Apex Legends: Weapon Tier List

The current Apex Legends weapon meta rewards versatility and consistent damage output across multiple engagement ranges. The R-301 Carbine and Peacekeeper anchor the highest tier alongside the Wingman, forming a dominant trio for competitive play.

Energy weapons and marksman rifles have secured strong positions in the upper tiers, while the R-99 has settled into a more specialized role despite its storied history. The overall balance continues to favor adaptable weapons with manageable recoil, making reliable damage output the primary measure of viability in the arena.

The R-301 Carbine reigns supreme with unmatched versatility, delivering consistent damage and manageable recoil across all engagement distances. The Peacekeeper dominates close-quarters encounters with devastating burst potential capable of eliminating opponents in just two well-placed shots, making it the premier shotgun in the game.

The Wingman rounds out the S tier by rewarding skilled marksmen with high-damage precision shots and exceptional headshot multipliers, making it lethal in experienced hands. Together, these three weapons represent the absolute pinnacle of reliability and effectiveness, offering the ideal combination of damage output, adaptability, and consistent performance that defines competitive Apex Legends play.

The A tier is packed with strong, well-rounded options across every engagement range. The Flatline delivers heavy assault rifle firepower with excellent medium-range capability, while the Volt SMG provides smooth energy-based close-to-mid-range dominance with minimal recoil. The Longbow DMR and Triple Take offer reliable precision at distance, and the 30-30 Repeater rewards patient shooters with high damage per shot.

The Charge Rifle rounds out the tier as a powerful sniper capable of punishing enemies across extreme distances. Any of these weapons can anchor a strong loadout, making A tier a deep and competitive pool of viable picks.

The B tier contains two weapons that remain genuinely useful but carry enough limitations to keep them from competing with the upper tiers. The EVA-8 Auto is a fully automatic shotgun that trades the Peacekeeper's burst potential for a more forgiving fire rate, making it a solid choice for players who struggle with precise shot timing in close-quarters fights. Its consistency is its greatest strength, though its lower peak damage keeps it a step behind.

The Spitfire is a light machine gun that excels at sustained suppressive fire, boasting a large magazine and steady damage output over extended engagements. However, its sluggish handling and slow reload make it a liability in fast-paced skirmishes, limiting its overall ceiling despite its raw ammo efficiency.

The R-99 finds itself in C tier this season, a notable fall for one of Apex Legends' most iconic weapons. While its blistering fire rate can still shred shields at close range, its demanding recoil pattern and small magazine make it a high-risk pick that more consistent options in higher tiers simply outperform in most situations.

The D tier houses weapons that struggle to justify a slot in a competitive loadout. The L-STAR EMG suffers from overheating mechanics and a difficult projectile arc that punish all but the most dedicated users. The Sentinel, while capable at range, demands careful charge management and lacks the consistency of better sniper options. The P2020 rounds out the tier as a sidearm with underwhelming damage output that rarely makes a meaningful impact in serious engagements.