GTA 6 Best Weapons: Complete Tier List
GTA 6 doubles the weapon roster compared to GTA V and adds MK II variants for every core class. Not all of them are worth the grind. This tier list ranks the best weapon in each class and tells you which MK II upgrades are actually worth the money.
Primary weapon tier list
Ranked by damage-per-second at 60m range and headshot lethality.
- S: Special Carbine MK II — best all-around, 100-round drum, AP rounds
- S: Military Rifle MK II — highest DPS, unlocks late-story
- A: Assault Rifle MK II — reliable, unlocks earliest, cheap
- A: Bullpup Rifle MK II — best fire rate in class
- B: Compact Rifle — pistol-tier reload, low damage
Sidearms
The AP Pistol MK II with suppressor is the top silent sidearm — fires as fast as an SMG. Combat Pistol MK II is the best hip-fire pistol.
Skip the Vintage Pistol — flavor pick only.
Snipers
Heavy Sniper MK II with thermal scope is the ceiling. One-shot headshot at any range, one-shot body shot with armor-piercing rounds. Only viable choice for Ghost/Lucia builds.
Marksman Rifle is the crossover pick if you also want mid-range fire — 3-shot bursts at 150m.
Shotguns & CQC
Assault Shotgun MK II is the best close-quarters weapon — full-auto, 20-round drum, extended barrel. Pump Shotgun for one-shot headshots at melee range.
The Combat Knife (stealth kill with 80+ Stealth stat) still beats every ranged weapon inside 3m for silent takedowns.
Explosives
RPG for anti-vehicle. Grenade Launcher MK II with cluster rounds for boss fights and helicopter defense. Sticky bombs for scripted breaches and getaway diversions.
Proximity Mines are situational — only useful for pre-planned escape routes.
MK II upgrades — which are worth it?
Rule of thumb: upgrade the weapons you use every mission. Special Carbine, AP Pistol, Heavy Sniper — always MK II. Everything else, only upgrade if you're specializing.
MK II conversion costs $150K-$180K per weapon. AP rounds ($95K) and suppressor ($55K) are the two mods that meaningfully change performance.
Frequently asked
What's the best weapon in GTA 6?+
Special Carbine MK II with AP rounds — highest sustained DPS, 100-round drum, works at every range.
Are MK II weapons worth it?+
Yes for weapons you use every mission (Special Carbine, AP Pistol, Heavy Sniper). Not worth it for weapons you rarely use.
What's the best sniper in GTA 6?+
Heavy Sniper MK II with thermal scope. One-shot headshots at any range.
What's the best silent weapon?+
AP Pistol MK II with suppressor for ranged, Combat Knife for melee.
How much does a full MK II conversion cost?+
$150K–$180K per weapon plus $95K for AP rounds and $55K for a suppressor. Budget ~$300K per fully-tuned MK II.
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