Here are the top ten best close-range guns in PUBG. The list of guns is based on the damage per bullet, rate of fire, and damage per second. The gun with high damage with a high rate of fire is more powerful in PUBG and PUBG Mobile
10. Vector
Vector is an SMG with very low damage but a high rate of fire. It has the lowest damage of all guns. But the very high rate makes the gun powerful. The reason for placing the gun at the 10’th place is that the gun has a very high rate of fire and because it is an SMG it has very low hip fire recoil. Which makes it 10 in close range gun. But the drawback of the gun is that it can kill only one person in one magazine. So in a solo vs squad situation vector is not powerful enough to deal with the situation. Also, the gun required an extended mag. Without it the gun is useless.
Ammo | 9mm |
Base Damage | 28 |
Rate of Fire | .55 |
DPS | 515 |
Availability | World Spawn |
9. UZI
The most powerful SMG in PUBG. UZI has higher damage, a higher rate of fire and lower reload time and low hip fire spread than a vector. Unlike Vector UZI is powerful enough to knock or kill two people in one magazine. Like vector UZI also requires extended mag. Because it has 25 bullets. Also, UZI cannot kill an enemy wearing level 3 gear without extended mag even if a player hits all bullets in the enemy.
Ammo | 9mm |
Base Damage | 26 |
Rate of Fire | .45 |
DPS | 525 |
Availability | World Spawn |
8. M416- Most used gun in PUBG
The gun can be used in close range. With the Damage per second of 502 this gun offers a higher DPS than AKM The gun can be used in close range. The M416, is one of the best gun in PUBG. This is a most commonly found Assault rifle which is found in all Five Maps in PUBG MOBILE and PUBG. The gun is mostly known for its handling and stability with high rate of fire and is best for the long sprays. It uses the 5.56mm of ammo with 30 rounds extendable to 40 rounds. M416 has higher Rate of Fire than Scar-L with Better stability. Making it 7th in close range gun.
Ammo | 5.56 |
Base Damage | 41 |
Rate of Fire | .86 |
DPS | 502 |
Availability | World Spawn |
7. DBS
DBS is the most powerful shotgun in PUBG and PUBG Mobile. It has the lowest pallet spread and requires no attachments. DBS is similar to a double Barrel Shotgun but unlike it, DBS does not take too much time to reload. Also due to high magazine size, a player can also wipe a full squad with DBS only. Also gun has very high damage and high rate of fire than any other shotgun, This is the reason to put the gun at 6’th place in close range gun.
Ammo | 12 gauge |
Base Damage( 1 pallet damage) | 26 |
Highest Damage | 220 |
Range | 150 meter( almost negligible damage) |
Availability | World Spawn |
6. AKM- Best damage in PUBG
AKM is a beast gun in PUBG. The gun uses 7.62mm of ammo and is one the best gun for close range. The Gun has the highest damage per bullet in AR which is similar to Groza (49). AKM has High recoil and Less Stability but Easy to control in close range. This gun is like a punch of a giant man with low rate but high damage. A Suppressor and a red dot sight is best for close range use. Also AKM has the highest spawn rate than any other AR and can be found any where in all five maps.
Ammo | 7.62 |
Base Damage | 49 |
Rate of Fire | .100 |
DPS | 490 |
Availability | World Spawn |
5. Beryl M762 best close range gun
The most used gun by Experienced PUBG players for close range. The gun uses 7.62 of ammo and has the base damage of 47. With the rate of fire similar to M416 the gun has very high Damage per second. The gun has very high recoil, low stability, and many attachments are required to use this gun perfectly. Unlike AKM this gun has slightly lower single bullet recoil but very high rate of fire makes the recoil little bit uncontrollable especially for new players. This is the most powerful world spawn gun with high rate of fire and DPS. This gun is like M416 but with high damage, high recoil and slightly lower stability.
Ammo | 7.62 |
Base Damage | 47 |
Rate of Fire | .86 |
DPS | 551 |
Availability | World Spawn |
4. MK14
At the 3rd place here comes a DMR. MK14 is an airdrop exclusive gun is only DMR which has auto firing mode. The rate of fire of gun is very high and damage….. MK14 has single bullet damage of 61 which is the third-highest after AWM and crossbow. The main reason for placing the gun in 3rd place is that low magazine capacity. Which is the drawback of guns. But MK14 can kill even 4 players in a line with 20 bullets. And that’s why it is the best close range gun in PUBG. But without extended it’s just a DMR.
Ammo | 7.62 |
Base Damage | 61 |
Rate of Fire | .96 |
DPS | 581 |
Availability | AirDrop Exclusive |
3. M249
As we said earlier, MK14 has a low magazine size so in 2nd place we placed M249. This gun uses 5.56 of ammo with a magazine size of 75 extendable to 150. The base damage of the gun is 40 and with a decent rate of fire, the DPS of the gun is good. M249 has a very low hip fire spread. M249 is the only gun by which a player can wipe a full squad without even reloading. High mag capacity, high rate of fire, and high damage make this gun a beast.
Ammo | 5.56 |
Base Damage | 40 |
Rate of Fire | .86 |
DPS | 490 |
Availability | world Spawn |
2. MG
The MG3 Light Machine Gun has stormed into the battlegrounds of PUBG, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. With an awe-inspiring rate of fire, the MG3 unleashes a torrent of bullets at an astonishing 990 rounds per minute. This blistering fire rate can quickly turn the tide of any encounter, making it a force to be reckoned with in close-quarters combat.
In terms of damage, the MG3 doesn’t disappoint. Operating on the 7.62mm ammo type, each shot carries a substantial punch, providing a robust damage output that can swiftly neutralize adversaries. Its impressive damage, coupled with the rapid fire rate, makes the MG3 a formidable choice for players who prefer overwhelming firepower.
The MG3’s versatility extends to its attachment options. Players can equip a variety of accessories to enhance its performance, including scopes for improved accuracy and extended magazines to prolong the onslaught. However, its recoil can be challenging to manage, requiring skilled marksmanship to maintain accuracy during sustained fire.
The damage per second (DPS) of the MG3 is a testament to its lethality. The combination of high damage and an exceptional rate of fire results in a DPS that can outclass many other weapons in PUBG. Whether clearing out buildings or laying down suppressive fire, the MG3 excels in chaotic scenarios.
Whether you’re tearing through squads in close quarters or providing cover fire from a distance, the MG3 cements its place as a devastating force on the battlefield. In the hands of a skilled player, this LMG transforms the PUBG experience into an exhilarating display of unbridled firepower.
Ammo | 7.62 |
Base Damage | 59 |
Rate of Fire | .75, .100 |
DPS | 620 |
Availability | Airdrop |
1. Groza – Best close range gun in PUBG
The most powerful and best AR in PUBG and PUBG Mobile. This airdrop exclusive gun is a mixture of 3 other Assault rifles- M416, AKM, and M762. The stability like M416, high damage like AKM, and high rate of fire like M762. Groza uses the 7.62 ammo and has a base damage of 49 which is equal to AKM but the higher rate of fire makes the gun a beast gun. The gun is available on all five maps. Groza has the highest Damage per Second (DPS) of 614 which is the highest of any AR in PUBG
Ammo | 7.62 |
Base Damage | 49 |
Rate of Fire | .75 |
DPS | 614 |
Availability | AirDrop Exclusive |