S7 Meta Weapons & Builds Guide

Assault Rifles

M4A1

Being the most moddable weapon in the game with an extremely wide variety of mods, this weapon can be modified within a price range of 150-700k. It is one of the rare weapons that can do work in Forbidden, Lockdown, and Normal modes. The only downside of the M4A1 is that despite having so many modifications, its firepower is lower compared to other weapons and therefore, it doesn't have the best performance.

FAL

The Burst Kit attachment that came with S7 might put the FAL back into the meta. This attachment greatly increases firepower but lowers the RPM. However, having a low RPM at close range can cause huge problems, so it is highly recommended to use the FAL Burst Kit with M61 and M62.

HK416

The meta weapon of every season, even though the HK416 received a recoil nerf in S7, it continues to dominate a large part of the game with its high RPM, easy controllability, and high firepower.

AUG

If you are looking for a cheap and powerful weapon, this is your weapon. With its 750 RPM and easy controllability, it's perfect for budget kits. Its only problem is the low magazine capacity, which can cause trouble in a lot of scenarios.

AR-57

Being extremely powerful for its price, this weapon has become very useful and versatile with its high RPM and easy control. The AR-57 is a highly powerful and reliable weapon in both the leg meta and the t5-t6 armor meta.

ACE31

The Ace31 is one of the most underrated weapons in the game. With a good effective range, average recoil, and low RPM, it can be taken into Lockdown and Normal modes. The 7.62x39 ammo, one of the best in the game, makes this weapon lethal at medium and long ranges.

AEK

Falling out of favor in recent seasons, the AEK can be used in most situations with its high RPM and average firepower, but having bad recoil can cause you to miss a lot in long range fights.

AK-102

If there is a weapon that comes to mind when talking about price/performance in the game, it is the AK-102. It's an incredibly cheap weapon with almost 0 recoil that can bring terror in Lockdown and Normal modes. Its downsides are having 600 RPM and losing its effectiveness at long range.

FAMAS

High RPM, low recoil. This weapon is a good HK416 alternative that you can buy between 250-300k, but it has one major flaw which is the magazine. You only have a 25 round magazine, and when combined with 900 RPM, you end up using all your ammo in most situations.

T951

Being one of the best price/performance weapons in the game, the T951 is a weapon that most new players should play. Thanks to its average RPM and controllable recoil, it can be a very useful and powerful weapon for its price. It does its job perfectly on Lockdown and Normal maps.

AK12

Having been in the meta for a long time, the AK12 is known for being suitable for all kinds of conditions. While it allows for comfortable play on most maps with 730 RPM, having a long range and easy recoil makes it one of the frequently preferred meta weapons in both Forbidden and Lockdown modes.

A545

Coming with S7, we can call this weapon the game's new meta weapon. With its high RPM, extremely high firepower, and easily controllable recoil, it is one of the rare weapons that can compete with the HK416.

AK15SC

Coming with the new season, the AK15SC has become perfect for budget kits with its low price. Using 7.62x39, one of the best ammo types in the game, this weapon is quite successful at medium and close ranges, but it can have major problems due to its recoil once it passes its effective range.

AN-94

Distinguishing itself immediately from other weapons by firing its first 2 rounds as a burst, you can consider the AN-94 as a budget AK12. While the first 2 rounds have an RPM of 900, the subsequent rounds have an RPM of 680. It is a weapon that can do pretty good work in Lockdown.

PCC-9

You could say this weapon used to be a troll weapon, but with the new attachment that came with S7, you can use this gun in full-auto. Thus, we can say the PCC-9 has become an average weapon where the first 15 rounds have a 900 RPM and the RPM drops after that.

T191 - T192

These are more compact models of the U191, and there isn't a massive difference between them. On close-quarters maps, one of these two weapons can be chosen over the U191. However, in terms of range and firepower, the U191 is far superior.

ZC-807

With an average RPM and a good effective range, it can be considered a useful weapon in Lockdown and Forbidden lobbies. In particular, being able to modify it more affordably than weapons like the AEK makes this weapon viable on many maps.

Submachine Guns

MPX

The MPX is always one of the leading weapons in the 9x19 caliber. It can do work in Lockdown and Forbidden modes with its high RPM and easy recoil, and thanks to the Vulcan Barrel attachment that came with S7, it has secured a strong place for itself in the leg meta.

P90

Being the best SMG in the game with high RPM and almost no recoil, the P90 adapts very well whether you want leg meta or fully modified T6 kits.

VECTOR 45

The Vector 45 is one of the weapons that can work in most situations with its high RPM. Being able to easily melt most T5 and T6 armor with its T4 ammo is proof that it is a sufficient weapon to be used in Lockdown and Forbidden modes.

BANSHEE

Using 5.7x28 ammo like the P90, and having a nice RPM and easy recoil makes the Banshee a usable weapon in Lockdown and Forbidden, but its biggest problem is the small magazine. A 30 round mag is not enough in most situations.

Carbines

M16

The M16 might be the only weapon we can call useful in the Carbine category. With its high RPM and easy recoil, it can produce very successful results in long and close range fights.

Marksman Rifles

SVDS

This might be one of the best semi-auto weapons of the game. Being able to one shot a T6 helmet within its effective range, its high firepower, and ease of use make it a very useful weapon in Forbidden lobbies.

U191

Not falling out of the meta since it came to the game, the U191 is one of the meta weapons we frequently see in Forbidden lobbies with its average RPM and high firepower. Due to being extremely expensive, it is not recommended for new players.

MK14

Being one of the meta weapons, the MK14 is unmatched when used with M61 and M62 due to its high RPM and firepower. You could say its only major problem is that ammo like M62 and M61 is extremely expensive.

VSS

Thanks to the buffs it received with S7, it must be said that it is now a usable weapon. Its high RPM can save you in most situations. The weapon's biggest flaw is range; because its muzzle velocity is extremely low, hitting long-range targets is incredibly difficult.

Light Machine Guns

RPK-16

Being the only Light Machine Gun in the game, the RPK-16 can be said to be in a pretty good spot in the 5.45x39 category with its average RPM and incredibly affordable price. Being highly effective at medium and close ranges, the RPK-16 can be used in Lockdown and Forbidden with its firepower.

Bolt-Action Rifles

M24

This is the only weapon in the game that can one shot a T6 helmet within its effective range using 7.62x51mm ammo. With its 120m effective range, it is perfect for taking long range shots on most maps. The downside is that its price has skyrocketed recently with standard builds costing up to 600k.

SJ16

Holding the distinction of being the only weapon capable of one shotting a T6 helmet even beyond its effective range, the SJ16 can also drop a target wearing T5 armor with a single shot to the chest. It is a highly effective weapon for Forbidden lobbies. Its downsides are that the weapon's ergonomics are extremely low and that it is expensive.

And that's it! These are the weapons that consider to be meta or good enough to be usable. This doesn't necessarily mean that the guns that aren't on the list are bad or unplayable, just that we consider these ones to be better options. If you are interested in different builds for any of these weapons, you can find hundreds of builds over on the builds section.