GUIDE / WEAPON PROGRESSION
WARDOGS weapon unlocks and upgrade path.
See which role track, level gate, permanent unlock cost, and per-life vendor price sit behind each weapon in the current catalogue.
What is this page?
The unlock path answers a different question from the loadout price: unlock cost is the reported progression gate, while vendor price is what one life costs after the item is available. This page keeps both values together and labels the evidence level.
Who it is for
- Players choosing which role track to level first
- Players comparing a cheap next upgrade with a long-term unlock
- Creators who need a patch-aware weapon reference
How to use it
- Pick the role track you want to progress.
- Compare the level gate with the permanent unlock cost.
- Check the per-life vendor price before adding the weapon to a build.
- Recheck the patch stamp after an official balance update.
Weapon unlock and price reference
The unlock level and cost are community-reported snapshots unless a row is explicitly confirmed. A dash means the public record does not provide a reliable unlock value.
| Item | Vendor price | Track | Unlock | Unlock cost | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GGX 17 | $200 | Assault | Level 1 | $5,000 | reported |
| AK74 | $1,600 | Assault | Level 3 | $10,000 | reported |
| SKS | $2,400 | Recon | Level 5 | $25,000 | reported |
| M500 | $1,200 | Support | Level 10 | $50,000 | reported |
| MP5 | $1,500 | Medic | Level 15 | $75,000 | reported |
| DEAGLE | $900 | Assault | Level 85 | $75,000 | reported |
Sources used
Limitations
- The public weapon list is a Closed Alpha/community snapshot rather than a complete publisher export.
- Unlock costs and levels can move independently from vendor prices after a patch.
- Starter weapons with a zero price are not proof that every progression state is free.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest reported weapon unlock?
GGX 17 is the lowest recorded non-null unlock in the current snapshot at Assault level 1 and a reported $5,000 unlock cost. Verify the progression screen in-game.
Is an unlock cost the same as a loadout price?
No. The unlock cost is a progression purchase. The vendor price is paid again when you equip that weapon for a life.
Which track should a beginner level first?
Choose the track that matches the actions you already enjoy. Use the table to compare the next gate, then keep the per-life purchase inside your rebuy budget.