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.
| Weapon | Class | Role | Rank in role | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PW5A3 | SMG | Close Range | #1 | 1 |
| M4A1 | Carbine | Long Range | #1 | 1 |
| SGX | SMG | Close Range | #2 | 1 |
| M87A1 | Shotgun | Close Range | #3 | 1 |
| AK-205 | Carbine | Long Range | #2 | 22 |
| QBZ-192 | Carbine | Long Range | #3 | 0 |
| DRS-IAR | LMG | Long Range | #4 | 1 |
| M433 | Assault Rifle | Long Range | #5 | 1 |
| L110 | LMG | Long Range | #6 | 1 |
| M2010 ESR | Sniper Rifle | Sniper | #1 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36A4 | Assault Rifle | Long Range | #7 | 14 |
| NVO-228E | Assault Rifle | Long Range | #8 | 5 |
| M417 A2 | Carbine | Long Range | #9 | 32 |
| KORD 6P67 | Assault Rifle | Long Range | #10 | 0 |
| SG-553R | Carbine | Long Range | #11 | 0 |
| L85A3 | Assault Rifle | Long Range | #12 | 0 |
| PSR | Sniper Rifle | Long Range | #13 | 0 |
| UMG-40 | SMG | Close Range | #4 | 29 |
| SL9 | SMG | Close Range | #5 | 0 |
| SOR-556-MK2 | Assault Rifle | Long Range | #14 | 25 |
| M277 | Carbine | Long Range | #15 | 1 |
| M60 | LMG | Long Range | #16 | 20 |
| USG-90 | SMG | Close Range | #6 | 36 |
| GRT-BC | Carbine | Long Range | #17 | 41 |
| PW7A2 | SMG | Close Range | #7 | 19 |
| RPKM | LMG | Long Range | #18 | 30 |
| M1014 | Shotgun | Close Range | #8 | 42 |
| M123K | LMG | Long Range | #19 | 38 |
| KV9 | SMG | Close Range | #9 | 45 |
| AK4D | Assault Rifle | Long Range | #20 | 35 |
| TR-7 | Assault Rifle | Long Range | #21 | 50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVDM | DMR | Long Range | #22 | 0 |
| M240L | LMG | Long Range | #23 | 0 |
| SCW-10 | SMG | Close Range | #10 | 0 |
| KTS100 MK8 | LMG | Long Range | #24 | 7 |
| SV-98 | Sniper Rifle | Long Range | #25 | 26 |
| M250 | LMG | Long Range | #26 | 46 |
| LMR27 | DMR | Long Range | #27 | 1 |
| M39 EMR | DMR | Long Range | #28 | 1 |
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-8.6 | DMR | Long Range | #29 | 33 |
| P18 | Secondary | Close Range | #11 | 1 |
| 18.5KS-K | Shotgun | Close Range | #12 | 0 |
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 5.7 | Secondary | Close Range | #13 | 24 |
| M45A1 | Secondary | Close Range | #14 | 39 |
| M44 | Secondary | Close Range | #15 | 48 |
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.
