Read more: Best PC settings for Battlefield 2042Įven if an objective is swarming with foes, you can use the Plus System to fit a Suppressor and run and gun without them figuring out where you’re going to strike from next.With an extremely low TTK, enemies unfortunate enough to come up against it don’t stand a chance. The K30, often called the KRISS Vector, is one of the best close-range options in the game. Any SMG makes for a solid choice in Battlefield 2042, so the MP9 is well-worth your time. Now that bullet spread has been fixed, the MP9 is even a solid choice in mid-range fights, but you’ll need to be wary of burning through your ammo. What makes it so effective is a fast fire rate which gives it an incredibly low TTK. MP9Īnother SMG, the MP9 is also a great choice for getting in enemy’s faces. If you’re looking for a powerful hand cannon to run at your side, we recommend the M44. You can even equip it with a 4x scope through the Plus System, making it effective at close-medium range. Not only can it one-shot headshot foes, but packs a serious punch in its body damage too. Perhaps a surprising choice, the M44 revolver is arguably the best secondary in the game.
It will start to struggle at longer ranges, but keep to the confines of buildings and you’ll be able to tear through any enemy that gets in your way. Read more: Battlefield 2042 players beg devs to bring back vehicle damage feature.This is where the PBX-45 really shines, being a great weapon for pushing objectives and getting in enemies’ faces. PBX-45Īlthough Battlefield 2042’s maps are massive, there are still plenty of opportunities for close-range combat. However, you should use the NTW-50 as much as you can, as DICE has confirmed that its vehicle damage will be nerfed in a future update. Plus, it’s lethal to infantry players as well. You’ll be able to make short work of any vehicle that crosses your path, whether that’s a Hovercraft, tank, or helicopter. If you’re an infantry player you’ll know how difficult it is to come against vehicles, but the NTW-50 solves that problem. The NTW-50 is the heaviest Sniper Rifle in Battlefield 2042, but that means it packs a serious punch. You’ll be able to batter opponents at close range and then use the Plus System to kit it to pick-off long-range targets. It used to struggle at range thanks to the “oppressive” bloom mechanic, but following the November 25 update, it’s a solid choice no matter the range.