Now that the game has been out for a while, I frequently find myself discussing the best and worst weapons with my friends when playing Apex. While there are many fantastic (and not so great) weapons in the game, I believe there are a few that shine the most. Here are (in my opinion) the best five weapons in the game, excluding supply drop weapons.
5. R-99 SMG. This weapon has an incredibly fast fire rate, and is lethal in close quarters combat. It’s biggest weakness is magazine size, which can be more or less remedied with an extended mag attachment. It uses light rounds, so ammo is easy to find.
4. Wingman pistol. This revolver, although recently nerfed, packs a huge punch. It fires heavy rounds and deals massive damage at shocking ranges. It can be used as either a primary or secondary weapon, and as long as you land your shots is incredibly dangerous in the right hands.
3. Peacekeeper shotgun. This shotgun, although a little inconsistent at times, can be a close to mid range powerhouse. With the right attachments, this weapon is pretty nasty out to surprising ranges. I don’t personally enjoy using it, but I have been wiped by it enough times to give it it’s due respect.
2. R-301 assault rifle. This weapon is a personal favorite of mine. Much like the R-99, it suffers from a small eighteen round magazine. However, once fully kitted out with good attachments, I believe it is a top tier weapon in Apex Legends. It has a fast fire rate and is incredibly accurate, making it possibly the most versatile gun in the game. It is user friendly and easy to use, and is currently considered a meta defining weapon by most players.
- Spitfire LMG. This bad boy is without a doubt my favorite overall weapon. It has a colossal magazine compared to most weapons in the game, and you can bump it all the way up to sixty with a purple mag attachment. It hits hard with a steady fire rate and low to moderate recoil. For extended gunfights against multiple opponents, which is a frequent occurrence, there is no weapon I would rather have in my hands.
Honorable mentions- G7 Scout sniper rifle and Prowler SMG. The G7 hits for a lot of damage, and can be shocking at times if you land your shots. The Prowler is a burst SMG that, once you find a hop up, I would consider better than the R-99. However, the select fire hop up attachment is what makes this gun good, and without it I guess it feels a little lack luster.
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