PUBG Mobile Best Weapons 2026: Top 25 Guns Ranked for the New Meta

Welcome to PUBG Mobile weapon guide 2026: Find stats, ranks, best attachments, and performance summaries for all the top 25 guns across 7 weapon classes.

2026 Master Weapon Tier List

Best Assault Rifles (AR) - Ranked by Tier

M762 Beryl (S)

Performance Summary

The M762 is the top-ranked assault rifle because it combines high damage per bullet with a fast fire rate. It uses 7.62mm ammo, which hits harder than 6.67mm. Player who can control its high recoil will get more knockdowns per magazine than with any other AR.

Technical Stats

Ease of Use

Intermediate: High recoil requires grip and muzzle attachment to control.

Best Attachments

Vertical Foregrip, Compensator, Red Dot or 3x Scope, Extended Quickdraw magazine.

Pros

• High damage among spawn ARs.
• Support three fire modes.
• Available on all major maps.

Cons

• High recoil, makes it harder to control for new players.
• Requires solid attachment setup to stabilize.

AUG (A)

Performance Summary

The AUG is the second-ranked AR and the most balanced option in the class. Its recoil is lower than the Beryl while matching its fire rate. It is best for players who want reliable mid-range performance with less spray corrected needed.

Technical Stats

Ease of Use

Intermediate: Lower recoil than M762 but still benefits from attachments.

Best Attachments

Vertical Foregrip, Compensator, Red Dot, 3x Scope, or 4x Scope, Extended Quickdraw magazine.

Pros

• Consistent mid-range accuracy.
• Widely available across maps.
• Lower recoil than M762 at the same fire rate.

Cons

• Lower damage per bullet than M762.

M416 (B)

Performance Summary

The M416 is the third-ranked AR and the most beginner-recommended gun in the class. It has the fastest reload speed among ARs and accepts the widest variety of attachments in the game. Players who are still learning recoil control can build this gun to become very stable.

Technical Stats

Ease of Use

Beginner-Friendly: Accepts up to five attachments, making it very customizable.

Best Attachments

Compensator, Vertical Foregrip or Half Grip or Thumb Grip, Tactical Stock, Red Dot, 3x Scope, 4x Scope, or 6x Scope, Extended Quickdraw Mag.

Pros

• Fastest reload in the AR class.
• Accepts the most attachments slots.
• Very stable with a full attachment build.

Cons

• Higher base recoil before attachments.
• Slightly slower fire rate than the AUG.

Honey Badger (C)

Performance Summary

The Honey Badger uses 7.62mm ammo and has a built-in suppressor, meaning it is permanently silenced with no slot used. It damage and fire rate place it between M762 and M416. It is best for players want to stay off enemy radar while dealing high damage.

Technical Stats

Ease of Use

Intermediate: Moderate recoil. Replace the built-in suppressor for better recoil stability.

Best Attachments

Compensator, 2x Scope or 3x Scope or Red Dot, Extended Quickdraw Magazine.

Pros

• High damage for a 7.62mm AR.
• Fast reload speed.

Cons

• Limited to only two maps (Erangel and Livik)
• Shorter range than other ARs.

Groza (S+)

Performance Summary

The Groza is an air drop exclusive AR with the highest fire rate in its class and the second highest damage. It outperforms all other ARs when all stats are combined, but players can only find it in air drop. The high recoil means control is till required.

Technical Stats

Ease of Use

Intermediate: Very fast fire rate require suppressor for ultimate combo.

Best Attachments

Suppressor, Red Dot, 3x Scope, Extended Quickdraw Magazine.

Pros

• Highest fire rate in the AR class.
• Second-highest damage per bullet.
• Strong at both close and medium range.

Cons

• Air drop only, cannot be found in the ground.
• Recoil can be hard to control.

Best Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR)

SLR (S)

Performance Summary

The SLR is the top-ranked DMR and the hardest-hitting ground-loot marksman rifle. Its semi-auto fire rate is high for a DMR, allowing fast follow-up shots. The very high recoil means it rewards players who can control their aim between slots.

Technical Stats

Ease of Use

Advanced: Highest recoil in the DMR class. Not recommended for players still learning single shot tracking.

Best Attachments

Compensator, Cheek Pad, Extended Quickdraw Magazine, 6x or 8x scope.

Pros

• High damage among ground-loot DMRs.
• Fast semi-auto fire rate.
• Strong at long range.

Cons

• Highest recoil in the DMR category.
• Small base magazine of 10 rounds.

Mini14 (A)

Performance Summary

The Mini14 is ranked second and is the easiest DMR to use for players coming from AR backgrounds. It uses 5.56mm ammo, which is common and lightweight. It base magazine holds 20 rounds, twice as many as the SLR or SKS which makes it more forgiving when hitting moving targets.

Technical Stats

Ease of Use

Beginner Friendly for a DMR: Lower damage per bullet larger magazine and common ammo type.

Best Attachments

Compensator, 4x or 6x Scope, Extended Quickdraw mag.

Pros

• Largest base magazine in DMR class.
• Use common 5.56mm ammo.
• Easiest recoil profile in the class.

Cons

• Lowest damage in the DMR class.
• Not available on Sanhok or Livik.

SKS (B)

Performance Summary

The SKS sits in the middle of the DMR class. it fires faster than the SLR with lower recoil, but deals slightly less damage. It is the best-all around DMR for players who want a balance of control and stopping power at medium to long range.

Technical Stats

Ease of Use

Intermediate: Lower recoil than SLR but still requires controlled shooting.

Best Attachments

Compensator or Suppressor, Cheek Pad, 6x Scope, Extended Quickdraw mag.

Pros

• Fastest fire rate in the DMR class.
• More manageable recoil than the SLR.
• Available on all major maps.

Cons

• Small base magazine.
• Less damage than SLR.

Mk14 (S+)

Performance Summary

The Mk14 is an air drop weapon and the highest-damage DMR in the game. It is the only DMR with a full-auto mode, which makes it lethal in close quarters. At long range in single-fire mode, it can deal more damage per shot than any other DMR.

Technical Stats

Ease of Use

Intermediate: Lower recoil than SLR but still requires controlled shooting.

Best Attachments

Compensator or Suppressor, Cheek Pad, 6x Scope, Extended Quickdraw mag.

Pros

• Fastest fire rate in the DMR class.
• More manageable recoil than the SLR.
• Available on all major maps.

Cons

• Small base magazine.
• Less damage than SLR.