Best Weapons in Rivals: Tier List Guide
The best weapons in Rivals right now are the Sniper and Plasma Gun as primaries, the Shotgun up close, and the Katana as the top melee. Nothing wins every fight though, so the Assault Rifle is the safest pick if you are still learning the maps.
Updated Sep 9, 2026. Source.
S tier picks
The Sniper does 100 damage on a body shot, enough to end a fight in one hit at any range, and dominates open maps. The Plasma Gun's charged shot deals 40 damage through walls, so you can prefire common angles before the enemy even peeks. The Shotgun hits 80 damage point blank and wins almost every close range fight. The Katana is the top melee, silent and fast, built for flanking rather than head on fights.
Strong all rounders
The Assault Rifle is not the best at anything specific, the Shotgun beats it up close and the Sniper beats it at range, but it is never a bad pick and works at every distance. The Grenade Launcher deals 85 area damage and is strong for denying a chokepoint. The Revolver hits hard at 55 damage but has a high skill ceiling. For utility, C4 deals 200 area damage and is the strongest trap in the game.
Pick your loadout by map
No single weapon wins on every map. Bring a Sniper on open maps with long sightlines, switch to a Shotgun or Katana on tight indoor maps, and keep an Assault Rifle as your safety pick if you are unsure. Adjust to what the enemy team is running too, a lobby full of snipers rewards closing the distance fast.
FAQ
Is the Assault Rifle good in Rivals?
Yes. It is the most versatile gun in the game, never the best choice in any single situation but reliable at every range, which makes it a safe pick while you are still learning.
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