A Guide to the Best Battlefield 6 Weapons & Loadouts
One of the trickiest parts of Battlefield 6 is figuring out which weapons are worth your time — with dozens to unlock, varying classes, and countless attachments, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the standout weapons, how to unlock them, and ideal loadouts you can aim for. Use this as your roadmap: get the best gear faster, skip the frustration, and dominate your matches.
Before we dive into builds, make sure you’re progressing efficiently — you can check out our full guide on How to Level Up Fast in Battlefield 6 to speed through ranks and unlock new weapons quicker.
Weapon Unlocking & Class Systems Explained
How Weapons Become Available
In Battlefield 6, you expand your loadout through Career Ranks and special assignments. Some weapons unlock simply by hitting a certain rank. Others require completing more targeted challenges (kill quotas, damage thresholds, etc.).
Over time, you’ll build up access so you’re not stuck with only the default options.
Open vs Closed Weapon Modes
A new addition is the choice between Open Weapons and Closed Weapons playlists:
- Open Weapons lets any class equip nearly any gun.
- Closed Weapons returns to more traditional class-locked loadouts.
Even in Open mode, each class has signature perks that favor certain weapon types (e.g. Recon benefits with snipers, Support with light machine guns).
Weapons That Deserve Your Focus
Here are the guns I recommend locking into early — they punch above their weight and hold up across many matchups.
| Weapon | Class | Unlock Method | Why It’s Great |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4A1 (Carbine) | Rank unlock (early) | A top-tier all-rounder — excellent fire rate and reliable damage | Requires good attachments to tame recoil, but rewards skilled use |
| M87A1 (Shotgun) | Default / unlock path | Devastating up close, especially with slug rounds | It’s a close-range weapon — not ideal for long corridors |
| SCW-10 (SMG) | Assignment-locked | Extremely fast time-to-kill (TTK) in close quarters | Small base magazine; needs upgrades to stay viable |
| PW7A2 (SMG) | Mid-tier unlock | Very fast fire rate + manageable handling | Lower damage per shot, so accuracy is key |
| DRS-IAR (LMG) | Mid-tier unlock | Blends LMG durability with lighter handling | Needs grip, muzzle, and recoil control mods |
| M277 (Carbine) | Mid-tier unlock | Strong damage output across ranges | Higher recoil — invest in attachments |
| SG 553R (Carbine) | Assignment unlock | Great equity for mid-range fights | Unlock path is grind-heavy (ADS kills, headshots, etc.) |
Attachment Tips & Sample Loadouts
Getting the right attachments can make or break a weapon’s effectiveness. Here are your key slots:
- Muzzle / Barrel: helps with recoil control or bullet velocity
- Grip / Underbarrel: improves handling, recoil, and accuracy
- Magazine: balance between magazine size and speed
- Optics / Scopes: low magnification for close fights, mid scopes for open maps
Sample Builds
- M4A1 Build: Use a compensated or double-port muzzle, alloy vertical grip, moderate barrel length, and a reliable 36-round magazine.
- SCW-10 Build: Because its base mag is small, prioritize upgrading to a 20-round mag; muzzle brake helps control recoil; minimal scope (like 1.00×) is ideal.
- DRS-IAR Build: Compensator or fluted muzzle, heavier grip, larger mag to sustain fire in longer engagements.
Always tailor your build based on whether you expect close-quarters fights or long-range exchanges.
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