Being on the front lines in Battlefield 5 calls for guns that can fire fast, hit hard, and have a good degree of precision to them. This is where assault rifles come in, and they form the bedrock of launching a good offense toward enemy lines. Since assault rifles excel in medium-distance to close-quarters action, it is vital to look at the ones that can provide the most reliable performance for leading the charge against enemy troops and capturing control points.
This ranked comparison takes a look at all of the assault rifles in Battlefield 5 in terms of their strengths in the primary performance indicators, including rate of fire, damage output, accuracy, and magazine size.
Updated on March 25, 2024, by Waseem Muhammad: Battlefield 5 brings a variety of weapon choices that capture the war-torn scenery. Assault Class is one of the most played classes in Battlefield history purely because of the access to assault rifles, which feel powerful to use in gunfights. Every assault rifle is not only great in long-range fights but also changes the outcome in packed control points. This update adds two new entries, which are both great additions and can be the best choice for some maps or control points.
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6 Breda M1935 PG
A Fast Tap Firing Machine Capable Of Clearing Control Points
- Damage: 30 - 22
- Rate of Fire: 423 RPM
Breda M1935 PG is purchasable for 1700 Company Coins. This assault rifle has seen quite a lot of changes in the multiple patches in Battlefield 5. It was once an overpowered gun, but it was nerfed beyond a point where no one used it anymore. However, with some of the recent updates, the rifle is reliant in many gunfights mainly because of the damage output at mid to long-range gunfights. Even when used in the Burst mode, fast tapping makes it act as a fully automatic rifle, lasering enemies at close range. At long range, the Burst Fire can be tricky to use as the recoil is harder to control.
The Custom Stock is a great specialization for better strafing on the Breda M1935 PG. When controlling a single Control Point, having the Barrel Bedding allows the players to hold down a point and have better accuracy if they remain stationary covering all the entry points.
5 M1907 SF
Low Magazine Size Compensated By The High Rate Of Fire
- Damage: 25.1 - 15.0
- Rate of Fire: 770 RPM
M1907 SF is unlocked upon reaching Assault rank 8 in Battlefield 5. With fairly decent damage at close range and the second-highest assault rifle Rate of Fire of 770 RPM, the M1907 SF can be a perfect choice for indoor maps. Not only this, but players can also rely on the Hipfire shooting, especially in close-range encounters. The assault rifle has a magazine side of 21 bullets, which might sound like enough but is not because of the Rate of Fire depleting bullets faster than you can blink.
The constant need to reload in short instances after taking a single fight is the only drawback of this gun. This means that players can dominate in a 1v1 but need to be more careful when going into a fight against multiple enemies. The Recoil Buffer specialization can help reduce the vertical recoil, making the gunfights much smoother. Though not useful in every situation, the Bayonet is a good addition to this weapon purely because of its low magazine size and ability to deal high bullet damage to enemies at close range.
4 M2 Carbine
High Rate Of Fire For Short Time-To-Kill In Close-Quarter Firefights
- Damage: 20.1 - 13.0
- Rate of Fire: 830 RPM
The M2 Carbine is unlocked from the start for the Assault class. Although the damage output for the M2 Carbine per bullet is mediocre and the damage drop-off at distances farther than 10 meters is considerable, the weapon makes up for it in terms of an incredible rate of fire (830 ROF). This makes it ideal for close-range encounters and more of a run-and-gun approach rather than taking on enemies at a distance. Additionally, for an assault rifle, the generous magazine size of 31 bullets and a fairly quick reload speed mean the player is always ready to fire again without any sort of downtime when the battles get quick and intense.
The specializations are also catered towards an aggressive and mobile playstyle with traits like Enhanced Grips, Lightened Stock, and Polished Action, which allow Assault class players to stay true to the role by moving and aiming with minimum penalties and maximum accuracy in close-quarter firefights.
3 Ribeyrolles 1918
Low Recoil Provides High Accuracy For Long-Distance Firing
- Damage: 28.0 - 17.5
- Rate of Fire: 550 RPM
Ribeyrolles 1918 is purchasable for 1700 Company Coins. This assault rifle has the poorest ROF (540 rpm) among its counterparts and a below-standard 25-round magazine capacity. However, the drawbacks are justified when looking at the extremely reliable handling of the weapon thanks to the bipod attachment that is applied by default. This gives the weapon a good deal of stability and low recoil, making it ideal for a longer range of traction for weapons in this class.
The damage is fairly decent up to 30 meters and an impressive muzzle velocity (680 m/s with High Bullet Velocity) only adds to the ability of Ribeyrolles 1918 to put down moving targets consistently. Certain specializations like the Quick Aim and Custom Stock allow the assault rifle to further enhance its accuracy when aiming down sights. All of these capabilities give Ribeyrolles 1918 users a good, non-traditional ranged approach when heading for the conquest points.
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2 StG 44
Highly Versatile For Medium-Distance Firing
- Damage: 7
- Rate of Fire: 540 RPM
StG 44 is unlocked upon reaching Assault rank 13 in Battlefield 5. Players will discover an instant liking to this weapon due to its prowess and utility, regardless of the distance from where they might use it. Up close, the decent ROF (600 rpm) and low recoil on sustained hip fire can prove effective against any number of foes. At greater distances, the damage retention is modest with drop-off occurring around 30 meters. The only real drawback is the relatively slower reload speed, which can be overlooked given there are an ample 31 bullets in StG 44’s magazine.
StG 44 already performs well regardless of the distance, and players can make full use of specializations to enhance the weapon’s performance in one of the areas: close-quarter or long-distance. This versatility is possible due to options including Enhanced Grips and Custom Stock for hip-fire spread negation and accuracy while on the move, and Barrel Bedding and Recoil Buffer for more accuracy for stationary maneuvers from further out.
1 Sturmgewehr 1-5
Well-Rounded For Medium And Close-Quarter Combat
- Damage: 25.1 - 15.0
- Rate of Fire: 670 RPM
The Sturmgewehr 1-5 is one of the starting weapons for the Assault class in the game. In terms of performance, Sturmgewehr 1-5 is very similar to StG 44 but edges it out thanks to a marginally higher ROF (670 rpm) compared with StG 44’s 600 rpm. This stat alone makes Sturmgewehr 1-5 more suited to close and medium-range combat, which is where assault rifle users will usually be operating.
The decent ROF and damage profile give it one of the lowest time-to-kill characteristics in the assault rifle class. Only the handling aspect of Sturmgewehr 1-5 holds it back on paper, and this in turn can make beginners struggle with the recoil of the weapon. However, the specializations can mitigate this issue to a good extent, especially those like Enhanced Grips, Ported Barrel, Recoil Buffer, and Lightened Stock. Ultimately, this leaves Sturmgewehr 1-5 with no real drawbacks, essentially making it a better StG 44 and the best assault rifle in Battlefield 5 currently, despite some nerfs that were implemented.
