Battlefield 6 features a wide range of weapons, but not all of them are earned by career rank. Some are locked behind weapon assignments and challenges that require specific kills, class-specific objectives, or specific weapons.
In the following guide we’ve ranked the 10 hardest Battlefield 6 weapons to unlock. Based on time investment, challenge requirements and difficulty.
Top 10 most difficult weapons to unlock in Battlefield 6
Before diving into the list, it is important to understand how Weapon Assignments work in Battlefield 6. Many of the challenges explained in this ranking are divided into multiple stages, and progress made toward later objectives does not count until you’ve unblocked that Challenge.
Due to this progression system, some weapon unlocks can take considerably longer than expected.
PSR
Difficulty:
Weapon Type: Sniper Rifle
A sniper rifle chambered for a powerful 8.6×70 mm cartridge. Its lethality is offset by a lower effective rate of fire.
Steps to unlock the weapon
In order to unlock the PSR you must complete the Deadeye challenge. For this reason, to reach this challenge you’ll need to reach Rank 23 in multiplayer mode. The Deadeye challenge is divided into two:
Deadeye 1 requirements:
- Perform 100 headshots with DMRs.
- Inflict 5,000 damage over 75m with DMRs.
Deadeye 2 requirements:
- Get 150 headshots with sniper rifles from 200 metres or more.
- Earn 300 kills with sniper rifles.
So as to complete the challenge you must eliminate opponents using DMRs and sniper rifles in multiplayer matches. Only available once you reach rank 23.
These requirements make the PSR one of the most time-consuming weapon unlocks in the game. As a result, many players are using Battlefield Portal to join smaller servers where landing long-range headshots is considerably easier.
SVDM
Difficulty:
Weapon Type: Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR)
A classic sniper rifle, modernized for the 21st century. When set up correctly, it offers exceptional mobility and enables long-range takedowns.
How to unlock the weapon
So you can unlock the SVDM, you must reach rank 23 first in multiplayer mode. In order to obtain this weapon you’ll need to complete the deadeye 1 challenge. Which entails:
- Perform 100 headshots with DMRs.
- Inflict 5,000 damage over 75m with DMRs.
M240L
Difficulty:
Weapon Type: Light Machine Gun (LMG)
A general-purpose machine gun, redesigned to reduce its weight and increase its capacity. Effective in both attack and defence.
Guide to unlock the weapon
In order to access the challenge to obtain this weapon, you’ll need to reach rank 23 in multiplayer mode. In order to obtain the M240L, you must achieve the Bullet Storm challenge, which demands sustained suppressive-fire and LMG eliminations. This challenge has two phases.
Bullet Storm 1 requirements:
- Eliminate 300 opponents with LMG weapons.
- Deal 10,000 points of damage with LMG weapons.
Bullet Storm 2 requirements:
- Deal 7,000 damage with the RPKM or the KTS100 MK8.
- Score 15 multi-kills with machine guns.
Following the completion of this challenge you’ll receive the M240L and a Playercard title. This weapon is one of the best if you are playing as an enforcer.
KTS100 MK8
Difficulty:
Weapon Type: Light Machine Gun (LMG)
This light machine gun, with reduced recoil and a steady rate of fire, makes up for its moderate damage with accurate covering fire.
How to unlock the weapon
Similarly to the first weapon mentioned, you’ll need to achieve the rank 23 and play in multiplayer mode. The KTS100 MK8 is the reward for the first half of the bullet strom challenge.
Bullet Storm 1 requirements:
- Eliminate 300 opponents with LMG weapons.
- Deal 10,000 points of damage with LMG weapons.
During this first half of the challenge you’ll need to deal damage with hipfire and suppress enemies. To do so in Battlefield 6, You must fire in the direction of your opponent, even without directly pointing at them. As a result, the enemy will be subjected to a suppression effect. This effect will reduce their accuracy and effectiveness in combat.
SG 553R
Difficulty:
Weapon Type: Carbine
A classic rifle from the Cold War era, but modernised for export. Its effectiveness is greatly reduced if used beyond the weapon’s medium range.
Guide to unlock the weapon
Although you can get this weapon through organic rank progression, or you can choose the faster way and complete the Danger Close challenge. In the same way many other challenges in battlefield 6, this one appears available once you reach rank 23 in multiplayer. The Danger Close challenge is divided in:
Danger close 1 requirements:
- Achieve 250 kills while aiming down with carabines (ADS).
- Inflict 10,000 damage with carabines.
Danger close 2 requirements:
- Get 100 kills with the QBZ-192 or M277.
- Get 300 headshots with carabines.
