PUBGs Best Weapons Guide – Best Shotguns, Best Assault Rifles, Best Sniper Rifles, Best Submachine Guns

The following PUBGs weapon best weapons guide is going to discuss best shotguns, assault rifles, snipers, and more from Battlegrounds.

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 GuideBest 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

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