GTA V — Best Weapons
Special Carbine Mk II — S Tier
Best all-round rifle in the game. High damage, great accuracy, fast reload. Put a drum mag and suppressor on it. This is your main weapon, no cap.
Combat MG Mk II — S Tier
Absolute menace. Best DPS in the game for on-foot combat. Heavy but worth it. Shreds everything.
Heavy Sniper Mk II — S Tier
With explosive rounds this is the most broken weapon in the game. One-shots everything including armoured vehicles. Keep explosive rounds for emergencies.
AP Pistol — A Tier
Best sidearm. High fire rate, good damage, works in vehicles. Always keep this as your secondary.
Avoid: Pistol .50, Vintage Pistol
Cooked. Slow, weak, outclassed by the AP Pistol in every way. Don't waste your money.
GTA VI — Best Weapons
GTA VI has a more expanded weapon customisation system. Every gun can be modded heavily — barrel, stock, grip, sight, suppressor. The base weapon matters less than in GTA V because upgrades change everything.
Assault Rifle (fully modded) — S Tier
With the right attachments this is your bread and butter. Fast ADS, good damage, solid range.
SMG — A Tier for CQB
GTA VI's close quarters combat is better than V's. SMGs shine in buildings, tight spaces, and vehicle fights.
Sniper Rifle — A Tier
More realistic sniper mechanics. Learning the bullet drop is worth it — long range headshots feel incredible.
Avoid: Unmodded pistols early game
Pistols are cooked until you mod them. Prioritise upgrading your rifle first, then come back.
Universal rule 💀
In both games: upgrade your main rifle first, always carry a suppressed sidearm, and never run without explosives. Unmodded guns are cooked. Mod everything.