Battlefield 6 weapon tier list (Season Beta, Oct 2025)

This snapshot of the Season Beta meta organizes every primary and secondary into clear tiers and roles. If you want the short version: PW5A3 leads close-range fights, M4A1 anchors long-range engagements, and M2010 ESR tops the sniper category. Everything else falls in behind those benchmarks.

S-tier (meta picks)

These are the highest-impact choices right now. They set the pace for close-range pushes and long sightline control.

Note: “Rank in role” refers to each weapon’s position within Close Range, Long Range, or Sniper.
Weapon Class Role Rank in role Level
PW5A3SMGClose Range#11
M4A1CarbineLong Range#11
SGXSMGClose Range#21
M87A1ShotgunClose Range#31
AK-205CarbineLong Range#222
QBZ-192CarbineLong Range#30
DRS-IARLMGLong Range#41
M433Assault RifleLong Range#51
L110LMGLong Range#61
M2010 ESRSniper RifleSniper#11

A-tier (strong alternatives)

High-confidence picks that trail the top tier by a small margin. If the S-tier options don’t fit your unlocks or playstyle, start here.

Weapon Class Role Rank in role Level
B36A4Assault RifleLong Range#714
NVO-228EAssault RifleLong Range#85
M417 A2CarbineLong Range#932
KORD 6P67Assault RifleLong Range#100
SG-553RCarbineLong Range#110
L85A3Assault RifleLong Range#120
PSRSniper RifleLong Range#130
UMG-40SMGClose Range#429
SL9SMGClose Range#50
SOR-556-MK2Assault RifleLong Range#1425
M277CarbineLong Range#151
M60LMGLong Range#1620
USG-90SMGClose Range#636
GRT-BCCarbineLong Range#1741
PW7A2SMGClose Range#719
RPKMLMGLong Range#1830
M1014ShotgunClose Range#842
M123KLMGLong Range#1938
KV9SMGClose Range#945
AK4DAssault RifleLong Range#2035
TR-7Assault RifleLong Range#2150

B-tier (situational)

Capable but more map- or role-dependent. They can work well with the right positioning and attachments.

Weapon Class Role Rank in role Level
SVDMDMRLong Range#220
M240LLMGLong Range#230
SCW-10SMGClose Range#100
KTS100 MK8LMGLong Range#247
SV-98Sniper RifleLong Range#2526
M250LMGLong Range#2646
LMR27DMRLong Range#271
M39 EMRDMRLong Range#281

C-tier

Playable with compromises. Use these when you have a specific niche in mind or while progressing levels.

Weapon Class Role Rank in role Level
SVK-8.6DMRLong Range#2933
P18SecondaryClose Range#111
18.5KS-KShotgunClose Range#120

D-tier

Outclassed by higher tiers in most situations. Consider these only if you prefer their feel or are completing challenges.

Weapon Class Role Rank in role Level
ES 5.7SecondaryClose Range#1324
M45A1SecondaryClose Range#1439
M44SecondaryClose Range#1548

Pick by map and role

For small, infantry-heavy maps or tight objectives, lean on Close Range options (PW5A3, SGX, M87A1, and the A-tier SMGs). On larger maps with long sightlines, prioritize Long Range picks (M4A1, AK-205, QBZ-192, DRS-IAR) and snipers (M2010 ESR foremost). If you’re filling a support lane or locking down lanes, the higher-ranked LMGs in S- and A-tier provide reliable pressure.

Balance will continue to shift, but the S-tier here is the safest baseline: PW5A3 for close fights, M4A1 for distance, and M2010 ESR for precision. Everything else is a tradeoff in handling, range, or consistency—choose by map size, role, and the specific lanes you plan to control.