{"id":38884,"date":"2026-05-13T10:08:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/?p=38884"},"modified":"2026-05-13T10:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:08:14","slug":"apex-legends-season-29-weapons-tier-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/apex-legends-season-29-weapons-tier-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Apex Legends Season 29 Weapon Tier List: Best Guns for Ranked and Casual Play"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking for the best weapons in <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/apex-legends\/\">Apex Legends<\/a> Season 29? The current meta is dominated by burst rifles, fast-TTK SMGs, and powerful attachment scaling, with several care package weapons reshaping ranked play. This guide ranks every weapon in the game based on Time-to-Kill (TTK), recoil consistency, ease of use, and overall performance across both ranked and casual matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this guide, we&#8217;ll cover:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The best weapons in the current Season 29 meta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full S-tier to D-tier weapon rankings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The strongest guns for ranked and casual play<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best loadouts for beginners, controller players, and aggressive legends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which weapons are overrated, underrated, or attachment-dependent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How recoil, TTK, and weapon mechanics affect real gameplay performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This tier list reflects the current Season 29 meta and may change with future balance patches. Rankings also assume a reasonable level of mechanical skill, meaning weapon performance can vary depending on playstyle and input method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-27.webp\" alt=\"Apex Legends Season 29 Weapon Tier List: Best Guns to Knock Enemies Fast\" class=\"wp-image-38885\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-27.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-27-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-27-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"text-block-prize\">\r\n    Dive deeper into the article to find a special <span>promo code<\/span> for a discount to save on all your boosts.\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Defines the Season 29 Meta?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Season 29 rewards burst damage, attachment scaling, and close-range aggression. Right now, burst rifles are simply out-trading most automatic ARs unless the other player is beaming. Meanwhile, fast-TTK SMGs and Akimbo pistol setups are the backbone of aggressive team compositions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Care package weapons feel stronger this season than in previous metas, with the <strong>G7 Scout<\/strong> and<strong> L-STAR<\/strong> offering some of the strongest power spikes available. On paper, some weapons kill insanely fast, but actual ranked fights are messy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Season 29 also changes how players should view <strong>recovery <\/strong>and <strong>tempo <\/strong>in a Battle Royale match. With <strong>Deathbox Respawns<\/strong> now letting teams bring back teammates at their deathbox after winning a fight, weapons that are easy to use immediately after a respawn have more value than before. Low-attachment guns, flexible ammo weapons, and fast close-range options can keep a squad alive during the exact moment when inventory is weakest and third parties are most likely to arrive. Respawn has also emphasized <strong>faster <\/strong>gameplay and competitive pacing this season, so understanding weapon data matters, but so does knowing which gun keeps you alive when a fight gets messy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info\">\r\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weapon-mastery.webp\" alt=\"Apex Legends Weapon Mastery Boost\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\r\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy Apex Legends Weapon Mastery Boost<\/strong><\/p>\r\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Leave the grind to us!<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/apex-legends\/boost\/weapon-mastery\/\" class=\"white-button\">Buy now!<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Tier Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-tier-list-3.webp\" alt=\"Apex Legends Season 29 Best Guns Ranked: Updated Meta Tier List for Ranked Play\" class=\"wp-image-38886\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-tier-list-3.webp 1075w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-tier-list-3-780x435.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-tier-list-3-768x429.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tier<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weapons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>S<\/strong><\/td><td>Wingman, R-99, Nemesis, Hemlock, RE-45, L-STAR, G7 Scout, Kraber, Alternator (Double Tap)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>A<\/strong><\/td><td>Havoc, Prowler, C.A.R. SMG, Akimbo P2020, Akimbo Mozambique, Devotion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>B<\/strong><\/td><td>Flatline, R-301, Sentinel, Longbow, Volt SMG, Eva-8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>C<\/strong><\/td><td>Spitfire, Peacekeeper, Mastiff, Triple Take<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>D<\/strong><\/td><td>30-30 Repeater, Bocek Bow, Charge Rifle<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">S-Tier: The Meta Kings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list.webp\" alt=\"Apex Legends Season 29 Weapon Meta Guide: Favorite Guns, TTK, and Ranked Loadouts\" class=\"wp-image-38887\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list.webp 1075w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-780x435.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-768x429.