Best SMGs in Battlefield 6 and Redsec

The best Battlefield SMGs for normal Battlefield 6 multiplayer and Redsec tear through enemy players blisteringly fast at short-range. That makes them essential loadout picks if you're going to be fighting in tight buildings and bunkers or endgame zones in battle royale. Ultimately, your choice of SMG will come down to your personal preference, particularly when attachments come into play, since all the SMGs are reasonably decent. But meta-chasers should be aware that these are our top picks for the best SMGs that you should be using in Battlefield 6.

Best Battlefield 6 SMGs

For regular Battlefield 6 multiplayer, the SMG meta is quite flexible as you can get away with using basically any of the SMGs so long as it's made to measure for your playstyle with the right attachments. Since their optimal shorter ranges are well catered for across the game's smaller maps, they're also some of them the best weapons in Battlefield 6. However, there are a few that stand out most in Battlefield 6 Season 2:

1. SGX: The SGX is a great all-rounder SMG that you can take into pretty much any match and expect it to serve you well.
2. PW5A3: If you want something that's easier to handle than the SGX, the PW5A3 is a solid alternative, with a slower fire rate and greater accuracy but is still just as versatile.
3. SCW-10: The SCW-10 has the highest per-shot damage of all the SMGs in Battlefield 6, but you need to build around its miniscule 15-round magazine.

Best Battlefield 6 Assault Rifles: Reliable all-rounders
Best Battlefield 6 LMGs: Lay down suppressing fire
Best Battlefield 6 carbines: Versatile and varied
Best Battlefield 6 DMRs: Precision shooting
Best Battlefield 6 Sniper rifles: Long-range lethality

Best Battlefield Redsec SMGs

SMGs are really useful to have as part of your Redsec loadout, whether you're specifically looking for close-range gunfights with enemy squads or just need a reliable rapid-fire weapon to complement a DMR or sniper rifle. With that in mind, here are our top picks for SMGs to use in Redsec battle royale if you find them as loot:

1. SGX: The default SMG is incredibly reliable and reasonably easy to use with solid range for an SMG.
2. PW5A3: If you favor a bit more precision compared to the SGX and a more manageable fire rate, the PW5A3 is also a good option for Redsec.
3. USG-90: With a large 50-round magazine and high fire rate, the USG-90 is great for chewing through fully armored targets, but its range is very short.

Obviously if you're able to use a weapon drop to get a Battlefield Redsec loadout weapon and want an SMG, I'd opt for whichever one you've upgraded the most as a barely upgraded USG-90 isn't going to compare to a kitted out KV9 or some other SMG not mentioned above. If you're after an even broader overview of the Battlefield Redsec weapon meta, we've got that covered too.

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