[Top 15] GTA Online Best Weapons That Are Powerful

Updated:

01 May 2023

In order to survive and prosper in GTA Online, the use of weapons is inevitable. Every player needs a good stock of different weapons that can be used in certain situations. For this reason, here are 15 of the best weapons in the game that are powerful enough to keep your enemies at bay.

15. Sticky Bomb (Best for Quick Attacks and Drive-bys)

It's a lot easier to deal with any issue when you have sticky bombs on hand. Because of their high effectiveness, every player wants to stock up on as many of these as possible. This weapon can be used for drive-bys and can destroy any player or vehicle within seconds. They can also be used to set up traps and in a variety of other covert operations as well.

Stats:

Damage- 95%
Fire Rate- 10%
Accuracy- 30%
Range- 10%

What makes it awesome:

Deals a lot of damage in a short time
Can blow up players and vehicles easily
Really useful for drive-bys

How to get it:

From the Ammu-Nation stores in the game

14 . Sawed-Off Shotgun (Best for Quick Attacks and Drive-bys)

The Sawed-off shotgun deals the most damage per round of any other shotgun in GTA Online. One-hit kills are easy to come by in their effective range because of this. Although, its low fire rate makes it tough to counter enemies with fast-firing weapons by firing additional shots. The Sawed-Off Shotgun can be used for drive-bys, mainly in motorcycles and a few other types of vehicles. Sawed-off shotguns are among the most lethal at close range because of their wide spread of pellets and great damage, making it easy to take out drivers and pedestrians, as well as damage vehicles.

Stats:

Damage- 96%
Fire Rate- 20%
Accuracy- 20%
Range- 15%

What makes it awesome:

Most damage per round of a shotgun
Useful for drive-bys in motorcycles
Lethal at close-range encounters

How to get it:

From the Ammu-nation stores in the game.

13 . Combat PDW (Best for Long-Range Attacks)

The Combat PDW is the most powerful submachine gun in terms of damage. This makes it extremely useful and powerful in battle. Its high damage per shot is essential for quickly dispatching opponents. When fitted with a scope, it is better suited to long-range attacks as well.

Stats:

Damage- 25%
Fire Rate- 50%
Accuracy- 45%
Range- 38%

What makes it awesome:

Damage-wise best in its class
High damage per shot
Suited for long-range attacks

How to get it:

From the Ammu-nation stores in the game.

12 . Assault Rifle (Best for Beginners and Long-Range Attacks)

The Assault Rifle excels at long-range attacks despite being weaker than most in its class. Upgrades like the scope and extended clip make it even better than standard handguns and submachine guns. If you're just starting out, this is one of your go-to weapons.

Stats:

Damage- 30%
Fire Rate- 60%
Accuracy- 45%
Range- 45%

What makes it awesome:

Useful in long-range attacks
Good fire rate
Useful for beginners

How to get it:

From the Ammu-nation stores in the game.

11 . Pump Shotgun ( Best for Close-Range Combat)

A pump-action shotgun gets the job done easily and in quick succession. It's great for close-range combat and has decent range and accuracy. It will be useful when you are in the early levels but it’ll quickly be outperformed by others in the class. Nevertheless, it’s a good gun to get when you’re starting out

Stats:

Damage- 67%
Fire Rate- 20%
Accuracy-30%
Range-20%

What makes it awesome:

Good for close-range combat
Fun to use
Decent range and accuracy

How to get it:

From the Ammu-Nation stores in the game

10 . Heavy Rifle (Best for Balanced Approach)

The Heavy Rifle was added to the game via The Contract DLC and is a good choice for all kinds of players. It is balanced in all of its characteristics so it’s a good choice for a balanced approach to combat. The weapon causes serious damage upfront and also is decent in mid-range.

Stats:

Damage- 40%
Fire Rate- 50%
Accuracy-40%
Range-45%

What makes it awesome:

Good in mid-range attacks
Decent in all the characteristics
Good for a balanced approach

How to get it:

From the Ammu-Nation stores in the game

9 . Combat MG MKII (Best for High Damage)

The Mark II version of the Combat MG was part of the Gunrunning update for the game. It causes devastating damage against unarmored cars and enemies in a short amount of time. It can hold up to 200 rounds which is definitely useful. It also has the ability to use specialized rounds like tracer rounds, incendiary rounds and armor-piercing rounds.

