10. R99 (SMG)* (before season 22)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCuxn05hMbY&t=5s
Everyone's favorite in the SMG (Submachine Gun) category is the R99! Despite huge nerfs, especially regarding recoil control and ammo capacity, it remains a fan favorite! (Got buffed and entered the care package as a red tier/mythic weapon in season 22) (as of season 22, the ammo capacity got buffed from 17 rounds to 30 rounds of ammo)
R99 Strengths:
Even with nerfs, it can still one-clip your enemies (if you have good aim) or if you have a good mag attachment. (as of season 22, with the R99 being a red-tier weapon, it can now shred your opponents even better)
R99 key features:
- Perfect gun To grab "off drop."
- Perfect for early games
- Due to nerfs, it's better To use it with attachments
- Decently "beginner friendly."
- Perfect for close-range battles
- The only major con is that the ammo Capacity is deficient.
- It "wastes" a lot Of ammo. Therefore, you need to carry extra ammo.
- Decent for beginners, especially after practicing the recoil
R99 stats:
- Rounds Rate of fire: 1080 rounds per minute
- Damage: 17 (head with 1.5x damage modifier)
- 11 damage (Body)
- Nine dmg to legs
- Vertical recoil pattern
- Ammo type: light ammo
- Fully automatic
Compatible Optics:
- 1 X holo
- 1X Hcog Classic
- 2X Hcog Bruiser
- 1x-2x Variable Holo
Attachments:
- Laser sight barrel
- Standard stock
- Extended Light Mag
9. RE45 (Auto Pistol)
https://youtu.be/RyE3bO_YQes?si=a78hWxKfB5hdbInr
I think it is one of the best pistols in this game. It works like a miniature "Pocket"-sized SMG. It does a decent amount of damage for such a tiny gun, especially with a "hammer point" Attachment. It is a fun gun for early gameplay or the mixtape modes.
RE45 Strengths:
This tiny pistol can pack a punch! It's decently powerful for a small gun. Becomes more potent with hammer points. Strong at closeup battles.
RE45 Key features:
- Perfect for early game/hot drops
- It is the ideal choice for fast-paced games like the games in "Mixtape."
- It is an excellent choice for those who like to fight up "close and personal."
- Works best with hammer point hop-up attachment
- It was one of the most used meta weapons when Apex had arenas. If they plan to bring back arenas at some point,it could still be popular in Arenas.
RE45 Stats:
- Body Damage: 12
- Head Damage: 18
- Leg Damage: 11
- Rate of Fire: 750 RPM
- Body DPS: 150
- Ammo type: light ammo
- Fully automatic
Compatible Optics:
- 1 X holo
- 1X Hcog Classic
- 2X Hcog Bruiser
- 1x-2x Variable Holo
Attachments:
- Laser sight barrel
- Extended Light Mag
- Hammer point hop up*
8. Triple Take
https://youtu.be/SzvNkjArkuI?si=ZM3XrdGFEMBH_uzy
Triple Take is a mid-range marksman energy weapon that is very popular amongst the marksman and sniper enthusiast player base.
Triple Take strengths:
Although it's in the marksman category and meant for mid-range fights, many experienced players can still find ways to use it at close range, kind of like a shotgun. It deals a lot of damage at both mid- and short-range.
Triple Take Key Features:
- Flexibility with mid and short-range
- High damage value
- It has two modes (choke and non-choke)
- Triple-barrel marksman rifle
- Recommend for mid to high-skill level players
Triple Take Stats:
- 69 DMG
- 138 headshots
- RPM 81
- DPS 85
- Ammo type: Energy
- Semi Auto/single fire with a triple barrel
Compatible Optics:
- 1 X holo
- 1X Hcog Classic
- 2X Hcog Bruiser
- 1x-2x Variable Holo
- 2X- 4X Variable AOG
- 3X HCOG Ranger
Attachments
- Energy mag
- Sniper stock
- Boosted loader hop up*
7. Mozambique
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2FRbpyDTYg&ab_channel=iiTzTimmy
MOZAMBIQUE HERE!!! It's a very underrated shotgun pistol. The "meme" gun of Apex is never taken seriously; however, It should be. Especially now that season 22 is out, and here now, by the time you read this, the new "Akimbo" feature is out now that will allow dual wielding two Mozambique's or two p2020s simultaneously. Therefore, making the pistol category meta. This gun is pretty much a "compact" shotgun. And since it is dual-wield now, playing will be enjoyable!
Mozambique Strengths:
It's decently powerful for a shotgun pistol. It's the perfect "pocket-sized" shotgun that doesn't need that much ammo. It makes the ideal secondary gun choice. It's also an excellent starter game gun for getting fast and easy knocks. This is OP in early games, especially with hammer points.
