Which weapon should I choose in PUBG? PUBG Guide and Tips
Last update: 19 August 2019
Selecting the right weapon is your key to success. Although, you will need to gain certain skills, picking a good weapon is still crucial. There are 20 weapons to choose from. The following chapter contains brief descriptions of all the weapon types available in the game. It also has tips on how to choose a weapon.
Sniper rifles
There are four available rifles:
AWM
M24
Kar 98
SKS
AWM is definitely the best choice when it comes to long range combat - it has the best range and fire power. Due to its extended ammo clip, SKS is your best option for mid-range and close combat.
Assault rifles
There are four available rifles:
AKM
SCAR
M16A4
M416
AKM can deal the largest damage but all of the presented rifles will do well in mid-range combat. M16A4 is an interesting option due to its rate of fire.
Machine guns
There are four weapons to choose from:
M249
Tommy Gun
UMP9
UZI
M249 or Tommy Gun are the only useful guns due to their range of fire and ammo capacity. Use UMP9 and UZI only if necessary - try to switch them to something better as soon as possible.
Shotguns
There are three available shotguns:
S686
S1897
S12K
There is no point in going any further with their description - shotguns are useless in PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds. The Maps are so large that shotguns may be used only at the very beginning.
Pistols
There are three available pistols:
R1895
P1911
P92
It's the same situation as in the case of shotguns - they only come in handy in close combat, and there won't be much of it in PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds. Even if you come across one, just look for something better.