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Battlefield 2042 Weapon Tier List
The strongest weapons right now, ranked from S to B. Rankings combine patch notes with what experienced players actually run; where opinions split, we say so in the class guides.
Final update 9.2.1 · community and patch-note picks · updated October 10, 2026
Overall weapons
| Tier | Weapon | Type | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | PP-29 | SMG | Top tier in every source, from launch to the final update. |
| S | K30 | SMG | Fastest close-range time-to-kill. |
| S | LCMG | LMG | Hits hard at mid range. |
| S | VHX-D3 | Assault Rifle | Very popular since Season 6. |
| A | AK 5C | Assault Rifle | Buffed in 7.1. |
| A | M5A3 | Assault Rifle | Flexible and stable. |
| A | SWS-10 | Bolt-action | Fast handling and steady scope on Recon. |
| A | SFAR-M GL | Assault Rifle | Built-in grenade launcher; opinions split. |
| A | AC9 / MP9 | SMG | Same 7.0 buffs as the K30. |
| B | BSV-M | DMR | Best close-range DMR. |
| B | AM40 | Assault Rifle | Still solid after its 7.2 nerf. |
| B | DFR Strife / RPT-31 | LMG | Strife nerfed in 7.3; RPT-31 is steady. |