Like most popular shooter games, The Finals also lets you edit your loadout before starting a match. However, one aspect that confuses many players is what the Reserve is and how it works. This is especially true because you might have multiple weapons unlocked, but you only seem to be able to use the most important one.
How to equip and use backup weapons in the final
There is no specific station or point where you can swap your main weapons with your Reserve. Don't worry, the process is even simpler. So here's how it works.
You can think of Reserve as your secondary gear that you can equip when you respawn. When you go into your Gear, you have two sets of gear slots. The main one is where you add your weapons and gadgets. The Reserve is where you put extra weapons and gadgets that you might need mid-match. Here’s how to switch gear:
In The Finals, there are several weapon and gadget options for all three classes that you can unlock. But you can't take them all into battle, so you'll need to equip them first.