How Brass Knuckles and Thermal Goggles stack up across the stats that actually matter in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

A pair of brass knucks that turn CJ's unarmed punches into bone-breaking hits without changing his animation. The earliest melee upgrade in San Andreas — find them in alleys, on dead pedestrians, or at hidden pickups across Los Santos.

Heat-vision goggles that highlight humans and warm vehicles as bright signatures — perfect for tracking enemies through smoke or buildings. Awarded during the Las Venturas casino-prep arc and stocked at Ammu-Nation afterward.
| Stat | Brass Knuckles | Thermal Goggles |
|---|---|---|
| Damage (stat) | 11 | — |
| Accuracy | 0 | — |
| Range | 0 | — |
| Fire rate | 38 | — |
| Magazine | 0 | — |
| Type | Melee | Gadget |
| Ammo | — | — |
| In-game damage | Low | — |