A weapons guide to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

Introduction

Hello victims,

In this guide we'll be looking at all the current weapons in BATTLEGROUNDS, we'll go over each weapon in small details such as;

• The ammunition they take
• The attachments they take
• Weapon statistics

I will not be going over effective ranges as it's my belief that all players work with weapons as different ranges, making each weapons effective range unique to the player.

Let's get straight into the details!

P92

 

The P92 is a 9mm pistol that has the fastest fire rate of the 3 pistols currently in game.

Ammo type: 9mm
Magazine size: 15 rounds
Extended Mag size: 20
Rarity: Common
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Suppressor (Pistol)
• Extended Mag (Pistol)
• QuickDraw Mag (Pistol)
• Ext. QuickDraw Mag (Pistol)

P1911

 

The P1911 is a .45 ACP pistol that has the has both high damage and good fire rate, sacrificing some accuracy.

Ammo type: .45 ACP
Magazine size: 7 rounds
Extended Mag size: 12
Rarity: Common
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Suppressor (Pistol)
• Extended Mag (Pistol)
• QuickDraw Mag (Pistol)
• Ext. QuickDraw Mag (Pistol)

R1895

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The R1895 is a 7.62mm revolver that has the highest damage of the current pistols, sacrificing fire rate and modifications for raw power.

Ammo type: 7.62mm
Cylinder capacity: 7 rounds
Rarity: Uncommon
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Suppressor (Pistol)

S1897

 

The S1897 is a 12 Gauge Pump-action shotgun, the damages shotguns cause make them ideal house sweepers, in the typical indoor combat situation you can simply dispatch a fellow player in one swell shot.
The great thing about shotguns in PUBG is you can equip them with chokes, giving them more range and accuracy. The shotgun can actually be used at mid range.

Ammo type: 12 Gauge
Shell capacity: 5 shells.
Rarity: Common
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Choke for S1897, S686
• Bullet Loops (Shotgun)

S686

 

The S686 is an under-over barrel shotgun, meaning players will only get two shots between each reload, the S686 sacrifices ammo capacity for better range and accuracy.

Ammo type: 12 Gauge
Shell capacity: 2 shells.
Rarity: Common
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Choke for S1897, S686
• Bullet Loops (Shotgun)

S12K

 

The S12K is a semi automatic shotgun capable of unleashing pure hell to anyone unfortunate enough to be infront of you.
The quick fire rate of the S12K makes it an ideal weapon for destroying doors prior to raiding a building.

Ammo type: 12 Gauge
Magazine capacity: 5 shells.
Extended magazine capacity: 8 shells.
Rarity: Uncommon
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Extended Mag (AR, S12K)
• QuickDraw Mag (AR, S12K)
• Ext. QuickDraw Mag (AR, S12K)
• Suppressor (AR, S12K)
• Compensator (AR, S12K)
• Flash Hider (AR, S12K)
• Red Dot Sight
• Holographic Sight
• 4x Scope
• 8x Scope
• 15x Scope

M16A4

 
The M16A4 is the most common Assault Rifle in the game, it can be used in long range just as easily as mid range, some players even choose the M16A4 over shotguns/smgs for close quarters.
A unique feature of the M16A4 is the selective firing, this gun can be semi-automatic or burst fired for a quick, accurate 3 shot burst.

Ammo type: 5.56mm
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
Extended magazine capacity: 40 rounds
Rarity: Uncommon
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Suppressor (AR)
• Extended Mag (AR, S12K)
• QuickDraw Mag (AR, S12K)
• Ext. QuickDraw Mag (AR, S12K)
• Compensator (AR, S12K)
• Flash Hider (AR, S12K)
• Red Dot Sight
• Holographic Sight
• 4x Scope
• 8x Scope
• 15x Scope

AKM

 

Without a doubt one of the most feared and sought after weapons for mid to long range in the game.
The AKM does high damage and in quickly thanks to this gun having selective firing, allowing the player to shoot fully automatic.

Ammo type: 7.62mm
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
Extended magazine capacity: 40 rounds
Rarity: Uncommon
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Suppressor (AR)
• Extended Mag (AR, S12K)
• QuickDraw Mag (AR, S12K)
• Ext. QuickDraw Mag (AR, S12K)
• Compensator (AR, S12K)
• Flash Hider (AR, S12K)
• Red Dot Sight
• Holographic Sight
• 4x Scope
• 8x Scope
• 15x Scope

M416

 

Easily the most adaptable weapon in the game.
The M416 can be modified to suit many needs, a sniper, a mid-range spray with low recoil, or even an accurate tap shot weapon, the M416 is sought after by many players.

