Released by Ubisoft on October 7, 2021, gamers are starting to get a clear picture of the best unlockable weapons and load-outs to use in the mega-popular first-person shooter game Far Cry 6. While many have certain preferences when choosing weapons for various types of battle, a consensus is beginning to develop via Reddit on the absolute best of the bunch no matter the in-game circumstances.
From high-tech bows, powerful pistols, and devastating machineguns to vicious assault rifles, submachine guns, resolvers, and more, Far Cry 6 players ought to heed the advice of wily Redditors when it comes to the most superior arsenal to wield in the game.
MG42
When scouring various Reddit boards, one weapon that consistently comes up across multiple threads is the MG42, a light machinegun that has a staggering 9/10 firing rate to take out as many enemies as possible in a short span. Able to fire up to 200 rounds per extended magazine, the only issue is its poor handling.
Even so, Geist28 and metalspider1 cite the weapon as superior on one thread, with further for the gun coming from throwaway040501, who reserves the MG422 "for when sh*t goes wrong in the worst way possible." RomanLegion6384 also says the MG42 is the best weapon to use "for when things go to hell."
Compound Bow
Several Redditors have included the Compound Bow as one of the most useful weapons in Far Cry 6. FeelingAd5946 calls it "the best bow" in the game, a viewpoint shared by another Reddit original poster. Yet another named RedRupture from another thread entirely calls "the crossbow thing that you buy from Juan that shoots spikes" one of the best weapons to use.
Compound Bows can fire up to 25 incendiary and explosive arrows per extended clip and is ideal for taking on enemies at a distance while staying undetected in stealth mode. With high accuracy and damage rates, it's one of the most effective alternatives to a firearm in the game.
La Varita
In one best Far Cry weapon to use in the all-time great first-person shooter series.
More for the La Varita comes via Reallythatwastaken on another thread, claiming that "La Varita in Triada mode" is the way to go. Rather than spraying shells, La Varita fires one gigantic slug at a time that delivers maximum harm on .
Desert Eagle
Several Redditors suggest using the almighty Desert Eagle handgun and its giant .50 rounds as a strategic sniper rifle in the beloved and well-reviewed RPG, Far Cry. Beatrix_-_kiddo lists it as the first gun to use, saying the "Desert Eagle as a sniper is immense." Both metalspider1 and Raeshkae echo the sentiment on the same thread.
On a different thread, Redditor unernamerequired_92 also calls the Desert Eagle a top weapon, stating "Desert Eagle...with AP rounds and the damage boost is making the game feel way less bullet spongy." With a 30-round magazine and a 9/10 damage rate, it's easy to the stance.
MP7
In a Reddit thread asking everyone's favorite Far Cry 6 weapon so far, an overwhelming number of responses name the formidable MP7 submachine gun as the best of its ilk. Str03mm3n, Anson565, and Ghost Mech all agree, with the latter calling the gun "god tier."
Due to its rapid rate of fire, easy-to-handle maneuverability, and scaled damage rate with its devastating Gut Wrencher attachment, the MP7 is an efficient workhorse killing machine that outranks every other SMG in the game. Even FeelingAd5946 and Drogo10 list the MP7 as the best SMG to use in Far Cry 6, with the latter finding the "a moded out MP7 much more versatile than the AK."
MS14-16
A version of the MS14 with a shorter barrel, the MS16 assault rifle in Far Cry 6 seems to be a popular weapon to play with among Redditors. Both versions of the gun are enumerated multiple times, with hammer308darpa naming the MS14 among his three best weapons and Geistt28 ranking it as his number one gun to use in the game.
Further for the high-powered AR that deals incredible amounts of carnage from close to mid-range comes from Ghostrider6000, who claims the "silenced MS14 with AP rounds and 4x scope" is the best weapon in the game. Avery5712 echoes the , saying "M14 with a silencer and scope will take (out) enemies with one headshot."
Eastern Front
When it comes to the best official sniper rifle in Far Cry 6, most Redditors hold the Eastern Front firearm in the highest regard. Feeling-Ad5946 calls it the best of its class, as do romanLegion6384 and DJB_Survivor, both of whom list the gun number one.
The expensive black market item is a rare hidden Far Cry weapon that is the perfect choice for launching solo attacks at the furthest distance possible. It's also the weapon of choice for stealth assassinations due to its balanced damage, accuracy, and handling stats. Further for the Eastern Front comes from throwaway040501, who ranks the gun as second best.
SSGP 58
When it comes to the best assault rifle to use in the game, the overwhelming consensus on Reddit points to the ultra-powerful SSGP 58. The extremely rapid-fire weapon absolutely annihilates enemies at all ranges with the utmost accuracy and efficiency. Per tom711051, "sorry, but the best AR in the game is the SSGP 58. A responder seconds the notion, saying "yeah, I loved the VAL until I unlocked the SSGP 58 and now I can't switch away."
In addition to a slew of ers for the SSGP 58 on that thread, others like most powerful video game weapons ever, not just in Far Cry.
