Best support weapon on Reddit
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#1
N/A
4.4
(67)
"Flamethrower, if paired w gas grenade, gas orbital strike, and gas resistant armor."
"Autocannon reigns supreme as an all rounder for anything you may face."
"I’m a Flamethrower boi. The bugs fear me."
"Flamethrower is the best against Chargers."
"For bots, general purpose best is probably autocannon."
"Quasar Cannon is my go to."
"Autocannon supremacy!"
"Autocannon is fantastic."
"Railgun is the meta."
"Rail Cannon is the best because it has 20 shots."
#2
Laser Cannon
4.8
(18)
"Laser cannon. Hands down."
"Laser cannon is great."
"Laser cannon will kill everything up to the scout strider."
"I have a sweet spot for the laser cannon and the Stalwart just feels badass mowing down bots with a rain of fire."
"Laser cannon, Railgun, Quasar (for higher difficulties) AMR and Arc Thrower are decent enough too."
"Laser cannon. I can't live without it anymore."
"It melts bots and if you’re not an idiot you never need to reload it."
"Great against gunships, hulks, tanks/turrets/AA/mortar."
"LASER CANNON IS LOVE."
"Can kill every bot and destroy AA/Mortar positions from any angle."
#3
Railgun
4.6
(15)
"Railgun, amr, hmg, Quasar, commando, EAT."
"Rail gun especially if your going to run into a lot of reinforced striders."
"Railgun is my ol reliable."
"Railgun. Can take out everything short of a tank."
"The quasar cannon and railgun are probably the best all round options."
"Railgun can be really effective if you aim right."
"The Railgun punches clean through heavy devastator shields."
"One shotting gunships, hulks, mini turrets, rocket chickens with the railgun is super amusing."
"I'd say Railgun, with AMR as a second option."
"It’ll one-shot almost anything the bots have."
#4
BAR
4.3
(16)
"BAR is probably the most versatile."
"BAR Storm
No contest"
"BAR telescopic with 2x is my favorite."
"Just unlocked the BAR and it's brilliant."
"BAR"
"Only 20 bullets in the mag like the chauchat but 1000× faster."
"BAR, FG-42 and KE7 are the best options for LMGs."
"BAR or FG42"
"The BAR is great is you want more of an assault rifle type weapon for support."
"Very deadly in close to mid-range."
#5
MG15
4.5
(13)
"MG15 Supressive for that long game with bipod."
"The MG15 offers enough rounds to keep suppressing."
"MG-15 Suppressive. Mount it up on the bipod and the 200 shots will do you good."
"The Mg15 will do the most damage against planes and you can hold down locations longer without reloading."
"MG15 nA Suppressive. It plays to the classes strengths, pairs perfectly with the mortar."
"Best support gun is MG15 nA suppressive."
"MG-15 low weight is what I use most in support."
"Great for defensive play."
"I second both the mg15 low weight and the bar storm."
"Gas grenades, ammo and I guess crossbow. MG 15 light weight."
#6
M249
4.3
(13)
"M249 used to be the reigning King of Support."
"M249 for any cqb maps."
"Let me hear it for my M249 gang!"
"I think it's one of the best weapons in the game for support."
"M249 inv scope. Kgo."
"The m249 is a bit better"
"I use the m249 when i play US"
"M249 is a middle range laser."
"M249 or PKP."
"I prefer m249 or the PKP."
#7
Commando
4.8
(10)
"Commando is my go to."
"It's so good. Switching the guided laser mode off for stationary stuff and on when you need to track is great."
"Its 4 rockets are laser guided."
"To be able to just delete fabricators from as far as you can see them is great."
"The undisputed king IMO."
"It one shots fabricators."
"Commando is S-tier specifically for Automaton Blitz missions"
"Commando."
"Commando, Quasar, Laser Cannon, the Anti-Materiel Rifle or Railgun."
"One can never have enough rockets (Commando + EATs)."
#8
Chauchat
4.3
(11)
"Chauchat is god tier, my current favorite."
"I have 70 something service stars with it i absolutely love it."
"Chauchat is awesome for ranged combat but the m1917 is probably the best overall."
"In my opinion the Chauchat can't be beat."
"I don’t know if it’s just me but I feel like a lot of support weapons have problems with hit detection."
"I love the Chauchat. The noise it makes is so damn satisfying."
