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Learning the best Apex Legends guns is one of the most important things to consider as you start to take the game a bit more seriously - or if you just want to lord it over your squadmates with a bit of extra knowledge.

Once the lowliest of creations in Apex Legends, the poor Mozambique Shotgun Pistol has the subject of such ridicule (even by its developers) that it’s a wonder it doesn’t simply fall apart in your hands when you pick it up. Feb 15, 2019 Apex Legends is the new golden child of the gaming industry, an instant megahit unlike anything we’ve seen in ages. It’s not just that it launched and defied and expectations, it’s that.

Below, you'll find all the essential weapon stats uncovered so far, as well as our picks for the best Apex Legends weapons in each category - as well as a quick explanation of all the most exciting stuff like methodology and genuinely good-to-know things before you go diving into the numbers.

You'll be an expert at Apex Legends guns before you know it!

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Latest update (February 7th): Includes the addition of the Sentinel introduced in Season 4, changes to the Devotion, which has been changed to a Special weapon, as well as new ammo that works specifically for snipers.

Apex Legends weapons and weapon damage explained

Apex Legends has a huge swath of weapons from you to choose from, and it all depends on your style. Do you prefer to snipe people at a distance, or do you want to be up, close and personal?

Regardless, below you'll find a breakdown of weapon by category featuring all the numbers we know so far. Apex Legends updates quite consistently with new nerfs and buffs of weapons, so these may change over time.

We have a general idea of fire rate which we take into account in our section on personal picks for the best Apex Legends weapons, but if you want to make a decision for yourself, you can browse through the weapon stats charts with the raw data underneath each recommendation.

There are also a few other things to know before diving into the lovely pile of numbers below - here's a quick rundown:

• Maximum HP for any character is 200 - 100 base health plus 25 health for each level of shield (up to four, for Purple/Gold shields).
• Helmets don't add HP, but they make you more resistant to headshot damage depending on which helmet you have equipped.
• A change since release is Sniper rifles have their own ammo now - it's just called sniper ammo, and is a blue colour.
• In the damage stat tables below, if a weapon does burst damage we've noted the damage of one bullet from that burst fire, the same as it's one bullet's worth of damage for full-auto weapons.
• Similarly, for 'spread' weapons like shotguns or the Triple Take, we've counted the damage for if all projectiles hit the target successfully.
• Many - but not all - weapons can expand their magazine size with attachments found from looting, which makes a significant difference to their viability - so it's worth searching for extended magazines, in particular!

• You can view weapon damage as you're fighting in-game - there are different settings for it in the menus, but the default shows the total damage from all your hits in a burst, with a single damage number updating as you land another hit (from 16, to 32, to 48, etc.).
• This damage is also colour-coded, according to your enemy's armour, which is good to know - yellow for headshots, purple for purple/gold shields, blue for blue shields, white for common shields, and red for true damage when their shields are down. There's also a shattering sound when you smash through their shields in combat, too.

With those little bits of housekeeping out of the way, here are all the numbers and details we've confirmed for weapons so far - from our own testing in-game - and our Apex Legends weapon recommendations in each category.

Best Sniper Rifle in Apex Legends recommendation: Sentinel

Before the Sentinel, it was obvious that the Kraber .50-Cal sniper rifle was the best rifle to use. Just look at its body damage - that's enough to get knocked down with two shots. However, with the introduction of the Sentinel in Season 4, the Kraber may actually not be the best after all.

If you charge the Sentinel with a shield cell, it strips the enemy team of their shields and hits straight at their health. It's a risky move, but using it will be worth it when you're the last one standing.

Apex Legends Sniper Rifle damage stats:

Sniper Rifle	Ammo Type	Fire Rate Type	Mag Size	Body Damage	Headshot Damage	Availability
Kraber .50-Cal	Special	Bolt-Action	4	145	297	Supply Pods
Triple Take	Sniper	Single	5	69	138	Standard
Longbow DMR	Sniper	Single	5	55	118	Standard
Charge Rifle	Sniper	Single	4	90	116	Standard
Sentinel	Sniper	Single	4	65	130	Standard

Best SMG in Apex Legends recommendation: Prowler

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While the R-99 and Alternator both have an auto fire-rate type that's fire-rate is decent, both of them pale in comparison to the Prowler.

