PUBG, developed by the “Level Infinite” offers a diverse array of weapons that add strategy and depth to the gaming experience. PUBG offers a wide variety of weapons, including assault rifles, shotguns, sniper rifles, and submachine guns. Each weapon loadout has distinctive qualities that allow players to select their preferred playstyle, such as damage, rate of fire, and effective range.
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PUBG might not have the same fame it once did, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t still have a huge dedicated, and loyal fanbase. Developers continue to release new weapons to keep those players coming back, but that does make the game fresh because it makes it harder for players to find the best attachments for every weapon. Players can add different attachments to their weapons, such as suppressors, grips, and scopes, to further customize them and enhance their performance in combat.
PUBG makes sure players always have a wide variety of weapons to choose from, an interesting gameplay experience, and maintaining fun with regular updates and additions. Understanding the best weapon to use and the best attachment for that weapon is crucial for success in PUBG. Here’s a breakdown of all the PUBG weapons in the game right now, so you can keep your eyes caught for the PUBG weapons that will encourage you to win the ultimate chicken dinner!
Tier List Summary
Below is a summary of PUBG Best Weapons Tier List:
Tiers | Weapons |
S-Tier | Crossbow, Mk14 EBR, M416, AWM, Lynx AMR and Mk12 |
A-Tier | MG3, Beryl M762, M24, SLR, Mini-14, DBS, Deagle, M16A4, SCAR-L, AUG, DP-28, Vector, Kar98K, Mosin Nagant, SKS, MP5Kf, Tommy Gun, Skorpion, FAMAS, ACE32 |
B-Tier | Micro Uzi, AKM, M249, VSS, Mk47-Mutant, UMP45, G363, QBU, Win94, S12K, QBZ, R1895, R45, P18C, P90, JS9, P1911 |
C-Tier | PP-19 Bizon, S686, MP9, Sawed-Off, P92, S1897 |
S-Tier
The Top Tier category would signify the most astounding and brutal weapons in the game.
AWM
Every PUBG player knows without any doubt that AWM is the most brutal and authoritative bold action rifle in the game. Its ability to one-shot Spetsnaz Helmet makes it stand out among other snipers on the battlefield. However, the gun also has the best range in the game with the bullet velocity of 945 m/2.
AWM’s only drawback is ammo and it can only be retrieved through a crate. If you’re using a suppressor and cheek pad to minimize the drawbacks then this gun can do wonders.
Pros | Cons |
High Damage | Too Loud |
Good Range and Shooting Accuracy | Difficult to find ammo |
High Bullet Velocity | Availability is scarce |
Mk14 EBR
The MK14, also well-known as the Mark 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle in PUBG. This weapon was released right after the PC 1.0 Update. Mk14 became immensely popular for its long-distanced ability which was remarkable, due to the higher damages and faster bullet speeds compared to SLR and SKS.
However, this gun also had the ability to switch between fully Auto and Semi-Auto and it wasn’t popular a few years ago. But now many players have started to facilitate this gun’s Auto Ability with Red Dot in close distances.
Pros | Cons |
High Damage | Low ammo capacity |
Faster Bullet Speed | Can only be found in Crate |
No Bullet Scarcity | Noisy |
Can Switch Between Auto and Semi-Auto | Recoil is Hard to control |
Act like a shotgun at close distances. | Not beginner friendly |
Crossbow
Yes, this might sound a bit weird but we have to admit that Crossbow is easily one of the best weapons in PUBG. Crossbow has gotten immense attention for its stealthy kills that only need practice and aren’t too hard.
This gun’s lack of efficiency in Duo’s and Squad is the main reason why many players fail to corroborate Crossbow’s abilities. Crossbow is aimed towards hidden players, having team members who are always giving up positions.
Pros | Cons |
High Damage. | Slow Reload |
Default Reflex Sight is useful. | Hard to find |
Extremely Silent. | Scarce ammo on the map |
Very Handy in Solo and Foggy Weather. | |
Can One Shot Level 3 Helmet. |
M416
M416 is one of the easiest weapons to use in PUBG. The number of attachments you can use on this at the same time is the main reason for this weapon’s popularity. To make it effective to use in gunfights, it has a good amount of damage with recoil, which is easy to control.
