Best weapons for BF6 Gauntlet Mode

Gauntlet mode is one of the F2P offerings Battlefield 6 has, and unlike RedSec's traditional Battle Royale gameplay, this game is more condensed and focused. Multiple teams will face off in intense firefights over four rounds until only one is left, and since Gauntlet takes place on the Fort Lyndon map, players will want to bring gear that caters to its unique environments. This Battlefield 6 the guide covers the best weapons in each weapon category as well as class-specific gear that can help players win more in Gauntlet mode.

It is worth emphasizing that each weapon in Battlefield 6 can work well in Gauntlet mode. However, due to the nature of the game mode, some weapons have to outperform others. The weapons we've chosen here are specifically designed to outshine others in the ever-changing encounters of Gauntlet mode.

Best class loadout for Gauntlet mode in BF6

BF6 Support Gauntlet Loadout
Battlefield 6 Support Gauntlet Loadout

Gauntlet is primarily a team-focused game mode, meaning interplay between player classes will be essential to securing victory. The classes here use the same field specifications as normal BF6 MP does, so don't expect anything too crazy when it comes to passives compared to RedSec.

Since the Gauntlet uses an open weapon system, this part of the guide will focus on gadgets. If you are interested in the best guns for BF6 Gauntlet mode, you can skip this part.

The best class build for Gauntlet mode in BF6

Class

Device

Attack

Offensive ladder


M320 HE grenade launcher


Frag grenades


Engineer

RPG-7V2


Transport crate/AV mines


Frag grenades


Support

Defibrillators


M320 Smoke Launcher/Deployable Cover


Incendiary/Smoke Grenades


Recon

Survey drone


C4 Explosives/Claymore


Frag grenades


The Offensive ladder it's great for reaching high ground or catching enemies unaware, while the M320 HE Launcher lets you either finish off enemies, break someone's armor, or destroy cover. If you are playing as the Assault class BF6 In Gauntlet mode, you have to be the one to occupy and secure space for your team.

If you play as Engineerthen you are responsible for destruction of buildings and vehicles. The RPG-7 is the best rocket launcher in your arsenal in terms of raw damage output, but if you don't already have one, you can easily rely on the MBT law. Use your Vehicle Supply Crate to refill ammo for any vehicle you find, and if you don't already have it, use AV Mines – place them in front of and behind vehicles you don't plan to use, and you can also use them to blast walls (place them and shoot them down).

The Support the player's job is to keep everyone alive and stock up on ammo and ammo. Use your Smoke Launcher to cover your position or deny the enemy's line of sight, and if you haven't already unlocked this gadget from one of the support challenges, use Smoke Grenades and the Deployable Cover gadget instead. However, incendiary grenades are great for denying respawn, so try to use them if you have other sources of smoke cover in your squad.

Finally, if you play Recon, use the scout drone to explore the battlefield. Information is invaluable in game modes like these, and if you know where the enemies are, you're pretty much set up for success. As a secondary gadget, take either C4 Explosives to counter vehicles and destroy buildings, or Claymores to set traps on the enemy.

Best assault rifles for BF6 Gauntlet mode

BF6 Kord 6P67 stats
Battlefield 6 Kord 6P67 Stats

Kord is our top AR pick for Gauntlet mode. We also ranked it #1 in our list of the best AR pro BF6mainly due to its high accuracy, low recoil and fast optimal TTK up to medium range. Armoring players in Gauntlet mode reduces the effectiveness of the ammo, but it can still break through your targets quickly if you can get all your shots off.

Our second pick for AR is AK4D. We put it at the bottom of our list of the best assault rifles, but it's actually pretty good for the Gauntlet for the following reasons:

  • Most maps in Gauntlet mode feature long lines that players can easily pick up and hold.

  • High damage weapons are more valuable in Gauntlet mode because players have armor plates.

It will still struggle up close, but if you're headshotting you should win these CQB firefights a lot.