"After its buff, it became the most accurate machine gun in the game."
"Chauchat for general purpose."
"The Chauchat is great now! A 3BK out to 20m and a 4BK indefinitely after that."
"I like the Chauchat Low Weight and Madsen MG Storm."
#9
AMR
4.5
(8)
"The AMR is the most well-rounded of the bunch imo."
"It's outright stronger in every way."
"If you can aim."
"It’ll tackle every single threat the bots throw at you."
"AMR and Arc Thrower are decent enough too."
"I loved the AMR for it's ability to two-shot hulks and gunships."
"For Automatons, AMR, LC and HMG are all great."
"AMR for bots is another favorite of mine."
#10
Quasar
4.3
(8)
"Quasar and Laser cannon if you want go with Scythe and ignore ammo at all."
"On 10's I love the Quasar on both factions."
"I would probably use quasar as it can damage heavy armor"
"I see people getting good use out of the Quasar."
"Anti armour: Quasar, laser cannon, EAT, commando."
"Probably quasar or laser cannon since youll be having ammo problens with anything else."
"I used the quasar for ages. Switched to the AC then I realised how good supply hmg was."
"The quasar just feels built for bugs."
#11
Autocannon
4.9
(7)
"For general purpose do-it-all use its king."
"Autocannon reigns supreme as an all rounder for anything you may face."
"For bots I like autocannon. It's just so freaking good at doing everything."
"Autocannon is a must for me against bots."
"For bots i think autocannon is still king."
"Autocannon for automatons. It’s just too versatile."
"Autocannon is your best bet until level 20."
#12
AC
4.7
(7)
"Most versatile? AC. Can literally kill everything including small fabricators."
"The best handsdown for bots."
"It is great for any mediums."
"God tier weapon."
"Bots: AC, spear, quasar, HMG."
"Ac, railgun, spear, and then whatever for the fourth."
"AC: can handle everything but has heavy recoil."
#13
RPK
4.3
(7)
"The rpk with the drum mag is the best support weapon"
"RPK with a 3.4x scope, flash suppressor, and bipod is awesome for holding down baddies at a distance."
"RPK is my fav for many reasons"
"You could consider an RPK, it's basically just a long AK with a bipod."
"The RPK is the best beginner LMG."
"Everyone recommends the RPK, because it's cheaper than most other LMGs."
"RPK, enough ammo to lock down an area for a short time."
#14
CW
5.0
(6)
"Cw ak with Gru suppressor, led site, bruiser grip, kgb stock, and 45 rounds."
"CW AK it’s the best."
"CWAK"
"CW AK"
"CW AK is your best bet."
"CW AK no contest."
#15
MG36
4.8
(6)
"MG36 is the highest per-shot gun for supports"
"The MG36 is an absolute hammer"
"MG36, Ultimax and M249 are baller"
"MG36 is love. MG36 is life."
"MG36. Lightest MG in airsoft, shorter than the RPK."
"MG36 would be a good choice"
#16
Lewis Gun
4.0
(7)
"Lewis gun like some already said is probabky the best all around gun."
"Honestly I would stick with the Lewis, but go with the Low Weight variety."
"Lewis Gun Suppressive, my personal favorite, large mag and good fire rate."
"The Lewis gun low weight is my favourite for the support."
"No love for the Lewis Gun (low weight)? It's the only one I use, not sure why but I love it."
"The Lewis Gun Supressive."
"It's certainly not the objectively the best support weapon, but the Lewis Gun is a lot of fun."
#17
Spear
4.5
(6)
"The answer is always spear."
"It can snipe entire bases from across the map."
"SPEAR. Cannon Turrets and Tanks die immediately."
"Spear for both."
"The Spear. That's it. Currently it is the best."
"SPEAR for Bots - takes out Hulks, Factories, Striders, Turrets, etc."
#18
HMG
4.5
(6)
"HMG is the way to go."
"It kills literally everything except Factory Striders."
"HMG + supply pack solos mostly everything in the game."
"HMG + Supply pack"
"My personal go to is the HMG."
"My favorite bot loadout is HMG (kills everything that isn't a fab)."
#19
Grenade Launcher
4.0
(6)
"Nade launcher."
"The buffed grenade launcher is basically the best heavy infantry clearance option in your arsenal."
"Grenade Launcher."
