Star Fox - Weapons
The vehicles and armaments of Star Fox in the 2026 Nintendo Switch 2 entry. The campaign is centered on the Arwing and its escalating laser and bomb arsenal, supported by the Great Fox mothership, with rivals flying the Wolfen. The weapon system is the classic series progression of laser upgrades, c...
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· updated 2026-09-15
| Name | Type | Description | Stats | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arwing | Player Fighter Craft | The signature Star Fox fighter and the player's primary vehicle. | Role: Primary playable fighter Armament: Twin lasers, homing blast, bomb bay Mobility: Boost, brake, barrel roll, somersault | Star Fox team's standard fighter, maintained aboard the Great Fox |
| Twin Laser Cannons | Primary Armament (Arwing) | The Arwing's dual nose-mounted laser cannons, the bread-and-butter of Star Fox combat. | Type: Laser / Plasma Fire: Hold to fire; charge for homing blast Upgrades: Weapon crystals raise power tier | Standard Arwing armament, upgraded via in-level pickups |
| Weapon Crystals | Power-Up / Upgrade Item | Collectible crystalline power-ups scattered along the flight path that upgrade the Arwing's lasers. | Effect: Raises laser power tier Role: Risk-reward route reward | Found along side-routes, near enemies, and from destroyed attackers |
| Charge Shot / Blast | Special Projectile (Arwing) | While holding fire, the Arwing charges a powerful concentrated shot that fires when the button is released. | Damage: High single-shot burst Behavior: Charge then release; homing blast variant Role: Anti-armor / boss burst | Core charging mechanic of the Arwing laser system |
| Smart Bomb Bay | Explosive Armament (Arwing) | The Arwing's bomb bay, holding a limited supply of powerful area-of-effect bombs. | Type: Area-of-effect explosive Supply: Limited reserves, replenished via pickups Role: Crowd clear / panic defense | Built-in Arwing armament with finite reserves |
| Nova Bomb | Heavy Explosive (Arwing) | A charged, heavier bomb variant that detonates for far greater damage than a standard Smart Bomb. | Type: Heavy area-of-effect explosive Damage: Very high on impact Role: Boss / priority-target damage | Charged or collected as a rarer route-specific pickup |
| Great Fox Long-Range Support | Support Weapon (Mothership) | The Great Fox mothership provides long-range fire support during certain sorties, launching missiles and covering fire to assist the Arwing. | Type: Long-range missile support Support: Resupply, respawn, and covering fire Role: Squadron lifeline | Aboard the Great Fox during supported missions |
| The Wolfen | Rival Fighter Craft | The customized fighter flown by Wolf O'Donnell and the Star Wolf squadron, the Arwing's chief rival and counterpart. | Role: Rival boss fighter Armament: Heavy lasers and ordnance Pilots: Wolf O'Donnell and Star Wolf | Piloted by the Star Wolf mercenary squad |
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