Apex Legends has an arsenal of 20 weapons and we evaluate which are the best in each category. We also gathered the main attributes of each one, such as damage, accessories, ammunition, among others, for you to make the best decisions during matches.
Check out the list of all Apex Legends weapons below!
- Assault Rifles
- Sniper Rifles
- Light machine guns
- Submachine guns
- Shotguns
- Pistols
Assault Rifles
- R-301
- Havoc
- Flatline
- Hemlok
R-301
The R-301 is the best assault rifle in the game. The weapon is automatic with submachine gun characteristics, being the weakest assault rifle, but it is very accurate and has a high rate of fire.
The low recoil of the gun and the high speed of the shots makes the R-301 very good in any situation, including long distances. When equipped with a stock, the rifle does not appear to have recoil.
Grade : 9
| Body damage |
14 |
| Head damage |
28 |
| Leg damage |
10.5 |
| Rate of fire |
13.5 |
| Refill |
2.4s |
| Comb capacity |
18 |
| Accessories |
Magazine, barrel, stock and display |
| Type of ammunition |
Light |
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Havoc
The Havoc is a very good assault rifle, but it varies depending on the accessories equipped. The weapon contains a certain
delay before firing starts, but when it starts, its rate of fire is high and causes good damage.
Havoc is the only weapon compatible with two hop-ups. The Shooting Selector allows you to switch to a single loaded shot that does a lot of damage. The Turbocharger eliminates the initial
delay of shots. The tip is to take the two accessories in the inventory and equip them according to the situation.
Grade : 8
| Body damage |
18 |
| Head damage |
36 |
| Leg damage |
- |
| Rate of fire |
11.2 |
| Refill |
3.2s |
| Comb capacity |
32 |
| Accessories |
Magazine, stock, display and hop-up |
| Type of ammunition |
Energy |
Flatline
The Flatline is one of the most balanced weapons in the game. It does good damage, is easy to control and its comb carries a lot of bullets. In general it is a great weapon, especially when equipped.
Although it is good, be sure to exchange the Flatline for an R-301 when you have the chance.
Grade : 7
| Body damage |
19 |
| Head damage |
38g |
| Leg damage |
12 |
| Rate of fire |
10 |
| Refill |
2.4s |
| Comb capacity |
20 |
| Accessories |
Magazine, stock and display |
| Type of ammunition |
Heavy |
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Hemlok
The Hemlok is a
burst-fire rifle , firing 3 extremely fast shots. So, if you need to, you can do a lot of damage at once.
However, after each
burst-fire there is a
delay until you can fire again. This makes Hemlok not the ideal weapon for Apex Legends' hectic and hectic fighting. Therefore, it is preferable that you switch to single shot and click on opponents as quickly as possible.
Grade : 6
| Body damage |
18 |
| Head damage |
36 |
| Leg damage |
13.5 |
| Rate of fire |
15.5 |
| Refill |
2.4s |
| Comb capacity |
18 |
| Accessories |
Magazine, barrel, stock and display |
| Type of ammunition |
Heavy |
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Sniper Rifles
- Kraber
- G7 Scout
- Longbow
- Triple Take
- Charge Rifle
Kraber
Kraber is the strongest sniper in the game and one of the two legendary weapons in Apex Legends. Kraber is capable of killing with just one shot (it deals 250 damage with headshots) and is the longest-range weapon in the game, with accessories that allow zooms from x6 to x10, enabling instant kills from absurd distances.
Apart from the displays, Kraber is not compatible with any accessories.
Grade : 9
| Body damage |
145 |
| Head damage |
290 |
| Leg damage |
95 |
| Rate of fire |
- |
| Refill |
3.2s |
| Comb capacity |
4 |
| Accessories |
Viewfinder |
| Type of ammunition |
Kraber |
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G7 Scout
The Scout is the sniper with the highest rate of fire, but with the least damage. Its speed makes it the most versatile sniper in the game, and can be used on average and even in a short distance. In addition, the weapon benefits greatly from extended magazines.
Despite the very low damage (you need to hit a lot of shots to do the same damage as a Kraber or Longbow, for example), Scout's versatility means that it only loses to Kraber. However, considering that the Scout is much easier to find, the weapon turns out to be the most used sniper in the game.