Pros | Cons |
Less Recoil | Moderate damage |
A large number of attachments | Attachment dependency |
Commonly found | |
Easily available ammo |
Lynx AMR
It’s a semi-automatic crate gun capable of damaging military equipment, players, armor, and vehicles. This weapon is designed to as a hard counter to vehicles, and it’s also effective in any situation where you’re required to use scope and knock down the enemy.
Pros | Cons |
High Damage | It has Limited ammo. |
Long-range capability | The loud firing noise can reveal the player’s position. |
It can penetrate through multiple targets. | High damage and range make it less effective in close-quarters combat. |
Mk12
The Mark12 is a DMR but is only exclusive to Taego in the game. It is found as a world-loot across the map. The Mk12 is a hard-hitting high-velocity DMR that utilizes 5.56mm ammunition.
Pros | Cons |
It is Semi-automatic and effective against multiple targets | The Ammo is relatively small |
It is effective against both infantry and armored vehicles | it has a high recoil |
Its high muzzle velocity and accuracy make it ideal for medium-to-long-range engagements | less effective in close-quarters combat |
A-Tier
Mini-14
If you haven’t paid enough attention; the Mini-14 recently received a buff in Update 12. This update increased its damage and modifier across all body parts and slightly lowered the recovery rate. This has made the gun more powerful than it was before. Mini-14 is the go-to across all PUBG Esports Tournaments.
The main reason to use the Mini-14 is its bullet speed, which is the fastest in the game. Mini-14 has decent damage in the game and this damage is enough to take down Level 2 Helmet with just two shots.
Pros | Cons |
Highest bullet velocity | Only two attachments |
Easy to find | Base Damage (46) is less. |
Accessible Ammo | Cannot be spammed at close range |
Good recovery Rate | |
Extremely Sharp With 8X Scope |
SLR
The SLR, without a doubt, deserves to be in the higher Tier on the list. It complements SKS’s existence with better stats like higher damage and faster bullet velocity, and all these are packed by default without requiring too many attachments. The gun does validate high recoil.
Other than that, SLR has no weaknesses; provocative to take down enemies more quickly and it can be an impeccable DMR in long-distance fights. In the recent PUBG Season 9 Update #46, its base damage was reduced from 58 to 56.
Pros | Cons |
SLR Bullets aren’t scarce | Slow Reload Speed |
Top Tier Gun despite high recoil | Low ammo capacity |
Not a created weapon | Rare spawns |
Four Attachment Points | |
Better Bullet Velocity |
Beryl M762
Beryl M762 was considered as a recoil hogg with high damage in its earlier days of release. But now Beryl M762 has higher Damage Per Second than AK47 and competes with some of the best high fire rate weapons, including Groza. Beryl M762 also has three attachment slots that can increase its stats. A good player in PUBG would always prefer this and many players use it with 4X on FaceIt.
Pros | Cons |
High damage | High Recoil |
Three slot attachments | Not beginner friendly |
Easily available ammo | Hard to control even with attachments |
Groza
Just like AKM, which is ranked in the B Tier for a good reason, Groza is like a small brother of AKM. Groza is significantly better, with better recoil, and a higher fire rate and it doesn’t require any additional components. Keep in mind that the compensator isn’t supported; since then, it would be overkill and you can still attach a suppressor.
Groza is an immaculate weapon primarily utilized in close-range fights and helps players take advantage of its fire rate. Other than that, the gun isn’t trendy in long-distance fights since the Bullet Velocity is below average for a rifle. The 4X Spray does work but requires immense control. There is always an extended quickdraw to help tackle the slow reload speed whenever you are picking Groza up.
Pros | Cons |
Good for close-range | Only found in drops. |
Easily available ammo | Not for long-range |
High fire rate | Low bullet velocity |
Less recoil compared to AK |
MG3
MG3 is the light machine gun in PUBG that has two firing modes. The first firing mode allows the gun to fire 660 rounds per minute which excels MG3 in long range. The second mode allows the fire rate to 990 rounds per minute. This comes in handy against close-range fights and vehicles. The MG3 is very similar to the MK-14 and Beryl, but it has better pieces of equipment.
