Finding the best guns in Battlefield 6 is a daunting task as the first-person shooter has a whopping 41 primary weapons available on launch.
Oftentimes, when a new first-person shooter is released, the most difficult aspect is seeing which gun works for you. If you’ve played the beta, you’ll probably have an idea on which guns to go for, but, with Battlefield 6‘s full release, there are a lot more guns to choose from. As Battlefield 6 has launched fairly recently, you won’t have access to a large pool of the weapon arsenal. To make up for that, we’ve listed out some of the strongest weapons that you’ll unlock at lower ranks.
Here are the best guns to use early on in Battlefield 6. As the meta progresses and we spend more time in battle, we’ll update this guide with more recommendations.
M4A1 carbine
Classed as a carbine instead of an assault rifle, the M4A1 is by far the best gun you can equip from the get-go in Battlefield 6. The only downside is that because it’s in the carbine category, it isn’t classed as a signature weapon for any of the four classes. As the default assault rifle, M433, has so much recoil, switching to the M4A1 is a no-brainer.
Once you’ve used it for a while and leveled it up a few times, you can turn this fully-auto carbine into a true laser beam. Stick an optical sight on it and some extra attachments to help manage the recoil, and you’ll become unstoppable.
M2010 ESR sniper rifle
If playing slower and picking enemies off from afar is more your style, the M2010 ESR is a perfectly suitable sniper rifle to begin your multiplayer journey with. It doesn’t quite have the range and power offered by the PSR, but, since it’ll take a fair few hours of gameplay to get your hands on, you’ll get plenty of one-hit kills with the M2010.
With a 6x scope attached from the get-go, you should equip either the Full Angled or Bipod underbarrel attachment as soon as possible, depending on your playstyle. Use it with the Recon class and you’ll receive reduced weapon sway, quicker bullet rechambering, and better breath control. Aiming at enemies down the scope will also spot them for your teammates with the classic sniper training path equipped.
PW5A3 SMG
The PW5A3 isn’t immediately available, but you won’t have to wait very long to get your hands on it as it’s unlocked at rank 6. When you do, you’ve got Battlefield 6’s version of an MP5. The classic SMG has much better handling than the SGX, which you have access to at the start, and it’s also capable of dealing with foes at a longer range.
While Battlefield 6 has plenty of huge maps for all-out warfare, it’s also leaning into smaller maps, which the PW5A3 is ideal for. That said, it’s more than capable of mid-range combat with the right attachments, as long as you kit it out to improve the recoil. Use it with the Engineer class, and you’ll get improved hipfire control, along with reduced explosive damage when near friendly vehicles.
Want to dive into the single-player component first? Check out our Battlefield 6 campaign review.
