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a player running with a gun in Battlefield 6
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All Battlefield 6 weapons and how to unlock them

Which weapon are you going to choose?

At first glance, you might be confused about how many weapons are actually available to unlock and try out in Battlefield 6.

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BF6 is the latest entry to EA’s franchise, and after Battlefield 2042 not being as successful as its previous hits, such as BF3 or BF4, players had high hopes for this installment.

The gun pool is now much bigger than it was in the open beta. This means unlocking each of them will require fulfilling certain criteria, and with that said, here are all the Battlefield 6 weapons and how you can unlock them.

All weapon types in Battlefield 6

two players using guns in Battlefield 6
Reach different Career ranks to unlock weapons. Image via EA

There are seven types of weapons to choose from in Battlefield 6:

  • Assault Rifle
  • Carbine
  • SMG
  • LMG
  • DMR
  • Sniper Rifle
  • Shotgun

How to unlock all weapons in BF6

Assault Rifle

Weapon NameHow to unlockDescription
M433Comes pre-unlockedChambered in 5.56x45mm, this rifle is best suited for close ranges due to its above-average rate of fire.
B36A4Reach Career Rank 14A versatile carbine that can be modified to compete in both close-quarters and ranged encounters.
SOR-556 MK2Reach Career Rank 25This modular rifle is in an intermediate configuration. It’s highly accurate and best utilized at mid to long-range engagements.
AK4DReach Career Rank 35A classic battle rifle with a slow rate of fire, best utilized during mid to long-range engagements.
TR-7Reach Career Rank 50With a relatively high fire rate and subsequent recoil, this popular bullpup battle rifle is better suited for close-range combat.
KORD 6P67Unlocked through Assignment RAPID FIRE 1, where you have to inflict 300 and 10,000 damage with ARThe low-recoil, high rate-of-fire rifle performs well at both close and long ranges.
NVO-228EUnlocked through Assignment RAPID FIRE 2, where you have to get 300 kills with the KORD 6P67 or B36A4, and 100 kills over 50m with ADS with ARThis powerful AR chambered in 7.62 Soviet is a reliable weapon designed for mid-range encounters.
L85A3Unlocked through Assignment RAPID FIRE 3, where you have to inflict 4,000 close-quarter damage while hip firing with AR, and get 300 kills with the SQR-556 Mk2 or NVO-228EWith a steady rate of fire, this modified bullpup rifle favors mid to long-range engagements.
All ARs in Battlefield 6
M433 is the default AR in the game. Screenshot by Dot Esports

Carbine

Weapon NameHow to unlockDescription
M4A1Reach Career Rank 2With its high cyclic rate, extending the carbine’s effective range requires competent recoil management.
M277Reach Career Rank 11Chambered in 6.8x62mm, this newly fielded rifle is intended for overmatch at range at the cost of magazine capacity.
AK-205Reach Career Rank 22With an average cyclic rate and 5.45x39mm chambering, this rifle offers superior ranged performance.
M417 A2Reach Career Rank 32Chambered in 7.62x51mm, this concept battle rifle offsets its high damage with a steady rate of fire.
GRT-BCReach Career Rank 41A compact bullpup rifle with an above-average rate of fire and an intermediate chambering
QBZ-192Unlocked through Assignment DANGER CLOSE 1, where you have to get 250 kills while ADS and inflict 10K damage with CarbinesA modern rifle of East Asian origin chambered in the unique 5.8x42mm. Comes factory with a bipod grip for rapid stabilized shooting.
SG 553RUnlocked through Assignment DANGER CLOSE 2, where you have to get 100 kills with the QBZ-192 or M277 and perform 300 headshots with CarbinesA classic Cold War era rifle modernized for export. Its effectiveness quickly diminishes beyond mid-range.

SMG

Weapon NameHow to unlockDescription
SGXComes pre-unlockedA modern 9x19mm PDW suited for close-range engagements. It can be configured to improve its ranged capabilities.
PW5A3Reach Career Rank 6This popular SMG performs admirably in all engagements up to and including mid-range.
PW7A2Reach Career Rank 19A 4.6x30mm chambering ensures this PDW outperforms at range. Still effective in close quarters due to its high rate of fire.
UMG-40Reach Career Rank 29Boasting a unique design, this cutting-edge SMG is adaptable to a variety of combat scenarios.
USG-90Reach Career Rank 36A high-capacity PSW with a unique design. Lower effective damage is offset by a high rate of fire.
KV9Reach Career Rank 45With a blistering cyclic rate, this sleek SMG will near-instantly consume the ammunition within a standard magazine.
SCW-10Unlocked through Assignment CLOSE QUARTERS 1, where you have to inflict 10K damage and 200 close quarter kills with SMGsChambered in 10mm, this modular modern SMG offers increased stopping power where other PDWs fall short.
SL9Unlocked through Assignment CLOSE QUARTERS 2, where you have to get 300 kills with the SCW-10 or SGX and get 20 multi-kills with SMGsBoasting a unique design, this cutting edge SMG is adaptable to a variety of combat scenarios.
a screenshot of the SHX SMG in Battlefield 6
The SGX is one of the best SMGs to use. Screenshot by Dot Esports

