Best Carbines in Battlefield 6

Meta S-Tier

S-tier (meta) weapons are the best picks in Battlefield 6 right now, offering the most powerful loadouts for top performance. They define the current meta thanks to their unmatched damage, handling, and versatility.

	AK-205 Carbine Unlocked at Rank 22
Total Points100 314mm Factory Barrel10 Synthetic Tip Ammunition30 3VZR 1.75x Scope10 Long Suppressor Muzzle25 40rnd Magazine Magazine25
	M417 A2 Carbine Unlocked at Rank 32
Total Points80 16.5" Rifle Barrel15 FMJ Ammunition5 A-P2 1.75x Scope10 Slim Angled Underbarrel25 Linear Comp Muzzle10 25rnd Magazine Magazine15
	M4A1 Carbine Unlocked at Rank 2
Total Points75 11.5" Commando Barrel15 FMJ Ammunition5 A-P2 1.75x Scope10 Slim Angled Underbarrel25 Single-port Brake Muzzle5 36rnd Magazine Magazine15

A-Tier

A-tier weapons are strong and reliable choices that can compete with the best, offering excellent loadouts for most situations. While not as dominant as S-tier, they remain highly effective and versatile in skilled hands.

	SG 553R Carbine Unlocked Through Assignment DANGER CLOSE 2
Total Points100 303mm LB Barrel15 FMJ Ammunition5 BF-2M 2.50x Scope10 Stippled Stubby Underbarrel35 Lightened Suppressor Muzzle30 30rnd Magazine Magazine5

B-Tier

B-tier weapons are decent and can perform well in the right situations, but they lack the consistency or power needed to shape the meta.

	GRT-BC Carbine Unlocked at Rank 41
Total Points100 10" Factory Barrel20 FMJ Ammunition5 CQ RDS 1.25x Scope10 Ribbed Stubby Underbarrel30 Compensated Brake Muzzle20 36rnd Magazine Magazine15
	M277 Carbine Unlocked at Rank 11
Total Points100 16" Custom Barrel10 FMJ Ammunition5 R4T 2.00x Scope10 Low-Profile Stubby Underbarrel45 Linear Comp Muzzle10 25rnd Magazine Magazine20

C-Tier

C-tier weapons are below average, often outclassed by stronger options and harder to use effectively. They can work in specific situations but usually require more effort for less reward.

	QBZ-192 Carbine Unlocked Through Assignment DANGER CLOSE 1
Total Points100 14.5" Common Barrel15 FMJ Ammunition5 A-P2 1.75x Scope10 Classic Vertical Underbarrel35 Standard Suppressor Muzzle20 36rnd Magazine Magazine15