How weapons worked
Each weapon came as ammo: buy a stack in the shop and every shot used one up. You paid with coins or treats, grabbed daily ammo deals, and could even open the shop in the middle of a match when you needed something bigger. New weapons arrived constantly, often themed for holidays, and some were members-only, like the Minigun in 2010. In a 2011 interview the designers explained that weapons, not pets or maps, were where the game made its money.
The classics
Missile
The everyday missile you fired more than anything else. Aim, pick your power, launch.
Bazooka
A no-nonsense rocket launcher for straight, punchy shots.
Grenade
Lob it over a wall and let it bounce into position before it blows.
Banana Bomb
A bunch of bananas that bursts into a cluster of blasts. A loving nod to Worms.
MIRV
Splits in mid-air into several warheads that rain down over a wide area.
Drill Missile
Bores through the ground before it explodes. Perfect for pets hiding in tunnels.
Baby Nuke
The smallest nuke: still a very big bang.
Nuke
A huge blast that leaves a crater in the map.
Mega Nuke
For when a normal nuke just isn't enough.
Game Over Nuke
The legendary one. Clips of it going off were some of the most watched Wild Ones videos on YouTube.
Anvil
Crashes straight down on whoever is underneath. Cartoon physics at its finest.
Dynamite
Light it, drop it, run.
Beehive
Releases a swarm of angry bees that hunt down nearby pets.
Spider Bomb
Hatches spiders that crawl towards their targets.
Killer Hamster
A hamster with a very bad attitude.
Caged Alligator
An alligator in a cage. What could possibly go wrong?
Can Of Worms
A cheeky wink at the game that inspired Wild Ones.
Rubber Duck
Squeaky, bouncy and much more dangerous than it looks.
Laser Cannon
Fires a straight laser beam that ignores gravity. An early fan favourite.
Freeze Ray
Freezes its target solid.
Kamehameha Wave
An energy beam straight out of Dragon Ball.
Goo Globgun
Splatters sticky goo across the battlefield.
Napalm
Rains fire that keeps burning after it lands.
Tommy Gun
A rapid stream of bullets for close-range chaos.
Shotgun
Short range, big spread, big damage.
Ninja Stars
A volley of throwing stars.
Missile Shower
Calls down an air strike of missiles over your target.
Pinata
Party time. Whack it and see what falls out.
Earthquake!
Shakes the entire map and everyone on it.
Thunderstorm
Brings lightning down on the battlefield.
Tornado Grenade
Spins up a tornado that tosses pets around.
Cow
Yes, a cow. Wild Ones never took itself too seriously.
Baseball Bat
A melee swing that knocks pets flying.
Fire Axe
A heavy melee hit for pets standing right next to you.
Teleporter
Not a weapon at all: zap your pet anywhere on the map.
Grappling Hook
Swing across gaps and up to ledges you couldn't reach otherwise.
Every weapon, by type
Grouped the way the fan wiki groups them. Holiday and event weapons, such as the Pumpkin Missile or the Xmas Light Ultimate MIRV, sit with the weapons they behaved like.
