Enlisted isn't a hero shooter, so a single "best weapon" list would mislead — strength depends on the front, the nation and the Battle Rating you play. Instead, here is a defensible, beginner-focused ranking of what actually helps you win and enjoy the game. Treat the balance notes as community consensus, not official data.
Best fronts to start on
S tier: Moscow and Berlin. Moscow is early-war and low Battle Rating — simple weapons, forgiving matchmaking. Berlin is recommended for its plentiful, powerful automatic weapons that keep matches lively. A tier: Normandy — varied terrain and a good home for US players. The rest are all playable, but better once you know the game.
Nations at low Battle Rating
Community consensus rates Japan as one of the friendliest nations at low BR (I-II) thanks to fast-firing rifles, low-recoil SMGs and a strong early anti-tank rifle — though it weakens at high BR. USSR has solid options across the range, and USA is strong around the middle brackets. Overall balance is fairly even, so play the side you find most interesting.
The habit that beats any loadout
Whatever you pick, the highest-impact thing a new player can do is level an Engineer and build rally points. It helps your team every match and steadily funds your progression — worth more than chasing a single "best" gun.
How to judge a strong setup
Measure strength by a complete squad rotation — riflemen to hold, an assault squad for close fights, an engineer for utility, and a tank or plane once you have one — matched to the front and BR you're playing. That, not any one weapon, is what wins games.