How to Unlock Weapon Slots in Far Cry 3: Full Guide

Far Cry 3's weapon slot system limits your arsenal, but unlocking all seven slots transforms Vaas' nightmare into your arsenal dominance. This essential upgrade requires skill, exploration, and side quests, enabling signature weapons and multi-loadouts for tropical chaos.

Our step-by-step article details every unlock method, from early-game perks to late-game trials. Master these to carry sniper rifles alongside SMGs, turning you into an unstoppable force on the Rook Islands.

Unlock Your First Extra Slots

Start simple: complete story missions and trials for quick gains.

  • Finish 'Bad Side of Town' for slot 3.
  • Complete 'Secure the Outpost' for slot 4.
  • Path of the Hunter quests yield early slots.

Memory Card Locations Guide

Collect all 20 for slots 5-6; they're hidden in relics.

  • Relic #7 in Dr. Earnhardt's cave.
  • Relic #19 on Mosquito Island.
  • Use maps from outposts for all spots.
  • Rewards slot 5 at 10 cards, slot 6 at 20.

Final Slot: Hunter Trials

Toughest challenge: three perilous trials.

  • Trial 1: Kill 20 animals with arrows.
  • Trial 2: Melee 50 enemies.
  • Trial 3: Tag 10 teams from plane; $30K reward + slot 7.

Tips for Efficient Unlocking

Optimize your path to full loadout.

  • Liberate outposts first for maps.
  • Stock takedown syringes.
  • Save skill points for utility.
  • Replay trials if failed.