Best guns in Apex Legends Season 20: Every weapon ranked

Joseph Pascoulis
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Apex Legends has several guns for players to use, some of which can provide better damage and versatility than others. Here’s a full breakdown of the best weapons in Apex Legends Season 20 to help you loot effectively.

Apex Legends Season 20 is underway, with players enjoying the reworked Ranked Leagues as well as the new Legend Upgrades. Apart from these updates, Respawn also brought plenty of changes for Legends along with nerfs and buffs for weapons.

With constant balance changes, the meta always shifts in the game, leaving you to figure out what weapon works best for you. So, here’s a ranked list of all the weapons in Apex Legends Season 20, including a countdown to the top picks in the title.

Apex Legends weapon tier list

Here’s every weapon in Apex Legends Season 20 ranked:

  1. Nemesis
  2. Wingman
  3. Kraber
  4. Flatline
  5. R-99
  6. EVA-8
  7. R-301
  8. C.A.R
  9. Bocek
  10. Rampage
  11. Prowler
  12. L-STAR
  13. Hemlok
  14. Peacekeeper
  15. Spitfire
  16. 30-30 Repeater
  17. Volt
  18. Havoc
  19. Hemlock
  20. Charge Rifle
  21. Triple Take
  22. Longbow
  23. G7 Scout
  24. Alternator
  25. Devotion
  26. Sentinel
  27. RE-45
  28. Mozambique
  29. P2020

What are the best weapons in Apex Legends Season 20?

Some of the best weapons in Apex Legends Season 20 are the Wingman, R-99, Flatline, and Nemesis. There are a total of 29 weapons in Apex Legends, and we’ve included the guns that are only available through Care Packages in our list. The current weapons in Care Packages are the Kraber, Wingman, Bocek, and EVA-8.

Of course, the weapons in this list aren’t necessarily going to be your go-to choices. Having said that, this list will reflect the current in-game meta, giving you a good idea of which weapons are considered to be the best within the community.

Top 5 best weapons in Apex Legends Season 20

5. R-99 – Best SMG in Apex Legends

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The R-99 is a top-tier SMG in Apex Legends.

Boasting a high fire rate and extremely fast DPS, the R-99 takes the top spot among the Submachine Gun class, especially since the Prowler was nerfed in the update.

At close range, the weapon shreds and is even very accurate when firing from the hip. The recoil can be pretty hard to control, so make sure you’re within the weapon’s range. With attachments, the recoil becomes easier to control.

4. Flatline

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The Flatline is a solid choice in Apex Legends.

The Flatline has remained one of the best ARs in Apex Legends in Season 20 as well, receiving no nerfs in the latest update.

The Flatline is easy to control over most ranges, thanks to its low recoil kickback, allowing you to output consistent DPS. It’s a hard-hitting Assault Rifle that even has great accuracy when firing from the hip, making it versatile too.

3. Kraber – Best Sniper in Apex Legends

apex legends kraber

Our pick for the best Sniper in Apex Legends Season 20 is the Kraber. Of course, this weapon doesn’t have the guaranteed one-shot kill potential anymore, but it has the ability to dish out heavy damage that can change the outcome of a match.

Regardless of the shields, the Kraber does almost 200 damage with every headshot, which makes this gun ideal for starting fights. This also makes the Kraber a must pick when you find it in a Care Package in Apex Legends Season 20.

2. Wingman – Best Pistol in Apex Legends

apex legends wingman
The Wingman continues to be one of the strongest weapons in the game.

The Wingman undoubtedly is the best pistol in Apex Legends Season 20. If you’re hitting your shots with this weapon, it’s extremely deadly and a great option as a secondary for anyone with a fast, rushing playstyle.

This is another Care Package weapon, so if you’re lucky enough to find and get to one before others, it’s definitely worth picking up.

1. Nemesis – Best AR in Apex Legends

nemesis burst ar in apex legends
The Nemesis is a burst-lover’s dream gun in Apex Legends.

The Nemesis is a burst AR and is the best Assault Rifle in Apex Legends Season 20. Debuting in Season 16, the Nemesis has been an extremely strong addition to the arsenal, with its burst fire that speeds up as you fire.

While this AR isn’t the most versatile option in the game, its damage output in mid to long ranges is second to none. You’ll often surprise yourself with how fast you’re able to knock down your enemies using this absolute machine of a gun.


There you have it, all the weapons in Apex Legends ranked as well as why the top five picks will help you secure wins easily in Season 20.

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About The Author

After graduating from the University of Southampton, Joseph joined CharlieIntel as a Games Writer after a short stint of freelance journalism. He enjoys most genres of games and will play anything that sparks his interest, but his expertise lies within the FPS category. If Joey isn't writing about games, then he's most likely playing them. You can contact Joseph at [email protected]