Arena Breakout Infinite Best Weapons 2026: Meta Tier List

Uncover the 2026 ABI meta with our ranking of the top weapons by ergonomics and recoil inside this article.

Master Weapon Tier List

Best Assault Rifle (AR)

MCX (Tier S)

The MCX leads all assault rifles in ergonomics, giving it the fastest ADS time and best in-class weapon handling.

It pairs this with a fully automatic firing mode, solid muzzle velocity, and respectable vertical recoil control, making it a consistent top-tier pick in any ABI Meta Loadout.

• Ergonomics: 80
• Rate of Fire: 700 RPM | Full Auto
• Muzzle Velocity: 820
• Vertical Recoil Control: 77
• Weapon Stability: 46

Pros:

+ Highest ergonomics in the AR class : fastest handling feel

+ Full auto with very high vertical recoil control

+ Reliable muzzle velocity for mid-range engagements

Cons:

-   Shorter effective range than competing ARs

-   Lowest weapon stability in the top AR tier

H416 (Tier A)

The H416 is one of the fastest-firing ARs in the game and hits a strong balance between ergonomics and vertical recoil control.

Its high muzzle velocity keeps rounds traveling fast at range, and it handles with a crisp, snappy feel that rewards aggressive play in the 2026 ABI meta.

• Ergonomics: 73
• Rate of Fire: 860 RPM | Full Auto
• Muzzle Velocity: 910
• Vertical Recoil Control: 72
• Weapon Stability: 48

Pros:

+ Second-highest rate of fire in the AR class

+ Very high muzzle velocity : one of the fastest in class

+ Solid ergonomics for fast target transitions

Cons:

-   Shorter effective range compared to other top ARs

-   Slightly below-average weapon stability

T191 (Tier B)

The T191 is the most stable assault rifle in the game by a wide margin and offers outstanding accuracy.

It handles full auto at a strong rate of fire with very high muzzle velocity, making it a dependable weapon for players who want precision on top of solid ergonomics.

• Ergonomics: 73
• Rate of Fire: 750 RPM | Full Auto
• Muzzle Velocity: 930
• Vertical Recoil Control: 64
• Weapon Stability: 70

Pros:

+ Highest weapon stability of any AR : stays extremely flat during sustained fire

+ Best-in-class accuracy stat for an AR

+ Very high muzzle velocity

Cons:

-   Lower vertical recoil control than the MCX and H416

-   Moderate effective range

Best Submachine Guns (SMG)

MPX (Tier S)

The MPX holds the highest ergonomics score in the entire SMG class, making it the most responsive and mobile option available.

It fires at a very high rate of fire with full auto capability, and its vertical recoil control is the best among top-tier SMGs.

• Ergonomics: 81
• Rate of Fire: 850 RPM | Full Auto
• Muzzle Velocity: 390
• Vertical Recoil Control: 68
• Weapon Stability: 45

Pros:

+ Highest ergonomics in the SMG class : most nimble handling feel

+ Very high rate of fire with full auto

+ Best vertical recoil control among top SMGs

Cons:

-   Low muzzle velocity limits performance at range

-   Low effective range : built for close quarters

PP 19 (Tier A)

The PP 19 combines strong ergonomics with the highest accuracy stat in the SMG class and solid effective range.

It fires full auto and handles in a way that feel controlled, making it one of the more versatile SMGs for players who want to push beyond close-range fights.

• Ergonomics: 79
• Rate of Fire: 750 RPM | Full Auto
• Muzzle Velocity: 380
• Vertical Recoil Control: 68
• Weapon Stability: 41

Pros:

+ Highest accuracy of any SMG

+ Best effective range in the SMG class

+ Strong ergonomics and vertical recoil control

Cons:

-   Low muzzle velocity

-   Low weapon stability

MP5 (Tier B)

The MP5 is a proven close-quarters performer with high ergonomics and strong vertical recoil control.

It delivers full auto fire at a high rate of fire with a snappy, reliable feel that keeps it competitive in the 2026 ABI meta.

• Ergonomics: 74
• Rate of Fire: 750 RPM | Full Auto
• Muzzle Velocity: 400
• Vertical Recoil Control: 70
• Weapon Stability: 42

Pros:

+ High ergonomics : fast and responsive in close quarters

+ High vertical recoil control for consistent spray

+ Reliable full auto at a strong rate of fire

Cons:

-   Short effective range

-   Low weapon stability

Best Carbines

Mini 14 (Tier S)

The Mini 14 leads the carbine class in ergonomics and offers outstanding effective range alongside the best muzzle velocity of any carbine.

It handles in an accurate manner and provides excellent weapon stability, making it the most well-rounded carbine in the 2026 meta.

• Ergonomics: 60
• Rate of Fire: 400 RPM | Semi-Auto
• Muzzle Velocity: 990
• Vertical Recoil Control: 72
• Weapon Stability: 67

Pros:

+ Highest muzzle velocity in the carbine class : rounds travel extremely fast

+ Best effective range among carbines

+ Very high vertical recoil control and strong weapon stability

Cons:

-   Semi-auto only : no full auto option

-   Moderate ergonomics compared to SMG-class weapons

M16 (Tier A)

The M16 delivers the highest ergonomics in the carbine class and the longest effective range alongside it.