The M433 and B36A4 are viable alternatives to these weapons due to their high melee DPS and the reliability of the second but the longest.

Best SMG for BF6 Gauntlet Mode

BF6 MP5 Stats
Battlefield 6 PW5A3 Stats

The PW5A3 is by far the best SMG for this mode. In addition to having a solid DPS that can easily destroy a fully armored player, it is also extremely easy to use even at medium range. Additionally, PW5A3 is unlocked at a very early level, making it accessible to all players (especially F2P people who don't have access to the core game modes).

Of course we can't keep it quiet SCW-10. It's one of the fastest-killing weapons in the entire game, and while the addition of armor exacerbates its weaknesses in Gauntlet mode, it's hard to deny that the SCW-10 is still a powerful pick. However, we recommend taking this weapon into the Gauntlet only if you have access to its 20 round magazine. You'll always be fighting multiple people here, and if you get caught with no ammo in the magazine, you'll lose a lot of steam very quickly.

The best carbines for BF6 Gauntlet mode

SG 553R (Carbine) in Battlefield 6

The SG-553R and QBZ-192 are very closely tied for first place here. The former has better close range damage while the latter is simply usable. If you like getting in your enemy's face, then the SG-553R is a better choice. Otherwise, use the QBZ-192 for its low recoil and decent full auto accuracy.

You can't go wrong with the M4A1 in Gauntlet mode either. Its damage profile makes it a very attractive option for melee combat, although it starts to suffer beyond 25 meters due to damage drop and enemy armor.

Best LMG for BF6 Gauntlet Mode

BF6 M250 stats
Battlefield 6 M250 stats

When it comes to machine guns, we have three recommendations:

  • The M60 is great for the same reasons as the AK4D.

  • The M123K is excellent for CQB combat.

  • The M250 is highly accurate and deals excellent damage at long range.

Thanks to it, players can get a lot of mileage out of the M60 deals 33 damage per shot at 0 to 25 metersand since you yourself will have an armor plate to protect you, you'll have a bit more freedom in close quarters here compared to normal modes. If you find yourself having trouble up close, consider the M123K instead.

Meantime, The M250 is more about consistency than raw DPS. It deals 25 damage within 100 meters, which translates to a six hit kill against armored players. This weapon is great for those wide, open parts of Fort Lyndon, though it's not terrible at close range either.

Best DMR for BF6 Gauntlet Mode

SVK-8.6 (DMR) in Battlefield 6

Frankly, every DMR v BF6 is good for the Gauntlet except LMR27. There isn't much reason to use this weapon over anything else due to its relatively low damage per shot, small magazine size, and long reload time. For other DMRs, consider these:

  • SVK can kill armored players with three hits to the chest or two hits to the head.

  • The SVDM and M39 require more bullets to kill, but fire faster, making them suitable for close quarters.

The best shotgun for BF6 Gauntlet Mode

M1014 (Shotgun) in Battlefield 6

The M1014 is probably the best shotgun for the Gauntlet because it has high damage and semi-automatic fire mode. Fires faster than the M870 and does more damage than the 18.5KS-K. Once you equip the M1014 with Slug ammo, it blows the rest out of the water.

However, keep in mind that shotguns will not be able to single-shot armored targets in Gauntlet mode. Slug rounds will increase your effective range a bit, but you will still be outshot by someone with another non-shotgun weapon in direct combat from medium distances. Shotguns are recommended to be used only during the final roundor when you know you do a lot of melee.

The best sniper rifle for BF6 Gauntlet mode

M2010 ESR (Sniper Rifle) in Battlefield 6

The M2010 ESR is the best sniper choice for this game mode. It is the sharpest weapon in its class, its projectile speed and fire rate surpasses the PSR and SV-98, and it damages even the Mini Fix.

Admittedly, all sniper rifles feel more or less the same, so it's up to you which one you take. However, the exception is Mini Fix, which cannot one-time armored players.

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