Just like in Battlefield 6 multiplayer, weapons play a massive role in the world of Redsec. Even if you manage to position yourself perfectly and hit every shot with pinpoint accuracy, an enemy with a stronger weapon than you has the advantage in most scenarios. While you can’t always avoid the weapon you’re using, you can ensure you eventually equip a powerful gun through the loadouts system. That’s just one of our Redsec tips you should know.

You can use your custom loadouts in Redsec by opening custom weapon drops, which fall onto the Fort Lyndon map at random times during a match or can be earned by completing missions that your squad activates. In any case, when you go to create the loadouts that will be available from a Custom Weapon Drop, you want to ensure you’re using the strongest guns with the best attachments.

Below, we have five of the top weapons and loadouts you can equip in Season 1 of Battlefield Redsec. As time goes on, new loadouts will take over the meta, but this is what’s dominating the community shortly after the launch of the battle royale.

SOR-556 MK2

The SOR-556 MK2, being one of the dominant assault rifles and overall weapons in Redsec, doesn’t come as a big surprise to anyone who’s used the gun in Battlefield 6 multiplayer. Featuring an outstanding damage profile, virtually no recoil, and a steady fire rate, the SOR-556 MK2 dominates at mid-long range on the map of Fort Lyndon. While you’ll struggle at close range with it, the same can be said for most other long-range weapons as well.

Here’s the best loadout for the SOR-556 MK2 in Redsec:

• Muzzle: Standard Suppressor
• Barrel: 14.5″ Factory
• Right Accessory: 50 MW Blue
• Underbarrel: Ribbed Stubby
• Magazine: 30 RND Magazine
• Scope: 3VZR 1.75x

PSR

It wouldn’t be a traditional battle royale if there weren’t a dominant sniper rifle that every squad used. Redsec’s top sniper so far has been the PSR, which has quite the unlock method that requires you to complete a variety of sniper challenges. However, once you unlock the PSR and level it up, it becomes a truly formidable weapon if you can manage to hit upper-body shots.

Here’s the best loadout for the PSR in Redsec:

• Muzzle: Long Suppressor
• Barrel: 27″ MK22
• Left Accessory: Range Finder
• Underbarrel: Full Angled
• Magazine: 7 RND Magazine
• Ammunition: Match Grade
• Scope: S-VPS 6.00X
• Optic Accessory: Anti-Glare Coating

PW5A3

Next up is an SMG, the PW5A3. While it might not seem too viable to use a close-range weapon on such a large map, the PW5A3 is much different from the rest of its class. The SMG has practically zero recoil when you equip it with the right attachments, and it can melt enemies at close-mid range with its high fire rate. Naturally, with how much long-range fighting you do on Fort Lyndon, you’ll want to try and pair the PW5A3 with a rifle of some kind, but even without one of those, this SMG can hold its own.

Here’s the best loadout for the PW5A3 in Redsec:

• Muzzle: Standard Suppressor
• Barrel: 245MM Custom
• Underbarrel: Canted Stubby
• Magazine: 40 RND Magazine
• Ammunition: FMJ
• Scope: Iron Sights

M250

The light machine gun weapon class has certainly made itself known early on in Redsec, as there are multiple solid options you can use for your Support loadout. However, the best so far is the M250, which is a traditional LMG that features very little recoil and incredible damage. While you will have to account for more bloom when using an LMG compared to an assault rifle or SMG, the M250 manages it fairly well.

Here’s the best loadout for the M250 in Redsec:

• Muzzle: Lightened Suppressor
• Barrel: 556MM Prototype
• Underbarrel: Ribbed Stubby
• Magazine: 50 RND Belt Pouch
• Ammunition: Hollow Point
• Scope: RO-M 1.75x

SVDM

Our final weapon and loadout is a highly underrated choice so far in Redsec, but we have a feeling it’s going to break into the meta once more players unlock the weapon and start using it. The weapon we’re choosing is the SVDM, which is a marksman rifle that can drop fully-armored enemies in just a few shots with the right attachments. It’s a single-shot weapon, so you need to have a fast trigger finger, but once you get used to the SVDM, you’ll have an armor shredder on your hands.

Here’s the best loadout for the SVDM in Redsec:

• Muzzle: Standard Suppressor
• Barrel: 620MM Classic
• Magazine: 20 RND Magazine
• Ammunition: FMJ
• Ergonomics: Improved Match Catch
• Scope: R4T 2.00X