Each obviously has its pros and con's but this for your "primary" weapon. Obviously a plan b is always necessary. [b][u]Swordsmen[/u][/b] -Swords, axes, etc [b][u]Spearmen[/u][/b] -Spears, pikes, etc [b][u]Archer[/u][/b] -Crossbows, recurves, compound bows [b][u]Throwing weapons[/u][/b] -throwing knives, stars, hatchets, etc. [b][u]Chemist[/u][/b] -acids, poison gases, explosives etc. (This would take some knowledge) [b][u]Trapper[/u][/b] -build pitfalls, pungee pits, spring guns, etc. (You would be able to secure an area very well) [b][u]Guns[/u][/b] -rifles, pistols, shotguns etc. Things to consider: Wear and tear Ammo/materials (and the decreased availability with time) Utility use Hunting/fishing/foraging Other people Share what your first option would be and what you would use as backup to cover its weaknesses. Let me know stuff to add. My style would be archer. I would carry a dagger and a pistol for back up.