Last week I wrote about the golden AK-47s. But what about the other weapons? There are plenty of choices to make and only so many diamonds to go around. Most diamonds are earned by completing the faction and assassination missions. But there are still 400 diamonds scattered throughout the game world in 220 briefcases. If you’re not up for finding all the briefcases or doing all 12 optional assassination missions (worth 150 diamonds) then you’re going to need to watch your spending in the weapon shops. Here’s a list of my favorite weapons in Leboa-Sako, emphasizing versatility and value.
Homeland 37: Sure it’s just a basic pump shotgun, but at only four diamonds it’s a steal. Before going to Mike’s Bar for the first time you have to buy a weapon at the weapon’s shop, during the tutorial phase. Make this shotgun your first purchase.
IEDs: The IEDs (10 diamonds) are the best way to take out convoys and sabotage equipment. You’ll definitely want to make this purchase before going after the weapon convoys. If you place several along a road you can take out the target as well as the escorts.
MAC-10: When you’re not carrying around IEDs in your secondary weapon slot, equip yourself with a MAC-10, available after taking out the second weapon convoy for 10 diamonds. This is easily the best back-up weapon available in Leboa-Sako, ideal when carrying a sniper rifle in your primary slot.
AK-47: Also available from the second weapon convoy for 10 diamonds, this is the best assault rifle in the northern district. In fact, it’s the most reliable assault rifle in the whole game, though not quite as reliable as its golden counterpart.
Dragunov SVD: You’ll need to take out all four weapon convoys to acquire this weapon in Leboa-Sako, but it’s well worth the effort. At 20 diamonds it’s one of the more expensive weapons in the northern district but it’s also the most well rounded sniper rifle in the game. So avoid buying the M1903. Instead, save your diamonds for this semi-automatic beast.
Dart Rifle: If you still have some extra money after buying the Dragunov SVD, pick-up a Dart Rifle for only 10 diamonds. This is great for silently picking off sentries and is most effective at night. But the ammo capacity is very limited and you can’t buy the Marksman Bandolier until you reach Bowa-Seko.
At the bargain price of only 64 diamonds these weapons should be more than adequate to help you get through the six faction missions in Leboa-Sako. Next week we’ll take a look at some essential purchases for Bowa-Seko, the southern district.