Grade : 8
| Body damage |
30 |
| Head damage |
60 |
| Leg damage |
21.75 |
| Rate of fire |
4.5 |
| Refill |
2.4s |
| Comb capacity |
10 |
| Accessories |
Magazine, barrel, stock and display |
| Type of ammunition |
Light |
Longbow
Longbow is an average semi-automatic sniper that only loses to Kraber in damage. Its rate of fire is not bad, but it does not reach the speed of the Scout, so it is best that it is used only on average over long distances.
The Longbow is compatible with a hop-up that increases the damage caused in
headshots , being the best weapon for wide distances, outside Kraber.
Grade : 6
| Body damage |
55 |
| Head damage |
110 |
| Leg damage |
39.88 |
| Rate of fire |
1.6 |
| Refill |
2.66s |
| Comb capacity |
6 |
| Accessories |
Magazine, barrel, stock, hop-up and display |
| Type of ammunition |
Heavy |
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TripleTake
Triple Take is the worst sniper in the game. The gun fires three shots, like a shotgun, which spread as they fly to the target. So, however much the weapon is a sniper, it is a bad option for long distances, being more useful in short and medium.
Even with the hop-up that increases your damage, Triple Take doesn't improve much due to the small
delay between each shot. In addition, the weapon uses energy ammunition, the most difficult to find.
Grade : 5
| Body damage |
30 |
| Head damage |
60 |
| Leg damage |
21.75 |
| Rate of fire |
1.25 |
| Refill |
2.6s |
| Comb capacity |
5 |
| Accessories |
Stock, hop-up and display |
| Type of ammunition |
Energy |
Charge Rifle
The Cargo Rifle is the strangest weapon in the game at the moment. As soon as you click it, it fires a sequence of 15 VERY fast shots, which do 3 damage each, and then immediately fires a loaded shot (no need to hold the button) that does 45 more damage. Definitely a strange mix.
Although the weapon looks very much like an assault rifle, it is a sniper rifle as it is extremely easy to hit over long distances, and does not suffer damage reduction related to range. Thus, she is able to easily deal 90 damage over the blast.
Despite having the longest recharge time in the game, the Charge Rifle is undoubtedly one of the best (if not the best) Apex Legends weapons at the moment. Your accuracy is worthy of games like Fortnite or Free Fire, in which shots are automatically computed when you click, and your performance doesn't decrease even when you're on the air.
Grade : 10
| Quick shot damage |
3 |
| Shot damage loaded |
45 |
| Complete burst damage |
90 |
| Head Damage Multiplier |
1.2 |
| Refill |
5s |
| Comb capacity |
4 |
| Accessories |
Visor, Hop-up, Magazine and Stock |
| Type of ammunition |
Energy |
Light machine guns
- Devotion
- Spitfire
- L-Star
Devotion
Devotion is the best light machine gun and is considered by many to be the best weapon in the game. Rate of fire and damage are the weapon's strengths. The weak point is that without Turbocharger, shots will take a long time to start. So, if you don't have the hop-up yet, avoid using Devotion in close-quarters combat.
Another small disadvantage is that the weapon uses energy ammunition, the most difficult to find. Therefore, considering the firing speed of the weapon, be careful not to run out of ammo.
Grade : 10
| Body damage |
17 |
| Head damage |
34 |
| Leg damage |
12.75 |
| Rate of fire |
5 |
| Refill |
2.8s |
| Comb capacity |
44 |
| Accessories |
Barrel, stock and hop-up |
| Type of ammunition |
Energy |
Spitfire
Many players consider Spitfire better than Devotion without Turbocharger. The weapon is very accurate and does great damage, as well as being easier to control than Devotion.
The Spitfire has a strong recoil in the first shots, but then it becomes easy to control. It is perfect for medium distance fighting.
Grade : 10
| Body damage |
18 |
| Head damage |
36 |
| Leg damage |
15 |
| Rate of fire |
9 |
| Refill |
2.8s |
| Comb capacity |
35 |
| Accessories |
Magazine, barrel and stock |
| Type of ammunition |
Heavy |
L-Star
L-Star is the light machine gun that entered Season 2 of the game. It has a very high rate of fire and is perfect for aggressive maneuvers. However, its use must be dosed since its ammunition is exclusive and the weapon overheats if fired for a long time.
