DUELIST: PvP Weapon Tier List
S Tier — meta definers
S-tier weapons win neutral duels at equal skill in the current DUELIST: PvP beta. The precision burst rifle family (often the default competitive pick) combines fast TTK with manageable recoil when tap-firing. High-mobility SMG variants with strong hip-fire compete in close 1v1 on cramped maps from 1v1 arenas.
Marksman hybrids with forgiving body-shot damage punish passive hold angles. If you see the same two weapons in every lobby, they likely sit here.
Details and counters on the S-tier weapons page.
A Tier — strong specialists
A-tier weapons win fights in skilled hands or specific ranges. Full-auto assault rifles excel in 2v2 crossfires but lose peek trades to S-tier burst at mid range. Shotguns delete close pushes but fail open lanes — niche on team maps in team arenas.
LMGs or heavy rifles anchor objective lanes with sustained fire but slow movement — map dependent. See A-tier weapons for role guidance.
B and C Tier — situational and meme picks
B-tier weapons need team setup or stat padding lobbies. Sidearms beyond panic swap rarely justify primaries. C-tier includes under-tuned launch weapons awaiting buffs in future patch notes.
Use B-tier for grinding battle pass-style XP when you want low-pressure games — not for ranked climbs covered in how to win 1v1.
Patch awareness
June 2026 beta notes emphasize dodge cooldown interactions and ADS timing — both affect effective tier placement. Follow Discord updates for hotfix weapon strings not yet in formal patch notes.
Compare raw numbers on the comparison table when debating friend group tier arguments.