PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds aka PUBGs comes with a number of different types of weapons including Sniper Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols, Assault Rifles, Submachine Guns, and of course, everyone’s favorite, Shotguns.
Each weapon in Battlegrounds comes with its own attributes, handling, damage stats, and more. The following PUBGs best weapons guide is going to discuss best shotguns, assault rifles, snipers, and more from Battlegrounds. You will be able, hopefully, better understand which is the best weapon in different situations and range.
Keep in mind that stats for all weapons are often adjusted via updates to bring balance to gameplay. The following stats are subject to change but we will update the guide if any changes occur in the future.
However, for now, the following stats and details will help you choose a better weapon.
For more help on PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, check out our Best Loadouts Guide, Best Equipment Guide, and Weapons Guide.
PUBGs Best Weapons Guide
Best Shotguns
S686
Hit Damage: 25
Initial Bullet Speed: 370
Body Hit Impact Speed: 5,000
Time Between Shots: 0.200s
Firing Mode: Single
Ammo Capacity: 2
Zero Range: 25 – 25
S1897
Hit Damage: 25
Initial Bullet Speed: 360
Body Hit Impact Speed: 5,000
Time Between Shots: 0.750s
Firing Mode: Single
Ammo Capacity: 5
Zero Range: 25 – 25
S12K
Hit Damage: 22
Initial Bullet Speed: 350
Body Hit Impact Speed: 5,000
Time Between Shots: 0.250s
Firing Mode: Single
Ammo Capacity: 5
Zero Range: 25 – 25
Best Submachine Guns
Micro UZI
Hit Damage: 25
Initial Bullet Speed: 350
Body Hit Impact Speed: 5,000
Time Between Shots: 0.048s
Firing Mode: Single, Auto
Ammo Capacity: 25
Zero Range: 100 – 200
UMP9
Hit Damage: 35
Initial Bullet Speed: 400
Body Hit Impact Speed: 7000
Time Between Shots: 0.092s
Firing Mode: Single, Auto
Ammo Capacity: 30
Zero Range: 100 – 300
Vector
Hit Damage: 31
Initial Bullet Speed: 300
Body Hit Impact Speed: 7,000
Time Between Shots: 0.055s
Firing Mode: Single, Auto
Ammo Capacity: 13
Zero Range: 50 – 50
Tommy Gun
Hit Damage: 38
Initial Bullet Speed: 280
Body Hit Impact Speed: 7,000
Time Between Shots: 0.086s
Firing Mode: Single, Auto
Ammo Capacity: 100
Zero Range: 100 – 200
Best Sniper Rifles
VSS
Hit Damage: 35
Initial Bullet Speed: 330
Body Hit Impact Power: 20,000
Time Between Shots: .086s
Firing Mode: Single, Auto
Zero Range: 100 – 100
SKS
Hit Damage: 55
Initial Bullet Speed: 800
Body Hit Speed: 20,000
Time Between Shots: .090s
Firing Mode: Single
Ammo Capacity: 10
Zero Range: 100 – 800
MK 14
Hit Damage: 60
Initial Bullet Speed: 853
Body Hit Speed: 20,000
Time Between Shots: .090s
Firing Mode: Single, Auto
Ammo Capacity: 10
Zero Range: 100 – 800
Kar98K
Hit Damage: 72
Initial Bullet Speed: 760
Body Hit Speed: 16,000
Time Between Shots: 1.900s
Firing Mode: Single
Ammo Capacity: 5
Zero Range: 100 – 600
M24
Hit Damage: 84
Initial Bullet Speed: 790
Body Hit Speed: 20,000
Time Between Shots: 1.800s
Firing Mode: Single
Ammo Capacity: 5
Zero Range: 100 – 800
AWM
Hit Damage: 132
Initial Bullet Speed: 910
Body Hit Speed: 40,000
Time Between Shots: 1.850s
Firing Mode: 5
Ammo Capacity: Single
Zero Range: 100 – 1000
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is now available on PC via Steam. This was our PUBGs best Weapons guide for best If you have anything to add, take to the comments below.