Checked 31 October 2026 · version 4.6
Best guns in PUBG Mobile
The M416 is the safest pick, the Beryl M762 the hardest-hitting rifle, and the AWM the strongest sniper. Community tier lists disagree on the details and change with balance patches, so this page keeps to what they agree on, by role.
By role
The guns tier lists agree on
| Gun | Role | Why | Upgradable skins |
|---|---|---|---|
| M416 | Assault rifle, 5.56 mm | The consensus top pick: low recoil, many attachment slots and reliable at every range. Most tier lists put it first among assault rifles. PUBG Mobile weapons tier list (Esports.net) · PUBG Mobile AR tier list 2026 (Mobile Matters) | Glacier, The Fool, Lizard Roar, Tidal Embrace, Shinobi Kami, Imperial Splendor |
| Beryl M762 | Assault rifle, 7.62 mm | More damage per shot than the M416, with much harder recoil. Strong in the hands of players who can control it. PUBG Mobile weapons tier list (Esports.net) · PUBG Mobile AR tier list 2026 (Mobile Matters) | — |
| Honey Badger | Assault rifle, 7.62 mm | Rated next to the M416 in recent lists for its predictable recoil. The A21 Royale Pass carries an upgradable Honey Badger skin. PUBG Mobile AR tier list 2026 (Mobile Matters) · PUBG Mobile A21 Royale Pass (LDShop blog) | — |
| AWM | Sniper rifle | Found only in airdrops. The only bolt-action rifle that takes out a player wearing a level 3 helmet with one headshot. | Godzilla, Valor’s Requiem |
| Kar98k | Sniper rifle | The standard bolt-action rifle from the ground loot: one headshot kills a player without a level 3 helmet. | — |
| Mk14 EBR | Designated marksman rifle | One of the strongest marksman rifles, with a burst mode that lets it work as a sniper rifle or an assault rifle. | — |
| DP-28 | Light machine gun | A 47-round pan without attachments and steady at mid range. | Enigmatic Hunter |
| UMP45 | Submachine gun | High damage for an SMG and easy to control without attachments. | EMP, Void Souleater |
Upgradable skins listed are the notable ones from our upgradable guns page, not every skin for that gun.
Skins
Meta guns and account value
Players want skins on the guns they use most, so maxed skins for the M416 above all, the Mk14 and the AKM are what buyers look for on an account. The maxed M416 accounts and the MK14 Dragon accounts carry them.
Answers
Best guns in PUBG Mobile: FAQ
What is the best gun in PUBG Mobile?
The M416 is the consensus pick: low recoil, many attachment slots and reliable at every range. The Beryl M762 hits harder but is much harder to control; for long range the AWM, found only in airdrops, is the strongest sniper rifle.
M416 or M762?
The M416 for most players: it is easier to control at range. The Beryl M762 does more damage per shot and wins close fights for players who can handle its recoil.
What is the best sniper rifle in PUBG Mobile?
The AWM. It is found only in airdrops and is the only bolt-action rifle that takes out a player in a level 3 helmet with one headshot. From ground loot, the Kar98k is the usual choice.
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