Halo Infinite might feature one of the most balanced arsenals of any Halo to date, with all but a few weapons feeling perfectly viable in the right hands. For the first time since its introduction in Halo 2, the Battle Rifle isn't the be-all and end-all of the competitive Halo meta, and equally groundbreaking is that 343 finally delivered an Assault Rifle that isn't straight-up garbage (opens in new tab).
That said, balance has come at the expense of excitement, with an arsenal that feels a little flatter than before. Many guns with the potential for one-hit-kills (such as the Sniper, the Skewer, and melee weapons) have been made clumsier to use, while others (like the classic Halo shotgun) have been straight-up replaced. Even the likes of the Ravager and Hydra feel a little weaker than they should, lending to a sense that 343 has compressed almost all weapons into the same 1-2 second time-to-kill window.
Still, some weapons will always shine above the rest, and knowing when to trade up for a new pickup can be the difference between victory and defeat in Infinite's fast-paced arenas. Many guns also come with the added utility of alt-fire modes that you'll need to be aware of before picking them up.
Here are the best Halo Infinite weapons
The best Halo Infinite weapons are:
Tier | Weapon |
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S | BR75 Battle Rifle, M41 SPNKR Rocket Launcher |
A | M40 Assault Rifle, Energy Sword, Gravity Hammer, S7 Sniper, Mangler, MK50 Sidekick |
B | Shock Rifle, Skewer, Heatwave, CQS48 Bulldog, Stalker Rifle, Sentinel Beam |
C | Disruptor, Plasma Pistol, Hydra, Needler, Scorchshot, Ravager |
D | VK78 Commando, Pulse Carbine |