Battlefield 4
Battlefield 4

Primary Weapons

Select optimal primary weapons in Battlefield 4. Compare assault rifles, carbines, and other classes' signature firearms for any combat situation.

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Primary weapons are your main source of damage. Each class has access to specific weapon types, with some overlap (e.g., carbines for Engineer and Recon). Experiment with different weapons within each category to find what suits your playstyle and the map you're on. Attachments can significantly alter a weapon's performance.

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Primary Weapons

Weapon Categories:

  • Assault Rifles: Versatile, good at medium range. (e.g., AEK-971, M416, ACE 23)
  • Carbines: Shorter range, high mobility. (e.g., ACW-R, AK-5C, M4)
  • PDWs: Close-quarters, high rate of fire. (e.g., MPX, UMP-45, P90)
  • LMGs: Suppressive fire, large magazines. (e.g., M249, MG4, AWS)
  • Sniper Rifles: Long-range precision. (e.g., M98B, SRR-61, Gol Magnum)
  • DMRs: Semi-automatic, medium to long range. (e.g., SKS, ACE 53 SV, SCAR-H SV)
  • Shotguns: Devastating at close range. (e.g., 870 MCS, DAO-12, QBS-09)
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