Mozambique Key features:
- Easy to use Perfect for all skill levels
- Perfect secondary weapon
- It takes up less ammo space in your inventory
- A shotgun pistol is a pistol with the power of a shotgun
- It's more robust with the hammer point hop-up
- Triple barrel
- Has different variants during special events/occasions (e.g., can shoot Nessie companions during April Fools Day)
- The option to dual wield (if you pick up 2 Mozambiques)
Mozambique Stats:
- Body: 45
- Head: 57
- Legs: 42
- Pellets: 3 Triangle Pattern
- Damage per Pellet: 15 (Body), 19 (Head), 14 (Legs)
- Rate of Fire: 180 RPM
- Magazine Size: 6
- Ammo type: Shotgun Shells
- Full auto with triple barrel.
Compatible Optics:
- 1 X holo
- 1X Hcog Classic
- 2X Hcog Bruiser
- 1x-2x Variable Holo
Attachments:
- Shotgun Bolt
- Hammer Point HopUp*
6. Longbow DMR
https://youtu.be/WLLUa5XZdRs?si=JPhZSWgHFs8TmPAM
The Longbow DMR is a sniper rifle in Apex Legends. It's currently one of the game's top long-range guns.
Longbow Strengths:
The Longbow is excellent for long-range fights. This gun deals a lot of damage from a safe distance.
Longbow Key Features
- Long range
- High damage
- Powerful Headshots with "Skull Piercer" hop-up.*
- Beginner-friendly sniper/easy to aim
Longbow stats:
- 55 DMG
- 110 Headshot DMG
- RPM 78
- Ammo type: Sniper Ammo
- Single fire
Attachments
- Sniper stock
- Extended Sniper Mag
Compatible Optics
- 1x HCOG "Classic"
- 1x Holo
- 1x-2x Variable Holo
- 2x HCOG "Bruiser"
- 6x Sniper
- 2x-4x Variable AOG
- 3x HCOG "Ranger"
- 4x-8x Variable Sniper
- 4x-10x Digital Sniper Threat
5. Sentinel
https://youtu.be/i5Xf7o0T_Hs?si=FkKnzZ0dyTAnREkO
The sentinel is a sniper rifle similar to the Longbow but slightly more powerful and advanced. It is a very heavy-duty sniper. It deals some severe damage. It is a bolt-action sniper rifle. This weapon was introduced in season 4. The more shots you land correctly, the higher the rate of fire. It becomes even more powerful when charged up with a shield cell.
Sentinel Strengths:
This weapon is very deadly when in a good player's hands because some advanced players can use it up close like a "shotgun."
Sentinel Key Features:
- Long range
- can be used like a shotgun
- recommended for experienced players
- It must carry extra shield cells to charge it up
- has amplified fire (when charged up)
Sentinel Stats:
- Damage increases by 25% when excited with a shield cell.
- RPM 31-38
- DPS 36-45 44-58
- Ammo Type: Sniper Ammo
- Single fire/bolt action
Attachments
- Sniper Stock
- Extended Sniper Mag
Compatible Optics
- 1x HCOG "Classic"
- 1x Holo
- 1x-2x Variable Holo
- 2x HCOG "Bruiser"
- 6x Sniper
- 2x-4x Variable AOG
- 3x HCOG "Ranger"
- 4x-8x Variable Sniper
- 4x-10x Digital Sniper Threat
4. Nemesis
https://youtu.be/bzrHmpll7cw?si=W-NSvFpffNR5nSEg
The Nemesis is one of the newest guns in Apex that came out in season 16. It is a burst energy AR. A viral OP weapon in the game. It came out very strong and was barely nerfed, but it's still one of the most potent weapons in Apex. It has a four-round burst. If you love burst weapons, this is an excellent choice for you!
Nemesis Strengths:
This four-round burst AR weapon shreds up close and pokes a lot of damage at mid-range. Increases fire speed after every burst shot. Quickly knock down your opponent(s).
Nemesis Key Features:
- Perfect for both early and late games
- burst type weapon
- faster after each charged-up burst round
- Starts slow, then picks up speed
- flexible between close and mid-range
- has an energy meter that fills up after every shot; the meter will slowly decrease over time if the weapon is not fired
Nemesis Stats:
- 4 round burst
- RPM 451~582
- 68 body dmg
- 108 headshot dmg
- DPS 120-155
- Ammo Type: Energy Ammo
- 4 Burst Rounds (can hold down trigger unlike other burst Weapons)
Attachments
- Barrel Stabilizer
- Extended energy mag
- Standard Stock
Compatible Optics:
- 1 X holo
- 1X Hcog Classic
- 2X Hcog Bruiser
- 1x-2x Variable Holo
- 2X- 4X Variable AOG
- 3X HCOG Ranger
3. CAR SMG
https://youtu.be/DAGmK7BKaN4?si=f-vsWwDLiMjtf1ev
The CAR SMG stands for ( Combat Advanced Round) (SubMachine Gun). It is the most unique gun in this game due to being the only gun that can use two ammo types. It originated from Titan Fall 2 and then entered Apex Legends in Season 11 when Ash and the map "Stormpoint" came out.
