What are the best weapons in BF6? Games like Battlefield can live or die on their gunplay, with both the selection of firearms and the feel of using them key in ensuring a fun and rewarding experience. Thankfully, it looks like BF6 not only has a varied cast of guns, but Kinesthetic Combat looks to ensure a satisfying learning curve for any weapon you choose to pick up.
With the Battlefield 6 release date not far off, players are starting to get themselves fully prepared to jump back into the fight. One way to prepare yourself is to get comfortable with the guns you’ll be using to win matches and dominate your foes on your way to the top. Here are the best Battlefield 6 weapons.
Best Battlefield 6 weapons
The top five weapons in Battlefield 6 are:
AK-205
- Muzzle: Flash Hider
- Barrel: 314mm Fluted
- Underbarrel: 6H64 Vertical
- Magazine: 30RND Fast Mag
- Ammunition: Soft Point
- Scope: BF-2M 3.00x
You’ll see, even with no tinkering, that the AK-205 is unlike any of the other carbines, or assault rifles, for that matter. It combines an absurd rate of fire with unrivalled recoil control. Up close, it can shred enemies in an instant, and because of its precision, you’ll still be able to put shots on distant targets with ease.
Despite having the lowest damage in the carbine category, its almost non-existent recoil means you’ll be hitting more of your shots. With the addition of Soft Point ammunition, headshots deal more damage, bringing it in line with its counterparts.
KTS100 MK8
- Muzzle: Single-Port Brake
- Barrel: 457mm MK9
- Underbarrel: Folding Vertical
- Magazine: 60RND Drum Mag
- Ammunition: Synthetic Tip
- Scope: BF-2M 3.00x
The KTS100 MK8 is the second LMG you get access to, and the difference is shocking. Advertised as a gun that offers only ‘accurate suppressive fire’, we would argue that accurate fire is also deadly fire. With the Synthetic Tip ammunition, you can hone the KTS100’s accurate and controllable recoil into a terrifying tool of war.
Mainly used for mid-range engagements, our build doesn’t focus much on hipfire, so you will have to be disciplined with your ranges – don’t get forced into a fight that isn’t to your advantage. Cover your team as they push, and watch your kill count soar.
M87A1
- Barrel: 20″ Factory
- Underbarrel: Folding Vertical
- Magazine: 7 Shell Tube
- Ammunition: Buckshot
- Scope: OSA-7 1.00x
The M87A1 is a shotgun that’s capable of one-shotting enemies up to and around 15 meters, with two-shot capability way beyond that. An absurdly powerful gun with quick handling, it’s mainly going to be used as a secondary for the Assault class, or on smaller infantry maps, but either way, once you have this in your hands, the enemy had better watch their corners.
You don’t need to mess much with the M87A1, but we enjoyed the clean OSA-7 sight and the Folding Vertical grip to give us a bit more control in a hectic firefight. Slug ammunition can be changed if you prefer ultimate accuracy, but we feel like that’s missing the point of a shotgun a little.
M433
- Muzzle: Compensated Brake
- Barrel: 16.5″ Rifle
- Underbarrel: Ribbed Vertical
- Magazine: 30RND Fast Mag
- Ammunition: Full Metal Jacket
- Scope: OSA-7 1.00x
While the M433 is considered the ‘starting’ gun, with a few tweaks, it can stand toe to toe with the best. Primarily used for close to mid-range engagements, you might struggle when pushing beyond 50m, but as long as you stay within your effective range, there isn’t anything that can match you.
To push the range, you can opt for a Long Suppressor, but we feel that leaning into the M433’s already-brilliant close-range damage is key. Compensated Brake, Ribbed Vertical, and the 30RND Fast Mag will ensure you’re ready for anything that comes your way.
M2010 ESR
- Muzzle: Flash Hider
- Barrel: 26″ Carbon
- Underbarrel: Low-Profile Stubby
- Magazine: 5RND Magazine
- Ammunition: Tungsten Core
- Ergonomics: DLC Bolt
- Scope: S-VPS 6.00x
- Optic Accessory: AG Coating
Love it or hate it, but the M2010 ESR has the capability of being the most lethal weapon in Battlefield 6, if you know how to use it. It’s feast or famine at close range, with the ESR capable of taking down enemies instantly – miss your shot, though, and you’re easy pickings, so it’s important to play to its strengths and stay out of your enemy’s effective range.
Our loadout focuses on aiming speed and bullet velocity. The AG Coating ensures you won’t alert half the map whenever you aim down sights, and the DLC Bolt allows you to chamber your next round without taking your eyes away from the target.
All BF6 weapons
Assault Rifle
A Jack of all trades, the assault rifle class is a perfect all-rounder for those who find themselves facing different types of engagements within each match. Most can be configured for close-quarters or for more mid-range firefights, depending on what the situation calls for.
- NVO-228E – This powerful assault rifle chambered in 7.62 Soviet is a reliable weapon designed for mid-range encounters.
- B36A4 – A versatile carbine that can be modified to compete in both close-quarters and ranged encounters.
- M433 – Chambered in 5.56×45, this cutting-edge rifle is best suited for closer ranges due to its above-average rate of fire.
- SOR-556 Mk2 – This modular rifle is an intermediate configuration. It’s highly accurate and best utilized at mid to long-range engagements.
- AK4D – A classic battle rifle with a slow rate of fire, best utilized during mid to long-range engagements.
- TR-7 – With a relatively high fire rate and subsequent recoil, this popular bullpup battle rifle is better suited to close-range combat.
- KORD 6P67 – This low-recoil, high-rate-of-fire rifle performs well at both close and long ranges.
