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GTA 6 Weapon Classes and What to Carry
How weapon classes work across the series, which slots matter, and a loadout that handles almost every situation.
You will carry everything eventually. What matters is what is on the wheel when a mission goes wrong, which is usually two weapons and no time to scroll.
The classes
| Class | Range | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Pistols | Short | Backup, quiet work |
| Shotguns | Very short | Interiors, doorways |
| SMGs | Short to mid | Drive by, moving fights |
| Rifles | Mid to long | Almost everything else |
| Sniper | Long | Set piece missions |
| Melee | Contact | Silence, and when out of ammunition |
What is confirmed for GTA 6
Rockstar has not published a weapon list. Trailer footage shows pistols, rifles and shotguns in use. Where a weapon is visible but unnamed, we describe it instead of inventing a name.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best weapon in GTA 6?
No stats exist yet. Across the series an assault rifle has been the most generally useful weapon, and there is no reason to expect that to change.
How many weapons are in GTA 6?
Not announced.
How we reviewed this article
- Written by
- Marek VosGuides editor
- Reviewed by
- Iris LangeNews and database editor
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