Assault rifles are the most versatile primary weapon available, useful in a variety of situations. All assault rifles come equipped with a grenade launcher, offering even more firepower capable of knocking down walls and damaging light-skinned vehicles .
During multiplayer , these rifles can only be accessed by the assault kit. Continue playing as the assault kit to boost your assault score, leading to more assault rifle unlocks. In addition to new weapons , you can also unlock weapon specializations for these rifles, attaching new launchers, sights, and scopes.
Assault Rifle Specializations:
40mm Grenade Launcher
AEK-971 Vintovka
Magazine Capacity: 30
Fire Mode: Automatic
MP Unlock: Assault Kit Start
Performance Summary:
800 rounds per minute
Medium Accuracy
Medium Range
Medium Power
Medium Mobility
The Russian Army’s gold standard, the AEK-971 assault rifle was designed to enable shooters to maintain accuracy during a high rate fire.
Field Notes
This is the standard-issue rifle for all assault kits, making it very common among new players. It’s not a bad rifle; it’s just not great. Although it has decent power, the recoil is rather harsh when compared to other assault rifles. Therefore, utilize short bursts in an effort to keep the weapon on target. Put in the time with this rifle to build your assault score until you can upgrade to the XM8.
XM8 Prototype
Magazine Capacity: 30
Fire Mode: Automatic
MP Unlock: 3,020 Assault Score
Performance Summary:
750 rounds per minute
Medium Accuracy
Medium Range
Medium Power
Medium Mobility
An experimental U.S. military project, the XM8 fully automatic rifle was created with a unique versatility, allowing the operator to perform quick repairs and barrel changes in a hot spot.
Field Notes
The XM8 is a favorite of many players, thanks to its well-rounded performance. It marks a significant improvement over the AEK-971 in both damage and accuracy—the lower rate of fire makes it less susceptible to recoil. Adding a red dot sight makes it easy to target opponents at both short and intermediate ranges. In short, put this rifle to use as soon as you unlock it.
F2000 Assault
Magazine Capacity: 30
Fire Mode: Automatic
MP Unlock: 8,100 Assault Score
Performance Summary:
800 rounds per minute
Low Accuracy
Medium Range
Medium Power
High Mobility
This fully automatic Belgian assault rifle features a bullpup layout and offers a selection of modifications ranging from scopes to grenade launcher attachments, enabling it to be tailored for any given mission or tactical situation.
Field Notes
The F2000 is a strange beast. Its compact design, limited accuracy, and blistering rate of fire gives it the feel of a submachine gun. This doesn’t make it a bad choice, especially if operating in tight quarters—the high rate of fire is a welcome attribute in any point-blank duel. But if you need something with a bit more range and accuracy, choose a different rifle.
STG.77 AUG
Magazine Capacity: 30
Fire Mode: Automatic
MP Unlock: 20,200 Assault Score
Performance Summary:
800 rounds per minute
Low Accuracy
Medium Range
Medium Power
High Mobility
Possessing a high level of performance and durability, the Austrian-made fully automatic AUG bullpup assault rifle is boosted by stellar mobility, making it ideal for combat in close quarters and built-up areas.
Field Notes
The AUG has similar characteristics to the F2000, but with much better performance, particularly when it comes to stopping power. But it’s still a compact assault rifle and best deployed at short and intermediate ranges. Consider equipping it when you’re on guard duty watching over a control point or M-COM station.
AN-94 Abakan
Magazine Capacity: 30
Fire Mode: 2-Round Burst
MP Unlock: 28,200 Assault Score
Performance Summary:
600 rounds per minute
High Accuracy
Long Range
High Power
Low Mobility
This rifle is capable of putting a 2-round burst on target from 100 meters. It substantially increases lethality, stopping power, and armor penetration, making it a weapon of choice for the Russian special forces.
