If players want to achieve an S Rank inReady or Not, then they will not only need to complete all objectives and bag all evidence, but they will need to take in every hostile on a level through incapacitated means and alive. This means that non-lethal weapons and lethal weapons that have authorized use of force are essential for an S Rank, as nothing else will provide players with this perfect victory. If players are looking for S Rank builds inReady or Not, then this is the place to be, and we’ve listed some perfect loadouts to use for a multitude of different mission scenarios.
Flashbang x2
Beanbag x6
Pepperball x3
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Anti-Flash Goggles
Since non-lethal is the only way to acquire an S Rank, why not go all out in the most pacifist way possible by having a weapon that’s explicitly incapable of killing people? This loadout will have everything players need, even as they face foes with decent armor from head to toe. With the Beanbag Shotgun, players have a hard-hitting weapon that will deliver a harsh amount of blunt force and encourage suspects to drop their weapons, so long as you don’t aim for the head. The Beanbag Shotgun is the most important weapon of this build, but the TRPL offers decent range and methods of compliance with its pepperballs.
As for armor, a full coverage of Heavy Armor with Steel plates is essential, as players are going to have to tank a few hits from enemies to get them to comply, since the Beanbag Shotgun isn’t the fastest firing weapon. Steel plates provide great coverage, and full armor means that players are covered from all angles. The Mirrorgun tactical is also very useful for this build, as players can check beneath doors to see where to aim and shoot next in case a room has a hostile inside.
Primary | AP x6
Sidearm | AP x3
Players can still get an S Rank with lethal weapons, but it’s going to be much harder. Players must only use authorized deadly force, meaning they can only shoot if an enemy has shot first or is refusing to comply. However, lethal force should be used in a non-lethal manner, meaning you should shoot to incapacitate, not shoot to kill. In this case, aim for the stomach and the arms and not the head, and the SA-58 OSW is the perfect Assault Rifle for that job, thanks to how sturdy it is in medium and close-quarter operations. With powerful penetration for its ammo type, players have a weapon to pierce skin and armor equally. If players need a backup, the G19 Pistol offers great defense with its bullet penetration and versatility.
With a lethal weapon, Heavy Armor with Steel plates and Front/Back coverage is the best way forward, as players will still want to be a tad hesitant to shoot, but they shouldn’t be afraid to pull the trigger if they’re in danger. It’s going to be hard to get S Rank with lethal weapons, but the suppressors will keep situations calm, and the deadly gunfire willintimidate suspects a whole lot more.
Flashbang x7
Sidearm | AP x4
A more experimental loadout involves the M32A1 Flash Grenade Launcher as a primary weapon. This weapon might be a tad heavy and clunky to wield, but fire off a single shot into a room, and everyone without Anti-Flash Goggles is going to drop their weapons and experience a fierce headache from the blinding light. Bring plenty of Flashbang rounds, as these detonate upon impact and can really eat up ammo for players who are rather trigger-happy. In case players run out of Flashbangs, or a suspect simply refuses to comply, the Fiveseven Pistol will take it from here, asthis silenced sidearmwill ensure easy incapacitation from any range.
Since the M32A1 Flash Grenade Launcher is one of the loudest weapons available, stealth isn’t exactly an option here. This is why players should rush in with Steel-plated armor, to soak up some damage, along with a Breacher Shotgun toget into rooms quicklywithout having to worry about what’s behind the door, because an impact Flash Grenade round is going to clean up nicely.
Primary | Pepperball x6
Sidearm | Pepperball x3
Stinger x2
Gas Mask
What does your loadout need? More pepperballs! The VPL-25 is the non-lethal pepperball Assault Rifle that allows players to use what’s effectively the samefeel of a normal ARin terms of accuracy and movement, albeit with non-lethal projectiles that will have suspects coughing up a storm. Pepperballs might not be the most deadly, so this is a cover-based weapon that should be used very tactically to fire off 25 rounds per magazine into opponents that refuse to drop their weapons. It’s quiet and effective, but only against enemies that arenot wearing armor. If enemies have masks, then the VPL-25 is useless, as is the sidearm variant, the TRPL. This is another completely non-lethal loadout worth taking for those who want something with a tad more risk and mobility, opposed to the hard-hitting Beanbag Shotgun.
Pepperballs can be frustrating, as some enemies will stop coughing, only to run away or resume shooting as if nothing happened. In cases like these, a full set of Steel-plated Heavy Armor is useful to tank a few extra and unwarranted shots. Like other builds, the Mirrorgun is essential to make sure there are no surprises behind closed doors, and a Gas Mask will ensure that the player is not affected by their own detonated pepperballs while moving through areas and arresting suspects. For even more firepower, the Stinger Grenade can provide players with a detonating runnerball launcher to disorientate targets, which is a nice addition to throw into a crowded room of hostiles.
