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    Andres BerumenBy Andres BerumenAugust 27, 202224K Views7 Mins Read
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    Payday 2 is a game with tons and tons of content that always give players stuff to do, content to unlock, and a lot of fun alone or with friends. Payday 2 offers players a massive armory with guns for every playstyle that goes from assault rifles, shotguns, snipers, akimbo firearms, launchers, etc. This article will show you the best Payday 2 guns and other weapons to help you succeed in all of your heists.

    In Payday 2, there is no such thing as a meta weapon or loadout, but some guns are considered the best by the community because they are either fun to use or extremely helpful with a specific build. Here will cover some of the firearms considered the best in the game. We highly advise players to go into the armory and try every gun by themselves and decide which one is their favorite.

    Overview of the Best Guns in Payday 2 in 2023

    A preference for a particular weapon in this game can be subjective since they all work great in their area, a China Puff might not be the best weapon for a Stealth build, but it might be suitable for a Stoic one. Keep in mind that some of the best guns and other weapons in Payday 2 are behind DLC, which players have to pay to get access to them. 

    Top 10 Guns in Payday 2

    1. CAR-4 Rifle

    CAR-4 gun in Payday 2 is one of the best weapons to choose from
    The CAR-4 weapon comes with the base Payday 2 game.

    The CAR-4 is the jack of all trades in Payday 2 as it’s highly customizable, and basically, players can use it in different scenarios if modded correctly. This weapon tends to be used for stealth loadouts that require good levels of concealment. Remember that some of the mods for this weapon can bring many downsides to them.

    Check out our article about the best Payday 2 stealth build that covered the best mods for a well-concealed CAR-4 rifle.

    Base Stats

    • Magazine: 30
    • Total Ammo: 150
    • Rate of Fire: 600
    • Damage: 62
    • Accuracy: 52
    • Stability: 60
    • Concealment: 20

    2. Buzzsaw 42 Light Machine Gun

    light machine gun in payday 2
    The Buzzsaw 42 is part of the Gage Historical Pack DLC.

    The Buzzsaw 42 is one of the best guns in this game due to its ridiculous rate of fire of 1200. This rate of fire makes this Light Machin Gun the fastest weapon with the most severe damage in the game, and it will melt heavy enemies that dare cross your path. Keep in mind that this weapon was designed for close quarters in Payday 2. It can be hard to use in longer distances due to damage drop-off and high recoil. 

    Base Stats

    • Magazine: 150
    • Total Ammo: 450
    • Rate of Fire: 1200
    • Damage: 80
    • Accuracy: 56
    • Stability: 28
    • Concealment: 1

    3. KSP Light Machine Gun in Payday 2

    KSP LMG
    The KSP is part of the Gage Weapon Pack #02 DLC

    Like the Buzzsaw 42, this light machine gun offers a high fire rate of 909 and significant damage. If the KSP is modded correctly, the accuracy and recoil can be significantly improved, and have a deadly weapon in short to medium range.

    Base Stats

    • Magazine: 200
    • Total Ammo: 400
    • Rate of Fire: 909
    • Damage: 80
    • Accuracy: 56
    • Stability: 28
    • Concealment: 1

    Related Article: The Best Payday 2 Stoic Build

    4. Akimbo Goliath 12G Shotguns

    Goliath dual shotguns
    The Akimbo Goliath weapons come with Payday 2 and don’t require any DLC to use.

    The Akimbo Goliath is a great weapon in Payday 2 to take down enemies in close quarters with high accuracy and significant damage. The Payday 2 community highly uses these shotguns, and they won’t let you down in your close-quarter fights.

    Base Stats

    • Magazine: 12
    • Total Ammo: 72
    • Rate of Fire: 333
    • Damage:42
    • Accuracy: 64
    • Stability: 8
    • Concealment: 13

    5. Brothers Grimm 12G Shotgun

    brothers grimm dual shotguns in payday 2
    The Brothers Grimm comes with the base game.

    The Brothers Grimm has lower stats than the Goliath but compensates due to its boost that can be modded to increase the damage. Also, this pair of shotguns carry more ammo and offer better stability, high spread, and concealment.