"I think the grenade launcher is *massively* underrated."
"Bugs : grenades launchers or flamethrowers (500k for titans and wait for them to puke before calling it)"
"The grenade launcher is good for bug holes and mopping up small mobs."
#20
M240B
5.0
(4)
"I used to have an insane amount of fun rushing and hipfiring like a motherfucker with the M240B."
"Run and gun: M240B - RDS, foregrip, flash suppressor."
"M240B, high damage, higher ROF than m60 and pecheneg."
"240B kills fastest, m249 if you want less recoil."
#21
Quasar Cannon
4.8
(4)
"Use the Quazar Cannon, it's great if you have better than average aim."
"The quasar cannon and railgun are probably the best all round options."
"One taps dropship engines."
"Bugs: quasar cannon-if you're alone you need a reliable answer."
#22
Flamethrower
4.5
(4)
"For bugs, it's gotta be the flamethrower. It can melt chargers in 4 seconds, can destroy the whole bug swarms in a relatively safe distance."
"Flamethrower for the bugs, takes down a charger behemoth in seconds and can easily clear out bug breaches"
"For the bugs I prefer the flamethrower."
"Flamethrower and stuns for bugs."
#23
Arc Thrower
4.0
(4)
"Archetype thrower."
"I love the Arc Thrower, but you’ll want to supplement it with thermite grenades."
"Arc thrower."
"Can chain more than 1 target, has infinite ammo. It also stuns/staggers automatons."
#24
M4
3.8
(4)
"Statistically speaking scar has more recoil."
"I love running the M4."
"I've been using the M4 again, and I think it's pretty decent."
"M4 is the best and I really don't get the hz12."
#25
PPSh
5.0
(3)
"PPSH"
"PPSH. Best range if all the SMGs."
"PPSh, CWAK and XM4 are the top choices for sniper support."
#26
Power Fists
5.0
(3)
"As many powerfists as you can get your hands on."
"I’m running two powerfists."
"Power fists are free."
#27
MG 15
4.7
(3)
"MG 15 NA suppressive. Bipod + 2.5x scope + 200 round magazine"
"I'm loving the MG 15 n.A. Storm."
"The MG 15 Supressive."
#28
L86A2
4.3
(3)
"The l8 and rpk would be the best guns to use in the game"
"For sure not the best, but I enjoy it the most - L86A2."
"Of the smaller LMGs I'd go with the L86A2."
#29
M1917
4.0
(3)
"M1917 if you're defending in operations or in any situation where you're at a bit of a long range."
"M1917 is probably the best overall tho."
"M1917 Low weight is very easy to use, but low RoF."
#30
Recoilless Rifle
4.0
(3)
"My absolute favorite for bots is still the RR."
"For bugs I use Recoilless, EAT or Commando."
"I use the Recoilless for bugs as I'm the designated anti-heavy in our squad."
#31
Heavy Machine Gun
4.0
(3)
"Mostly HMG or AMR."
"Heavy machine gun, in my opinion."
"I always go HMG for bots."
#32
Power Fist
5.0
(2)
"The most recent point update made Power fists *free*, which is amazing."
"At least one power fist so you can use the first of balthus, it’s a super good weapon."
#33
Ultimax
5.0
(2)
"Ultimax easy. I got 500 kills with that so quickly."
"I’m loving the ultimax right now."
#34
N-Zap 85
5.0
(2)
"Nzap 85."
"N-Zap 85, or Jr."
#35
Wehrmacht
5.0
(2)
"Wehrmacht by a mile."
"MG42 is best MG."
#36
QBZ
5.0
(2)
"QBZ."
"QBZ to me is the perfect sniper support."
#37
M60
5.0
(2)
"M60 with bipod and 3.4 x and extended mags = Constant stream of death."
"I enjoy the M60 the most."
#38
M27
5.0
(2)
"M27 w/ Reflex, Foregrip, Heavy Barrel."
"M27 with hbar is a beast."
#39
FG-42
5.0
(2)
"FG42 or Model 37, I'll ruin your day with either of those."
"I actually gotta say the FG-42; controllable recoil, fast reload, spectacular burst fire capability."
#40
L86
5.0
(2)
"L86 fastest ttk with extra dmg barrel"
"L86 is one of the best guns in the game if you control the recoil."