MG3 major problem is the huge recoil that can only be controlled while lying down. You will have to take risks and approach airdrops as this weapon isn’t available in ranked matches yet.
Pros | Cons |
Two firing modes | High recoil |
Large magazine size | Slow reload |
Good for destroying vehicles | Found in airdrops |
AUG
The AUG A3 first emerged as a decent Rifle, an upgrade over M4A1, M16, Groza, and SCAR-L. This has updated over time with a few nerfs as its core stats were always meaningless and didn’t really bring the weapon above its competitors in the game. This gun has the exact same stats as M4A1 and SCAR-L while being special because it is a create-only gun, so AUG is ranked in Tier B and not in S or A.
Furthermore, AUG also struggles with longer reload speeds and slower fire rates, making it better than a fully equipped M4A1 or SCAR-L. This gun could be utilized where you are forced to use Single Fire.
Pros | Cons |
Less Recoil | Slow reload speed |
A large number of attachments | Slow fire rate |
Easily available ammo |
SCAR-L
Ever since PUBG was first released, the SCAR-L has remained a controversial rifle, with half the players opting for M4A1 while others are going for the SCAR-L. This debate worsened with the introduction of QBZ and G363, which look like a near-exact replica of these guns with a few more add-ons.
The SCAR-L is quite different from its competitors like QBZ and G363 because isn’t available across all maps in the game. Its notable contributions are in Erangel, which is best for Esports.
The SCAR-L has near-exact damage as the M4A1 but comes with fewer attachments. You can take this as a perk because you’re getting more stats with less hard work.
Pros | Cons |
Less noisy | Bad Iron Sight |
Easy recoil control | Low Firerate |
Good for fast single-tapping | |
Fewer Attachments with more output |
M16A4
The M16A4 was nerfed over the past few seasons, but this still doesn’t make the gun standards go below the high Tier. This can be easily justified through its gripping fast tapping which is still the best in the game. Further, the M16A4 can substantiate the role of a gun and still emerges as a decent rifle and does not require too many attachments. You can always count on this gun to knock down enemies in distanced range because it excels in bullet speed.
M16A4 is a misunderstood gun, and often people do not understand its purpose in the game. This isn’t the type of weapon you would need to take down heavy groups as this gun is compared to other rifles in S and A-Tier, which is wrong.
Pros | Cons |
Two firing modes: switch between burst and single shot | Worst in close-range |
Good for long and mid-range | Slow fire rate |
Commonly found | |
Easily available ammo |
DBS
In all honesty, the DBS is the most innovative weapon PUBG has added recently. Despite being a shotgun, it is being utilized across all combat scenarios and this gun is purely aesthetic with such an incredible stat.
To allow DBS to release a huge pump filled with deadly bullets, this gun features a double-barrel pump-action bullpup meta. Unlike the other shotguns, the DBS has a better effective range that allows it to be deadly in both medium and close spaces.
Remember that DBS is only a crate weapon, and just like S12K, it has an upper rail that can equip Holographic, red dot, and numerous scopes.
Pros | Cons |
Beast in close-range | Can only be found in crates |
Can also be used for mid-range fights | Useless in long-range |
Higher range than other shotguns | |
Easily available ammo |
SKS
SKS has emerged as one of the most influential and authoritative weapons in the game over the past few years. This gun can deal high damage in long distances while still maintaining a decent fire rate. The five attachments of SKS can further enhance its stats and that will be advantageous in the long term.
The reason why you will not see too much SKS action lately is due to its recent nerf. Bluehole increased its default recoil and decreased SKS’s damage, which has made the gun completely irrelevant. Despite all this, SKS can still be useful with a compensator, cheek pad, and light grip.
Pros | Cons |
High Damage | High recoil for a DMR |
A large number of attachment slots | Attachment dependency |
Mosin Nagant
There is not much to talk about except that Bluehole was once again very ambitious to add Kar98k’s replica. The developer admitted this in a blog post, saying that Mosin Nagant will have the exact same statistics as Kar98k except for the sound and the looks.
