You want the best.
A fantastic all-rounder that shreds when you land your shots.
Hemlok (B-Tier)
If you might get used to a burst-fire weapon, theHemlokshreds.
It’s accurate, flexible, and boasts the highest DPS of any Assault Rifle.
This powerful Energy-based SMG can be used at mid-range very happily.
It’s essentially the Hemlok made into an SMG.
Alternator (B-Tier)
TheAlternatortakes after the Volt - lower damage, but higher accuracy.
If the Prowler is the Hemlok of SMGs, the Alternator is the equivalent of the Flatline.
It’s the most reliable LMG to deal tonnes of damage with over the course of a fight.
But that only takes the gun so far these days.
Bocek Bow (S-Tier)
TheBocek Bowis a very unusual weapon.
Definitely the strongest Marksman-class weapon in Apex at the moment.
Overall it just doesn’t quite match the effectiveness of more specialised weapons.
30-30 Repeater (C-Tier)
The30-30 Repeateris a difficult rifle to use well.
Its closest competitor is the G7 Scout, and overall I think the Scout is the better choice.
It’s a good weapon - it’s just not the best source of reliable damage.
I can’t explain it.
And with Hammerpoints attached it can absolutely melt enemies once their shields are broken.
EVA-8 (D-Tier)
A few seasons ago theEVA-8was the best Shotgun around.
Nowadays though, it just feels weak.
It deals low, inconsistent damage, which completely undermines its major selling point - its fast fire rate.
It’s just so powerful.
A headshot is often all you should probably completely turn a fight around.
But there’s no denying it’s one of the best weapons in the game.
RE-45 (D-Tier)
I actually have a fair bit of respect for theRE-45.
It’s like a mini R-99 which sacrifices some power for increased movement and reload speeds.
It’s a nice sidearm, but it simply can’t compete with most primary weapons in Apex.
Sorry, Pete - the P2020 still belongs in the lowest tier all the same.
There’s just not much room for a low-damage single-shot pistol in Apex Legends.
You should look to upgrade as soon as possible.
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