Stats:

Damage- 57%
Fire Rate- 65%
Accuracy-45%
Range-60%

What makes it awesome:

Useful weapon against all types of enemies
Does devastating damage
Can use specialized rounds

How to get it:

Buy the Combat MG from the Ammu-nation store in the game
Convert to MKII version from Weapons Workshop for $119,000

8 . Heavy Sniper MKII (Best for High Damage and Long Range)

The Mark II version of the Heavy Sniper appears in the Gunrunning update for the game. It has better damage than the base version and can even take down players at full health sometimes. You can also use the advanced scope and night vision for different situations like identifying targets. It’s honestly a good weapon to have when you’re in a lobby full of players and want to have some fun.

Stats:

Damage- 100%
Fire Rate- 20%
Accuracy-90%
Range-100%

What makes it awesome:

Does serious damage and has a great range
Has a lot of useful mods
Useful for different tactical situations

How to get it:

Buy the Heavy Sniper Rifle from the Ammu-nation store in the game
Convert to MKII version from Weapons Workshop for $165,375

7 . Minigun (Best for High Damage in Short Time)

Now, we all know how a minigun is in a gunfight. It does tremendous damage as it has a high fire rate and doesn’t take long to finish up a large number of enemies. The base damage isn’t as much but the fire rate makes up for it as it sprays bullets left and right continuously. It also destroys vehicles in a short amount of time.

Stats:

Damage- 30%
Fire Rate- 100%
Accuracy-40%
Range-55%

What makes it awesome:

Useful for all players
Does damage to a large number of NPCs and players in a short time
High fire rate

How to get it:

From the Ammu-Nation stores in the game after reaching Rank 120

6 . Railgun (Best for High Damage and Long Range)

The railgun is a high-tech experimental weapon that uses an electromagnetic effect to fire metal rounds faster than the speed of sound. It's so powerful that a normal vehicle can be destroyed in one shot. It can also take out long-range targets like helicopters as well.

Stats:

Damage- 90%
Fire Rate- 25%
Accuracy-20%
Range-70%

What makes it awesome:

High-tech weapon
Superior damage and range
Can take out vehicles in one shot.

How to get it:

Can be used during some Adversary Modes and Bunker Supply/Missions only

5 . Special Carbine MkII (Best for High Accuracy and Long Range)

You can't go wrong with the G36K-based Special Carbine. The Mark II version is faster and more accurate than the standard model. It's even more effective with the Grip attachment attached. It does a lot of damage, but it's the accuracy and fire rate that sets it apart for players.

Stats:

Damage- 34%
Fire Rate- 65%
Accuracy-55%
Range- 40%

What makes it awesome:

Great accuracy and range
Good damage
Preferred by players

How to get it:

From the Ammu-nation stores in the game.

4 . Homing Missile Launcher (Best for High Damage and Long Range)

There’s a reason why players just love using the Homing Launcher. On top of its lock-on feature, it’s basically a sure death for its targets. It's just that devastating in terms of damage. It is really useful in taking out aircraft as it can take them out in one hit. Though it can carry only 10 missiles compared to 20 on the RPG, it is still a fantastic weapon one should acquire as it is available from the start.

Stats:

Damage- 95%
Fire Rate- 5%
Accuracy-25%
Range-75%

What makes it awesome:

Devastating damage
Amazing range due to lock-on system
Can take out aircraft in one hit

How to get it:

From the Ammu-nation stores in the game.

3 . RPG (Best for High Damage and Long Range)

While the RPG in the game has less accuracy it deals a large amount of damage to any target. The splash damage kills most of the targets in the area. It can easily take out most armored vehicles and aircraft easily if targeted properly. So, it's an essential weapon every player must possess.

Stats:

Damage- 40%
Fire Rate- 50%
Accuracy-40%
Range-45%

What makes it awesome:

Does huge damage
Can destroy vehicles and aircraft easily
The splash effect destroys most in the area

How to get it:

From the Ammu-Nation stores in the game after reaching Rank 100

2 . AP Pistol (Best for Quick Attacks and Drive-bys)

The AP Pistol is probably the best of all the available handguns in the game. It has great accuracy and recoil than most handguns. It is great in every stat including accuracy and range and can be considered the best weapon for drive-bys. It’s definitely the most overall powerful pistol in the game.

Stats:

Damage- 28%
Fire Rate- 80%
Accuracy-45%
Range-30%

What makes it awesome:

Probably the best pistol in the game
The best drive-by weapon
High range, accuracy, and fire rate for a pistol

How to get it:

From the Ammu-nation stores in the game.

1 . Advanced Rifle (Best for Close and Mid-Range Attacks)

The Advanced Rifle has superior damage than most in its class, especially per shot. It is very balanced and useful in close and mid-ranged encounters and can deal a lot of damage. With the extended magazine, it can fire up to 60 rounds which is enough to deal with a few targets. Other than that, it is useful in every kind of situation if you intend to go all guns blazing.

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