Ammo type: 5.56mm
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
Extended magazine capacity: 40 rounds
Rarity: Uncommon
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• M416 Tactical Stock
• Angled foregrip
• Vertical foregrip
• Suppressor (AR)
• Extended Mag (AR, S12K)
• QuickDraw Mag (AR, S12K)
• Ext. QuickDraw Mag (AR, S12K)
• Compensator (AR, S12K)
• Flash Hider (AR, S12K)
• Red Dot Sight
• Holographic Sight
• 4x Scope
• 8x Scope
• 15x Scope

SCAR-L

 

The closest thing you can get to an AKM in 5.56mm, the SCAR-L, like the M416 can be modified to suit all kinds of needs, this weapon has exceptional spray control.

Ammo type: 5.56mm
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
Extended magazine capacity: 40 rounds
Rarity: Uncommon
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Suppressor (AR)
• Angled Grip (AR)
• Vertical Grip (AR)
• Extended Mag (AR, S12K)
• QuickDraw Mag (AR, S12K)
• Ext. QuickDraw Mag (AR, S12K)
• Compensator (AR, S12K)
• Flash Hider (AR, S12K)
• Red Dot Sight
• Holographic Sight
• 4x Scope
• 8x Scope
• 15x Scope

Crossbow

 

Added back into the game as of 20/04/2017

Often overlooked in most games, the Crossbow can actually be a viable option in PUBG dealing one-shot headshot kills to players who do not have a helmet, the Crossbow is also the only weapon with a guarantee of having it's own, unique scope attached without using the attachment slot above.

Ammo type: Bolts
Bolt capacity: 1 bolt
Rarity: Common
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Quiver (crossbow)
• Red Dot Sight
• Holographic Sight
• 4x Scope
• 8x Scope
• 15x Scope

Micro UZI

 

Compact, fast firing, deadly.
Don't underestimate the Micro UZI by it's size, when it comes to an automatic weapon for close quarter combat the Uzi is the king of all.
The Uzi has a hidden advantage on most other weapons that few know about, when you walk close to a wall, depending on your weapon size you'll be forced to "hold down" your gun, with the Micro UZI this is almost none-existent, meaning you can get very close to walls and peak, getting the draw advantage on your enemies.

Ammo type: 9mm
Magazine capacity: 25 rounds
Extended magazine capacity: 35 rounds
Rarity: common
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Stock (Micro UZI)
• Suppressor (SMG)
• Extended Mag (SMG)
• QuickDraw Mag (SMG)
• Ext. QuickDraw Mag (SMG)
• Compensator (SMG)
• Flash Hider (SMG)

UMP9

 

An early game favourite, the UMP9 comes with great fire rate, great range and good modifications, the only draw back to this weapon is the damage.

Ammo type: 9mm
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
Extended magazine capacity: 45 rounds
Rarity: common
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Suppressor (SMG)
• Angled foregrip
• Vertical foregrip
• Extended Mag (SMG)
• QuickDraw Mag (SMG)
• Ext. QuickDraw Mag (SMG)
• Compensator (SMG)
• Flash Hider (SMG)
• Red Dot Sight
• Holographic Sight
• 4x Scope

Tommy Gun

 

The Chicago Typewriter, the M1928A1 Thompson submachine gun became the face of the ideal mobster image for Americans back in the late 20s and 30s.
The Thompson, or more commonly known; Tommy Gun has the fastest fire rate of any gun in the game, it doesn't pack as much a punch as some of the other weapons on this list, but if you can hit 1 bullet on your target you should be easily hitting another 10 or so shots.

Ammo type: .45 ACP
Magazine capacity: 100 rounds
Rarity: Airdrops only
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Supressor (SMG)
• Compensator (SMG)
• Flash Hider (SMG)

M249

 

Hate vehicles? This is the gun for you.
The M249 is an absoloute beast and can easily destroy a car within seconds if you spray them down well enough.

Ammo type: 5.56mm
Box capacity: 100 rounds
Rarity: Airdrops only
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Suppressor (AR, S12K)
• Compensator(AR, S12K)
• Flash Hider (AR, S12K)
• Red Dot Sight
• Holographic Sight
• 4x Scope
• 8x Scope
• 15x Scope

The curious thing about the M249 is that it has an attachment slot for Magazines, but at this time I have not found anything that can fit this spot.

KAR98K

 

The KAR98K is the one of two sniper rifles can currently be looted around buildings and cities, making it one of the most sought after weapons in the game.
At the time of this guide's creation the KAR98K can 1 kill headshot you even if you have a level 1 or 2 helmet.

Ammo type: 7.62mm
Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
Rarity: Rare
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Supressor (Sniper)
• Bullet Loops (KAR98K)
• Cheek Pad (Sniper)
• Compensator (Sniper)
• Flash Hider (Sniper)
• Red Dot Sight
• Holographic Sight
• 4x Scope
• 8x Scope
• 15x Scope

The KAR can also be found in airdrops, so keep your eyes peeled!

M24

 

The M24 is a reliable sniper rifle that has better accuracy and range than the KAR98K.

