Best SMGs 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.

	KV9 SMG Unlocked at Rank 45
Total Points100 5.5" Factory Barrel10 FMJ Ammunition5 2Pro 1.25x Scope10 Alloy Vertical Underbarrel20 Lightened Suppressor Muzzle30 23rnd Magazine Magazine25
	SCW-10 SMG Unlocked Through Assignment CLOSE QUARTERS 1
Total Points100 6.8" Factory Barrel10 FMJ Ammunition5 Mini Flex 1.00x Scope10 Folding Stubby Underbarrel20 Linear Comp Muzzle10 25rnd Magazine Magazine45
	SGX SMG Unlocked at Rank 1
Total Points100 6" Fluted Barrel20 FMJ Ammunition5 1p87 1.50x Scope10 Ribbed Vertical Underbarrel20 Standard Suppressor Muzzle20 41rnd Magazine Magazine25

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.

	SL9 SMG Unlocked Through Assignment CLOSE QUARTERS 2
Total Points100 9" Factory Barrel10 FMJ Ammunition5 Osa-7 1.00x Scope10 Standard Suppressor Muzzle20 60rnd Magazine Magazine55
	UMG-40 SMG Unlocked at Rank 29
Total Points100 305mm Custom Barrel15 Synthetic Tip Ammunition30 3VZR 1.75x Scope10 Slim Angled Underbarrel20 Standard Suppressor Muzzle20 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.

	PW5A3 SMG Unlocked at Rank 6
Total Points95 245mm Custom Barrel15 FMJ Ammunition5 R-MR 1.00x Scope10 Ribbed Stubby Underbarrel30 Long Suppressor Muzzle25 30rnd Fast Mag Magazine10
	PW7A2 SMG Unlocked at Rank 19
Total Points100 180mm Prototype Barrel10 FMJ Ammunition5 R-MR 1.00x Scope10 Alloy Vertical Underbarrel20 Lightened Suppressor Muzzle30 40rnd Magazine Magazine25
	USG-90 SMG Unlocked at Rank 36
Total Points80 264mm Fluted Barrel20 Polymer Case Ammunition10 Osa-7 1.00x Scope10 Lightened Suppressor Muzzle30 50rnd Magazine Magazine5 Improved Mag Catch Ergonomics5