Best weapons in Battlefield 6

The best Battlefield 6 weapons and guns can bring down enemy players rapidly and work effectivley at various ranges, but your chosen class and preferred playstyle will have a big impact on what you find to be the best for you. Even with only a portion of the guns that'll be available in October's full release of Battlefield 6, we've already getting a strong sense of the best weapons and most powerful guns thanks to many hours spent testing in the beta. Close-quarters infantry combat being common means options like the Shotguns and SMGs are already topping the meta, but larger maps in the full launch might tip the scales more in favor of snipers and DMRs.

To help you understand which weapons are deadliest, we've listed the best guns in the Battlefield 6 for each weapon type below, including a selection of good attachments that'll make them as lethal as possible.

What's the best weapon in Battlefield 6?

The best weapon in Battlefield 6 beta at time of writing is definitely the M87A1 Shotgun, part of the default loadout for the Assault Class.

This shotgun immediately took preview and beta servers by storm. It can kill close-range enemies in a single shot to the chest, no matter how much health they're on, but also has a very solid range that means you can kill people at mid-distance with two or three shots. At long range it obviously isn't very good, but if you stick to building interiors and confined areas, you'll be very hard to beat.

For the best possible build, set it up with the following modifications and attachments.

• Muzzle: CQB Suppressor
• Magazine: 7 Shell Tube
• Ammo Type: Flechette
• Top Accessory: 5 MW Red
• Iron Sights: Iron Sights
• Barrel: 20" Factory

Keep in mind that certain weapons work better in specific classes' hands, as they have Signature weapons with which they get unique abilities (such as the Recon class being able to instantly kill people with sniper rifles without giving anybody a chance to use the Battlefield 6 revive option to save them). For more info on how Signature weapons work, find out about Battlefield 6 classes.

Best Assault Rifle in Battlefield 6

Of the Assault Rifles available in BF6, the best is the NVO-228E. It's a strong mid-range AR with a slower fire rate but punchier shots, and controls pretty easily over mid-range distances. If you're equipping it to an Assault class as their Signature weapon, you'll probably have a Shotgun as your secondary, so you can build it for longer distances with the following modifications and attachments:

• Muzzle: Compensated Brake
• Barrel: 409mm Standard
• Underbarrel: Full Angled
• Magazine: 40RND Magazine
• Ammo Type: Full Metal Jacket
• Scope: CCO 2.00x

Best Carbine in Battlefield 6

The best Carbine in BF6 is the M4A1, which is specialized for close range, but serves well at the mid-range too and works with Battlefield 6's aggressive pace. You just need to make sure that you control its recoil and don't rely on sustained fire, making targeted headshots for high damage. Set it up with the following attachments:

• Muzzle: Standard Suppressor
• Barrel: 14.5" Carbine
• Underbarrel: 6H64 Vertical Grip
• Magazine: 36RND Magazine
• Ammo Type: Soft Point
• Scope: BF-2M 3.00x

Best SMG in Battlefield 6

The best Battlefield 6 SMG is the PW7A2, the Signature weapon type of the Engineer class, though it's a close game. The SGX is better for close-quarters combat, but the PW7A2 is more versatile and can be used at mid-range more effectively. Ultimately your playstyle might decide this one, but we've found the following attachments and modifications are effective:

• Muzzle: Long Suppressor
• Barrel: 180mm Standard
• Underbarrel: 6H64 Vertical
• Magazine: 40RND Magazine
• Ammo Type: Full Metal Jacket
• Ergonomics: Improved Mag Catch
• Right Accessory: Range Finder
• Optic: Iron Sights

Best LMG in Battlefield 6

Light machine guns in BF6 serve as the Signature weapon of the Support Class, and the starting default option – the L110 – is the best one. It's a good mix of qualities and stands up well against the MK8's inferior damage output, and also serves a decent way to damage aerial vehicles like Jets and Helicopters in Battlefield 6. Ultimately though LMGs aren't hugely effective unless set up mounted at good strategic locations, they're more about laying down suppressing fire and covering allies. The best modifications for it are as follows:

• Muzzle: CQB Suppressor
• Barrel: 465mm LB
• Underbarrel: Stippled Stubby
• Magazine: 100RND Belt Pouch
• Ammo Type: Tungsten Core
• Optic: BF-2M 3.00x

Best DMR in Battlefield 6

The best DMR in BF6 is the M39 EMR, which trades in damage for a better rate of fire, versatility and control. Ultimately if you want one-hit kills at range you should just pick a Sniper Rifle, so the slower SVK feels like an unnecessary compromise between the two weapon types. The best build for it is the following:

• Muzzle: Compensated Brake
• Barrel: 18" EBR
• Underbarrel: Canted Stubby
• Magazine: 100RND Belt Pouch
• Ammo Type: Full Metal Jacket
• Optic: ST Prisim 2.50x
• Right Accessory: Range Finder

There are other weapon types at time of writing – Sniper Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols and more – but the beta only included one option for each of those, meaning that there was no choice to be made when picking for the best of that class.

However, EA have stated that the final game will have far more weapons to pick from.

Can't wait to put these weapons to the test? Find out how to access the Battlefield 6 beta! Or if you're less of a foot soldier, check out how to repair vehicles in Battlefield 6!

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