5 best weapons for Apex Legends Season 19

With Apex Legends Season 19 now live, the obvious question among players is which weapons will now be viable in the meta. A number of weapons have been balanced in this version of the game, but the gun meta will still be similar to that of Season 18, with a few minor tweaks. After careful observation, we bring a curated list of the best weapons players can wield to push through the ranks with ease.

This article lists five of the most meta weapons in Season 19 of Apex Legends. However, players must note that despite being hard-meta, the current gun balance in the title is quite healthy. Nevertheless, meta picks are always preferred if you are striving to be the best in-game.

Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the opinions of the writer

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5 meta weapons for Apex Legends Season 19

The new weapon balancing changes in Apex Legends Season 19 will definitely shift the meta, and we believe the Havoc will see much more playtime than before. The Turbocharger change will also have a massive impact, making the weapon undoubtedly the best Assault Rifle in the game.

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1) Wingman

Wingman in Apex Legends (Image via Respawn Entertainment)

The Wingman is now part of the Care Package loot. No longer floor loot, the gun has received a significant amount of buffs, making it the strongest high-mobility weapon in the game, other than the obvious sniper rifles.

The Wingman is a very high-risk, high-reward weapon. It features quite a small magazine but has been provided with two of the best modifiers in the game: Skullpiercer and Boosted-Loader. This increases its headshot damage percentage by a fewfold and further increases its ammo count.

Anyone with a decent aim should pick up the Wingman, as it will definitely turn fights in your favor the majority of the time.

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2) Hemlok Burst AR

The Hemlok in Apex Legends (Image via Respawn Entertainment)

The Hemlok, previously the ultimate meta weapon for Season 18, has been nerfed this season. However, despite the nerf to its damage by a count of 1, the weapon is still extremely powerful and viable.

The Hemlok has one of the lowest recoil kickbacks in the game. As a stable assault rifle with the potential to deal very high burst damage, it is definitely your next-best choice of weapon this season.

Those who still struggle with the recoil are urged to locate at least a Level 2 Barrel Stabiliser to make the Hemlok easier to handle.

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3) Havoc

Havoc in Apex Legends (Image via Respawn Entertainment and artstation.com/gerridoo)

The Havoc is back in the meta, and the OG Apex Legends players could not be any happier. The weapon is a very high-skill and high-damage assault rifle in the title. It needs to be fed Energy ammo, meaning it has barely any bullet drop-off or weapon damage drop-off in longer ranges.

The Havoc has one of the most challenging recoil patterns to control in the game. It is far from being beginner-friendly, so veterans enjoy a sense of superiority as they have more experience with the weapon.

The new Turbocharger change is definitely meta-defining. You are urged to hit the range and practice it with the weapon.

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4) Longbow

Longbow in Apex Legends (Image via Respawn Entertainment)

The Sniper Rifle class in Apex Legends has received significant buffs in Season 19. The Longbow, in particular, is a great choice of weapon, particularly because of its extremely high damage output.

Since bigger projectile sizes and hit registration are confirmed with the Season 19 update, games are expected to be drawn out into a sniper-rifle meta. If you enjoy sniping, picking up the Longbow and slapping it with the best attachments will definitely turn the tides in your favor.

If you are seeking to run a sniper-centric composition, you should have Loba on your team. You will not only have access to unlimited ammo, but the Black Market Boutique running on cooldown will also ensure you have the best possible attachments with you at all times.

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5) Peacekeeper

Peacekeeper in Apex Legends (Image via Respawn Entertainment)

The Peacekeeper never fails to make it into a meta-tier list. However, it is very reliant upon a player's mechanical skill. Furthermore, the Disruptor Rounds buff in the previous season has spiked the weapon's popularity among the masses tenfold.

While the Mastiff is a great alternative, it is solely for the Disruptor Rounds hop-up, which slides the Peacekeeper into a different tier altogether.

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SMGs have been rendered useless anywhere beyond close range and, hence, have not found a place in this list. We believe these weapons will help you win your team fights and progress in the game with ease.

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