The support class armed with a DMR.

 

Battlefield 4 has a huge selection of weapons to customize and use in battle. With nearly 100 weapons to pick, you could say there’s a bit too many weapons to choose from. This provides a good opportunity for players who like to grind for weapon camos, accessories and maxing out a weapon’s level. 

But for those who don’t care about the grind and just want the best weapons to use then look no further. We got you covered with this list of Battlefield 4’s best weapons.

10. ACW-R (best for short-medium range)

The ACW-R is a full-auto Carbine, allowing any class to use this weapon. The perks of this weapon are:

• Damage almost on par with assault rifles
• High rate of rate
• One of the first carbine weapons to unlock
• High mobility, for a carbine

To unlock this weapon, you must reach a Carbine Score of 4,000 by using an unlocked Carbine weapon.

Damage: 15-25

Accuracy: 40

Mobility:60

Range: 50m

Rate of Fire: 880 RPM

 

For a full list of details: https://www.ign.com/wikis/battlefield-4/ACW-R#Stats

 

9. M416 (best for short-medium range)

The M416 is a full-auto Assault Rifle that can only be used by the Assault Class. The perks of this weapon are:

• Easy to control recoil
• Steady rate of fire
• Good mobility
• One of the first unlockable assault rifles
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To unlock this weapon, you must:

Play as the Assault Class

Reach an Assault Rifle Score of 11,000

 

Damage: 18-25

Accuracy: 50

Mobility: 50

Range: 55m

Rate of Fire: 750 RPM

 For a full list of details: https://www.ign.com/wikis/battlefield-4/M416#Info

 

8. SKS (best for medium-long range)

The SKS is a Designated Marksman Rifle(DMR) that can be used by any class. A DMR can be described as a weaker but more mobile, higher rate of fire version of a sniper rifle. The perks of this weapon are:

• Great for medium to long range combat
• More damage, range and accuracy than any assault rifle
• Can handle faster pace gameplay better than a sniper

To unlock this weapon, you must:

Play any class with a DMR equipped

Reach a DMR Score of 11,000

 

Damage: 28-40

Accuracy: 60

Mobility: 50

Range: 60m

Rate of Fire: 333 RPM

For a full list of details: https://www.ign.com/wikis/battlefield-4/SKS

 

7. MG4 (best for medium range)

The MG4 is a Light Machine Gun (LMG) that is exclusive to the Support class. The pros of this weapon are:

• A large 200 round magazine
• Has one of the highest RPMs among LMGs
• Higher mobility than other LMGs

 

To unlock this weapon, you must:

Play as the Support with an LMG equipped

Reach a LMG score of 48,000

 

Damage: 18-25

Accuracy: 40

Mobility: 20 

Range: 65m

Rate of Fire: 800 RPM

For a full list of details: https://www.ign.com/wikis/battlefield-4/MG4

 

6. SPAS-12 (best for close range)

The SPAS-12 is a pump action, 8 round shotgun available for any class to use. The pros of this weapon are:

• Very high damage, one-two shot kill within range
• High mobility
• One of the faster shooting shotguns

To unlock this weapon, you must:

Play as any class with a shotgun equipped

Reach a Shotgun Score of 37,000

 

Damage: 90

Accuracy: 25

Mobility: 60

Range: 10

Rate of Fire: 82 RPM

For a full list of details :https://www.ign.com/wikis/battlefield-4/SPAS-12#Attachments

 

5. PKP Pecheneg (best for medium range)

 

The PKP Pecheneg is a light Machine Gun(LMG) that is exclusive to the Support class. The pros of the weapon are:

• Highest damage dealing LMG
• Longer range than other LMGs
• 100 round magazine

 

To unlock this weapon, you must:

Play as the Support with any LMG

Reach a LMG Score of 19,000

 

Damage: 25-34

Accuracy: 40

Mobility: 10

Range: 75m

Rate of Fire: 600 RPM

For a full list of details: https://www.ign.com/wikis/battlefield-4/PKP_Pecheneg

 

4. SCAR-H (best for medium range)

The SCAR-H is an assault rifle that can only be used by the Assault class. The perks of this weapon are:

• Highest damage assault rifle
• One of the first assault rifles to unlock
• 20 round magazine

To unlock this weapon, you must:

Play as the Assault class with any assault rifle

Reach a Assault Rifle Score of 4,000

 

Damage: 25-34

Accuracy: 50

Mobility: 50

Range: 55m

Rate of fire: 620 RPM

For a full list of details: https://www.ign.com/wikis/battlefield-4/SCAR-H#Attachments

 

3. CS5 (best for medium to long range)

The CS5 is a bolt action sniper rifle that can only be used by the Recon class. The pros of this weapon are:

• 10 round magazine
• High mobility compared to other sniper rifles
• Perfect for an aggressive playstyle
• Integrated suppressor

To unlock this weapon, you  must complete the “I” in Team assignment, which requires the following:

• Be at least rank 10
• Have the Dragon’s Teeth DLC
• Obtain 2 Sniper Rifle Ribbons 
• Provide 10 spawns from a Radio Beacon
• Get 20 Spot Assists

Damage: 59-100

Accuracy: 100

Mobility: 40

Range: 40m

Rate of fire: 63 RPM

For a full list of details: https://www.ign.com/wikis/battlefield-4/CS5#Stats

 

2. SPR-61(best for long range)

The SPR-61 is a bolt action sniper rifle that can only be used by the Recon class. The pros of this weapon are:

• Has the one of the longest range of all the weapons
• High damage
• Very accurate

To unlock this weapon, you must:

Play as the Recon class with any sniper rifle

Reach a Sniper Rifle Score of 42,000

 

Damage: 59-100

Accuracy: 100

Mobility: 20

Range: 150m

Rate of fire: 40 RPM

For a full list of details: https://www.ign.com/wikis/battlefield-4/SRR-61

 

1. AEK-971(best for short to medium range)

The AEK-971 is an assault rifle only usable by the Assault class. The pros of this weapon are:

• Second, highest rate of fire in it’s weapon class
• Great mobility
• Good stopping power

To unlock this weapon, you must:

Play as the Assault class with any assault rifle

Reach an Assault Rifle Score of 28,000

 

Damage: 18-25

Accuracy: 50

Mobility: 50

Range: 55m

Rate of fire: 900 RPM

 For a full list of details: https://www.ign.com/wikis/battlefield-4/AEK-971
 

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