Missiles, nukes and launchers (45)
- Missile
- Bazooka
- Jumbo Missile
- Cluster Missile
- Drill Missile
- Drill Cluster
- Anti-Grav Missile
- Black Beauty Missile
- Missile Stream
- MIRV
- Scatter MIRV
- Candy MIRV
- Mega MIRV Launcher
- Rubber Grenade MIRV
- Xmas Light Ultimate MIRV
- Baby Nuke
- Nuke
- Mega Nuke
- Game Over Nuke
- Anvil
- UFO
- Fireworks
- Pumpkin Missile
- Cranberry Missile
- Potato 1 Missile
- Lunar Lantern
- Snowball
- Soccer Ball
- Baseballs
- Hockey Puck Trio
- Tennis Racket
- Explosive Cards
- Penalty Cards
- Cork Gun
- Bead Launcher
- Fire Hose
- Leaf Blower
- Stingray Shooter
- Packaging Peanuts Shooter
- Mistletoe Gun
- Cornucopia Gun
- Tropical Fruits
- Quintuplets
- Baker's Dozen
- Wrench
Grenades and thrown bombs (28)
- Grenade
- Cluster Grenade
- Mega Cluster Grenade
- Banana Bomb
- Candy Grenade
- Birthday Cake
- Gingerbread House
- Ball And Chain
- Bag Of Peanuts
- Firecrackers
- Flower Bouquet
- Lollipop Bouquet
- Liberty Bell
- Mining Cart
- Pot of Gold
- Red Envelope
- Scarecrow
- Tombstone
- Toolbox
- Text Book
- Film Reel
- Fishing Pole
- Doctor's Bag
- Tipi
- Cactus
- Compass
- Packages
- Target
Bouncy weapons (10)
- Rubber Grenade
- Rubber Grenade Trio
- Beach Balls
- Tennis Ball Launcher
- Cricket Ball
- Egg Blaster
- Easter Basket
- Christmas Cookies
- Star Fish
- Sweetheart Grenades
Mines and placed bombs (9)
- Dynamite
- Mine Cluster
- Candy Mines
- Impulse Bomb
- Pumpkin Bomb
- Turkey Bomb
- Exploding Turkey
- Love Note
- Kiss GoodBye
Critters (14)
- Beehive
- Baby Beehive
- Queen Beehive
- Spider Bomb
- Killer Hamster
- Caged Alligator
- Can Of Worms
- Electric Eel
- Mosquito Swarm
- Venus Monster Plant
- Rubber Duck
- Bear Trap
- Magic Hat
- Clapperboard
Rays and beams (12)
- Laser Cannon
- Freeze Ray
- Shock Rifle
- Alien Ray Gun
- Rainbow Ray Gun
- Gamma Ray
- Gamma Beam
- Gamma Star
- Gamma Death
- Kamehameha Wave
- Magnifying Glass
- AED Paddles
Weather and nature (6)
- Earthquake!
- Thunderstorm
- Fire Storm
- Tornado Grenade
- Tornado Cluster
- Ironwood Tree
Goo, lava and splats (10)
- Goo Globgun
- Baby Globgun
- Mega Globgun
- Killer Goo Globgun
- Lava Gun
- Water Gun
- Oil Can
- Coconut Launcher
- Pumpkin Pie
- Cow
Fire (5)
- Napalm
- Baby Napalm
- Mega Napalm
- Liberty Torch
- Bagpipe
Guns (6)
- Tommy Gun
- Minigun
- Shotgun
- Pistols
- Blunderbuss
- S'more Shot
Ninja weapons (4)
- Ninja Stars
- Mega Ninja Stars
- Shuriken
- Starfield
Air strikes and showers (17)
- Missile Shower
- Airplane
- Anchor
- Atom Shower
- Birdie Shower
- Blizzard
- Hailstorm
- Clover Shower
- Goo Shower
- Mine Shower
- Rabbit Shower
- Rubber Grenade Shower
- Spider Bomb Shower
- Trophy Shower
- Ring Of Fire
- Pinata
- Grave Digger
Melee (12)
- Baseball Bat
- Cricket Bat
- Hockey Stick
- Golf Club
- Fire Axe
- Butchers Knife
- Baguette
- Baton
- Bullwhip
- Candy Cane
- Jingle Bell
- Alphorn
Tools for moving around (3)
- Teleporter
- Grappling Hook
- Jet Pack
Wild Ones weapon questions
What was the strongest weapon in Wild Ones?
The Game Over Nuke is the weapon everyone remembers: the biggest of the nukes and the star of some of the most watched Wild Ones videos. The Mega Nuke, Missile Shower and Earthquake were also devastating.
How many weapons were in Wild Ones?
About 230 over the game's four years, according to the fan wiki. This page lists 181 of them by type.
How did you get weapons in Wild Ones?
Weapons were bought as ammo in the shop with coins or treats, and you could even open the shop in the middle of a match. Daily ammo deals, level unlocks and members-only weapons such as the 2010 Minigun added variety. Weapons were the main way the game made money.