Grade: 9
| Body damage |
21 |
| Head damage |
42 |
| Leg damage |
15 |
| Rate of fire |
12 |
| Refill |
3.2s |
| Comb capacity |
40 |
| Accessories |
Magazine, barrel and stock |
| Type of ammunition |
L-Star |
Submachine guns
- R-99
- Prowler
- Alternator
R-99
The R-99 is considered the best submachine gun in the game, because despite causing little damage, it fires very fast.
The R-99 is perfect for short distances, good for medium distances and bad for long distances due to the strong recoil. However, the pattern of retreat is not difficult and experienced players with the weapon usually control it with ease.
Grade : 8
| Body damage |
12 |
| Head damage |
18 |
| Leg damage |
9.6 |
| Rate of fire |
18 |
| Refill |
1.8s |
| Comb capacity |
18 |
| Accessories |
Magazine, barrel, stock and display |
| Type of ammunition |
Light |
Prowler
The Prowler is a
burst-fire submachine gun , firing 5 shots at a time. It is a good weapon, but when equipped with the Firing Selector it becomes one of the best in the game.
When equipped with the selector, the weapon is extremely strong, fast and accurate, being almost unbeatable over medium distances. However, be careful to base your game on the trigger selector. Many players keep Prowler for the entire game in the hope of finding the accessory, and end up not getting other good weapons.
Grade : 6
| Body damage |
14 |
| Head damage |
21 |
| Leg damage |
11.2 |
| Rate of fire |
21 |
| Refill |
2.0s |
| Comb capacity |
20 |
| Accessories |
Magazine, stock and display |
| Type of ammunition |
Heavy |
Alternator
The Alternator does good damage to a submachine gun, but fires slowly and has a very strong vertical recoil.
The Alternator has an extremely fast reload and, when combined with an extended magazine, it becomes very versatile, but it will hardly win over a light machine gun or assault rifle.
Grade : 5
| Body damage |
15 |
| Head damage |
30 |
| Leg damage |
10.4 |
| Rate of fire |
10 |
| Refill |
1.9s |
| Comb capacity |
16 |
| Accessories |
Magazine, barrel, stock and display |
| Type of ammunition |
Light |
Shotguns
- Mastiff
- Peacekeeper
- Eva-8 Auto
- Mozambique
Mastiff
The Mastiff is the best shotgun in the game and one of the two legendary weapons in Apex Legends. It is absurdly strong, and can cause up to 288 damage in a single shot (if all bullets connect).
As a shotgun, its use is limited for short distances. Another small disadvantage is the specific ammunition of the weapon, so the maximum number of shots you can shoot with the Mastiff is 20.
Grade : 9
| Body damage |
18 |
| Head damage |
36 |
| Leg damage |
18 |
| Rate of fire |
1.3 |
| Refill |
1.03 per capsule |
| Comb capacity |
4 |
| Accessories |
Viewfinder |
| Type of ammunition |
Mastiff |
Peacekeeper
Peacekeeper also does very high damage, but is the slowest shotgun in the game. Even so, the weapon is second only to Mastiff in the category. If you miss a shot with Peacekeeper, move around as much as you can and try again. Usually one shot will be enough to take the opponent down.
The weapon has a hop-up that makes the bullets spread less, thus gaining more accuracy for long-distance combat.
Grade : 7
| Body damage |
10 |
| Head damage |
15 |
| Leg damage |
8 |
| Rate of fire |
- |
| Refill |
2.5s |
| Comb capacity |
6 |
| Accessories |
Magazine and display |
| Type of ammunition |
For shotgun |
Automatic EVA-8
Eva-8 is the second fastest shotgun in the game, but its damage is no match for that of the Mastiff or Peacekeeper. It should be used at close range where its speed allows the player to move around while shooting.
