The Finals is a first-person shooter game featuring various classes and loadouts. I'll tell you which are the best weapons in The Finals.
All weapons in The Finals, ranked
There are 21 weapons available for use in The Finals. Each weapon is categorized in the light, medium, or heavy build.
| Tier | Weapon |
|---|---|
| S | V9S, AKM, Lewis Gun, XP-54 |
| A | R. 357, SA1216, Model 1887, M11 |
| B | Flamethrower, FCAR, LH1, SR-84, Sledgehammer |
| C | Sword, M60, CL-40, MGL32 |
| D | Throwing Knives, Riot Shield, SH1900, Dagger |
S-tier weapons in The Finals
These weapons are the best, most powerful, and most versatile options for use in The Finals.
V9S
The V9S is a weapon designed for the Light build and is one of the most versatile weapons that can be used in The Finals. It is a semi-automatic pistol with very good damage and fire rate. You can pick off your enemies with the utmost accuracy from a distance while still having the firepower to push towards them. I always assume the S stands for silenced, too!
AKM
The AK is a household name when it comes to The Finals in the form of the AKM. This classic rifle is recognizable to any first-person shooter player from a distance. For the Medium build, this classic rifle is a well-rounded choice, offering balanced stats across damage, fire rate, accuracy, and range, placing it in the middle of the stat spectrum.
Lewis Gun
The Lewis Gun is a light machine gun designed for the Heavy build, and in my opinion, it is the best LMG available in The Finals. Unlike other M60, the Lewis Gun offers significant damage while delivering the highest number of rounds to enemies with minimal recoil. If you are holding off a cashout, this light machine gun will serve you well with some cover to suppress hordes of enemies.
XP-54
The XP-54 is the iconic MP5, a submachine gun beloved by players in first-person shooter games. Part of the Light build, this weapon is designed to make you nimble as you move from corner to corner and take down enemies with an incredible rate of fire. For an SMG, this weapon deals significant damage, enabling you to maneuver and eliminate any type of opponent.
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A-tier weapons in The Finals
A-tier weapons in The Finals are still incredibly powerful, especially if you know how to use them. When you're tired of using OP S-tier weapons, I recommend you check out some A-tier options.
R. 357
Every game, in my opinion, needs a six-shooter, and The Finals has one in the form of the R. 357. Revolvers are all about high risk and high reward. Despite having a slower fire rate than some weapons, the R. 357 packs a huge punch in terms of damage. If you are someone who can tame this beast and choose your shots carefully, I highly recommend using it with the Medium build.
SA1216
The first shotgun I have included in the list, and it is the best one. The SA1216 is best for close-quarter crowd control, as its range is not the greatest. However, if you are someone who always likes to be on the move, you can use this shotgun to go around corners and surprise enemies by jumping in front of them, making it easy to mow them down. Once you have fired your four shots, you will need to retreat back into cover. If you have a Heavy build and prefer defending, you will do quite well with this.
Model 1887
If you enjoy using shotguns but prefer not to use the Heavy build, the Medium-build Model 1887 is the perfect choice for you. The classic lever-action repeating shotgun delivers significant damage down the barrel, albeit at the expense of fire rate. However, if you are accurate with your shots, you can easily take down enemies with the Model 1887 due to its tight spread of pellets.
M11
My second favorite submachine gun, aka machine pistol, in The Finals is the M11, which is a micro-Uzi for the Light build. It has the highest fire rate of all weapons in The Finals, which can be advantageous, but it can also be equally detrimental if you do not choose your shots carefully, as you may end up emptying your entire magazine onto nothing. No need to worry, though, since the reload speed of 1.7 seconds will quickly get you back up and running, ready to take out targets.
B-tier weapons in The Finals
B-tier weapons are quite powerful, but they require more practice and learning before you can do any serious damage with them.
Flamethrower
I would have likely ranked the Flamethrower higher if it were as overpowered as it was when the game was first released. However, due to significant nerfs, this Heavy-build exclusive has been downgraded. In fact, it seems like it might do more damage to you than to your team if you're not careful with it. Once you get used to it, you can inflict an incredible amount of damage while controlling crowds, as it serves as a support weapon and burns enemies over time.