It uses a burst-fire mode that contributes to a very controlled firing cadence, and its vertical recoil control is the second-best in class.

• Ergonomics: 53
• Rate of Fire: 660 RPM | Burst
• Muzzle Velocity: 875
• Vertical Recoil Control: 64
• Weapon Stability: 48

Pros:

+ Highest ergonomics in the carbine class

+ Longest effective range of all carbines

+ High rate of fire for a burst-fire platform

Cons:

-   No full auto mode

-   Below-average weapon stability for a carbine

M14 (Tier B)

The M14 provides the second-best effective range in the carbine class and excellent weapon stability.

Its high accuracy and handling make it a strong semi-auto option for players who want a steady, reliable carbine with good reach.

• Ergonomics: 45
• Rate of Fire: 350 RPM | Semi-Auto
• Muzzle Velocity: 853
• Vertical Recoil Control: 44
• Weapon Stability: 63

Pros:

+ High weapon stability: stays very steady shot to shot

+ Strong effective range

+ High accuracy for a carbine

Cons:

-   Low ergonomics : slowest handling feel in the top 3

-   Semi-auto only, low rate of fire

Best Marksman Rifle (DMR)

Mk14 (Tier S)

The Mk14 leads the marksman rifle class in ergonomics and is the only DMR with full auto capability. T

his makes it uniquely flexible, it can operate as a semi-auto precision tool or switch to full auto for close-range pressure, giving it a tactical edge no other marksman rifle can match.

• Ergonomics: 59
• Rate of Fire: 700 RPM | Full Auto
• Muzzle Velocity: 853
• Vertical Recoil Control: 57
• Weapon Stability: 54

Pros:

+ Only marksman rifle with full auto, unique tactical flexibility

+ Highest ergonomics in the DMR class

+ Solid rate of fire and muzzle velocity

Cons:

-   Lower accuracy than other top DMRs

-   Moderate weapon stability

U191 (Tier A)

The U191 combines full auto capability with strong ergonomics and the highest muzzle velocity in the marksman rifle class.

It also offers very high weapon stability, giving it a predictable feel during sustained or follow-up shots at range.

• Ergonomics: 54
• Rate of Fire: 750 RPM | Full Auto
• Muzzle Velocity: 950
• Vertical Recoil Control: 63
• Weapon Stability: 72

Pros:

+ Full auto capability : rare for a DMR

+ Highest muzzle velocity in the marksman class

+ Best weapon stability of any marksman rifle

Cons:

-   Lower ergonomics than the Mk14

-   Shorter effective range than M110 or SVDS

VSS (Tier B)

The VSS is the only marksman rifle with full auto besides the Mk14 and U191, and it pairs this with the highest ergonomics-to-handling ratio for players who want a suppressed, mobile DMR.

Its performance is built for short-to-mid engagements where a quiet, fast-handling platform creates the tactical advantage.

• Ergonomics: 57
• Rate of Fire: 850 RPM | Full Auto
• Muzzle Velocity: 287
• Vertical Recoil Control: 65
• Weapon Stability: 55

Pros:

+ Highest rate of fire among marksman rifles with full auto

+ Strong vertical recoil control

+ Very suppressed : inherently built for stealth engagements

Cons:

-   Extremely low muzzle velocity : severe drop-off at range

-   Very short effective range

Best Bolt-Action Rifles (Sniper)

M24 (Tier S)

The M24 holds the highest ergonomics in the bolt-action class by a wide margin.

It handles in a noticeably more responsive way than its competitors and offers excellent weapon stability for a bolt-action platform, making target acquisition and re-acquisition faster and more reliable.

• Ergonomics: 51
• Rate of Fire: 30 RPM | Bolt-Action
• Muzzle Velocity: 853
• Vertical Recoil Control: 7
• Weapon Stability: 68

Pros:

+ Highest ergonomics in the bolt-action class, fastest handling feel

+ Strong weapon stability for composure between shots

+ High accuracy and very long effective range

Cons:

-   Extremely low vertical recoil control, standard for bolt-action class

-   Low rate of fire, standard for bolt-action class

SJ16 (Tier A)

The SJ16 offers the longest effective range and the highest muzzle velocity in the entire game, firing the fastest bullet of any weapon.

Its accuracy is best-in-class among bolt-action rifles, and while its ergonomics lag behind the M24, it is the tool of choice when maximum range and velocity are the priority.

• Ergonomics: 32
• Rate of Fire: 26 RPM | Bolt-Action
• Muzzle Velocity: 1000
• Vertical Recoil Control: 11
• Weapon Stability: 65

Pros:

+ Highest muzzle velocity in the entire game

+ Longest effective range of all weapons

+ Top-tier accuracy for extreme-range engagements

Cons:

-   Very low ergonomics slow to handle and transition

-   Lowest rate of fire in the bolt-action class

Best Shotguns

S12K (Tier S)

The S12K is the highest-ergonomics shotgun in the game and operates in semi-auto, giving it a much faster follow-up shot capability than pump-action alternatives.