Once you’ve completed the second half of the challenge you’ll receive the SG 553R, a close- and mid-range weapon that combines the characteristics of assault rifles and SMGs together. Thus, this weapon is perfect for fast moving players and aggro players.
QBZ-192
Difficulty:
Weapon Type: Carbine
A modern East Asian rifle chambered for 5.8×42 mm ammunition, featuring a factory-fitted bipod grip that enables stable rapid firing.
Steps to unlock the weapon
In order to obtain this weapon you’ll need to successfully achieve the first half of the Danger close challenge. Similarly to many other weapon challenges, you must be in rank 23 or above, in multiplayer mode.
Danger close 1 requirements:
- Achieve 250 kills while aiming down with carabines (ADS).
- Inflict 10,000 damage with carabines.
By completing the first half of the Danger Close challenge you’ll receive QBZ-192 as reward.
SWC-10
Difficulty:
Weapon Type: Submachine Gun (SMG)
A lethal and fast-killing submachine weapon. Featuring 800 RPM fire rate, deals 33 damage per bullet. This allows a rare three-shot close-range kill.
How to unlock the weapon
Similarly to other Battlefield 6 weapons, once you reach rank 23 in multiplayer, join the Close Quarters challenge. This challenge consists of two parts. However, to get this weapon you’ll only need to complete the first part. During this challenge you’ll need to get kills under specific conditions using SMG weapons.
Close Quarters 1 requirements:
- Inflict 10,000 damage during ADS.
- Get 200 close quarter kills with SMGs.
These weapons are very effective at close range, perfect for this challenge as it requires getting closer to the enemy squads.
SL9
Difficulty:
Weapon Type: Submachine Gun (SMG)
This advanced short-range submachine gun, with its unique design, is suited to a variety of combat scenarios.
Guide to unlock the weapon
To obtain the SL9 weapon you’ll need to complete the Close Quarters challenge, both part 1 and 2. These are the requirements:
Close Quarters 1 requirements:
- Inflict 10,000 damage during ADS.
- Get 200 close quarter kills with SMGs.
Close Quarters 2 requirements:
- Get 300 kills with the SCW-10 or SGX.
- Get 20 multi-kills with SMGs.
In order to succeed, avoid large-scale maps. Since this challenge requires you to get closer to the enemy. Therefore, to overcome this challenge quickly, smaller maps will be of help to you.
NVO-228E
Difficulty:
Weapon Type: Assault Rifle
This low-recoil rifle with a high rate of fire performs well at both short and long ranges.
How to unlock the weapon
In order to unlock this weapon you’ll need to reach rank 23 in multiplayer and complete part one and two of the Rapid Fire Challenge. Rapid Fire is the first challenge in the weapons category, which will require players to complete specific tasks in multiplayer modes to unlock assault rifles. This Battlefield 6 challenge consists of three parts, but to achieve this weapon you’ll only need to complete the first two.
Rapid Fire 1 requirements:
- Inflict 300 damage with assault rifles.
- Inflict 10,00 damage with assault rifles.
Rapid Fire 2 requirements:
- Get 300 kills with the KORD 6P67 or B36A4.
- Get 100 kills over 50m while ADS with assault rifles.
L85AE
Difficulty:
Weapon Type: Assault Rifle
This powerful Soviet-made 7.62-calibre assault rifle is a reliable weapon designed for medium-range engagements.
How to unlock the weapon
So as to obtain this weapon, once you’ve reached rank 23 in multiplayer, you’ll need to succeed in the Rapid Fire Challenge. The following three phase challenge will require you with very specific kills and strategies in order to claim your reward.
Rapid Fire 1 requirements:
- Inflict 300 damage with assault rifles.
- Inflict 10,00 damage with assault rifles.
Rapid Fire 2 requirements:
- Get 300 kills with the KORD 6P67 or B36A4.
- Get 100 kills over 50m while ADS with assault rifles.
Rapid Fire 3 requirements:
- Inflict 4,000 close quarters damage while hope firing with assault rifles.
- Get 300 kills with the SOR-556 Mk2 or NVO-228E.
You’ll unlock a different rifle from each part successfully completed. The last reward of this challenge will be the L85AE
Which Battlefield 6 Weapon Will You Unlock Next?
Now you know which are the most difficult Battlefield 6 weapons to achieve. While some can be unlocked by career rank, it is faster and more exciting to join multiplayer and take the challenges. Although these challenges can take dozens of matches to finish, they also provide the most rewarding progression paths in the game.
Join us and meet other players who also play Battlefield 6 and are interested in multiplayer challenges. Don’t miss the upcoming guides, news and fun facts here on our blog!
Game on!🔫
