WARDOGS weapon tier list

Our top assault pick since Season 2. 5.56 escaped the caliber nerfs; low recoil and 30 rounds make it the most reliable all-rounder in the catalog. Post-patch lists place it at S or A, usually ahead of the FAL.

M4 Allround

Sight / optic

Compact T-2 Red Dot ↗

Foregrip / bipod

RK6 Tactical Foregrip ↗

RK6 as an affordable grip option. Compare aiming feel against a no-grip variant and check inventory space and unlocks in-game.

New in Season 2 and, alongside the M4, our top assault pick: several lists rate it the strongest rifle against armor, with early access to AP ammunition. It leads despite the 7.62x39 nerf; expect strong rightward drift in sustained fire and a mid-level Assault unlock.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

Still the top pick for short routes and tight rooms; almost every post-patch list rates it the strongest SMG. Season 2 increased damage fall-off beyond 50 m and, per the patch notes, raised its price sharply, so keep a reserve for replacements.

Super-45 Close Range

Sight / optic

Compact T-2 Red Dot ↗

Foregrip / bipod

RK6 Tactical Foregrip ↗

30-round magazines need the relevant unlock. Fill magazines before deploying; adapt grip and optic to your handling preferences.

New in Season 2 and our top long-range pick: most post-patch lists rate the M14 the fastest marksman rifle, some the strongest weapon overall. It leads despite the .308 nerf; the downsides are heavy recoil climb, the small standard magazine, its high price and the late Recon unlock.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

Strong budget alternative using 5.56 with no caliber nerf. Per the patch notes its price doubled in Season 2, shrinking its value edge; ratings range from S (budget) to B.

T-21 Budget

This build deliberately uses no additional attachments.

No extra attachments to keep replacement costs down. Add containers and tools to match your inventory slots.

Support pick after Season 2: 5.56 with no nerf, a large box and stable when prone or on a bipod. Unsupported recoil remains its weakness. Several lists now rank it ahead of the PKM.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

Down from S to A: 7.62x54mmR lost 20% base damage and LMG body hits now match assault rifles. Still strong from prepared positions and against heavy armor, and slightly cheaper per the patch notes. External ratings range from S to B.

PKM Support

Sight / optic

Compact T-2 Red Dot ↗

Foregrip / bipod

PKM Bipod ↗

Heavy package: check carrying capacity and containers. Set up before contact; compare M249 for frequent repositioning.

Up from B to A: snipers gained hit-location damage, so several analyses show the Mosin reaching similar headshot breakpoints to the SV98 for less money. Season 2 locks it to the PU 3.5x scope; follow-up shots remain slow.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

Down from S to A: caliber nerf plus lower DMR hit-location damage and a new recoil pass. It remains the cheaper DMR choice over the BMR-308, but opinions diverge widely (S to C) and players report a clear drop.

SVD Overwatch

Sight / optic

6x Precision Rifle Scope ↗

Foregrip / bipod

SVD Bipod ↗

Use the bipod from a suitable position. Compare suitable AP ammunition against armor; this package prices standard rounds.

A balanced sniper choice in Season 2. Higher hit-location damage offsets the base damage nerf; faster bolt and more range than the Mosin, but more expensive. External ratings range from A to B.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

Down from S to A: the 25% .308 nerf erased the FAL’s lead. Per the patch notes it still has the highest damage per shot among assault rifles, but now sits close to the M4 and TCX-SPR. External ratings range from S to B.

FAL Premium

Sight / optic

Compact T-2 Red Dot ↗

Foregrip / bipod

RK6 Tactical Foregrip ↗

RK6 as an affordable grip option. Compare aiming feel against a no-grip variant and check inventory space and unlocks in-game.

New in Season 2: a .308 LMG that is strong against heavy plates on paper. The .308 nerf, heavy recoil climb and high price keep it below a general recommendation; external ratings range from S to B and players rate it more cautiously.

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Down from S to A: it remains the only weapon that can beat heavy armor with one hit at long range, but per the patch notes its price rose steeply. Every loss is costly; plan it only with a large reserve.

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A cheap shotgun for a single room. External lists mostly place it at C; B here only means narrow situational use, not a general recommendation.

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Cheap entry point: per the patch notes its price fell sharply in Season 2 and 5.45 escaped the nerf. Slower into armor than other automatic rifles, so it is a value buy rather than a top pick.

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New in Season 2: the Medic default weapon, using 9 mm, which escaped the caliber nerf, with an optional 53-round magazine. The slowest-firing SMG listed; external lists place it at C. B here means a cheap entry point, not a top pick.

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New to the list: a full-auto sidearm that keeps up with many SMGs at close range. 9 mm is weak against armor and it unlocks late; external ratings range from B to C.

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Down from A to B: a strong pump shotgun indoors with little use beyond short range. Since Season 2, slug damage scales with armor tier; newer lists rate it between B and C.

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Just behind the AMP-9, with easy-to-control vertical recoil. For close-range loadouts without a Super-45 budget.

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A budget entry for learning the sniper role. Season 2 allows one-shot headshots only against unhelmeted targets (two hits against a Level 1 helmet). External lists place it at C or D; B here means narrow situational use.

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The fastest-firing 9 mm SMG and still a solid close-range entry; 9 mm was untouched, though the price rose. Limited reach keeps it situational.

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Season 2 made its recoil more horizontal and raised its price, making the SMG harder to control. External ratings range from B to C.

MP5 Close Range

Sight / optic

Compact T-2 Red Dot ↗

Foregrip / bipod

RK6 Tactical Foregrip ↗

RK6 as an affordable grip option. Compare aiming feel against a no-grip variant and check inventory space and unlocks in-game.

Down from A to B: 5.56 was untouched and the price dropped slightly, but the M4 and T-21 remain the stronger rifles. Comfortable recoil at medium range; one budget list even rates it S.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

An economical DMR for settled firing positions, hit by the 7.62x39 nerf and the DMR recoil pass. External ratings range from A to D; compare the SVD or M249 for more firepower.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

Down from A to B: .308 lost 25% base damage, DMRs were weakened further and the price rose per the patch notes. Still strong per shot but expensive with a small magazine; ratings swing between S and B.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

A situational sniper option. Analyses show the same hit breakpoints as the SV98, but a slower bolt and higher price do not make it a better purchase.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.

No editorial attachment build available for this weapon yet.