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Best Weapons
Grand Theft Auto V

Best Weapons

Discover the best weapons in Grand Theft Auto V, including the AP Pistol, Advanced Rifle, Assault Shotgun, Heavy Sniper, and Homing Launcher. Optimize your loadout for any mission.

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Discover the best weapons in Grand Theft Auto V, including the AP Pistol, Advanced Rifle, Assault Shotgun, Heavy Sniper, and Homing Launcher. Optimize your loadout for any mission.

This guide covers the best weapons available in Grand Theft Auto V, detailing their strengths, requirements, and recommended modifications. Whether you're engaging in drive-by shootings, close-quarters combat, or long-range engagements, these weapons will give you an edge.

Best Handgun - AP Pistol

The AP Pistol is excellent for taking out enemies while on the move or shooting out the tires of vehicles. Its high fire rate makes it ideal for drive-by shootings and quick one-on-one gunfights.

Level RequirementPrice
33$5,000
CamoRequirement
Black TintDefault
Army TintKill 90 Players with the AP Pistol.
Green TintKill 190 Players with the AP Pistol.
Orange TintKill 390 Players with the AP Pistol.
LSPD TintKill 590 Players with the AP Pistol.
Pink TintReach Rank 50
Gold TintReach Rank 75
Platinum TintReach Rank 100

Recommended mods: Suppressor and Extended Clips.

Best Assault Rifle - Advanced Rifle

The Advanced Rifle boasts a high rate of fire, making it effective when surrounded by enemies or engaging other players. It's particularly useful for missions involving large groups of adversaries.

Level RequirementPrice
70$14,250
CamoRequirement
Black TintDefault
Army TintKill 43 Players with the Advanced Rifle.
Green TintKill 143 Players with the Advanced Rifle.
Orange TintKill 343 Players with the Advanced Rifle.
LSPD TintKill 543 Players with the Advanced Rifle.
Pink TintReach Rank 50
Gold TintReach Rank 75
Platinum TintReach Rank 100

Recommended mods: Extended Clip and Scope.

Best Shotgun - Assault Shotgun

This full-auto Assault Shotgun excels at quickly eliminating large groups of enemies and is highly effective against gangs. It's ideal for missions requiring rapid clearing of areas.

Level RequirementPrice
37$10,000
CamoRequirement
Black TintDefault
Army TintKill 34 Players with the Assault Shotgun.
Green TintKill 134 Players with the Assault Shotgun.
Orange TintKill 334 Players with the Assault Shotgun.
LSPD TintKill 534 Players with the Assault Shotgun.
Pink TintReach Rank 50
Gold TintReach Rank 75
Platinum TintReach Rank 100

Recommended mods: Extended Clip and Grip.

Best Sniper Rifle - Heavy Sniper

The Heavy Sniper is a powerful weapon for engaging enemies from a distance, taking down helicopters, and eliminating snipers. Its effectiveness is amplified by its range and damage output.

Level RequirementPrice
90$38,150
CamoRequirement
Black TintDefault
Green TintKill 69 Players with the Heavy Sniper.
Orange TintKill 269 Players with the Heavy Sniper.
LSPD TintKill 469 Players with the Heavy Sniper.
Pink TintReach Rank 50
Gold TintReach Rank 75
Platinum TintReach Rank 100

Recommended mod: Advanced Scope (or Normal Scope).

Best Heavy Weapon - Homing Rocket

The Homing Launcher is invaluable for effortlessly taking down vehicles, including cars and helicopters, without the need for precise timing. It's perfect for missions requiring aerial or vehicular destruction.

Level RequirementPrice
1$75,000
CamoRequirement
Black TintDefault
Army TintDefault
Green TintN/A
Orange TintN/A
LSPD TintN/A
Pink TintN/A
Gold TintN/A
Platinum TintN/A

No mods are available for the Homing Launcher.

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