Season 27 Weapon Tier List: ARs & DMRs Ranked – Is M416 Still King?

 

Is the M416 still reigning in the current update?

With Season 27 now in full swing, the weapon meta has shifted once again. Balance tweaks, recoil adjustments, and attachment effectiveness all play a role in determining which guns dominate the battlefield. In this guide, we rank every Assault Rifle (AR) and Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) in the current patch

Season 27 Meta Overview

  • Changes in balance

  • recoil

  • attachments impact

  • biggest question about M416

 

Tier List Breakdown

  • S-Tier: Defining a meta

  • A-Tier: Extremely competitive

  • B-Tier: Somewhat situational

  • C-Tier: Outmatched

 

S-Tier Weapons – Best of the Best

 

M416 – The All-Round King 

Why it’s S-Tier

  • Very good recoil control with attachments

  • Strong mid-to-long range capabilities

  • Stable spray patterns

  • Works in almost all combat situations

 

 

Mk14 (Auto Mode) – High Risk, High Reward

Strengths

  • Highest DPS for DMRs

  • Auto mode melts enemies

  • Dominant in skilled hands

Weaknesses

  • Heavy recoil

  • Limited ammo capacity

 

A-Tier Weapons – Extremely Competitive

 

AUG A3

  • Smooth recoil

  • High bullet speed

  • Very good at long-range spraying


Less flexible than M416, but still top quality.

 

SLR

  • Extremely high damage output

  • Perfect for aggressive DMR play

  • Punishes open enemies

   Highlight:
Kickback prevents S-Tier, but damage cements lethality.

 

Mini-14

  • Fast bullet speed

  • Low recoil

  • Excellent for tapping and tracking

 

 

B-Tier Weapons – Situational Power

 

Beryl M762

  • High damage

  • Extremely hard to control

  • Best in close combat

 

SKS

  • Solid damage

  • Needs full attachments

  • Outperformed by SLR & Mini-14

 

C-Tier Weapons – Meta Struggles

 

Mutant

  • Burst-only mode

  • High damage per burst

  • Hard to use consistently

 

Mk47 Mutant

  • High burst damage

  • Unpredictable in fast fights

  • Outclassed by full-auto ARs

 

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Final Verdict: Is M416 Still King in Season 27?

Absolutely.

While other weapons excel in specific roles, no AR or DMR matches the M416’s balance of control, flexibility, and reliability. Whether you’re playing aggressively or tactically, it remains the safest and strongest choice in Season 27.