This unique gun has a decent layout, and its worth has simply constituted the poor loot system of PUBG. There aren’t lots of things to know except the gun has the same bullet velocity (760 m/s) and Damage (79) as Kar98k and it can Knockout a Level 2 Helmet with one shot.
Kar98K
As you would have expected earlier, the next gun in this PUBG weapons tier list is Kar98k. This gun is capable of dealing high damage. It hasn’t received any updates so far, unlike the old days when Kar98k was a substitute for AWM and M24.
These days, it doesn’t have loads of importance because M24 has become a normal spawn. It still does its job very well, and considering there are just a few bolt-action snipers in the game.
Pros | Cons |
The most commonly found Bolt-action sniper | Easily replaceable |
Quick reload time | Low magazine size |
Vector
The SMG Works very well in the game and it’s without a doubt the most powerful gun. Vector’s main characteristics are related to the extreme fire rate that can demolish the opponents within a few seconds. Moreover, the gun also has a decent range of customization options that can give you an edge over other SMGs and can further boost the stats.
With such great stats, there are also a few disadvantages. One of these is the damage reduction and complain about 9mm ammo. Bluehole changed the Vector chamber and decreased its Damage from 34 to 31 due to update #27. The devs. Tried to balance the gun with the recoil reduction, but it hasn’t really improved much.
Pros | Cons |
High fire rate | Low mag size |
Attachment slots available | Low damage output |
Decent customization | High recoil for a SMG |
DP-28
The idea for a normal LMG in PUBG didn’t work out in the game. The performance didn’t convince players of DP-28, the first LMG to spawn normally. This was primarily because the DP-28 had huge recoil, and even the best players in the game struggled to control it. It was a problem before but for now, things have changed a lot.
Players are seemingly getting used to DP-28’s high damage and excessive recoil because of the Introduction of M249 as a normal spawn weapon. This also verifies that DP-28 is slightly better and more effective than M249 in two departments.
Pros | Cons |
Less Recoil | Slow reload Speed |
Large magazine | Less bullet velocity |
High Damage |
Skorpion
Those people who haven’t followed PUBG much later and decided to play it once again in 2024 due to the game’s advancement. Skorpion was one of the most recently added pistols in PUBG and this gun has seen tremendous appreciation from the players. The reason why Skorpion is ranked in the high tier is that it has high stats and Skorpion is an SMG.
t has all the SMG characteristics, and the PUBG Corp also addressed its biggest flaw: Quick Draw and the lack of support for Extended. Nowadays, Skorpion can be used as a third SMG in the Pistol Slot. This allows you to equip more powerful primary and secondary guns.
Pros | Cons |
Full auto-mode | Low damage output |
Has a large number of attachment slots | High recoil |
Ammo is commonly found. |
Tommy Gun
Some years ago, Tommy Gun would always make it to the A and S Tiers in PUBG Weapons. This gun has been heavily changed, which was rightfully. It first emerged as a crate-only weapon that had high damage and also this weapon could easily blow up vehicles.
This was substantiated and often frustrating because the lack of iron sight was very harsh. PUBG Corp addressed this by adding Tommy Gun as a normal weapon, and during the latest Season 6 Update #39, they also made it relevant by adding a red dot slot and increasing the fire rate. The Tommy Gun is an extremely classy SMG that can squeeze a list of attachments and has the highest damage.
Pros | Cons |
ly high damage for an SMG | No optics attachment |
Large ammo capacity | Slow bullet velocity |
Low Recoil | Long reload time |
MP5K
Another newly added SMG is the Dazzling MP5K, which has similar characteristics to Vector but has higher damage. This SMG is brilliant as it will provide you with everything. However, the only drawback is the slow fire rate which can be enhanced through the dozens of attachment slots.
MP5K also has a decent bullet velocity that can make it efficient in close to medium range. It is an exclusive weapon to Vikendi and that’s the reason it would be ranked in the S tier. This means that there isn’t much you can do about it in ranked matches.
Pros | Cons |
High fire rate | Low damage |
Can accept various attachments | Long reload time |
Low recoil | Slow bullet velocity |
FAMAS
FAMAS is the latest addition to the PUBG battlefield and is a reliable Assault Rifle that can be a potential meta weapon.