- L85A3 – With a steady rate of fire, this modified bullpup rifle favors mid to long-range engagements.
Carbine
Carbines are the unruly cousin of the assault rifle, often taking up more of a specific role on the battlefield, although their use can be considered largely the same. Some of these weapons can outpace the range or the sheer power of the assault rifle, but that comes at the cost of being more difficult to use.
- M4A1 – With its high cyclic rate, extending this carbine’s effective range requires competent recoil management.
- M277 – Chambered in 6.8x51mm, this newly fielded rifle is intended for overmatch at range at the cost of magazine capacity.
- AK-205 – With an average cyclic rate and 5.45x39mm chambering, this rifle offers superior ranged performance.
- M417 A2 – Chambered in 7.62x51mm, this compact battle rifle offsets its high damage with a steady rate of fire.
- GRT-BC – A compact bullpup rifle with an above-average rate of fire and an intermediate chambering.
- QBZ-192 – A modern rifle of East Asian origin chambered in the unique 5.8x42mm. Comes factory with a bipod grip for rapid, stabilized shooting.
- SG 553R – A classic Cold War era rifle modernized for export. Its effectiveness quickly diminishes beyond mid-range.
SMG
Submachine guns are the perfect close-range weapon, with high rates of fire and pinpoint accuracy over short distances. On the smaller TDM encounters, these will be your go-to choice. Can be modified to extend range, but will generally be outpaced by assault rifles in that regard.
- SGX – A modern 9.19mm PDW suited for close-range engagements. It can be configured to improve its ranged capabilities.
- PW7A2 – A 4.6x30mm chambering ensures this PDW outperforms at range. Still effective in close quarters due to its high rate of fire.
- PW5A3 – This popular SMG performs admirably in all engagements up to and including mid-range.
- UMG-40 – A renowned polymer SMG with a low rate of fire, chambered in .40 caliber. Outperforms its peer at mid-range encounters.
- USG-90 – A high-capacity PDW with a unique design. Lower effective damage is offset by a high rate of fire.
- KV9 – With a blistering cyclic rate, this sleek SMG will near-instantly consume the ammunition within a standard magazine.
- SCW-10 – Chambered in 10mm, this modular modern SMG offers increased stopping power where other PDWs fall short.
- SL9 – Boasting a unique design, this cutting-edge SMG is adaptable to a variety of combat scenarios.
LMG
The Support’s weapon of choice, LMGs, have deep ammo reserves and an impressive effective range. Not as deadly as some of the other choices, these weapons can be used to suppress enemies, laying down cones of fire to assist your team advance, or escape an encounter.
- L110 – An all-purpose Squad automatic Weapon chambered in 5.56x45mm. Well-matched for most engagements.
- DRS-IAR – A reliable LSW that blurs the boundary into service rifle. Attachments equipped decide how to best use this versatile firearm.
- M/60 – This widely used general-purpose machine gun is capable of keeping enemies suppressed with a slow and steady rate of fire.
- RPKM – The original Light Support Weapon. Relatively configurable and best suited for mid-range suppressive fire.
- M123K – An ideal LMG for mobile fire support. Will dominate in close quarters and keep enemies suppressed with a high fire rate.
- M250 – A companion to the M277 with similar ranged overmatch effectiveness, combining suppressing fire with lethal ranged capability.
- KTS100 MK8 – With low recoil and a steady RPM, this light machine gun’s moderate damage is offset by accurate suppressive fire.
- M240L – A general-purpose machine gun modernized to improve weight and increase capacity. Effective in both aggressive and defensive roles.
DMR
The DMR, or Designated Marksman rifle, is a weapon that’s somewhere in the middle between a carbine and a sniper rifle. These weapons excel in the mid-range, but often lack the stopping power needed for extreme distances.
- M39 EMR – Chambered in 7.62x51mm, this versatile marksman rifle is a solid addition to any squad’s arsenal.
- LMR 27 – With an intermediate chambering, this cutting-edge precision rifle allows for rapid follow-shots at the cost of relatively low damage.
- SVK-8.6 – A precision rifle chambered in the powerful 8.6x70mm cartridge. Its lethality is offset by a lower rate of fire.
- SVDM – A classic marksman’s rifle modernized for the 21st century. The right configuration can offer extreme mobility or ranged eliminations.
Sniper Rifle
Sniper rifles are the ultimate long-range solution; slow-firing, but extremely hard-hitting, these weapons require skill to use effectively, but if you master them, you’ll be a menace to any opposition.
- M2010 ESR – This accurate bolt-action sniper rifle reaches targets at greater distances with its .300 WM chambering.
- SV-98 – Firing the legacy 7.62x54mmR, this balanced bolt-action rifle is most effective between 45m – 90m.
- PSR – Designed for extreme ranges, this sniper rifle is most effective between 75m – 150m.
Shotgun
Extremely potent at close range, shotguns are the go-to for breaching and entering a cramped space.
- M87A1 – A reliable pump-action shotgun chambered with 3″ shells for improved stopping power.
- M1014 – This popular semi-automatic shotgun hits hard with 3″ shells, but is limited by its magazine tube capacity.
- 18.5KS-K – A magazine-fed, semi-automatic shotgun firing 2.75″ shells for sizable damage.
Now that you know all of the Battlefield 6 guns that you’ll get the chance to use, you can decide what kind of soldier you want to be when the chance comes. Check out our guide on Battlefield 6 crossplay so you know which of your friends you can invite to the fight, and the Battlefield 6 system requirements while you’re at it, so you can be confident in your rig running the FPS.