Into The Hive Weapons Guide: What to Buy and Upgrade First

Not every gun in the shop is worth your early Cash. This guide covers Into The Hive weapons: which gun to skip, where your early money should go, and when to buy the 12K and 20K guns. Follow this order and you'll go into each expedition with a stronger loadout.

The Armory at a Glance

You start with the AR 01 rifle, and the shop opens up guns, throwables, sentries, and utility gear from there. Weapons and equipment can all be upgraded with Cash, and each piece levels up its own Mastery as you use it. Back at base, Augments let you change how your gear performs before the next run.

Here's how the main price points compare:

Item	Price	Notes
AR 01	Starter weapon	Upgrade it right away
AR 02	5,000 Cash	Skip it, since it plays almost the same as the AR 01
Cannon	3,000 Cash	Bigger damage per hit
12K and 20K guns	12,000 / 20,000 Cash	Buy after upgrades, Augments, and armor

Don't Buy the 5,000 Gun

The AR 02 costs 5,000 Cash, and it's a trap. Its performance is practically identical to your starting rifle, so 5,000 Cash spent there buys you nearly nothing. Bank that money toward the 12K or 20K guns.

Hit the upgrade button on your AR 01 in the meantime. Put your early Cash into upgrading the gun you already own while you save up.

Augments: Spin Early, Don't Chase Rarity

Spin for an Augment as soon as your starter rifle has a few upgrades. A Common roll is perfectly fine at the start, so don't stress over chasing higher rarities right away.

A few rules make Augments easy to work with:

• Log in on your second day to get a free Epic Augment.
• Equip it on your starter rifle without worry. Augments can be removed at any time and moved to a stronger weapon later.
• Push your weapon to Mastery level 4 to unlock a second Augment slot.

Because Augments transfer, nothing you slot into the AR 01 is wasted. Your best rolls move with you to the 12K or 20K gun.

Recommended Upgrade Order

Spend your Cash in this order to get the most out of every mission payout:

1. Upgrade your AR 01 with the upgrade button.
2. Spin for an Augment and slot it into the rifle.
3. Spin for armor next. A Common piece is fine for the early game.
4. Once weapon upgrades, Augments, and armor are in place, buy a 12K or 20K gun.
5. Round out the kit with grenades and turrets.

Turrets deserve a spot in your loadout. A deployed sentry covers your squad when a swarm closes in, and you'll place one in the tutorial to hold off the bugs.

Using Equipment Tokens

Equipment Tokens are a second currency that buys new guns, throwables, and sentries. Spend them in the Equipment menu in the lobby, not the Shop. The Shop is where you enter codes.

Redeem HIVE1 for one free Equipment Token. You can redeem codes after you finish your first mission:

1. Open Shop from the lobby (right side of the screen).
2. Find the code box at the bottom of the window.
3. Paste HIVE1 exactly as shown. The last character is the number 1.
4. Press Redeem.

Spend your Token on a turret if your squad keeps getting overrun. Spend it on a gun if your personal damage is lagging.

Code	Reward
HIVE1	1 Equipment Token

Game Passes That Affect Your Weapons

Two passes on the Into The Hive Roblox page directly speed up weapon progress, and one changes how you survive:

Pass	Price	Effect
Mastery Booster	199 Robux	Double Mastery XP on every weapon and piece of equipment, plus half the Cash and ore cost for every equipment upgrade
VIP	199 Robux	+50% Cash and +50% Scrap from missions, +25% Rank XP, VIP tag
Phoenix Armor	799 Robux	Once per mission, revive when downed, knock back nearby bugs, and gain a 5-second shield dome

The Mastery Booster is the one aimed squarely at weapons. Doubling Mastery XP gets you to that second Augment slot at level 4 much faster, and the halved upgrade costs stretch every mission payout.

Recent Buffs and the Next Weapon Update

The New Mission Type update (November 7–14, 2026) gave sizeable buffs to a range of weapons and gear. If you shelved a gun earlier, give it another try. The full patch notes are available in-game.

The next update, New Weapons and More!, is scheduled for November 14–21, 2026. It brings:

• A Firing Range for testing guns
• A batch of Secondary weapons
• New Utility tools and Throwables

The developer is also working on Layer 5 and may ship it with this update, but hasn't promised it. With secondaries on the way, consider holding some Cash or an Equipment Token in reserve so you can grab one when it lands.

FAQ

Is the AR 02 worth buying?

No. At 5,000 Cash it performs almost the same as the AR 01 starter rifle. Save for a 12K or 20K gun instead.

Will I lose my Augment if I swap weapons?

No. Augments can be removed at any time and moved onto another weapon, so it's safe to slot your free Epic Augment into your starter rifle.

How do I get a second Augment slot?

Level a weapon to Mastery level 4. The Mastery Booster pass doubles Mastery XP if you want to get there faster.

Where do I spend Equipment Tokens?

Use the Equipment menu in the lobby to buy guns, throwables, and sentries. Codes go in the Shop, but purchases happen in Equipment.