Battlefield 2042 is 2021’s installment of the warfare franchise, with the Gold and Ultimate editions debuting on November 12 alongside early access being provided to EA Play Pro members. The standard edition releases on November 19, 2021. Players can participate in multiplayer mode and take part in an epic battle with 128 users on seven different maps in an all-out war.
The tactical FPS game has a whole host of features to engage combatants on the battlefield. People can call-in tanks to move around the map and ambush opponents, jump into battle in combat aircraft, and revive teammates that are on the brink of death. Battlefield 2042 has a wide range of weapons that includes assault rifles, submachine guns, and sniper rifles. Here’s a rundown of the best weapons in Battlefield 2042 to unlock and use in battle to frag foes and have fun.
10 SFAR-M GL
SFAR-M GL is an assault rifle that can be unlocked at level 27. Its staggering firepower can take down enemies at close and mid-range. The assault rifle has semi-automatic and automatic fire mode, making players capable of hunting opponents and taking cover in-between the action.
On the downside, the gun is heavy and can slow movement when taking damage. It has fairly manageable ammunition with twenty bullets per magazine. The SFAR-M GL comes with a grenade launcher to blast soldiers off the battlefield.
9 MCS-880
MCS-880 is a shotgun that can be unlocked at level 7. It has increased firepower and can be extremely effective to kill enemies at close range. The increased attack damage will cause players to miss their shots at mid and long-range, giving enemies plenty of opportunities to kill from a distance.
The shotgun has eight bullets per round and reloads quite fast. It has a number of attachment options to customize the kill range and accuracy. These attachments include Fusion Holo and XDR Holo for the top rail, Slug Shell, and Flechette Shell for ammunition types among others.
8 DM7
DM7 is a semi-automatic marksman rifle that can be used from the start of Battlefield 2042. It is an excellent weapon of choice for long-range battles and is suitable for killing enemies from rooftops. The marksman rifle’s precision and power in gunning down enemies make it a favorite among players new to the game.
The long-range weapon can be customized with a variety of attachments. The BCG Light Grip and Cobra Grip can be attached to its underbarrel to reduce the recoil and increase accuracy while on the move.
7 VCAR
VCAR is a marksman rifle and can be unlocked at level 47. It is one of the lightest guns in the game and can increase the movement speed of players on the ground. VCAR is mostly used in close and mid-range combat. It can be equipped with a suppressor that helps in sneaking up on enemies. The portable size of the gun makes it a good choice for stealth kills.
The marksman rifle has increased accuracy, giving players an adequate boost to their aim in battle. VCAR has twenty bullets per magazine.
6 PP-29
PP-29 is a submachine gun that can be unlocked at level 18. It has reduced range and firepower. The submachine gun has an underbarrel that doubles up as a handle to balance the weight of the weapon. PP-29 has a high capacity for ammunition with fifty-three bullets per magazine.
Pro-gamers use PP-29 to own the map and frag foes without blinking an eye. It has several attachments that enhance its features including a Standard Issue barrel that can reduce its recoil, increase its reload rate, and increase its rate of fire. Players can also equip a Wrapped Suppressor to minimize its sound from attacks and avoid being detected on the minimap while shooting.
5 LCMG
LCMG is a light machine gun that can be unlocked at level 3. It has semi-automatic and automatic fire modes to obliterate enemies and evade incoming attacks. The light machine gun has minimal recoil and gives players definitive control over their weapon while striking opponents on the battlefield.
The light machine gun is a versatile weapon that can be used to kill enemies at close and mid-range. Its magazine has two hundred bullets per round, giving people a ton of ammunition to fuel their fights.
4 K30
K30 is a submachine gun that can be unlocked at level 53. It can be devastating at close-range combat, ripping enemies to shreds within seconds. The aggressive attack rate is balanced with low firepower and accuracy. It has a distinct recoil system that gives players a firm grip over the gun while shooting at foes point-blank.
With twenty bullets per round, K30 can be a reliable weapon to deal sustained damage to soldiers on any map. The extended mag ammunition attachment provides additional bullets per round. Players can equip top rail attachments such as the K8 Holo and Fusion Holo for better visibility in battles.
3 M5A3
M5A3 is an assault rifle that is available to everyone in Battlefield 2042. It can be used in mid-range combat to destroy enemies at a paced fire rate. The assault rifle has a manageable recoil, making it a steady weapon to fight with.
The rifle has thirty bullets in each magazine and can last long in open combat before having to reload. An extended magazine can be attached to increase its bullets to forty per round. M5A3 is especially powerful against enemies when standing still.
2 SVK
SVK is a semi-automatic marksman rifle and can be unlocked at level 14. Gamers that have put in a couple of hours into the early pass of Battlefield 2042 can grab the gun to slay enemies at long-range. It has a maximum range of 1500 meters.
SVK has six bullets per round, needing its users to constantly reload to continue their onslaught of attacks on their opponents. Despite its low ammunition, SVK is a popular choice among pro-gamers of Battlefield 2042. Players with a strong handle on the SVK can massacre hundreds of enemies and climb to the top of the ranks with the most kills.
1 Recoilless M5
Recoilless M5 is a direct-fire general-purpose explosive weapon and comes pre-unlocked as a gear with Battlefield 2042. It is one of the most fun weapons to play with and people can have a blast with every rocket that is launched. It allows users to take out heavily armored vehicles such as tanks and helicopters with single ammunition.
From Manifest to Renewal, the Recoilless M5 makes each multiplayer map on Battlefield 2042 an explosive adventure. The Recoilless M5 can have a maximum of three rockets and hardly takes any time to reload.
Battlefield 2042 can be played on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
