The introduction of Apex Legends Season 27 has made players rethink their go-to weapon picks once again because the meta is always changing. Not every weapon gets a massive overhaul every season, but small changes to bullet velocity, balancing adjustments, and damage curve mean that what worked yesterday might not work today. A clear tier list of weapons based on their current win rates and meta significance can be a big help for people who want to go up the ranked ladder or just make better picks in casual games.
We will now go over which weapons are now the best (S-Tier), which ones are good picks (A and B Tiers), and which ones you might want to stay away from or only utilize in very specific situations (C Tier). These suggestions are based on recent data about win rates and pick rates, as well as community feedback and pro trends.
Key Weapon Meta Updates from Season 27
Before the tier list, here are a few of the major weapon changes you’ll want to keep in mind:
The Alternator SMG received a buff in the form of increased base damage and ammo capacity tweaks. The returning “Double Tap” Hop-Up was added for it, boosting its close-range viability. The C.A.R. SMG was moved into the Care Package rotation, which means it’s rarer, higher risk/reward.
Gold-tier weapons in S27 include Alternator SMG, G7 Scout, Havoc, Bocek Compound Bow, and Akimbo Mozambique. The meta is shifting toward close-range chaos, higher mobility, faster engagements, which tilts weapon value toward SMGs, pistols/SMG combos, and rapid-fire options.
Weapon Tier List for Season 27
| Tier | Weapon | Why this placement |
|---|---|---|
| S-Tier | Alternator SMG | Thanks to its buff and the Double Tap hop-up, it’s a top-pick for close-to-mid range with excellent TTK potential. |
| Akimbo Mozambique | With its Gold-tier rotation status and suitability to the aggressive close-range meta, it shines when you can find it. | |
| Bocek Compound Bow | As a care package and high-tier weapon with high burst damage, it remains a strong pick in rotations when available. | |
| A-Tier | G7 Scout | With gold rotation status, good for mid-range engagements, strong pick, though slightly less flexible than top SMGs in close-range fights. |
| Havoc | Still solid in mid/long range; valuable pick-up especially when your squad wants to engage from distance or hold positions. | |
| C.A.R. SMG | High-tier potential, but because it’s in the care package rotation, its accessibility is lower. When you get it, it’s quite powerful. | |
| B-Tier / Situational | Standard SMGs (other than Alternator/CAR) | These are viable, especially in squads that focus on close-range fights, but they may lack the hop-up or buff edge that top picks have. |
| Mid-/Long-range ARs & Snipers | Still useful, but with the meta favouring mobility and frequent engagements, these get less value compared to fast-fire options. | |
| C-Tier / Niche | Weapons lacking recent buffs or tied to slow-play styles | In the current aggressive meta, slower TTK weapons or those with weaker close-range presence are at a disadvantage. |
Disclaimer: Picking a B- or C-Tier weapon isn’t inherently bad; however, if you’re comfortable with them and have a great feel for their recoil and advantages, they can absolutely carry. But systematically trying to climb with a less-meta pick makes the climb harder.
Season 27 of Apex Legends has shown that fast TTK(time-to-kill) is king, and they are more vital than ever. The S-Tier weapons give you the fastest TTK(time-to-kill), but how well you play them and how well your team uses them will still determine how well you do. This tier list is not a strict set of rules. Instead, use it as a guide and work on getting better at winning close and long-range encounters.