#41
Anti-Material Rifle
4.5
(2)
"AMR kills anything smaller than a tank in 1-2 shots."
"AMR and HMG's favored enemies: Hulks, Devestators, Scout Striders."
#42
M27 IAR
4.5
(2)
"M27 IAR with kobra, underslung and heavy barrel is my fav support weapon by far."
"Depending on your local field rules, you might consider getting an M27 IAR as they can get quite accurate."
#43
M240
4.5
(2)
"Pure defense, locking down a single position for an extended period: M240."
"M240 with bipod and holo sight."
#44
Burton LMR
4.5
(2)
"Burton LMR is extremely good."
"Burton LMR can shoot incendiary ammo which shreds planes."
#45
Burton
4.5
(2)
"Grind for the burton lmr. You won't be disappointed."
"Burton LMR if planes are harassing you or CQB."
#46
Auto Cannon
4.5
(2)
"Auto Cannon, best support weapon for both bugs and bots."
"Is my go to for bots but AMR is good too."
#47
MG1917
4.5
(2)
"The mg 1917 is like a sniper rifle with endless rounds if you are using the bipod."
"Beast of a weapon for sure, it’s my go-to with support unless I wanna suppress, then I go for the MG1917."
#48
Light Bow Gun
4.5
(2)
"Light Bow Gun is probably the best support weapon that isn't Hunting Horn."
"Light Bow Gun is one of your only other options if you want to give buffs, heal, etc."
#49
Madsen
4.0
(2)
"Madsen is close to the BAR in a lot of aspects but also has a bipod."
"All the support guns except the Madsen and BAR have poor rates of fire. As such those two are the only ones I can really use."
#50
MG-15
4.0
(2)
"Mg-15 low weight is brilliant if used with the bi-pod."
"Mg-15 low weight"
#51
Light Bowgun
4.0
(2)
"Lbg or sns. Sns supports via widerange and speed eating."
"If you have a lot of zenny then you can invest in a good light bowgun."
#52
MW
4.0
(2)
"I know it’s slow, but the MW AUG is a fucking beast."
"I’ve been using the MW AUG."
#53
MP7
4.0
(2)
"MP7"
"Mp7 for me"
#54
PKP
4.0
(2)
"If you want one of the larger guns use the PKP."
"PKP, just takes a lil patience and learning to get a the most out of it."
#55
EAT
4.0
(2)
"Eat for sure ...spam all over the map you never know when you might need it."
"EAT or Railgun."
#56
Cyma
4.0
(2)
"LCT or CYMA RPK"
"The cyma RPKs are probably the most user friendly and affordable support weapons."
#57
Madsen MG
4.0
(2)
"Madsen MG is the best post ttk 2.0, but it only has 30 rounds."
"Excellent all rounder LMG once you get used to the mag on top."
#58
Benet Mercie
4.0
(2)
"Benet mercie Telescopic makes you able to countersnipe Snipers if you use bipod."
"I'd say the Benet Mercie Telescopic with the MG15 Suppresive as a close second."
#59
Anti Material Rifle
4.0
(2)
"Antimaterial rifle is very good against bots"
"I like running the anti material rifle on all difficulties with the jumppack"
#60
EATs
4.0
(2)
"Quick to deploy. Breaks all heavy targets."
"I normally go EAT for bugs and lately am going AMR for bots."
#61
Bren Gun
4.0
(2)
"Bren gun with scope is truly underrated."
"Bren Gun with RRRR specializations and 3x scope is the most versatile and reliable."
#62
MG43
4.0
(2)
"Mg43 is nice as long as your buddies are carrying antitank."
"I currently like running with the mg43 machine gun."
#63
RPK-74M
5.0
(1)
"RPK-74M is my favorite because it has better accuracy."
#64
M1909
5.0
(1)
"The M1909 and the Mg15 and the best."
#65
Lewis
5.0
(1)
"Since the patch the lewis and mg15 are now top dog."
#66
Huot Automatic
5.0
(1)
"The Huot Automatic is excellent for short, medium and long distances."
#67
Truscale Staff
5.0
(1)
"For the moment I use on my WHM the truscale staff, just because of early 3 prism orbs."
#68
AK-47
5.0
(1)
"Ak 47 is in a different league imo."
#69
DCLE 15
4.0
(1)
"The Heavy's DCLE 15 with explosive shot is also good for splash damage."
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