Ammo type: 7.62mm
Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
Extended magazine capacity: 7 rounds

Rarity: Airdrop only
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Suppressor (Sniper)
• Cheek Pad (Sniper)
• Extended Mag (M24, AWM, SKS)
• Quick Eject Mag (M24, AWM, SKS)
• Compensator (Sniper)
• Flash Hider (Sniper)
• Red Dot Sight
• Holographic Sight
• 4x Scope
• 8x Scope
• 15x Scope

AWM

 

The big papa.
The AWM is any sniper's wet dream, it has more range that any other gun in the game and almost maxed Damage and Accuracy to boot.

Ammo type: .300 magnum
Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
Extended magazine capacity: 7 rounds
Rarity: Airdrops only
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Suppressor (Sniper)
• Cheek Pad (Sniper)
• Extended Mag (M24, AWM, SKS)
• Compensator (Sniper)
• Flash Hider (Sniper)
• Red Dot Sight
• Holographic Sight
• 4x Scope
• 8x Scope
• 15x Scope

SKS

 

The SKS is another marksman rifle that was released on the Early Access release date with the game, the SKS can be found in airdrops as well as around the map, and primarily can be used as a sniper, but can also be modified for mid range.

Ammo type: 7.62mm
Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
Extended magazine capacity: 20 rounds
Rarity: Rare
Attachments this weapon can be equipped with:

• Angled foregrip (Sniper)*
• Vertical foregrip (Sniper)*
• SKS Tactical Stock *
• Extended Mag (M24, AWM, SKS)
• Quick Eject Mag (M24, AWM, SKS)
• Compensator (Sniper)
• Flash Hider (SKS)
• Red Dot Sight
• Holographic Sight
• 4x Scope
• 8x Scope
• 15x Scope

The SKS, like the KAR98K can also be found in airdrops, so keep your eyes peeled!

Please note that items marked with a star are CURRENTLY NOT WORKING WITH THE SKS AT THIS TIME

Some more information and a slight confirmation that these addons may work can be found here;


Huge shoutout to Tooner for letting us know about this.

Melee Items

All melee items do the same damage so you pan-warriors rejoice!
Melee items can to between 2-4 hit kills depending on the armor, with a 1-2 hit kill to the head depending on the helmets.


Current melee items in the game are as follows;

• Pan
• Machete
• Sickle
• Crowbar

 

Grenades

Finally we come to grenades.

At this time there are four different throwables in the game which can be used in various different ways.

Frag Grenade:


Usually thrown at enemies hiding behind cover to either force them to move out or finish them off whilst healing.

Smoke Grenade:


Thrown to cut off line of sight between you and the enemy, providing you with limited time to safely move into a new position.

Stun Grenade:


Thrown to blind the opponent.
Stun grenades can either open a window of oppertunity for you to push somebody taking cover, or used to blind enemies sitting in houses, leaving the vunerable to your breach and clear tactics.

Molotov Cocktail:


Similar to the Frag Grenade but substituting a singular large damage payout for damage over time.
The molotov can easy force people to leave their cover, or prevent people from entering houses.

Conclusion

This wraps up the current weapons found in PUBG, if you notice any problems or incorrect information, please don't hesitate to comment below and I'll correct it as soon as possible.

Keep up to date with Battlegrounds:
Battlegrounds official website[www.playbattlegrounds.com]
Battlegrounds forums[forums.playbattlegrounds.com]

Huge thanks to Kizza for helping me collect data and images for this guide, check him out.


Need to know more about the equipment and items you can find in Battlegrounds?
Check out my other guide here!

An equipment guide to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds 

A Guide for PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS

By: Crowii

Understanding the equipments of BATTLEGROUNDS. This simple guide will give you an understanding of the items located around the world of Battlegrounds. This guide will be updated as new items are added into the game.

Changelogs

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Updated incorrect ammo values:

• P92 15 shots over 20 in extended mag.
• P1911 7 shots over 12 in extended mag.
• M24 5 shots over 7 in extended mag.

Corrected by Tooner, many thanks.
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Updated incorrect information:

• Uzi having wrong scope information
• UMP having scopes above 4x which are incorrect
• Added Airdrops only as it's own rarity.
• Added additional info for the KAR89K being able to spawn in airdrops

Corrected by 6|10, many thanks.
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Updated incorrect information:

• M16 having incorrect grip information

Corrected by Afflictive, many thanks.
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Updated correct work usage:

• Using the word "clips" instead of "magazines"

Corrected by Vault Dude, many thanks.
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Updated missing attachments:

• Both foregrips missing from UMP9 and M416
• SKS attachments having incorrect tags

Corrected by Vault Dude, many thanks.
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New Information:

• Added melee items
• Added grenades
• Added stats for most weapons (still need to find the remaining in game)
• Fixed M416 Stats appearing with M16A4

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Updated sks attachments:

• Removed stars by items we now know work with the rifle.

Corrected by Von_cLutch, many thanks.