Field Notes
At first glance, the AN-94 is a rather unremarkable rifle. But it’s easily one of the best weapons in the game. The rifle’s 2-round burst minimizes recoil while conserving ammo—all it takes is a couple of quick bursts to drop most opponents. Plus, it’s extremely accurate at any range. Adding the red dot sight or 4X scope makes this rifle even deadlier. Overall, a great rifle and well worth logging time with the assault kit to unlock it.
M416
Magazine Capacity: 30
Fire Mode: Automatic
MP Unlock: 35,300 Assault Score
Performance Summary:
700 rounds per minute
Medium Accuracy
Medium Range
Medium Power
Medium Mobility
A German creation, the M416 assault rifle was built as a solution to the M4\M16 outdated weapons systems. The modifications guard against malfunctions and prolong the life of parts.
Field Notes
Of the fully automatic assault rifles, the M416 is the most well-rounded. Although it lacks the high rate of fire of some rifles in its class, this characteristic reduces recoil, making the rifle easier to control during long automatic bursts. Its compact size also makes it easy to maneuver through doorways and other tight spaces.
M16A2
Magazine Capacity: 30
Fire Mode: 3-Round Burst
MP Unlock: 47,000 Assault Score
Performance Summary:
800 rounds per minute
High Accuracy
Medium Range
Medium Power
Low Mobility
The American-made M16A2 3-round burst assault rifle carries a 30-round magazine and was designed to optimize ammunition conservation, shot accuracy, and fire power.
Field Notes
If you like the AN-94, you might want to give the M16A2 a shot. Although it lacks the damage output of the AN-94, the M16A2’s 3-round burst more than makes up for it. Thanks to the rifle’s low recoil, it’s possible to fire three rounds in a tight grouping all with one squeeze of the trigger. Add a red dot sight or 4X scope and this rifle becomes a very formidable long-range weapon.
WWII M1 Garand
Magazine Capacity: 8
Fire Mode: Semiautomatic
MP Unlock: Battlefield Veteran Status
Performance Summary:
High Accuracy
Medium Range
Medium Power
Medium Mobility
The father of the M14 assault rifle, the inaugural standard-issue semiautomatic rifle utilized by the U.S. Army in WWII. This weapon is popular due to its awesome power and accuracy from long range.
Field Notes
The M1 Garand is only available to players who participate in the Battlefield Veteran program—log in to the web site and register all your
Battlefield
titles to unlock this weapon. Compared to modern weapons , the M1 is a bit outdated. But it still packs a powerful punch and can engage targets at any range with near pinpoint accuracy. The rifle can be equipped by any kit once unlocked, but cannot accept the red dot sight or 4X rifle scope attachments.
M14 MOD 0 Enhanced
Magazine Capacity: 20
Fire Mode: Semiutomatic
MP Unlock: 322,800 Global Score
Performance Summary:
High Accuracy
Medium Range
Medium Power
Medium Mobility
This modified version of the M14, a 20-round semiautomatic battle rifle represents a weapon tailored for carrying out designated marksman roles, augmented by the capability of telescoping stock that aids in long-range combat .
Field Notes
The M14 is a semiautomatic rifle that performs similar to the M1 Garand, but benefits from a much larger magazine. The weapon is available to all kits once unlocked, and can be fitted with the red dot sight or 4X rifle scope, making it extremely deadly at any range.
G3
Magazine Capacity: 20
Fire Mode: Automatic
MP Unlock: 405,000 Global Score
Performance Summary:
600 rounds per minute
High Accuracy
Medium Range
High Power
Low Mobility
Known as a “Battle Rifle” because of its 7.62mm round and heavy frame, this German weapon is capable of fully automatic fire at a rate 600 rounds per minute. The small 20-round magazine is offset by the incredible stopping power of the 7.62mm round.
Field Notes
The G3 assault rifle is available to all kits, and is the very last weapon unlock that can be acquired, but it’s well worth the work. The G3 is the most powerful assault rifle available, plus it’s very accurate. Although fully automatic, try to limit its rate of fire to short 2-round bursts. The rifle exhibits heavy recoil, plus it can only carry 20 rounds in its magazine.
