Roblox RIVALS has 48 normal loadout items across Primary, Secondary, Melee, and Utility slots. The game has expensive weapons, but price does not decide the best choice. The free Assault Rifle is still one of the strongest guns for ordinary matches and ranked play.
This tier list was checked on July 30, 2026, after Update 21. Weapons are compared against other items in the same slot. The ranking favors choices that work on several maps and inputs, then explains the weapons that become stronger with good aim, movement, or a coordinated team.
Best Weapons in Roblox RIVALS
The best overall Primary weapons are Assault Rifle, Paintball Gun, Sniper, and Burst Rifle. Assault Rifle is the safest recommendation because it is free, works at most distances, and teaches tracking. Paintball Gun and Sniper can be stronger for accurate players, but missed shots are more costly.
Exogun, Uzi, and Revolver lead the Secondary slot. Exogun is the best general backup, while Uzi is the best cheap upgrade at 20 Keys. Scythe, Katana, and Battle Axe lead Melee. Medkit and Grenade are the most dependable Utility choices.
Primary Weapon Tier List
S Tier: Assault Rifle, Paintball Gun, Sniper, and Burst Rifle.
A Tier: Distortion, Permafrost, Shotgun, Flamethrower, RPG, and Minigun.
B Tier: Energy Rifle, Crossbow, Gunblade, Grenade Launcher, and Bow.
Shotgun moves up on small maps where enemies cannot keep their distance. Sniper is stronger on open maps, but it asks for better aim. Permafrost can control a fight, although experienced players are better at escaping its freeze and limiting its value.
Secondary, Melee, and Utility Tier Lists
Secondary S Tier: Exogun, Uzi, and Revolver. A Tier: Flare Gun, Energy Pistols, and Handgun. B Tier: Shorty, Daggers, Warper, and Slingshot. Spray is C Tier because the other cheap backups are easier to use well.
Melee S Tier: Scythe, Katana, and Battle Axe. A Tier: Chainsaw, Fists, Knife, and Trowel. B Tier: Spear and Riot Shield. Maul is C Tier. The best melee item is often the one that gives the movement, defense, or reach missing from the rest of the loadout.
Utility S Tier: Medkit and Grenade. A Tier: Satchel, Molotov, War Horn, Smoke Grenade, and Subspace Tripmine. B Tier: Grappler, Freeze Ray, Flashbang, Jump Pad, and Warpstone. Map layout changes these placements more than it changes the gun tiers.
Best Weapons for Beginners
Keep the Assault Rifle at first. It costs nothing and remains competitive. The first purchases should be Uzi or Shotgun, followed by Smoke Grenade and then Scythe or Katana. This gives a new account a close-range option, cover, and better movement without spending hundreds of Keys.
Do not rush toward the most expensive gun. Distortion costs 700 Keys and Permafrost costs 600, but neither automatically beats the free Assault Rifle. Learn one Primary and one Secondary before buying a specialist weapon.
Best RIVALS Loadouts
- Free starter: Assault Rifle, Handgun, Fists, and Grenade. Every item is available immediately and covers a different job.
- Budget all-rounder: Assault Rifle, Uzi, Scythe, and Smoke Grenade. It works on most maps and does not require a large Key total.
- Ranked balance: Assault Rifle, Exogun, Katana, and Medkit. This setup has steady damage, a strong backup, defense, and healing.
- Close-range rush: Shotgun, Uzi, Scythe, and Molotov. Use it on smaller maps where players meet quickly.
- Long-range: Sniper, Exogun or Uzi, Katana, and Smoke Grenade. Smoke helps the player leave a bad angle or block the other sniper.
- Area control: Distortion, Flare Gun, Battle Axe, and Satchel. This setup is better for objectives and grouped enemies than open duels.
PC, Mobile, and Console Differences
Touch and controller assistance can make timed-shot weapons such as Sniper and Shotgun feel easier for some players. Mouse and keyboard usually gives more control during fast tracking, weapon swaps, and movement. Ranked mode removes third-person view, caps aim-assist strength at 50%, and locks Auto Shoot to Dynamic, so a casual loadout may feel different in ranked.
What Changed in Update 21
Update 21 improved Sniper's hitbox, tightened Uzi spread, raised Shotgun damage, and increased Paintball Gun projectile speed while making its hitbox smaller. Distortion gained a stronger pull, while Exogun received a small spread increase. Riot Shield now has 500 health instead of lasting forever. These changes helped several familiar weapons stay near the top without making expensive gear mandatory.
What is the best gun in RIVALS?
Assault Rifle is the best all-round answer. Paintball Gun and Sniper offer more potential for accurate players. Exogun is the best general Secondary, while Uzi is the best low-cost Secondary. Choose for the map and the rest of the loadout, not only the tier letter.
