So, you’re trying out Apex Legends. You’ll need to know which legends and weapons are the top of the top if you want to keep up with the game’s ever-changing meta. We’ve put together this Apex Legends tier list for the current season, so you know exactly who are the best legends, and what are the top guns to pick. But remember, we maintain that you’re best off using what you’re comfortable with and what you enjoy – if your favorite weapon is the P2020 and your favorite character is Mirage, who are we to stop you (though, you might not win many matches).
Of course, if you want to learn more about the Legends themselves, you should check out our Apex Legends characters list. We also have a handy guide to both the current Apex Legends season, and the latest Apex Legends patch notes, so you can keep up to date with all the latest news.
Whether you want to have fun in public matches or climb the Apex Legends ranks, here are our picks in the form of an Apex Legends tier list.
Apex Legends tier list
Tier |
Apex Legends character |
S |
Bangalore, Newcastle, Wraith |
A |
Bloodhound, Catalyst, Fuse, Gibraltar, Mad Maggie, Pathfinder, Revenant, Seer, Wattson |
B |
Ash, Ballistic, Caustic, Crypto, Horizon, Lifeline, Loba, Valkyrie |
C |
Octane, Rampart, Vantage |
D |
Mirage |
Apex Legends gun tier lists
Best assault rifles
Tier |
Apex Legends weapon |
S |
R-301 Carbine |
A |
G7 Scout |
B |
VK-47 Flatline, 30-30 Repeater, Hemlok |
C |
– |
D |
– |
Best LMGs
Tier |
Apex Legends weapon |
S |
M600 Spitfire, Rampage |
A |
L-Star |
B |
Devotion |
C |
– |
D |
– |
![apex-legends-tier-list-wingman The Wingman from Apex Legends](https://www.pockettactics.com/wp-content/sites/pockettactics/2021/03/apex-legends-tier-list-wingman.jpg)
Best pistols
Tier |
Apex Legends weapon |
S |
– |
A |
Wingman |
B |
– |
C |
RE-45 Auto |
D |
P2020 |
Best shotguns
Tier |
Apex Legends weapon |
S |
– |
A |
Peacekeeper |
B |
EVA-8 Auto |
C |
Mastiff |
D |
Mozambique |
![apex-legends-tier-list-r99 The R99 in Apex Legends](https://www.pockettactics.com/wp-content/sites/pockettactics/2021/03/apex-legends-tier-list-r99.jpg)
Best SMGs
Tier |
Apex Legends weapon |
S |
Alternator |
A |
Prowler, R-99, Volt |
B |
Alternator SMG |
C |
– |
D |
– |
Best snipers
Tier |
Apex Legends weapon |
S |
Kraber |
A |
– |
B |
Charge Rifle, Longbow |
C |
Sentinel |
D |
– |
If you’re all Apex-ed out, then why not check out our list of the best mobile multiplayer games to find something new to play?