There are 15+ Utilities in Bridger Western, but you can only equip up to three at once. That’s why, when equipping any Utility, you have to go for ones that offer the highest value. Since most of the utilities are combat-focused, choosing the ones that can boost your defense and add an extra punch to your offensive abilities should be the natural choice. In this Bridger Western Utilities tier list, I’ll break down the exact pros and cons of each utility, tell you which ones to equip, and which ones to put away in the Bank.
Related: See out Ultimate Bridger Western Tier List to check out how we rank the Weapons, Stands, and Cards of Bridger Western.
Bridger Western Utilities Tier List
| Tier | Utilities |
|---|---|
| S | Silver Dagger, Knives, Tonic, Poncho |
| A | Silver Ammo, Dynamite, Cowboy Hat, |
| B | Ammo Box, Lasso, Molotov, Coin |
| C | Lantern, Steel Wire Set, Smoke Bomb, Arrow Pack |
Note: The Fishing Rod is also categorized as a Utility in Bridger Western and takes up a utility slot as well once you purchase it. That means, if you enjoy fishing and its perks, you’ll essentially only have two utility slots left. Due to its importance (helps with progression, can get you Food, Arrow Shards, and a Secondary Weapon), we’ve omitted the Fishing Rod from this tier list but are labeling it as a must-have.
S Tier - Best Utilities in Bridger Western
| Utility | How to Get | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Dagger | Only obtainable as a drop from Chests. Drop chance is currently unknown. |
+ Adds a third weapon to your build. + Two moves(Swing and Grab) that do excellent damage. + Deals 2x damage to Vampires. + Synergizes well with silver-focused builds. |
| Knives | Can be purchased from multiple locations across the map in exchange for Moola. |
+ A cheaper and easier-to-get alternative to the Silver Dagger. + The Total Checkmate card allows you to throw knives at enemies. + Doubles as a melee and mid-range weapon. - Damage is lower than the Silver Dagger. |
| Tonic | Can be purchased from multiple locations across the map in exchange for Moola. |
+ Restores small amounts of HP over time. + Can be life-saving against certain enemies. + Gives a massive boost to your survivability, which can be very helpful in both PvE and PvP. - Consuming too much simultaneously will make you unconscious. |
| Poncho | Can only be purchased from the Coyote General Store at Ridge B. County for 250 Moola. |
+ Applies a damage reduction buff to your character. + Increases survivability in both PvP and PvE gameplay. + Hits to the torso will deal less damage. - Hits to your limbs (arms, legs) will deal extra damage. |
A Tier
| Utility | How to Get | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Ammo | Can be purchased from multiple locations across the map in exchange for Moola. |
+ Replenishes your ammo and works with all weapons. + Gives silver ammo to your weapon that does extra damage to vampires. - Costs more than the normal ammo. - Doesn’t offer any perks against humans. |
| Dynamite | Can only be purchased from Jim/Old Man NPC sitting on a wooden log inside the Outlaw Hideout. |
+ Adds an AoE weapon to your arsenal. + The explosion deals massive damage to all enemies nearby. + Outlaws can throw up to three Dynamites simultaneously, depending on their tier. + Can be thrown out a considerable distance using a long throw. - Not that effective in PvP, as players can get out of the AoE. |
| Cowboy Hat | Can only be purchased from the Coyote General Store at Ridge B. County for 125 Moola. |
+ Looks extremely cool. One of the best Utilities in the game if you just consider the cosmetic value. + Allows you to tank 1 headshot. + Inexpensive. Only costs 125 Moola and, in return, increases your survivability. |
B Tier
| Utility | How to Get | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Ammo Box | Can be purchased from multiple locations across the map in exchange for Moola. |
+ Replenishes your ammo and works with all weapons. + Cheaper than the Silver Ammo. - Not that effective against vampires. |
| Lasso | Can only be purchased from the Coyote General Store at Ridge B. County for 150 Moola. |
+ Allows you to hook and grab others from a distance. + Can also be used to hook items like Dynamite. + Has a good range and can help you finish off the runners in PvP. - Highly situational and mostly suits players of the Inlaw Alignment. |
| Molotov | Can only be purchased from Jim/Old Man NPC sitting on a wooden log inside the Outlaw Hideout. |
+ Creates a fiery area when thrown on the ground. + Anyone who walks on the area will take damage. + Can be useful against enemy hordes. - The damage isn’t the best, and the area is pretty small too. |
| Coin | Learn the trick from the Flint/Can Quest NPC to obtain the Coin. |
+ Can be used to perform a very cool Coin Trick. + Bullets can ricochet off the coins to hit dodging enemies. - Require 10 Moola every time you use the skill. - You have to pair it with the Coin Roller Card to get the best out of it. |
C Tier
| Utility | How to Get | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Lantern | Can only be purchased from the Coyote General Store at Ridge B. County for 80 Moola. |
+ Lights up your surroundings when it gets dark. - Doesn’t offer much help during the day. - You can still see pretty well at night, even without the Lantern. |
| Steel Wire Set | Can only be purchased from Jim/Old Man NPC sitting on a wooden log inside the Outlaw Hideout. |
+ Creates a web of steel wires that can trap enemies and deal damage. + Useful against vampires (can apply the Silver Burn debuff). - Can only be used between buildings and nearby walls. - Expensive (costs 350 Moolas). |
| Smoke Bomb | Can only be purchased from Jim/Old Man NPC sitting on a wooden log inside the Outlaw Hideout. |
+ Creates a small cloud of smoke that impairs vision and depletes stamina. - Very easily dodged. - There’s some transparency in the smoke clouds. |
| Arrow Pack | Can be purchased from multiple locations across the map in exchange for Moola. |
+ 1x Arrow Pack gives you 5 arrows. - Only usable with a Bow. - Guns are better weapons, so it’s best to go with weapons and invest in Ammo Boxes. |
Bridger Western Utilities FAQs
The Poncho offers overall damage reduction, whereas the Cowboy Hat will only protect you from 1 headshot. So, the Poncho is definitely the better option out of the two.
Go to the Coyote General Store at Ridge B. County and talk to the NPC inside the store to purchase the Lasso.
The Silver Dagger only drops from Chests with a rare chance (exact drop chance is unknown).
That's it for our Bridger Western Utilities tier list. If you want to shop for some Utilities, check out our Bridger Western NPC Locations Guide to find all the NPCs easily.
