Far Far West Guide: Best Weapon Builds

Far Far West hands you a surprising amount of build depth for a game that looks straightforward on the surface. The right weapon pairing, a handful of smart Joker choices, and a spell combo that actually synergizes can be the difference between breezing through Nightmare difficulty and getting stomped on Normal. This guide breaks down the strongest current builds, from the high-skill Leveredge sniper setup to an accessible Shotgun loadout for new players, plus a full breakdown of how to make the boomerang secondary earn its slot.

Leveredge stat upgrade screen

Leveredge Build

Leveredge rifle is the strongest primary weapon available and forms the backbone of the top solo build. It functions as a high-damage precision rifle, and the entire setup is designed around making every shot count while keeping your HP deliberately low for bonus damage.

Here's the full breakdown.

Leveredge sniper build: stats and Jokers

For the Leveredge, your stat priorities are:

• Damage maxed first. Fewer shots per kill means less exposure time.
• Fire Rate at 3-4 points. The Leveredge starts slow, and this investment makes it feel responsive.
• Draw Speed maxed instead of Reload Speed. The reason is the Stacked Lever Joker, which automatically reloads two bullets on draw. Once you have that Joker, Reload Speed investment becomes redundant.

The three weapon Jokers to run with the Leveredge:

• Stacked Lever: Immediately reloads two bullets on draw. The core of the build's reload loop.
• Ricochet: 30% chance that a fired shot automatically hits a nearby enemy. Passive multi-target value on every pull.
• Relentless: +30% damage when you're under 30% HP. This one pairs directly with the character Jokers below.

Character stats and Jokers for the Leveredge build

Prioritize these three character stats:

• Health (mandatory baseline for any build)
• Spell Cooldown (essential for the spell rotation this build depends on)
• Speed (mobility is your defense when playing at low HP)

For character Jokers:

• Glass Cannon: Drops your HP from 130 to 98, but gives +40% weapon damage. Combined with Relentless, being at low HP becomes your power state rather than a liability.
• Second Wind: A safety net that partially recovers HP on a fatal blow. Lets you play aggressively without one mistake ending a run.
• Soul Siphon: Recovers 4 HP per soul. Keeps you alive through sustained encounters without relying on consumables.

Glass Cannon Joker card view

Spells to pair with the Leveredge build

Spell Cooldown investment pays off here because this build cycles through three spells in sequence:

• Thunder Strike: Clears large enemy clusters in a single cast.
• Fireball: Combines with Thunder Strike to create a fire tornado that moves through enemies and deals continuous damage.
• Bubble: Both electric and fire spells combine with Bubble, making it a flexible third slot.

Thunder Strike into Fireball is the primary combo. Bubble is a support option you cast whenever it's available rather than holding it for a specific moment.

Secondary weapon for the Leveredge build

The Revolver is the recommended secondary for this setup. Invest in Damage, Draw Speed, and Lifesteal. Headbang and Ricochet are both strong Joker pairings for it. Fire element is the suggested choice, though Electricity works as an alternative.

For Utilities, Bottle Crate is specifically recommended at Nightmare difficulty since it lets you heal on the move. At lower difficulties, explosive utility options become viable depending on your preference.

Shotgun Build

The Leveredge build requires unlocks and Gold investment that new players won't have access to early. For a more accessible entry point, the Shotgun build.

The Shotgun build priorities:

• Start by upgrading Fire Rate and Reload Speed first. Damage comes later.
• Ricochet is a strong Joker here for the same reason as the Leveredge build: 30% auto-hit chance adds passive value.
• Relentless also works as a second Joker since the damage bonus at low HP applies regardless of weapon type.

Shotgun upgrade priority screen

For spells at the beginner level, only Level 1 spells are recommended:

• Strikes (Electric) and Drain (Voodoo) combine to create a thunderstorm effect that deals random damage to nearby enemies. It's reliable in early content before advanced spells unlock.

For the secondary, stick with the Revolver and avoid over-investing in it. The goal is to save resources for the eventual transition to the Leveredge loadout. Utilities are flexible at easier difficulties, so use whatever suits your current run.

Best Boomerang Build

The boomerang sits in the secondary slot and operates differently from the Revolver. Its two defining stats are Lingering Time (how long it stays active and spinning) and Range (throw distance and engagement flexibility). Unlike burst secondaries, it deals continuous ticks while you perform other actions, which makes it useful during heavy waves, boss phases with adds, and extraction defense.

The boomerang doesn't replace the Revolver in the Leveredge build, but it's a strong alternative secondary for players who want more area control and ammo independence.

Lingering Throw Joker selection

Boomerang stat upgrade priorities

Build Lingering Time first. Range without uptime means the boomerang lands, bounces off, and contributes almost nothing.

Boomerang Jokers

Two unique Jokers directly improve boomerang performance:

• Lingering Throw: Extends active spin duration. Best for sustained DPS and status application.
• Chunky Throw: Increases boomerang size and hitbox. Best for hitting more targets per throw.

Most players get more consistent results from Lingering Throw first. Chunky Throw becomes more valuable once you're comfortable placing throws accurately against multi-target scenarios.

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