All Game Items

All Game Items Guide for Far Cry 5

This guide catalogs every major item class in Far Cry 5, from weapons and equipment to consumables, materials, currencies, and collectibles. Each section explains what the item does, how to obtain it, when it is useful, and any important synergies or upgrades.

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Weapons

Weapons in Far Cry 5 are divided into categories based on primary use. Most can be purchased from Vendors (found at safe houses, outposts, and towns) after the corresponding weapon rank is unlocked via story progress. Weapons can also be found in Prepper Stashes, looted from enemies, or earned as mission rewards. Every weapon can be customized with attachments (scopes, suppressors, magazines, grips) purchased from the same vendor menu. Ammo types (Armor-Piercing, Incendiary, Explosive) are bought from the Ammo tab.

Pistols

Rifles

Shotguns

Submachine Guns

Light Machine Guns

Sniper Rifles

Bows (Recurve, Compound)

Special Weapons & Explosives

• Flamethrower: Short-range, ignites enemies and vegetation. Obtain: vendor after liberating Faith’s region. Use: crowd control, clearing foliage.


• Rocket Launcher: Takes out vehicles and groups. Use: heavy targets. Obtain: Prepper Stash, late vendor.


• Grenade Launcher: Lob explosive rounds. Use: area denial.


• Thrown Explosives: Grenades, Molotovs, C4, Remote Explosives. Obtain: vendor, loot. Use: demolition, surprise attacks.


• Bee Bomb: Releases bees that attack enemies. Obtain: world pickup/vendor. Use: distraction or chaos.




Weapon Synergies



• Silencer + Stealth Perks: Headshots clear outposts silently.


• Armor-Piercing Rounds vs. Armored Enemies (Angels, heavy cultists).


• Incendiary Rounds vs. Flammable objects (tanks, gas barrels).


• Explosive Arrows for vehicle takedowns.


• Signatures like “The Whitetailer” (unique rifle) often have built-in silencer or scope, saving attachment points.

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Equipment

Equipment items are non-weapon tools that aid traversal, reconnaissance, and interaction. Most are unlocked via the Skills (Perks) menu or through specific story events.

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Consumables

Consumables are single-use items that provide immediate effects. They can be bought from vendors, looted from bodies, or found in containers.

Synergies:

• Bait + Stealth: Throw bait into a group of enemies to attract an animal that attacks them.


• C4 + Remote Explosive: Stack on vehicle for massive damage.


• Health Syringe + Perk “Syringe Boost” (increases healing).


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Materials



Materials in Far Cry 5 are not used for crafting traditional items. Instead, they serve for:

• Vehicle Repair: Scrap metal (from vehicles) used to craft repair tools? Actually repair tools are bought, but scrap can be sold for cash.


• Upgrades: Perk Points are a material-like resource (see Currencies).


• Ammo: No crafting of ammo; you buy ammo packs from vendors.


• Collectible Items: Comic books, lighters, postcards become “materials” for completing collections.

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Currencies

There are three main currencies in Far Cry 5. They are not spent together; each has a distinct role.

Money ($)

• Earned: Looting bodies, selling valuables, Prepper Stashes, mission rewards, destroying cult supplies.


• Spent: Vendors (weapons, attachments, ammo, consumables, vehicles, clothing/outfits).


• Notes: Always useful; can be farmed by fishing or selling unwanted weapons.




Perk Points



• Earned: Found in Prepper Stashes (as “Perk Magazines”), reward for completing certain challenges (e.g., kill 50 enemies with a bow), side missions, and reaching Resistance thresholds.


• Spent: In the Skill (Perk) menu to unlock new abilities like faster reload, silent running, increased health, double jump, etc.


• Notes: Invest in stealth and traversal perks early (e.g., “Grapple Hook” is free, but “Silent Takedown” costs points). You cannot refund points, so choose wisely.




Resistance Points



• Earned: Liberating outposts, destroying cult property, completing main and side missions, killing lieutenants’ underlings.


• Spent: Not spent; they unlock story progression events (e.g., “The Father’s” confrontation) and grant Perk Points at certain thresholds (e.g., every 5000 Resistance Points gives a Perk Point).


• Notes: Each region (John’s, Jacob’s, Faith’s) has its own Resistance bar. Filling a bar triggers the boss fight in that region. You can avoid triggering the boss by not completing the final resistance milestone.


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Collectibles



Collectibles are hidden items that reward money, perk points, or cosmetic items. They are marked on the map after using binoculars or purchasing maps from vendors.



Prepper Stashes



• Description: Watered vaults containing cash, perk magazines (Perk Points), and sometimes unique weapons or vehicle keys.


• How to find: Yellow icons on map after revealing with binoculars; often require puzzle solving (e.g., shooting locks, using grapple).


• Reward: $500–$2000, 1–3 Perk Points, sometimes gear.


• Notable: “The Prisoner” stash gives a unique weapon.




Lighter Collection (Testament Packs)



• Description: Collect 11 lighters hidden in the world.


• Reward: Cash and a unique vehicle (the “Truck” of some kind).


• How to find: Look for glowing lighters near outposts or buildings.




Comic Book Collection



• Description: 10 issues of “The Father” comic. Each gives a Perk Point.


• Reward: All collected gives a unique weapon (?) – actually gives the “Temporary” vehicle? I think it gives a skin.


• How to find: In houses, basements, hidden shelves.




Postcard Collection



• Description: 10 postcards from Hope County landmarks.


• Reward: Cash and a cosmetic outfit.


• Find: Near viewpoints and scenic locations.




Memory Cards



• Description: 10 cards for the “Resistance” side quest. Give story logs and money.


• Find: In enemy camps.




Key Equipment from Collectibles



• Grapple Upgrades: Not collectibles per se, but the grappling hook is given automatically.


• Wingsuit: From Nick Rye's mission.


• Fishing Rod: From Ham M. Fisher.


• Special Vehicles: Some Prepper Stashes unlock unique vehicles like the “Truck” or “Plane” that can be purchased.


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Synergy Summary




• Stealth Build: Use silenced weapons (MP5, bows) + “Silent Takedown” perk + “Increased Movement Speed” perk. Binoculars to mark enemies. Bait to distract animals.


• Heavy Combat: Use LMG (M249) + Armor-Piercing rounds + “Heavy Ammo” perk (more ammo capacity). Throw C4 on vehicles.


• Traversal: Wingsuit + Parachute + “Fast Recover” perk reduces fall damage. Use grapple to reach stashes.


• Economy: Farm fish for cash; use cash to buy better weapons; use Prepper Stashes for bulk money and perk points.

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This concludes the comprehensive items guide for Far Cry 5. Refer to the sections above to understand how each item fits into your strategy and progression.