Best weapons in Battlefield 6

The best weapons in Battlefield 6 are finally being discovered now that the game has been fully released, with players looking to master the best assault rifles, sniper rifles and more besides. It's still very early days and we'll be refining this list as we go, but we've been testing all the different guns and weapons you can unlock in the multiplayer of Battlefield 6, and have narrowed down the best of each weapon type and listed them below for you. If you want to know what weapons you'll need, here are all the best guns in BF6.

What's the best weapon in Battlefield 6?

Here we've listed all the best weapons in Battlefield 6 by their type, with further detail on each one further in the guide.

• Assault Rifle: NVO-22E
• Carbine: M277
• SMG: SCW-10
• LMG: M240L
• DMR: SVDM
• Sniper Rifle: M2010 ESR
• Shotgun: M1014
• Pistol: M451A1

Some of these weapons aren't necessarily leagues better than what comes second, and ultimately your choice of attachments will do a lot to help or hamper your weapon choices, or even spec them towards certain builds. However, having played a lot of Battlefield 6's multiplayer, these guns were significantly effective as a rule.

It's obviously worth keeping in mind that you won't have access to all of them from the start. Guns in BF6 are unlocked through various progression paths - some through your Rank, others through challenges and assignments that need to be completed in-game, much like the Battlefield 6 Class Challenges and Assignments. Otherwise, you might be able to scavenge them off opponents' bodies during matches if you're lucky and they're not.

Best Assault Rifle in Battlefield 6

The best Assault Rifle right now in Battlefield 6 is the NVO-228E, unlocked through the Rapid Fire 2 Assignment Challenge. This was a powerful beast in the Beta and nothing's changed on that score: it's versatile, thrives in the middle-range, and manages to have a decent level of damage and control, allowing players to pick off targets effectively. I suggest you put attachments towards ADS speed and accuracy, to really mark and pick off targets quickly. Considering these should be used mainly by the Assault Class, you don't need anything short range in your primary. It's why you have a shotgun, after all.

Best Carbine in Battlefield 6

The best Battlefield 6 Carbine right now is probably the M277, which has a good range of stats, though a pretty small ammo clip for its rate of fire, meaning you'll be reloading very frequently and can't afford to get into sustained firefights. Still, if you can pick off targets from a healthy distance, and earn a larger magazine for it, you should thrive with this.

Best SMG in Battlefield 6

SMGs in Battlefield 6 are all over the place, but the SCW-10 is probably the best one out there. This one was harder, and it depends what you're hoping for from a submachine gun, as they all serve different needs, but the SCW is so good for raw power that it's hard to ignore. Again, it's got a pretty small magazine, but that can be corrected with the right attachments. Spec this one to have a bigger clip and some control, and you'll have a laser that few can survive. Complete the Close Quarters 1 Assignment to unlock this one.

Best LMG in Battlefield 6

The best LMG in Battlefield 6 is the M240L, but you won't unlock it until you can complete the second tier of the Bullet Storm Assignment. It's a beast of a light machine gun, with a decent rate of fire and high damage. Make sure you keep the Bipod on this one, and set it up for covering fire in defendable locations for the best results.

Best DMR in Battlefield 6

Battlefield 6 DMRs can be hard to justify at all, in this strange middle ground between Sniper Rifles, Carbines and ARs, but they can be effective, and the best of them is the SVDM. It's incredibly accurate, but the challenge may be working out the best scope and optics to place on it, determining what distance you want to fight with it at. if you want the weapon itself, you'll need to complete the Deadeye 1 Assignment.

Best Battlefield 6 Sniper Rifle

The best Sniper Rifle in Battlefield 6 is actually the starting model, the M2010 ESR, which you'll have unlocked the moment you start. There are only three sniper rifles in BF6 and there's not a huge amount of distinction between them, but the ESR has a better rate of fire and a hugely diverse set of attachments compared to the others. Otherwise, try out the PSR, which works at similar ranges and has a better bullet velocity.

Best Battlefield 6 Shotgun

Shotguns in Battlefield 6 tend to be the purview of the Assault Class, and we recommend you equip the M1014 once it's unlocked at Rank 42. It's a semi-auto shotgun that finds the right balance of fire power and fire rate, allowing you to circle corners and blow the heads off approaching enemies. You can't improve its magazine, so focus on a silencer and controlling your shots to make every blast count.

Best Battlefield 6 Pistol

As your secondary in every class, it's good to have a strong pistol. I think the best handgun in Battlefield 6 right now is the M45A1. There's nothing particularly novel about it, it's just a good pistol, but something reliably deadly is exactly what you need (though I admit it lacks customization options). I wish that the M44 Revolver was better, if only for the style, but slow fire rates and clip size make it hard to recommend as more than a novelty. If you want a shotgun, get a shotgun.

Wondering how long to beat Battlefield 6 if you're playing the single player? After all, we've got the numbers for you. Or stay within the multiplayer, and find out all the best Battlefield 6 Training Paths!

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