Identifying the BEST Starter Guns in Battlefield 6 for Every Class

BEST Starter Guns in Battlefield 6: Assault Rifles and Carbines

The Assault Class has really handy initial weapons with built-in versatility across various ranges of engagement. Our focus is the tuning of their operation with smart, early attachment setups.

The M433: The Mightily Effective Multi-Tasker

The M433 is the standard-issue starting gun, and it is considerably more capable than it really has to be. It is an effective general-purpose rifle, with a high fire rate and respectable base accuracy. While its accuracy (bloom) at sustained automatic fire is poor, and must be burst-fired or tapped at longer ranges, its actual early-game potency lies with its specialist variants.

• Phantom Edition Advantage: Those who possess the Phantom Edition enjoy the benefit of a custom, camouflaged version automatically. Notably, this variant is equipped with a Suppressor as standard, together with an Angled Grip, a laser, and the Fast 30-Round Magazine.

• Tactical Advantage of the Suppressor: Having a Suppressor unlocked at Level 1 is a serious tactical advantage. It literally hides your shooting position on the minimap, making it difficult for the enemy to quickly spot and kill you—a serious bonus during intense battles.

• Suggested Early Upgrade: After a couple of levels have been completed, we recommend moving the blue laser back to the green or red level. This small adjustment provides enough points to upgrade the barrel from the default to the Extended Barrel, which provides a vast increase in the speed of bullets, making the range larger and the kill speed better.

: The Superior Close-Quarters Carbine

For aggressive, close-quarters players, the AM-41 Carbine is perhaps a direct improvement upon the M433 for close-quarters battle (CQB).

• Statistical Edge: A quick comparison indicates the AM-41 possesses superior hip fire, enhanced accuracy, and more mobility, with a quicker rate of fire—its only slight drawback is slightly decreased bullet speed compared to the M433. That makes the AM-41 ideal for close-range engagements, while the M433 remains the ideal all-around gun at medium ranges.

• Attachment Focus: Mounting a Grip for improved recoil handling and reduced bullet spread is important. A Laser Sight also works well here, supporting its reputation as a high rate-of-fire, SMG-like run-and-gun beast.

II. Unforgettable Starter Guns for Engineer and Support Classes

Proper use of the Engineer (SMGs) and Support (LMGs) classes calls for quick access to high-damage guns capable of handling objectives and constricting enemy movement.

SGX: The Engineer's Early Monster SMG

The SGX is the sole SMG we suggest investing time in early game for the Engineer Class. The other SMGs fall behind until much later releases.

• Overpowered Performance: The SGX is a "small monster," having a incredibly high fire rate, excellent base damage, and a healthy magazine size. Its low bullet spread enables you to achieve shocking range performance from an SMG.

• Critical Attachments for the SGX:

  • Grip: Prioritize an improved grip that enhances accuracy as well as control.

  • Laser: Highly recommended to bolster hip-fire accuracy—essential in close-range SMG combat.

  • Magazine: Acquire the largest magazine capacity (e.g., the 41-round model) for prolonged suppressive fire.

  • Muzzle: The French Brake is a smart choice to disrupt enemy health regeneration, catching enemies off guard at high-velocity engagements.

L-110 (LMG) and the Bipod Necessity

Default L-110 is a very powerful Light Machine Gun. The LMG type is greatly helped by one tactical item of gear: the Bipod.

• The Bipod Advantage: LMGs naturally experience an incredible amount of bullet spread and bloom when shooting in rapid succession. By deploying on a bipod, you essentially have no recoil and much improved accuracy, and you are essentially an unstoppable force at range.

• Recommended L-110 Setup: Maximize the effectiveness of the weapon by utilizing the Heavy Extended Barrel (to counter natural bloom) with a standard Bipod. For existing owners of the pre-order Hatchet Custom version, utilize the standard Suppressor for improved stealth and objective mastery.

Recon and Special Weapons: Long-Range and CQB Mastery

M39 EMR (Sniper Rifle)

For Recon and sniper rifles, we recommend sticking to the default M39 EMR, particularly if you've got the Phantom Edition's Drop Shadow custom pack. This comes with a Suppressor (great for stealth ops), a Range Finder, an Angled Grip, and Long Range Ammo. This configuration is competitively equipped straight from the box with better-end unlocks.

The M87A1 Shotgun: Close-Quarters King

While toned down somewhat in power after the Beta, the M87A1 Shotgun is extremely potent. It never fails to ensure one-shot assassinations at range.

• Optimization Strategy: Attachments are limited but useful. Prioritize equipping with the best Laser Sight possible to significantly increase hip-fire accuracy and mobility. Absolutely, keep the 7-Round Magazine, as the increased mobility advantage of having smaller magazines isn't worth the sacrifice of valuable firepower.

To maintain optimal progression in Battlefield 6, adhere to this strategy: select one weapon from each of the primary categories discussed, level it up to Rank 30 or 40 to unlock the core attachments, and only then begin transitioning your focus to later-unlocked weapons. This methodical approach ensures your XP is never wasted and guarantees you’re utilizing the BEST Starter Guns in Battlefield 6 to dominate the battlefield from day one.