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These weapons define the current season. When available, they should generally be prioritized in your loadout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Wingman\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wingman<\/a>: One of the strongest weapons in the game for players who can land their shots. The Wingman can <strong>four-shot<\/strong> opponents with body shots, and a headshot combined with a body shot can end a fight near-instantly. Its <strong>burst damage<\/strong> is unmatched among ground-loot weapons, though newer players may find the <strong>R-301<\/strong> far more forgiving due to the Wingman&#8217;s high skill floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/R-99_SMG\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">R-99<\/a>: Despite multiple balance adjustments over the seasons, the R-99 maintains one of the <strong>fastest TTKs<\/strong> in the game at <strong>close range<\/strong>. It remains a top pick for aggressive players, particularly those on controller, where tracking reigns over tapping. If you are pushing into buildings or forcing close-quarters fights, this is one of the most reliable tools available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Nemesis_Burst_AR\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nemesis Burst AR<\/a>: Flying under the radar for many players, the Nemesis is statistically one of the strongest <strong>mid-range<\/strong> weapons this season. Once fully ramped up, recoil becomes very manageable, and a single burst can strip over <strong>100 HP<\/strong>. <strong>The one caveat:<\/strong> its charge meter requires &#8220;dry firing&#8221; between engagements to maintain peak output, which can create awkward timing if the charge drops during a fight. Managing that mechanic is part of the weapon&#8217;s skill ceiling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Hemlok_Burst_AR\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hemlock Burst AR<\/a>: The Hemlock earns its S-tier placement largely through the <strong>Breach Charge<\/strong> hop-up, which lets it destroy doors and maintain high burst damage simultaneously. In a head-to-head against the R-301, the Hemlock user can miss a significant portion of their burst and still secure the kill, while the R-301 user cannot afford to miss much at all. Recoil control and range do affect this comparison, but the burst pattern is forgiving enough for most play styles. The other reason the Hemlock deserves special attention is tactical utility. Its Breach Charge now disperses gas and smoke, which gives it a real answer into Caustic gas fights, Bangalore smoke resets, and defensive teams holding doors. That does not make it a free win button, especially after the cooldown, recoil, hipfire, and mag-size adjustments, but it does give the Hemlock a kind of utility that most ARs simply do not have.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/RE-45_Auto\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RE-45<\/a>: Often overlooked in favor of the R-99, the RE-45 in Season 29 can match it for <strong>close-range<\/strong> aggression. Its fire rate and damage output make it a legitimate threat, and its lighter weight in terms of attachment requirements makes it easier to build early in a match.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/L-STAR_EMG\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">L-STAR<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/G7_Scout\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">G7 Scout<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Kraber_.50-Cal_Sniper\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kraber<\/a>: These care package weapons each occupy a different power fantasy. The <strong>L-STAR<\/strong>&#8216;s damage scales as it approaches its <strong>overheat<\/strong> threshold, and skilled players can stay in that high-heat zone for maximum DPS without fully locking the weapon. Close-range tracking is also easier thanks to its expanding plasma projectiles, though recoil becomes an issue at distance. The <strong>G7 Scout<\/strong> combines <strong>sniper-optic<\/strong> compatibility with an excellent firing rate, giving it unmatched poke potential in ranked play. The <strong>Kraber <\/strong>remains the ultimate <strong>kill-shot<\/strong> weapon, though its value scales strongly with mechanical precision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Alternator_SMG\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alternator<\/a> (with <strong>Double Tap<\/strong>): With the Double Tap hop-up equipped, the Alternator becomes a genuinely different weapon. The burst pattern improves <strong>ammo efficiency<\/strong>, recoil is low, and the effective <strong>close-range<\/strong> TTK competes with the R-99 while being more <strong>forgiving<\/strong> to use. Without the hop-up, it is still a solid A-tier pick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wake-wrath-bundle.webp\" alt=\"Apex Legends Wake &amp; Wrath Bundle Boost\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy Apex Legends Wake &amp; Wrath Bundle Boost<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Leave the grind to us!<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/apex-legends\/boost\/wake-wrath-bundle\/\" class=\"white-button\">Buy now!<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A-Tier: High-Performance Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-4.webp\" alt=\"Apex Legends Season 29 Tier List: Best Weapons After Nerfed Meta Changes\" class=\"wp-image-38888\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-4.webp 1075w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-4-780x435.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-4-768x429.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong weapons that can win games at any level, but lacking the outright edge of S-tier picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Hemlok_Burst_AR\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Havoc<\/a>: The Havoc is heavily dependent on the <strong>Turbocharger<\/strong> hop-up. Without it, the spin-up delay makes reactive close-range fights difficult. With a Turbocharger, it becomes one of the <strong>fastest-killing<\/strong> ARs available and can out-DPS most ground-loot automatics. If you find the hop-up, treat it like an S-tier weapon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Prowler_Burst_PDW\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Prowler Burst PDW<\/a>: The <strong>burst mode <\/strong>remains excellent. Strong recoil control and close-range damage output keep it near the top of the SMG category, making it a reliable choice when the R-99 or Alternator is unavailable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/C.A.R._SMG\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">C.A.R. SMG<\/a>: The C.A.R.