FAMAS is available on every single map and Game mode except for Esports Mode in PUBG. This gun can only be found in the Secret Rooms, Lab Camps, Care Packages, Pillar Boxes, and Supply Drops. This gun has 3 firing modes, which are Burst Fire, Full-Auto, and Single. It deals has a whooping 900 RPM Fire Rate and 39 Damage, which can dominate your enemies easily. 400m is the effective range of FAMAS.
Pros | Cons |
High fire rate of 900 RPM | Vikendi specific |
Low recoil | Slow bullet velocity |
Easily found |
ACE32
ACE 32 is the perfect AR if you’re required to have the power of a 7.62mm ammunition using gun while still being able to control the recoil as compared to the Beryl M762 or AKM. The gun offers all attachments and is the perfect AR for your Chicken Dinners in PUBG.
Pros | Cons |
High fire rate | Limited Long-range Capability |
Medium Range capability | High ammo consumption |
Low recoil | less effective against armored vehicles |
Large magazine size |
PUBG Best Assault Rifles and Attachments
M416
M416 is the best-suited weapon for the role of best assault rifles in PUBG and their attachments. With the option to add a tactical stock required if you plan on using automatic fire anything above 20 meters, this weapon offers the same modification levels as the SCAR. It’s still very viable as it is not quite as stable as the SCAR but has a faster rate of fire. M416 is a medium damage Assault Rifle with an average fire rate and an initial magazine capacity of 30. 1 headshot or 3 chest shots are enough to kill an unarmored player.
M416 is one of the easiest weapons to use in PUBG. It has gained popularity in PUBG due to the number of attachments you can utilize at the same time. It has a nice amount of damage with recoil, which is easily controllable and that makes it more effective to use in gunfights. You can modify this weapon very well by using different attachments, making it a good choice to pick.
The pros and cons of M416 are the following.
Pros
· It’s universal;
· Has more slots for attachments than any other AR in the game;
· Uses 5.56 mm ammo that is lighter to carry;
· Easy to control the recoil.
Cons
· Moderate damage
· Attachment dependency
Best Attachments For M416 in PUBG
· Muzzle: Flash Hider
· Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
· Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
· Magazine: Extended Mag
· Stock: Tactical Stock
· Compensator;
· Vertical Foregrip;
· Ext. Quickdraw Mag.;
· Light Stock;
· Red Dot Sight (Optional).
PUBG Best DMR and Attachments
The Dragunov is the best DMR and is the most powerful of the DMRs and one of the best weapons PUBG due to its recoil control. One aspect that matters a lot while using Dragunov is what kind of reproach to take and at what distance. The Dragunov uses 7.62mm ammunition and is recognized for its potential to inflict high damage akin to a sniper rifle.
Its slower firing rate and hefty recoil require a steady hand and quick reflexes. We highly recommend stepping up to the challenge if you’re a player confident in your ability to master these traits.
Best Attachments For Dragunov in PUBG
· Muzzle: Flash Hider
· Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
· Magazine: Extended Mag
· Stock: Tactical Stock
· Compensator;
· Ext. Quickdraw Mag.;
· Cheek Pad;
· 6x scope (Optional).
PUBG Best Sniper Rifles and Attachments
M24 is AWM’s little brother which is not quite as powerful but still highly effective at distance. This will be your weapon of choice thanks to its relatively abundant 7.62mm ammunition if you desire to hide in the hills and take potshots. This sniper rifle is easy to find on any map, easy to use, and has a nice sound and bullet velocity. M24 has high accuracy and slightly higher than average damage but a slow rate of fire. An initial magazine capacity of 5, 1 headshot, or 2 chest shots is enough to kill an unarmored player.
The bolt-action rifle can now be retrieved with normal spawns, Previously, it was accessible through a crate. M24 is a high-tier gun but it has a bit lower damage than the Kar98k. It is still a better sniper because of higher bullet velocity, which matters more than damage.
This can be seen across numerous combat situations, where both Kar98k and M24 players shoot simultaneously, but the M24 shooter gets a knock. Many players complain that it’s lagging but in actuality, you will win those battles with a faster bullet.
