Pow Pow vs Minigun: weapon comparison
Compare weapon damage, Gem prices and upgrade previews in Survive a Million Monkeys. Choose up to three weapons; unknown values remain unfilled.
| Attribute |  Pow Pow |  Minigun |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | 1 | 4 |
| Type | Pistol | Heavy |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Rare |
| Gem unlock price | Free in tutorial; regular price not recorded | Not recorded |
| Base DMG/S | 66.7 | 605 |
| Fire Rate (UI value) | 250 | 1,100 |
| Damage (UI value) | 16 | Not recorded |
| Pellets (where recorded) | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Evidence | View recorded panelChecked 2026-10-05 | View recorded panelChecked 2026-10-05 |
DMG/S is the shop's displayed figure, not measured sustained DPS. The Fire Rate unit is not explicitly labelled. Unknown values do not mean zero or “not applicable.” Recording build not shown.
Recorded weapon upgrade costs
Upgrade prices are separate from unlock prices and in-run cash purchases. How weapon upgrades work.
Pow Pow upgrades
| Target level | Attribute changes | Gem cost | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DMG/SEC: 66.7 → 87.5 DAMAGE: 16 → 21 | Free in tutorial; regular price not recorded | View preview |
| 2 | DMG/SEC: 87.5 → 94.5 FIRE RATE: 250 → 270 | 750 Gems | View preview |
Minigun upgrades
| Target level | Attribute changes | Gem cost | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DMG/SEC: 605 → 646.3 FIRE RATE: 1100 → 1175 | 20,000 Gems | View preview |
Sources & next steps
Values transcribed from the recorded game interface. Source checked 2026-10-05. Source: AdvanceTheDpoint.
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