LMG

Weapon NameHow to unlockDescription
L110Comes pre-unlockedAn all-purpose Squad Automatic Weapon chambered in 5.56x45mm. Well-matched for most engagements.
DRS-IARReach Career Rank 9This widely used general-purpose machine gun is capable of keeping enemies suppressed with a slow and steady rate of fire
M/60Reach Career Rank 20The original Light Support Weapon. Relatively configurable and best suited for mid-range suppressive fire.
RPKMReach Career Rank 30An ideal LMG for mobile fire support. It will dominate in close quarters and keep enemies suppressed with a high fire rate.
M123KReach Career Rank 38An ideal LMG for mobile fire support. Will dominate in close-quarters and keep enemies suppressed with a high fire rate.
M250Reach Career Rank 46A general-purpose machine gun modernized to improve weight and increase capacity. effective in both aggressive and defensive roles.
KTS100 MK8Unlocked through Assignment BULLET STORM 1, where you have to suppress 300 enemies and inflict 10k hip-fire damage with LMGsWith low recoil and a steady RPM, this light machine gun’s moderate damage is offset by accurate suppressive fire.
M240LUnlocked through Assignment BULLET STORM 2, where you have to inflict 7k damage with the RPKM or KTS100 MK8 and get 15 multi-kills with LMGsA general purpose machine gun modernized to improve weight and increase capacity. effective in both aggressive and defensive roles.

DMR

Weapon NameHow to unlockDescription
M39 EMRReach Career Rank 4Chambered in 7.62x51mm, this versatile marksman rifle is a solid addition to any squad arsenal.
LMR27Reach Career Rank 16With an intermediate chambering, this cutting-edge precision rifle allows for rapid follow-shots at the cost of relatively low damage.
SVK-8.6Reach Career Rank 33A precision rifle chambered in the powerful 8.6x70mm cartridge. Its lethality is offset by a lower effective rate of fire.
SVDMUnlocked through Assignment DEADEYE 1, where you have to perform 11 headshots and inflict damage over 75m with DMRsA classic marksman’s rifle modernized for the 21st century. The right configuration can offer extreme mobility or ranged eliminations.
a screenshot of the M2010 ESR7 sniper rifle in Battlefield 6
The M2010 ESR7 sniper rifle comes pre-unlocked. Screenshot by Dot Esports

Sniper Rifle

Weapon NameHow to unlockDescription
M2010 ESRComes pre-unlockedThis accurate bolt-action sniper rifle reaches targets at greater distances with its .300 WM chambering.
SV-98Reach Career Rank 26Firing the legacy 7.62x54mmR, this balanced bolt-action rifle is most effective between 45m-90m.
PSRUnlocked through Assignment DEADEYE 2, where you have to get 150 headshot kills over 200m and 300 kills with sniper riflesDesigned for extreme ranges, this sniper rifle is most effective between 75m-150m.

Shotgun

Weapon NameHow to unlockDescription
M87A1Comes pre-unlockedA hard-hitting reliable pump shotgun chambered with 3″ shells for improved stopping power.
M1014Reach Career Rank 42The popular semi-automatic shotgun hits hard with 3″ shells, but is limited by its magazine tube capacity.
10.5KS-KUnlocked through Assignment POINT BLANK 2, where you have to get 25 Shotgun kills in a round and 5 shotgun kills without reloadingA magazine-fed, semi-automatic shotgun firing 2.75″ shells for sizable damage.

The M87A1 shotgun comes pre-equipped as Gadget One for the Assault class in Battlefield 6, meaning you cannot equip it as a primary weapon for this class, unlike Engineer, Support, and Recon.

Here’s a quick comparison between Battlefield 6 and Delta Force about which one you should play.


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Sourav Banik
Staff Writer at Dot Esports, Sourav covers live-service titles including Counter-Strike 2, VALORANT, Rainbow Six Siege, Delta Force, Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, and general gaming. He has been writing about video games since October 2021 with bylines at Destructoid, Dexerto, ONE Esports, and more. In his spare time, he enjoys lifting weights and spending time with his loved ones.