Apex Legends Weapon Tier List — Best Guns Season 24

S Tier (Best in Slot)

R-301 Carbine (AR)

The most consistent AR in the game. Low recoil, high DPS, great at all ranges.

• Ammo: Light
• Recommended: Barrel, Extended Mag

Wingman (Pistol)

High damage per shot. Rewards accurate players with massive burst.

• Ammo: Heavy / Sniper
• Recommended: Skullpiercer hop-up

Kraber .50-Cal (Care Package Sniper)

One-shot torso, guaranteed from care package. Game-changing if you find one.

• Ammo: Care Package only

A Tier

CAR SMG

Best SMG. Accepts both light and heavy ammo. Excellent close range.

Mastiff (Shotgun)

Most consistent shotgun. Care Package weapon.

Flatline (AR)

High damage AR, more recoil than R-301. Good mid-range.

Longbow DMR (Sniper)

Best ground-loot sniper. High damage per shot, manageable recoil.

B Tier

Spitfire (LMG)

High ammo capacity, decent damage. Good for sustained fights.

EVA-8 (Shotgun)

Fast fire rate, forgiving spread. Easiest shotgun to use.

Volt SMG (Energy)

Low recoil energy SMG. Solid secondary.

Prowler Burst PDW (SMG)

Burst fire — high skill ceiling. Shreds at close range.

C Tier (Situational)

• G7 Scout: Semi-auto scout, decent but outclassed
• Alternator: Easiest SMG, low ceiling
• Hemlock: Burst AR, hard to use effectively

Attachment Priority

1. Purple/Gold Extended Mag — more shots = more kills
2. Barrel Stabilizer — reduces recoil significantly
3. 2x-4x scope — for ARs and DMRs

Ammo Type Meta

• Light: R-301, G7, P2020 (available early)
• Heavy: Flatline, Prowler (high damage)
• Energy: Volt, Havoc (scarcer ammo)
• Shotgun: Mastiff, EVA-8 (close range only)

Related Guides

• Beginner Guide
• Shooting Guide
• Loot Guide