapons List
The core roster spans seven distinct weapon types, each unlocked through weapon progression as you destroy cities and earn coins. Below is the complete breakdown of every major weapon, its primary effect, and its recommended use case.
| Weapon | Category | Primary Effect | Best Use | Recommended Map Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missile | Projectile | Focused explosive attack on a selected target | Single structures, early progression | Compact areas with separated targets |
| Nuke | Nuclear | Powerful wide-area explosion with high burst damage | Large groups, fast burst clearing | Dense urban clusters |
| Tornado | Weather | Sweeps an area and damages multiple targets | Repeated farming, grouped objects | Open spaces with several targets |
| Tsunami | Water | Broad wave crossing the map | Wide-lane clearing | Open sections, long building lines |
| Meteor | Impact | Drops a high-impact object onto a target area | Heavy damage vs. durable targets | Dense zones, difficult structures |
| Black Hole | Singularity | Pulls and destroys targets in a large area | Large-scale late-game clearing | Dense areas, many destructibles |
| Orbital Laser | Orbital | Channels a powerful laser onto a selected area | Focused attacks on major targets | Large structures, priority targets |
Higher-tier weapons like the Black Hole and Orbital Laser are gated behind high-level weapon progression. Prioritize coin farming with mid-tier weapons first to unlock them faster.
Weapon Tier List
Ranking weapons in Smash the City depends on context: a lower-tier weapon can outperform an S-tier pick for early farming or compact targets. This tier list weighs area coverage, damage potential, clearing speed, unlock cost, and situational value.
S Tier: Best Overall
- Black Hole: extreme area coverage, ideal for dense late-game clears
- Orbital Laser: high-impact focused strikes against major structures
- Best for players with deep progression and strong coin income
A Tier: Area-Clear Power
- Nuke: very high burst damage across a broad zone
- Meteor: strong impact damage, breaks clustered targets
- Tsunami: sweeping wave coverage for lines of buildings
B Tier: Reliable Progression
- Tornado: flexible multi-target sweep for routine farming
- Missile: straightforward focused damage for isolated targets
- Best for early progression and controlled destruction
| Tier | Weapons | Area Coverage | Burst Damage | Farming Speed | Unlock Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Black Hole, Orbital Laser | Excellent | Excellent | Fast | High |
| A | Nuke, Meteor, Tsunami | Very good | Very good | Fast | Moderate to high |
| B | Tornado, Missile | Good | Moderate | Steady | Low to moderate |
Do not skip straight to saving for S-tier weapons. Early and mid-tier options deliver faster overall progression because they unlock sooner and keep your destruction percentage climbing consistently.
How to Choose the Right Weapon
Selecting the correct weapon for each situation is what separates efficient destroyers from players who wander the map wasting attack cycles. Follow this process to evaluate your options before committing resources.
Assess Target Density
Count how many destructible structures sit within each weapon's effective range. Dense clusters favor Nukes, Meteors, and Black Holes; sparse layouts favor Missiles and the Orbital Laser.
Compare Practical Clear Speed
Judge weapons by how quickly they destroy structures in real runs, not just listed damage numbers. Shorter attack cycles mean more targets cleared per farming session.
Match the Weapon to the Map Layout
Linear streets and open lanes suit the Tsunami's wave path, while enclosed blocks with adjacent buildings reward area weapons that hit everything at once.
Check Destruction Milestones
Plan your weapon usage around the 25%, 50%, 75%, and 95% destruction milestones. Push toward the next threshold with your fastest weapon before switching maps.
Time your strongest weapons around milestone thresholds. The jump from 75% to 95% often leaves scattered targets, so switch from area weapons to precise options like the Missile to finish the run.
Best Weapons by Scenario
Different goals call for different loadouts. This comparison table matches each common objective with the strongest weapon choices and explains why they win in that context.
| Scenario | Best Weapon | Runner-Up | Why It Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early coin farming | Tornado | Missile | Multi-target sweep keeps income steady at low cost |
| Dense building clusters | Nuke | Meteor | Burst explosion clears entire blocks in one hit |
| Open lanes and streets | Tsunami | Tornado | Wave travels down linear paths hitting everything |
| Durable large structures | Orbital Laser | Meteor | Sustained focused damage cracks tough targets |
| Late-game map clearing | Black Hole | Nuke | Massive pull radius removes dense areas efficiently |
| Controlled destruction | Missile | Orbital Laser | Precise targeting avoids wasted attacks |
Weapon Mastery Goals:
- Unlock one weapon from each category
- Reach the 95% destruction milestone on three maps
- Compare clear times between the Nuke and Black Hole
- Complete a full-city run using only B-tier weapons
- Farm enough coins to unlock the Orbital Laser
Run the same map with two different weapons and compare your time to the 50% milestone. This quick test reveals which weapon suits your playstyle better than any tier list can.
FAQ
Q: How many weapons are in Smash the City?
The game currently features more than 50 weapons across categories including projectiles, nuclear weapons, weather events, water attacks, impacts, singularities, and orbital strikes. The roster continues to grow as Kabooom Crew releases updates and event content.
Q: What is the best weapon in Smash the City?
The Black Hole is widely considered the strongest for large-scale destruction thanks to its enormous area of effect, while the Orbital Laser excels at focused high-damage strikes. However, both require high-level progression, so mid-tier weapons like the Nuke often deliver better value during earlier stages.
Q: How do I unlock advanced weapons like the Black Hole?
Advanced weapons unlock through the weapon progression system, which is funded by coins earned from destroying buildings and hitting destruction milestones. Farm dense building routes with efficient mid-tier weapons to accumulate coins, then spend them on high-level unlocks.
Q: Which weapon is best for farming coins?
For early and mid progression, the Tornado and Nuke offer the best coin-per-minute performance: the Tornado sweeps multiple targets cheaply, while the Nuke clears dense clusters instantly. Late-game farmers should upgrade to the Black Hole for the fastest full-map clears.