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Weapon Strategy Guide
Chapter 7 Season 1 Encyclopedia
Iron Pump Shotgun S-Tier
Why use it: The king of box fighting. High burst damage makes it perfect for "peek shooting" (shoot once, build cover).
Strategy: Do not spam fire. Take your time to line up a headshot, shoot, then immediately build a wall or switch to an SMG.
Strategy: Do not spam fire. Take your time to line up a headshot, shoot, then immediately build a wall or switch to an SMG.
Range: Close • Dmg: High • Speed: Slow
Twin Hammer Shotguns A-Tier
Why use it: Dual wielded shotguns that fire rapidly. Best for players who like to jump INTO the enemy's box (50/50 fights).
Strategy: Treat this almost like an SMG. Get very close (touching distance) and hold down fire. Be careful of long reload times.
Strategy: Treat this almost like an SMG. Get very close (touching distance) and hold down fire. Be careful of long reload times.
Holo Rush SMG A-Tier
Why use it: Incredible versatility. It has a holographic sight, meaning it's accurate even at mid-range, unlike most SMGs.
Strategy: Use this as your "finisher" after hitting a pump shot. It can also substitute for an AR if you are short on inventory slots.
Strategy: Use this as your "finisher" after hitting a pump shot. It can also substitute for an AR if you are short on inventory slots.
Dual Micro SMGs B-Tier
Why use it: Highest DPS in the game point-blank. Melts structures and players instantly.
Strategy: Only effective at kissing distance. Useless beyond 5 meters. Eats ammo very fast.
Strategy: Only effective at kissing distance. Useless beyond 5 meters. Eats ammo very fast.
Deadeye Assault Rifle S-Tier
Why use it: The "Meta" AR. It has a red-dot scope and is hitscan (instant hit). Extremely precise.
Strategy: Tap fire at long range for 100% accuracy. This is the best weapon for beaming players out of the air (Gliders/Wingsuits).
Strategy: Tap fire at long range for 100% accuracy. This is the best weapon for beaming players out of the air (Gliders/Wingsuits).
Type: Red-Dot • Accuracy: Pinpoint
Enforcer AR B-Tier
Why use it: Heavy hitter with a slow fire rate. Good for suppressing fire and breaking builds.
Strategy: Not recommended for close range. Use it to crack shields from a distance before pushing in with a shotgun. Outclassed by the Deadeye in aim duels.
Strategy: Not recommended for close range. Use it to crack shields from a distance before pushing in with a shotgun. Outclassed by the Deadeye in aim duels.
Vengeful Sniper Rifle A-Tier
Why use it: The only weapon capable of a one-shot knockout from distance.
Strategy: It has bullet drop! Aim slightly above the head for targets over 100m away. Don't peek for too long or you'll get countered by a Deadeye AR.
Strategy: It has bullet drop! Aim slightly above the head for targets over 100m away. Don't peek for too long or you'll get countered by a Deadeye AR.
Arc Lightning Gun C-Tier
Why use it: Deals damage that "chains" between nearby enemies. Good for squads huddled together.
Strategy: Mostly a fun/gimmick weapon. Use it to pressure enemies through builds, but drop it for a real SMG if you want to win serious fights.
Strategy: Mostly a fun/gimmick weapon. Use it to pressure enemies through builds, but drop it for a real SMG if you want to win serious fights.
Forsaken Vow (Hanzo Sword) S-Tier
Why use it: Primarily for MOBILITY. The dash attack launches you forward, saving you from the storm or bad fights.
Strategy: Don't try to sword fight a shotgun. Use the dash to escape or to retake high ground, then switch to a gun to shoot.
Strategy: Don't try to sword fight a shotgun. Use the dash to escape or to retake high ground, then switch to a gun to shoot.
Hush's Deadeye AR Mythic
Location: Defeat Boss "Hush".
Buff: Faster fire rate and increased magazine size compared to the standard version. A true laser beam.
Buff: Faster fire rate and increased magazine size compared to the standard version. A true laser beam.
Brutus' Twin Hammer Mythic
Location: Defeat Boss "Brutus".
Buff: Tighter spread and faster reload. Makes the weapon viable even at slightly longer ranges than the standard version.
Buff: Tighter spread and faster reload. Makes the weapon viable even at slightly longer ranges than the standard version.
Updated for Chapter 7 Season 1 Meta