&#8217;s raw TTK is slightly behind the R-99, but its ability to swap between light and heavy ammo makes it the most inventory-friendly gun in the game. In ranked play, where ammo flexibility reduces team strain and lets you pick up better extended magazines during a match, this is often the smarter choice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Akimbo <a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/P2020\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">P2020 <\/a>and Akimbo <a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Mozambique_Shotgun\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mozambique<\/a>: A genuine surprise in Season 29. Both setups require finding two matching weapons, which introduces RNG, but when equipped, their damage output significantly exceeds single-fire variants. The Akimbo P2020 with Hammerpoint Rounds is especially competitive, with a body-shot TTK that can challenge top-tier SMGs. Their low attachment requirements also make them viable early-game finds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Devotion_LMG\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Devotion<\/a>: Recently buffed and dangerous in the right hands, particularly for Rampart mains. Its spread is slightly wider than the Havoc, which keeps it one step behind in most scenarios, but it remains a strong pick for players comfortable with beam-style LMG recoil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/apex-legends-wins.webp\" alt=\"Apex Legends Wins Boost\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy Apex Legends Wins Boost<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Leave the grind to us!<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/apex-legends\/boost\/wins\/\" class=\"white-button\">Buy now!<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B-Tier: Consistent but Outclassed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-5.webp\" alt=\"Apex Legends Season 29 Best Weapon Tier List for Ranked, Casual, and Teammates\" class=\"wp-image-38891\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-5.webp 1075w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-5-780x435.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-5-768x429.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Reliable weapons that will get the job done, but that tend to lose direct matchups against S-tier options when both players hit their shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/VK-47_Flatline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Flatline<\/a>: A skill-dependent weapon. Players who can control its <strong>heavy recoil<\/strong> or jitter-aim will find the damage-per-bullet superior to the R-301. For those players, it competes well with B-tier and even some A-tier weapons. For everyone else, the recoil pattern makes it harder to justify over burst rifles in the current meta.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/R-301_Carbine\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">R-301 Carbine<\/a>: Still the most balanced and <strong>beginner-friendly<\/strong> automatic rifle in the game. It is easy to use, consistent, and reliable. The problem is that consistency now works against it: it requires a high hit percentage to secure kills, where burst rifles like the Hemlock can afford to miss more and still win. For newer players or those who prioritize ease of use, the R-301 is a strong recommendation despite its meta standing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Sentinel\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sentinel <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Longbow_DMR\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Longbow<\/a>: The most consistent <strong>snipers <\/strong>in the ground loot pool. The <strong>Sentinel <\/strong>is particularly strong in the early-to-mid game: charging it with a <strong>Shield Cell<\/strong> improves both its damage and fire rate, making charged shots a serious threat during peek fights and armor pressure situations. The <strong>Longbow <\/strong>offers <strong>reliable <\/strong>performance at range with less commitment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Volt_SMG\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Volt SMG<\/a>: Solid, with the best effective <strong>range<\/strong> of any SMG. Without specific hop-ups, it does not quite compete with the R-99 or RE-45 in a straight close-range fight, but it remains a dependable choice when those options are unavailable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/EVA-8_Auto\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EVA-8<\/a>: Currently, the most consistent shotgun. It is especially effective for <strong>aggressive <\/strong>legends and players who maintain constant pressure, where the EVA-8&#8217;s fire rate punishes opponents more reliably than the slower, higher-stakes shotgun alternatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info\">\r\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/apex-legends-wins.webp\" alt=\"Apex Legends Wins Boost\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\r\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy Apex Legends Wins Boost<\/strong><\/p>\r\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Leave the grind to us!<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/apex-legends\/boost\/wins\/\" class=\"white-button\">Buy now!<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C-Tier: Situational and High-Risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-7.webp\" alt=\"Apex Legends Season 29 Guns Ranked: Best SMGs, ARs, and Updated Meta Picks\" class=\"wp-image-38889\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-7.webp 1075w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-7-780x435.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-7-768x429.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These weapons have real use cases, but they require specific conditions or near-perfect execution to compete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/M600_Spitfire\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Spitfire<\/a>: A large magazine and heavy body damage make it appealing on paper. In practice, the movement speed penalty and poor hipfire accuracy make it a liability in the fast-paced close-quarters combat that dominates Season 29. Best used in defensive or area-control scenarios rather than active pushing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Peacekeeper\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Peacekeeper <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Mastiff_Shotgun\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mastiff<\/a>: Both are high-risk, high-reward. Missed shotgun blasts in a meta dominated by fast-TTK SMGs are very costly, and neither weapon is forgiving when a pump does not land cleanly. That said, the Peacekeeper does have a niche in peek-fighting scenarios, where burst damage matters more than sustained DPS and players repeatedly strafe in and out of cover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Triple_Take\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Triple Take<\/a>: Decent at mid-range but consistently outperformed at both ends of the engagement spectrum. Snipers beat it at long range; ARs beat it up close. It is not a bad gun, just one without a clear role in the current meta.