Pros and Cons of M24 are:
Pros
· High Bullet Velocity
· Three Attachment Slots
· Faster Reloads compared to Kar98k
· Damage Per Distance is higher compared to all snipers except AWM
Cons
· Loud gunshots
· Easily attract nearby enemies
The best attachments for M24 are:
· Muzzle: Flash Hider
· Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
· Stock: Sniper Rifle Cheek Pad
· Magazine: Extended Mag
· Suppressor;
· Ext. Quickdraw Mag.;
· Cheek Pad;
· 15x scope (Optional).
PUBG Best SMG and Attachments
Vector
There’s no weapon I’d rather have in the last moments of most matches, where I’m enclosed in a small area. Always best utilized in full-auto, firing in bursts to explode accuracy beyond 15m. On small maps like Sanhok or Karakin, it will annihilate everything around it thanks to its high rate of fire and nice recoil. Vector is a short-range submachine gun with a higher-than-average rate of fire and controlled recoil but an extremely small magazine, initial magazine capacity of 13. 2 headshots, or 4 chest shots to kill an unarmored player.
The SMG still does better, and it’s without a doubt the strongest SMG in the game. Vector’s main characteristics are related to its high fire rate which can destroy enemies within a few seconds. To further boost the stats and give you an edge over other SMGs, Vector has a decent range of customization options.
Despite having such good stats, there are also a few drawbacks. One of these that I seem to complain about a lot is related to the damage reduction and 9mm ammo. Under Update #27, Bluehole decreased its Damage from 34 to 31 and changed the Vector chamber. However, they tried their best to balance the gun with the recoil reduction but haven’t done much improvement.
Pros
· High fire rate
· Attachment slots available
· Decent customization
Cons
· Low mag size
· Low damage output
· High recoil for a SMG
Best Attachments For Vector in PUBG
· Muzzle: Flash Hider
· Foregrip: Vertical Foregrip
· Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
· Magazine: Extended Mag
· Stock: Tactical Stock
PUBG Best Shotguns and Attachments
S12K
S12K is the best shotgun in PUBG if you’re concerned about accuracy, with a speedy rate of fire and five rounds in a mag you can comfortably spam it at close ranges. It’s less effective than other shotguns at anything beyond close range as you can’t attach a choke but it does slightly less damage per shot.
However, this shotgun can oneshot any player in any armor, if perfectly hit at point-blank range. S12K is a semi-automatic shotgun, with extremely high damage at close range, and a magazine capacity of 9. Will kill opponents regardless with level 2 armor or less if hit with all 9 pellets in the chest or head.
S12K is handy at close range because, unlike S1897 or S686, you can attach further attachments. S12K is one of the best shotguns to use but keep in mind that it has one of the highest recoils and lesser spread compared to other shotguns.
Best Attachments For S12K in PUBG
· Muzzle: Flash Hider
· Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
· Magazine: Extended Mag
PUBG Best Pistols and Attachments
Skorpion
Skorpion is an automatic pistol that can fully replace a submachine gun if desired. This pistol loses to the Vector for example in all parameters, so we don’t recommend using it on the battlefield. Skorpion was one of the most recently added pistols in the game and it gets tremendous appreciation from the players. The fact that Skorpion is ranked in the high tier is that considering its statistics, Skorpion is an SMG.
It possesses all the SMG characteristics that you need in any weapon, and the PUBG Corp also addressed its biggest flaw: Quick Draw and the lack of support for Extended. Nowadays, Skorpion can be used as a third SMG in the Pistol Slot. This allows you to get powerful primary and secondary guns on the battlefield.
Pros
· Full auto-mode
· Contain a large number of attachment slots
· Ammo is commonly found
Cons
· Low damage output
· High recoil
Best Attachments For Skorpion in PUBG
· Muzzle: Suppressor
· Foregrip: Laser Sight
· Sight: Holographic/Red Dot Sight
· Magazine: Extended Mag
· Stock: Folding Stock
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! Just missed. These are all the weapons available in PUBG. A lot of weapons have been added to the game and countless have gotten updates. In its initial days, the likes of SCAR-L and M4A1 were heavily admired; they were considered the best weapons. Similarly, other weapons like Beryl and Tommy Gun were hated, but over time, players have gotten used to them.
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