Its combination of fast handling and high rate of fire for a shotgun makes it the go-to option for aggressive close-quarters play.

• Ergonomics: 66
• Rate of Fire: 200 RPM | Semi-Auto
• Muzzle Velocity: 396
• Vertical Recoil Control: 30
• Weapon Stability: 41

Pros:

+ Highest ergonomics in the shotgun class by a large margin

+ Semi-auto fastest follow-up shots of any shotgun

+ Best rate of fire among semi-auto shotguns

Cons:

-   Low weapon stability

-   Limited effective range all shotguns share this constraint

USAS-12 (Tier A)

The USAS-12 is the only shotgun with a full auto firing mode, which makes it a uniquely aggressive option at point-blank range.

It has the second-best ergonomics in the shotgun class and delivers a high rate of fire, though its recoil profile is more pronounced than the S12K.

• Ergonomics: 53
• Rate of Fire: 275 RPM | Full Auto
• Muzzle Velocity: 400
• Vertical Recoil Control: 37
• Weapon Stability: 40

Pros:

+ Only shotgun with full auto maximum close-range output

+ Second-best ergonomics in the shotgun class

+ Best vertical recoil control of the top three shotguns

Cons:

-   Full auto drains ammunition very quickly

-   Very low weapon stability

Best Light Machine Guns (RPK-16)

The RPK-16 is the sole light machine gun in the current roster and performs well beyond what the class label implies.

It delivers full auto at a high rate of fire, carries the best vertical recoil control and accuracy in the LMG category, and handles with a composure that makes sustained suppressive fire highly manageable.

• Ergonomics: 51
• Rate of Fire: 750 RPM | Full Auto
• Muzzle Velocity: 890
• Vertical Recoil Control: 73
• Weapon Stability: 55

Pros:

+ Excellent vertical recoil control for an LMG

+ Very high muzzle velocity one of the highest in the full-auto class

+ High rate of fire with full auto

Cons:

-   Only one option in the LMG class no alternative

-   Moderate ergonomics limits movement speed

Best Pistols

M45A1 (Tier A)

The M45A1 delivers the best ergonomics among all pistols and pairs them with the best hip-fire stability in the class.

It handles in an extremely nimble and fast way that makes it one of the most reliable sidearms in the ABI Meta Loadout toolkit for emergency close-quarters situations.

• Ergonomics: 84
• Rate of Fire: 250 RPM | Semi-Auto
• Muzzle Velocity: 310
• Vertical Recoil Control: 58
• Weapon Stability: 50

Pros:

+ Second-highest ergonomics in the pistol class

+ Best hip-fire stability of any pistol very accurate without aiming

+ Solid weapon stability

Cons:

-   Low muzzle velocity

-   Short effective range and no full auto

F57 (Tier B)

The F57 provides very high ergonomics and stands out among pistols for its outstanding muzzle velocity and best-in-class weapon stability.

It is a fast-handling sidearm with better range characteristics than most pistols, making it a strong third option in any ABI Meta Loadout.

• Ergonomics: 83
• Rate of Fire: 400 RPM | Semi-Auto
• Muzzle Velocity: 650
• Vertical Recoil Control: 60
• Weapon Stability: 53

Pros:

+ Highest muzzle velocity in the pistol class

+ Best weapon stability of any pistol

+ Very high ergonomics and a higher rate of fire than other sidearms

Cons:

-   Semi-auto only

-   Short effective range

Technical FAQ

Why is Ergonomics ranked as the top priority?

Ergonomics controls how fast you can aim down sights, swap weapons, and recover from movement. In Arena Breakout Infinite, this translates directly to who wins the first engagement. A weapon that feels sluggish and slow to aim costs you fights before a single round lands. High Ergo ABI Guns are the foundation of any competitive loadout.

Why is Weapon Stability ranked above Horizontal Recoil?

Weapon stability determines how steady the gun stays during a continuous burst of fire. A stable weapon keeps your crosshair anchored and lets you control your spray pattern more naturally. Horizontal recoil can be corrected with practice, but poor stability causes your aim to wander unpredictably, which is harder to compensate for in fast-paced raids.

Why does  Full Auto capability matter so much?

Full auto gives you the ability to transition between burst fire and sustained fire depending on the fight. In ABI, many engagements happen at unexpected ranges and in poor cover. A weapon locked to semi-auto forces you into a slower pace that costs you in close-quarters situations. Full auto is a tactical requirement, not just a preference.

Why is Caliber not used in these rankings?

Caliber and Firing Power are base damage indicators that do not reflect how a weapon actually performs in your hands. In ABI, the majority of targets wear armor, which normalizes raw damage values. How fast you aim, how well you control recoil, and how stable the weapon is during fire are the stats that decide most engagements.

Why is Muzzle Velocity included in the ranking criteria?

Higher muzzle velocity means less bullet travel time between you and the target. At medium range, a slow round requires more lead time and drops more significantly. In a game where every frame matters, a faster bullet is a more reliable bullet. This is why muzzle velocity is treated as a mid-tier priority in the ABI Meta Loadout ranking system.

End of ABI Best Weapons for 2026.