    Base Stats

    • Magazine: 16
    • Total Ammo: 96
    • Rate of Fire: 333
    • Damage:18
    • Accuracy: 20
    • Stability: 12
    • Concealment: 21

    6. China Puff 40mm Grenade Launcher

    Grenade launcher weapon for payday 2 players
    The China Puff is part of the Wolf Pack DLC

    For obvious reasons, the China Puff is considered a grenade launcher and one of the secondaries with the most severe damage. This Payday 2 weapon provides excellent damage and accuracy; the only downside is its low total ammo. This grenade launcher will help you take big groups of enemies quickly.

    Base Stats

    • Magazine: 3
    • Total Ammo: 6
    • Rate of Fire: 50
    • Damage: 960
    • Accuracy: 100
    • Stability: 96
    • Concealment: 18

    Related Article: The Best Payday 2 Melee Build

    7. RPK Light Machine Gun in Payday 2

    RPK
    The RPK gun is part of Payday 2’s Gage Weapon Pack #02 DLC.

    The RPK is a great light machine gun with a lower rate of fire and accuracy but compensated with great damage and the fastest reload speed for its category. The accuracy can be highly increased with mods, leaving you with one of the deadliest weapons in Payday 2.

    Base Stats

    • Magazine: 100
    • Total Ammo: 300
    • Rate of Fire: 750
    • Damage: 120
    • Accuracy: 36
    • Stability: 8
    • Concealment: 5

    8. Galant Rifle

    M1 Garand rifle
    The Galant Rifle is part of the base game and will be unlocked after the Rapid Retribution side mission.

    The Galant Rifle, or as everyone knows it, the M1 Garand, has become a staple in gaming and movies. Everyone will recognize and get satisfied with the sound of this weapon ejecting its bloc clip and making the famous ‘’cling’’ sound. The Galant Rifle offers some of the most tremendous damage of its class and accuracy. 

    Base Stats

    • Magazine: 8
    • Total Ammo: 72
    • Rate of Fire: 600
    • Damage: 160
    • Accuracy: 92
    • Stability: 36
    • Concealment: 20

    9. The Judge

    Judge shotgun pistol weapon Payday 2
    The Judge is a community item unlocked by joining the Payday 2 Official group on Steam.

    Some consider the Judge the best secondary weapon in Payday 2 due to its lethality through high damage, high accuracy, and concealment. The Judge is the perfect side-arm in emergencies as it will allow you to kill most enemies quickly.

    Base Stats

    • Magazine: 5
    • Total Ammo: 35
    • Rate of Fire: 500
    • Damage: 155
    • Accuracy: 60
    • Stability: 28
    • Concealment: 29

    Related Build Guide: How to Complete the Best Dodge Build in Payday 2

    10. Union 5.56 Weapon in Payday 2

    Union 5.56 mm with scope
    The Union 5.56 comes with the base game.

    The Union 5.56 is the best rifle in the game because it combines the best stats of other great assault rifles. It has an incredibly high rate of fire, accuracy, and stability. This gun will be deadly in both hands of brand new players and experienced ones. Ammo for this weapon can be easily recovered but also quickly lost due to its high rate of fire. The magazine with a capability of 30 bullets can be considered the Union 5.56 only downside.

    Base Stats

    • Magazine: 30
    • Total Ammo: 150
    • Rate of Fire: 857
    • Damage: 59
    • Accuracy: 68
    • Stability: 68
    • Concealment: 20

    Wrapping Up Our Best Payday 2 Guns and Other Weapons List

    Some guns in Payday 2 can take some time to get used to, or simply find the best way to use them with the best class. These Payday 2 weapons are recommended and considered great in every scenario and shouldn’t let you down in any heist. We invite you to try out other guns, make your list of favorites, and share it with us in the comments.

    Feel free to check out other guides on our website for Payday 2. If you’re a veteran, you may really enjoy expanding the game with our list of the 5 best Payday 2 mods.

    Good Luck, Good Heist!

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    Andres Berumen is a passionate gamer, writer, and future game designer. Andres has participated in several gaming events such as semi-professional tournaments for Rainbow Six: Siege and one-life matches for games like Squad. His favorite food is tacos.

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