Battlefield 6 arrives with a broad weapons roster that already shows clear standouts in each slot. Below is a brief guide to the five guns that are performing best in early testing, followed by a comprehensive breakdown of weapons by class, allowing squads to pick roles with confidence.
Best Weapons as per our team:
AK-205
- Muzzle: Flash Hider
- Barrel: 314mm Fluted
- Underbarrel: 6H64 Vertical
- Magazine: 30RND Fast Mag
- Ammunition: Soft Point
- Scope: BF-2M 3.00x
AK-205 pairs a very high fire rate with low recoil, which lets marks land consistent shots across short and mid ranges. Soft Point ammo bumps headshot damage, bringing the rifle’s output closer to heavier carbines while keeping excellent handling for aggressive play.
KTS100 MK8
- Muzzle: Single-Port Brake
- Barrel: 457mm MK9
- Underbarrel: Folding Vertical
- Magazine: 60RND Drum Mag
- Ammunition: Synthetic Tip
- Scope: BF-2M 3.00x
LMG territory here favors accurate suppressive fire that also kills. Synthetic Tip ammo tightens bullet behavior, turning the KTS100 into a mid-range control tool that rewards disciplined positioning and sustained aim rather than reckless pushes.
M87A1
- Barrel: 20″ Factory
- Underbarrel: Folding Vertical
- Magazine: 7 Shell Tube
- Ammunition: Buckshot
- Scope: OSA-7 1.00x
Pump-action shotgun with one-shot potential up to roughly 15 meters and reliable two-shot reach beyond that. Handling is quick and the OSA-7 sight keeps things simple; players who like clearing rooms will find the M87A1 brutally efficient.
M433
- Muzzle: Compensated Brake
- Barrel: 16.5″ Rifle
- Underbarrel: Ribbed Vertical
- Magazine: 30RND Fast Mag
- Ammunition: Full Metal Jacket
- Scope: OSA-7 1.00x
M433 acts like a fast, reliable starting carbine that can be tuned for closer fights. Compensated Brake plus Ribbed Vertical helps tame recoil while the 30RND Fast Mag keeps sustained engagements comfortable inside 50 meters.
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
Long-range bolt-action that delivers massive lethality when a shot connects. Loadout choices here favor aim speed and bullet velocity while AG Coating reduces visible aim sway and DLC Bolt lets follow-up shots be chambered without losing sight picture.
All BF6 weapons
Assault Rifle
Assault rifles fill the all-round combat role and can be tuned toward either CQC or mid-range fights, depending on kit selection.
- NVO-228E – Mid-range 7.62 Soviet option.
- B36A4 – Versatile carbine suitable for varied encounters.
- M433 – 5.56 chambering with strong close-range performance.
- SOR-556 Mk2 – Accurate modular rifle for mid to long range.
- AK4D – Battle rifle built for mid to long engagements.
- TR-7 – Bullpup with high rate and notable recoil.
- KORD 6P67 – Low-recoil, high-rate option for varied ranges.
- L85A3 – Bullpup favoring stability and mid-long ranges.
Carbine
Carbines tilt toward specific roles and often reward better control or range at the cost of versatility.
- M4A1 – High cyclic rate that benefits from recoil control.
- M277 – 6.8x51mm fielded for overmatch at distance.
- AK-205 – Balanced cyclic rate and good ranged performance.
- M417 A2 – Compact 7.62 option with steady fire.
- GRT-BC – Compact bullpup with above-average rate.
- QBZ-192 – East Asian design with factory bipod grip.
- SG 553R – Cold War era rifle tuned for mid-range.
SMG
Short-range dominance lives here, with high RPMs and tight close-quarters performance.
- SGX – 9.19mm PDW for close fights with range tuning options.
- PW7A2 – 4.6x30mm chambering that stretches PDW reach.
- PW5A3 – Reliable SMG up to mid-range fights.
- UMG-40 – Polymer SMG with strong mid-range results.
- USG-90 – High-capacity PDW trading damage for fire rate.
- KV9 – Extremely fast cyclic rate that chews ammo.
- SCW-10 – 10mm modular SMG with extra stopping power.
- SL9 – Adaptable modern SMG design.
LMG
Support weapons with deep magazines and sustained fire, suitable for suppression and area control.
- L110 – All-purpose SAW in 5.56x45mm.
- DRS-IAR – Versatile LSW bordering on service rifle usage.
- M/60 – General-purpose machine gun for steady suppression.
- RPKM – Classic light support weapon for mid-range fire.
- M123K – Mobile LMG that performs well in close fights.
- M250 – Paired with M277 for ranged overmatch capability.
- KTS100 MK8 – Low recoil, steady RPM LMG for accurate suppressive fire.
- M240L – Modernized GPMG with increased capacity.
DMR
Designated marksman rifles bridge carbines and bolt-actions, offering mobility with extended reach.
- M39 EMR – 7.62x51mm marksman option.
- LMR 27 – Precision rifle for fast follow shots.
- SVK-8.6 – Powerful 8.6x70mm cartridge for lethal hits.
- SVDM – Modernized marksman rifle with flexible setups.
Sniper Rifle
Long-range bolt-actions that demand patience and proper positioning to land one-shot kills.
- M2010 ESR – .300 WM bolt-action with great extreme-range reach.
- SV-98 – 7.62x54mmR rifle best between 45m and 90m.
- PSR – Built for extreme distances between 75m and 150m.
Shotgun
Close-quarters breaching tools for tight maps and interior fights.
- M87A1 – Pump-action with strong stopping power using 3″ shells.
- M1014 – Semi-auto with 3″ shells and tube mag limits.
- 18.5KS-K – Magazine-fed semi-auto firing 2.75″ shells.
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