FCAR
The FCAR is another assault rifle designed for the Medium build. Despite its longer range and accuracy, I found myself choosing the AKM over the FCAR because of the FCAR's smaller magazine. I feel that there are not many scenarios where I needed the slight range advantage of the FCAR over the AKM. Regardless, the FCAR is a very solid weapon, but compared to the AKM, it feels like a somewhat pointless choice to me.
LH1
The LH1 is a semi-automatic battle rifle for the Light build. While this rifle delivers a powerful punch, I found myself clenching my mouse to keep it on target while shooting. In fact, I found it easier to shoot from the hip instead of scoping down despite its long range and accuracy. Recoil control is likely to be your biggest challenge when using the LH1, as it can be a bit jumpy. However, if you master it, you'll excel with it.
SR-84
The SR-84 is not your typical sniper's nest rifle. This Light build bolt-action sniper rifle is designed for mobility. Dealing some of the highest damage in the game, I highly recommend using this sniper rifle as a scout. Not only can you hold back and aim down sights if you'd like, but you will also likely excel at quick scoping enemies at the objectives.
Sledgehammer
If you prefer close combat, the Sledgehammer inflicts the most damage among melee weapons in The Finals. If you find yourself in close proximity to an enemy, go ahead and swing the Sledgehammer. It won't be long before you take them down, as this simple Sledgehammer inflicts more damage than any Heavy-build weapons in The Finals.
C-tier weapons in The Finals
C-tier weapons are not particularly the greatest, but you can still use them when trying something new.
Sword
The Sword is a Light build melee weapon that you can use in The Finals. The maps in The Finals are expansive and vibrant, making it easy to get caught up in the search for enemies to take out while securing objectives. So, it's easy to be caught off guard when a Sword user creeps up on you and finishes you before you even realize it, especially if they are using the Cloaking Device specialization, which makes it much harder for people to see when active.
M60
The M60 is a light machine gun designed for the Heavy build. While this LMG has a larger magazine than the Lewis Gun, it falls short in terms of range, recoil, and accuracy. So, I would only recommend using the M60 if you are in close proximity to an enemy and confident that you will hit them. Once you have the opportunity, choose the Lewis Gun instead.
CL-40
The CL-40 is a grenade launcher for the Medium build. While the CL-40 is effective for causing explosions and inflicting significant damage on both enemies and structures, it falls short in combat situations, particularly when facing an enemy with a faster-firing weapon. Achieving a higher fire rate than the CL-40 is relatively easy, as it has a very low fire rate.
MGL32
Another grenade launcher, but this time, it's for the Heavy build. The MGL32 operates similarly to the CL-40, with only a slightly larger magazine. To take down an enemy using the MGL32, you would need to catch them off guard and corner in a tight space. The most significant impact of any grenade launcher in The Finals is its ability to intimidate the enemy more than anything else.
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D-tier weapons in The Finals
D-tier weapons are the weakest in The Finals. These are the weapons or pieces of equipment you would generally want to avoid.
Throwing Knives
When it comes to weapons like Throwing Knives in a first-person shooter, I would expect them to carry a high risk and high reward due to the difficulty involved in using them. However, this is not the case with them, as the damage they inflict is insignificant when compared to other weapons in the Light build.
Riot Shield
The current atmosphere of The Finals involves a lot of pushing along with aggressive gameplay. Using the Riot Shield deflects some of the enemy attacks, but it is also a bulky piece of equipment to handle while trying to return fire as someone with a Medium build. You find uses of it useful during times when you need to hold down a location. Apart from this, I'm not a big fan of it.
SH1900
A sawed-off shotgun for the Light build seems like a great idea—especially when you consider the stats and the amount of damage it can inflict. However, let me reiterate that it only has two rounds in the chamber because it is a double-barrel shotgun. These two rounds deal significant damage. However, if you miss your shots, you'll be out before you know it.
Dagger
It's just a knife for the Light build; there's not much else to it. You can be stealthy and use it to flank enemies, for sure. Why not use the Sword instead?
The weapons in this tier list are based on my personal experience and some community feedback. I encourage you to use the loadouts you enjoy the most, as the dynamics in first-person shooter games typically change over time as new strategies emerge.
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Published: Dec 13, 2023 10:17 pm