Current as of Season 6 (ABI 2.0), 2026. The meta shifts every patch — re-check after balance passes.
S-tier
- HK416 — the all-round king: low recoil, easy to build, effective at every range.
- FAL — a popular auto AR that can run T6 M61 (7.62×51) ammo to punch through top-tier armour.
- AEK — the best full-auto option on T5 ammo.
Budget / beginner
- MP5 — cheap, controllable starter SMG.
- SVT-U — a cheap semi-auto that still kills through T5/T6 armour with the right ammo.
New in Season 6
- Banshee SMG (5.7×28mm) and T88 Marksman Rifle (5.8×42mm).
Whatever you run, remember the golden rule: the ammo in the gun matters more than the gun.