The Prowler's recoil isn't the greatest, but it's burst of 5 fire rate is incredibly powerful no matter if the distance is far or medium.

The body damage is also excellent, especially for those players - aka us - who aren't that great at getting headshots during the heat of battle.

Apex Legends SMG damage stats:

SMG	Ammo Type	Fire Rate Type	Mag Size	Body Damage	Headshot Damage	Availability
Prowler	Heavy	Burst of 5	20	14	21	Standard
Alternator	Light	Auto	16	13	22	Standard
R-99	Light	Auto	18	11	18	Standard

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Best Assault Rifle in Apex Legends recommendation: R-301

The R-301 is a weapon that you just can't go wrong with. It's great both at a medium distance or up close, and has a drop-off rate that won't leave you hankering to find a sniper rifle fast.

It's got consistent damage, and even if you're only firing from the hip, enemies can be downed with ease if your aim is on point.

Apex Legends Assault Rifle damage stats:

Assault Rifle	Ammo Type	Fire Rate Type	Mag Size	Body Damage	Headshot Damage	Availability
G7 Scout	Light	Single	10	34	68	Standard
Hemlok Burst AR	Heavy	Burst / Single	18	22	44	Standard
R-301	Light	Auto / Single	18	14	22	Standard
VK-47 Flatline	Heavy	Auto / Single	20	19	38	Standard
Devotion	Special	Auto	54	17	34	Supply Pods

Best LMG in Apex Legends recommendation: L-Star

The L-Star used to be a special weapon, which meant unique ammo and an availability that relied on supply pods.

That made it a good LMG, but the best? That title used to belong to the Spitfire. With the L-Star replacing The Devotion as an Energy weapon, you'll be able to deal damage at such a fast rate that it puts the L-Star way ahead of other LMG weapons.

Apex Legends LMG damage stats:

LMG	Ammo Type	Fire Rate Type	Mag Size	Body Damage	Headshot Damage	Availability
M600 Spitfire	Heavy	Auto	35	18	36	Standard
L-Star	Energy	Auto	40	18	36	Standard
Devotion	Special	Auto	54	17	34	Supply Pods

Best Shotgun in Apex Legends recommendation: Mastiff

Despite being a special weapon, and thus being near impossible to get until late early game, the Mastiff is still one of the most consistently powerful shotguns around.

It's body damage is enough for you to try your darned hardest to grab it ASAP, and if you're good at aiming headshots? Holy moly, this gun is incredible.

Apex Legends Shotgun damage stats:

Shotgun	Ammo Type	Fire Rate Type	Mag Size	Body Damage	Headshot Damage	Availability
Mastiff	Special	Single	4	144	288	Supply Pods
Peacekeeper	Shotgun	Pump action	6	110	120	Standard
EVA-8 Auto	Shotgun	Auto	8	63	80	Standard

Best Pistol in Apex Legends recommendation: Wingman

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The Wingman has always been a pistol that would make anyone in their right mind run off in the other direction, and that still hasn't changed even with its most recent changes.

It's rate of fire is slow, but the damage is incredible and if going against someone with a steady hand... Well, we're sure the game was good while it lasted.

Apex Legends Pistol damage stats:

Pistol	Ammo Type	Fire Rate Type	Mag Size	Body Damage	Headshot Damage	Availability
Wingman	Heavy	Single	6	45	90	Standard
Mozambique	Shotgun	Pump action	3	45	66	Standard
P2020	Light	Auto	10	13	19	Standard
RE-45 Auto	Light	Auto	16	11	16	Standard

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That's it for our Apex Legends weapons explainer! We also have some advice on another big choice when playing - which Apex Legends character you should choose.