In GTA 5 online, you can live without a lot of things. But guns? Absolutely not! Choosing the right weapon is essential when it comes to tackling enemies with ease.
GTA 5 Online offers an extensive list of guns, making it difficult to find the best one that fits you. But don't worry, we're here to rank the top 10 best weapons in the game, so you can choose top-tier firearms for every adventure.
Don't forget to check out the short description below each gun. Let's get started!
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Tier List Explanation
The 3 tiers used to divide the best guns are as follows:
- B-Tier - Solid choices in the right hands
- A-Tier - Amazing guns with minor drawbacks
- S-Tier - The best weapons in GTA 5 Online
This list ranks the top 10 weapons from worst to best for Grand Theft Auto 5 Online, following the order with B-Tier, in this case, being the weakest and S-Tier being the strongest.
GTA 5 Online: B-Tier Weapons
If you like weapons with fast and continuous fire rates, the Minigun is the perfect choice. Although it's not classified as a Heavy weapon, it can easily set any vehicle on fire. However, the weight of this gun will definitely slow you down!
- Weapon Class: Heavy Weapons
- Price: $47,000
Although the RPG is amazing when it comes to destroying large groups of enemies and blowing up vehicles, it's definitely not suitable for shooting at a close distance.
- Weapon Class: Heavy Weapons
- Price: $26,250
The Pump Shotgun MK II is not as good as other weapons of the same class in terms of damage output. However, when equipped with the Explosive Slugs, it can destroy any vehicle with a single attempt!
- Weapon Class: Shotguns
- Price: $82,500
The Heavy Revolver MK II is extremely effective and it can destroy even a helicopter at a closer range. However, it requires frequent reloads.
- Weapon Class: Handguns
- Price: $99,000
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GTA 5 Online: A-Tier Weapons
Brace yourselves for the ultimate Heavy Sniper MK II! This gun is a great choice for those who are looking for serious damage. It has the furthest range and the biggest accuracy among all sniper rifles. However, its fire rate is considerably slower.
- Weapon Class: Sniper Rifles
- Price: $165,375
The Assault Shotgun is the fastest fire rate shotgun available in GTA 5 Online. It requires very little time to reload and you only need to reload once for every 8 shells.
- Weapon Class: Shotguns
- Price: $10,000
The Tactical Rifle is an amazing alternative to the Carbine Rifle MK II. The damage output is better but otherwise, they share the same performance. Unfortunately, this weapon isn't the best choice if you're on a budget.
- Weapon Class: Assault Rifles
- Price: $370,000
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GTA 5 Online: S-Tier Weapons
With its wide range and accuracy, the Carbine Rifle MK II is perfect for combat. However, the damage output is rather low.
- Weapon Class: Assault Rifles
- Price: $107,500
The Marksman Rifle MK II has one of the fastest fire rates in its category, making it perfect for hitting targets continuously.
- Weapon Class: Sniper Rifles
- Price: $149,000
The Combat MG MK II is definitely a must-have! With its fast fire rate and high damage output, this weapon is one of the deadliest in GTA 5 Online.
- Weapon Class: Machine Gun
- Price: $119,000
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Summary
It's important to note that GTA 5 Online is always evolving, along with the gun tier lists. Don't be afraid to check out each of the top 10 weapons in GTA 5 Online - each one has its own strengths worth exploring.
Let's take a look at our ranking summary.
Tier | Weapons |
B-Tier | Minigun, RPG, Pump Shotgun MK II, Heavy Revolver MK II |
A-Tier | Heavy Sniper MK II, Assault Shotgun, Tactical Rifle |
S-Tier | Carbine Rifle MK II, Marksman Rifle MK II, Combat MG MK II |
For more information on GTA 5 Online, you can check out this article.
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