Grade : 5
| Body damage |
7 |
| Head damage |
10.5 |
| Leg damage |
5.6 |
| Rate of fire |
2 |
| Refill |
2.75s |
| Comb capacity |
8 |
| Accessories |
Magazine and display |
| Type of ammunition |
For shotgun |
Mozambique
Mozambique is one of the worst weapons in the game. Even the developers recognized this. The weapon only makes sense at the beginning of the game until you have found a better one.
Despite being the fastest shotgun in the game, its damage is very low. However, the angle at which the bullets are fired is much closer, so the weapon is viable over longer distances.
Grade : 1
| Body damage |
15 |
| Head damage |
22.5 |
| Leg damage |
12 |
| Rate of fire |
2.2 |
| Refill |
2.1s |
| Comb capacity |
4 |
| Accessories |
Magazine and display |
| Type of ammunition |
For shotgun |
Pistols
- Wingman
- RE 45
- P2020
Wingman
The Wingman is the best pistol in the game. The weapon is equivalent to the Fortnite Hand Cannon or the Counter Strike Desert Eagle. Its retreat is very strong but its damage is even more. In addition, his rate of fire is not so low, being perfectly possible to win duels against assault rifles and other weapons.
Wingman is among the best weapons in the game. Even with strong recoil, it is not difficult to control and its damage compensates for all defects. On top of that, the weapon is compatible with the hop-up that increases damage from
headshots .
Grade : 8
| Body damage |
45 |
| Head damage |
90 |
| Leg damage |
40.5 |
| Rate of fire |
2.6 |
| Refill |
2.1s |
| Comb capacity |
4 |
| Accessories |
Magazine, display and hop-up |
| Type of ammunition |
Heavy |
RE-45
The RE-45 is an automatic pistol with a very high rate of fire, but difficult to control due to the strong vertical and horizontal recoil. If well controlled, it is extremely strong in close range combat.
The RE-45 benefits a lot from extended magazine.
Grade : 4
| Body damage |
11 |
| Head damage |
16.5 |
| Leg damage |
9.9 |
| Rate of fire |
13 |
| Refill |
1.74s |
| Comb capacity |
15 |
| Accessories |
Magazine, barrel and display |
| Type of ammunition |
Light |
P2020
The P2020 is the standard pistol. It has no special characteristics, being average in all attributes. It is only used at the start of matches.
Grade : 1
| Body damage |
13 |
| Head damage |
20 |
| Leg damage |
10.8 |
| Rate of fire |
8.5 |
| Refill |
1.25s |
| Comb capacity |
10 |
| Accessories |
Magazine and display |
| Type of ammunition |
Light |
Best weapons ranked by damage
Check below the complete list of weapons, organized according to DPS (damage per second).
| Weapon |
Type |
Damage per second |
| Devotion |
Assault Rifle |
255 |
| RE-99 |
Submachine gun |
216 |
| Havoc |
Assault Rifle |
201.6 |
| R-301 |
Assault Rifle |
189 |
| Mastiff |
Shotgun |
187.2 |
| Spitfire |
Light machine gun |
180 |
| Flatline |
Assault Rifle |
160 |
| Kraber |
Sniper Rifle |
150 |
| RE-45 |
Gun |
143 |
| Wingman |
Gun |
139.5 |
| Scout |
Sniper Rifle |
135 |
| Alternator |
Submachine gun |
130 |
| Eva-8 Auto |
Shotgun |
126 |
| Prowler |
Submachine gun |
122.78 |
| Hemlok |
Assault Rifle |
108 |
| Peacekeeper |
Shotgun |
106.7 |
| P2020 |
Gun |
102 |
| Mozambique |
Shotgun |
99 |
| Triple Take |
Sniper Rifle |
86.25 |
| Longbow |
Sniper Rifle |
66 |
Keep in mind that the DPS rate considers you to have hit all the shots. In addition, damage is not the only attribute of the game. For a weapon to be considered good, a balance is required between all aspects of the equipment, such as accuracy, damage, recoil, range, rate of fire, etc.
Last note: the Firing
Selector accessory allows you to modify the firing of some weapons. Thus, weapons like
Prowler or
Havoc gain new characteristics and, basically, become new weapons. In fact, many players consider the Prowler equipped with a Firing Selector to be the best weapon in the game. Stay tuned to the metagame!
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