CAR SMG Strengths:
Being able to use two ammo types comes in handy. You can easily switch between them, and you can use two different types of magazine Attachments.
CAR Key Features:
- Uses two different ammo types
- Can fit two different magazines (not at the same time one or the other) but can still choose between the two
- It's SMG, Which means it works well at close-range
- Fun and easy to use for all skill levels
- Low recoil
- High rate of fire
CAR SMG Stats:
- RPM 930
- DPS 186
- 13 DMG
- 20 Head DMG
- Ten leg DMG
- Ammo type: Both Light and heavy rounds
- fully automatic
Attachments:
- Light Mag
- Heavy mag
- Standard stock
Compatible Optics:
- 1 X holo
- 1X Hcog Classic
- 2X Hcog Bruiser
- 1x-2x Variable Holo
2. Alternator
https://youtu.be/KHv0l2TJpWE?si=8KDFVTZHASL7RXaJ
The Alternator is my favorite gun in Apex Legends. As someone with over 6k hours In this game and who has the Alternator at over level 100 as my top used gun with all trials maxed out, I'll explain here why I think the Alternator is the best SMG to use in Apex even when it's not in the meta.
Alternator Strengths: This gun might be small, cute, and compact, but don't let that fool you! It's deadly up close and personal, especially with the disruptor hop-up. It has incredible hip fire, especially up close, and decent recoil. I especially love to hip-fire my opponents with it. I rarely have to aim down my sights when using the Alternator.
Alternator Key Features:
- It has a twin-barrel
- Excellent hip fire
- Decent recoil
- Compact with a lot of firepower
- Compared to the R99, it has better range accuracy
- Although it's an SMG intended for the short range, it can still work decently at mid-range, considering it's a close-range weapon.
Alternator Stats:
- 16 DMG
- 24 Head DMG
- 13 Leg DMG
- Rate of fire 600 RPM
- Ammo type: Light ammo
- Fully automatic
Attachments:
- Extended Light Mag
- Disruptor hop up*
- Laser sights
- Standard stock
Compatible Optics:
- 1 X holo
- 1X Hcog Classic
- 2X Hcog Bruiser
- 1x-2x Variable Holo
1. R301 Carbine
https://youtu.be/8iTMgh_GgeU?si=eWImF--0c0VYq0sF
The R301 is a fan favorite in Apex Legends. It's trendy among new players and veteran players. It's still an excellent choice, even when it's not in the current meta. It may be overrated and overhyped, and that's okay. I'll explain why it's the number one picked gun and why it's mine and everyone else's top gun in this game.
R301 Strengths: It's an AR, so it's excellent at mid-range, especially with its very easy-to-control recoil. It has two modes: rapid fire and single fire. Both modes depend on preference and the situation. For example, it is better to use single fire at long range and rapid fire (full auto) at closer/shorter range.
R301 Key Features:
- Two modes, full auto and semi-auto
- The best recoil control in this game out of all the other guns
- Very smooth recoil
- easy to track the enemies
- Beginner-friendly but Perfect for all skill levels
- Flexible with all range distances (close, mid, and long-range)
R301 Stats:
- RPM: 810
- Body: 14 dmg
- Head: 25 dmg
- Legs: 11 dmg
- Body DPS: 182
Attachments:
- Extended Light Mag
- Barrel Stabilizer
- Anvil Receiver HopUp*
- Standard stock
Compatible Optics:
- 1 X holo
- 1X Hcog Classic
- 2X Hcog Bruiser
- 1x-2x Variable Holo
- 2X- 4X Variable AOG
- 3X HCOG Ranger
*Note: each hop-up attachment mentioned in this article that goes with each of the guns depends and varies on each season; for example, some hop-ups are available every season, and some are vaulted/removed from the game every few seasons but sometimes return in a future season. Also, the R99, as of season 22, is now a mythic/red-tier weapon that can only be found in the care package. Remember that some weapons can rotate in and out of the care package. When writing this article, the R99 SMG was a ground/loot bin weapon when writing this article. Therefore, There were some buffs/changes to it.
This concludes our top ten Apex Legends ranked weapons. Our List of the best and most reliable weapons for this game. Each weapon mentioned in this article is unique, with unique and valuable features that make it stand out from all the other weapons. Thank you for reading our top 10 weapons in the Apex list! Hopefully, This List will help you choose your next gun!