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D-Tier: Bottom of the Barrel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-8.webp\" alt=\"Apex Legends Season 29 Weapon Guide: Best Guns to Avoid Losing Close-Range Fights\" class=\"wp-image-38890\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-8.webp 1075w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-8-780x435.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-8-768x429.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/30-30_Repeater\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">30-30 Repeater<\/a>: Lacks both the damage and fire rate needed to compete with the current AR landscape. Its marksman niche is better filled by the Sentinel or Longbow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Bocek_Compound_Bow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bocek Bow<\/a>: The ammo economy is the core problem. Needing a frag grenade to power a weapon with limited ammo is a poor inventory trade-off in ranked play, where every slot matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apexlegends.fandom.com\/wiki\/Charge_Rifle\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Charge Rifle<\/a>: Once a dominant force in the meta, the Charge Rifle has fallen significantly. Body shots at mid-range can deal as little as 40-59 damage, a timeframe in which other weapons can close out a kill entirely. It is currently the most difficult weapon to justify bringing into a ranked match.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info\">\r\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rank-boosting-1.webp\" alt=\"Apex Legends Rank Boost\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\r\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy Apex Legends Rank Boost<\/strong><\/p>\r\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Leave the grind to us!<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/apex-legends\/boost\/rank\/\" class=\"white-button\">Buy now!<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Loadouts for Season 29<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-2.webp\" alt=\"Apex Legends Season 29 Meta Weapons Ranked: Best Guns for Octane, Vantage, and Aggressive Play\" class=\"wp-image-38892\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-2.webp 1075w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-2-780x435.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apex-legends-season-29-weapon-tier-list-2-768x429.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best all-around ranked combo:<\/strong> Wingman + R-99. Covers close range and punishes individual mistakes with high burst potential at any distance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best beginner combo:<\/strong> R-301 + Sentinel. Both have manageable recoil and clear engagement ranges. The R-301 keeps fights consistent while the Sentinel creates distance and applies pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best mid-range threat:<\/strong> Nemesis + C.A.R. SMG. The Nemesis handles extended fights; the C.A.R. covers close-range gaps and eases team ammo pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best controller loadout:<\/strong> R-99 + Hemlock. Both weapons reward tracking and burst discipline, which controller players tend to excel at.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for aggressive legends:<\/strong> RE-45 or R-99 + Eva-8. Maximizes close-range speed and damage during push sequences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"promocode\">\r\n    Promo code: <span>Dina_Blog<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"text\">Use this discount as my thank you for your attention!<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Season 29 belongs to burst weapons and fast-TTK close-range options. The Wingman and Nemesis define the mid-range game; the R-99 and RE-45 dominate up close. Care package weapons carry outsized influence this season, and the C.A.R. SMG continues to be one of the smartest ranked picks regardless of tier purely for its inventory flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most underrated weapon this season is the Nemesis for players who have not committed to the burst playstyle yet. The safest bet for most players remains the R-301, even if it sits below its meta peak. And if you are still running the Charge Rifle, now is the time to let it go.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the best weapons in Apex Legends Season 29? The current meta is dominated by burst rifles, fast-TTK SMGs, and powerful attachment scaling, with several care package weapons reshaping ranked play. This guide ranks every weapon in the game based on Time-to-Kill (TTK), recoil consistency, ease of use, and overall performance across both ranked [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33680,"featured_media":38893,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[315,3],"tags":[1078,1074,1073,1077],"post_kind":[97,101],"ppma_author":[127],"class_list":["post-38884","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-apex-legends","category-all","tag-apex-legends-season-29-weapons","tag-apex-legends-season-29","tag-apex-legends-season-29-tier-list","tag-apex-legends-season-29-weapons-tier-list","author-dina"],"acf":[],"authors":[{"term_id":127,"user_id":33680,"is_guest":0,"slug":"dina","display_name":"Dina","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dina-avatar.webp","url2x":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dina-avatar.webp"},"0":null,"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38884","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33680"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38884"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38884\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38897,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38884\/revisions\/38897"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38893"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38884"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38884"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38884"},{"taxonomy":"post_kind","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_kind?post=38884"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=38884"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}