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Weapon Tier List

Complete ranking of all weapons — primaries, secondaries, melee, and utilities — June 2026

📊 Season 3 Meta Update

Best Primary

Permafrost dominates with freeze effect and burst capability

Meta Loadout

Permafrost + Revolver + Knife + Grenade

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Tier S
24 weapons

Permafrost

Primary

TS

Best overall primary weapon. Freeze and slow effect with 2-round burst capability.

Best for: Aggressive entry fragger
+Freeze effect+2-round burst
Maps: All maps

Sniper

Primary

TS

One-shot headshot potential. Long-range dominance but vulnerable up close.

Best for: Backline anchor
+One-shot kills+Long range
Maps: Open maps, Construction Site

Assault Rifle

Primary

TS

Best free all-rounder. Reliable damage at all ranges.

Best for: Flexible entry
+Versatile+Consistent damage
Maps: All maps

Paintball Gun

Primary

TS

High fire rate with tracking capability. Great for suppressing fire.

Best for: Suppression specialist
+High fire rate+Tracking shots
Maps: Indoor maps

Burst Rifle

Primary

TS

3-round burst with high accuracy. Consistent damage output.

Best for: Precision shooter
+High accuracy+Burst damage
Maps: Mid-range maps

Flamethrower

Primary

TS

Devastating close-range area denial. Forces enemies out of position.

Best for: Room clearer
+Area denial+High DPS
Maps: Corridor maps, Warehouse

Minigun

Primary

TS

Maximum suppression. shreds through multiple targets.

Best for: Suppression god
+Highest fire rate+Area suppression
Maps: Open areas

Shotgun

Primary

TS

Devastating close-range one-shot potential.

Best for: Breacher
+One-shot close+High burst
Maps: Tight corridors, Office

Exogun

Secondary

TS

Fast-firing pistol with high magazine capacity.

Best for: Pistolero
+Fast fire rate+Large mag
Maps: All maps

Revolver

Secondary

TS

High damage pistol. One-tap headshot capability.

Best for: Pocket sniper
+One-shot head+High damage
Maps: All maps

Uzi

Secondary

TS

Suppressed SMG. Great for close-range cleanup.

Best for: Silent cleaner
+Suppressed+High RPM
Maps: Close quarters

Knife

Melee

TS

Fastest melee. One-hit kill from behind.

Best for: Stealth flanker
+Fast swing+Backstab one-shot
Maps: All maps

Chainsaw

Melee

TS

Devastating saw damage. Terrifying presence.

Best for: Intimidator
+High damage+Fear factor
Maps: All maps

Trowel

Melee

TS

Surprisingly effective. Hidden meta pick.

Best for: Surprise specialist
+Fast swing+Unexpected
Maps: All maps

Scythe

Melee

TS

Long reach and high damage. Dash attack is deadly.

Best for: Grim reaper
+Long reach+Dash combo
Maps: All maps

Katana

Melee

TS

Balanced sword. Dash and deflect ability.

Best for: Honor duelist
+Balanced+Dash attack
Maps: All maps

Grenade

Utility

TS

Classic explosive. Essential for flushing.

Best for: Support fragger
+Reliable damage+Flush tool
Maps: All maps

Grapple

Utility

TS

Mobility tool. Reach unexpected angles.

Best for: Flanker
+Mobility+Unpredictable
Maps: All maps

Jump Pad

Utility

TS

Team mobility. Enable aggressive plays.

Best for: Team player
+Team mobility+Aggression
Maps: All maps

Satchel

Utility

TS

Remote detonation explosive.

Best for: Strategist
+Remote detonation+Setup plays
Maps: All maps

Smoke Grenade

Utility

TS

Area denial and cover tool.

Best for: Tactical support
+Cover+Plant denial
Maps: All maps

Molotov

Utility

TS

Area denial with burn damage.

Best for: Zone controller
+Burn DoT+Area denial
Maps: All maps

Medkit

Utility

TS

Self-sustain. Essential for extended fights.

Best for: Survivor
+Self-heal+Sustain
Maps: All maps

Freeze Ray

Utility

TS

Freeze enemies in place.

Best for: Support
+Freeze effect+Setup tool
Maps: All maps
Tier A
10 weapons

Crossbow

Primary

TA

Silent one-tap potential. Two headshots to kill.

Best for: Stealth sniper
+Silent shots+Fast reload
Maps: Sniper lanes

RPG

Primary

TA

Area denial with explosive damage.

Best for: Area controller
+Splash damage+Area denial
Maps: Open maps

Bow

Primary

TA

Silent and precise. Headshots deal massive damage.

Best for: Precision archer
+Silent+Precise
Maps: Stealth maps

Shorty

Primary

TA

High mobility shotgun. Great for rushing.

Best for: Rusher
+Fast movement+Close range power
Maps: Fast-paced maps

Grenade Launcher

Primary

TA

Explosive area damage. Perfect for flushing.

Best for: Support fragger
+Area damage+Flush tool
Maps: Fortified positions

Energy Pistols

Secondary

TA

Dual-wield energy pistols. Unique aesthetic.

Best for: Style player
+Dual wield+Fast fire
Maps: Close range

Handgun

Secondary

TA

Reliable backup weapon. No frills.

Best for: Jack of trades
+Reliable+Quick draw
Maps: All maps

Battle Axe

Melee

TA

Heavy hitting but slower.

Best for: Heavy hitter
+High damage+Strong presence
Maps: All maps

Spear

Melee

TA

Long reach but predictable.

Best for: Poker
+Range advantage
Maps: All maps

Fists

Melee

TA

Always available. Not the worst option.

Best for: Brawler
+Free+Always available
Maps: All maps

Disclaimer: Tier rankings are based on community consensus and Season 3 meta. Individual performance varies based on player skill and playstyle. The "best" weapon depends on your role and team composition.