All Assault Rifles tier list for Apex Legends Season 23 Split 2

Assault Rifles in Apex Legends Season 23 Split 2 remain the desired primary weapon for most players. They are one of the best weapon classes available in the game. They provide enough versatility across close-medium and even long-range gunfights in the game. For the most part, they are quite easy to use, and in the right hands, they can absolutely shred squads with absolute ease.

This article will provide players with a detailed brief on the Assault Rifles tier list for Apex Legends Season 23 Split 2. Read below to know more.

Note: The contents of this article are subjective and only express the author's own opinion.

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Tier list of all Assault Rifles in Apex Legends Season 23 Split 2

This list will classify all Assault Rifles in Apex Legends into the following tiers:

S tier: This tier represents the meta weapons in the ongoing Split of Season 23
A tier: Though not absolute meta, these weapons provide great value and will help you win the majority of your gunfights.
B tier: Not as strong as the previous tier, but are still viable options to carry around on the battlefields of Apex Legends during Season 23 Split 2
C tier: Generally not worth picking up, but can be worked around with the right attachments.
D tier: Worst tier of weapons. Always swap them out for better alternatives.

S-tier

1) Nemesis Burst AR

Nemesis Burst AR (Image via Respawn Entertainment)

The Nemesis Burst AR is arguably the best assault rifle in the game. Despite being subject to numerous nerfs, it remains the absolute meta rifle in Apex Legends Season 23 Split 2. In the recent BLGS, we have seen the weapon having the highest pick-rate amongst other assault rifles, and for all the right reasons.

The Nemesis shoots in bursts of four, and each bullet can deal 16 damage to the body, and 28 to the head. If we strictly consider body-shots, that's a whopping 64 damage per burst and 120 damage per second. There's no other rifle that can provide these stats, and naturally, we've crowned the Nemesis Burst AR as the S-tier meta rifle in Apex Legends Season 23 Split 2.

A-tier

1) Hemlok Burst AR

Hemlok Burst AR (Image via Respawn Entertainment)

Following the Nemesis, the Hemlok is a close second. The Hemlok is a three-burst weapon that feeds on Heavy ammunition. It is extremely accurate in its burst profile, and even more devastating with the single-fire toggled on.

The Hemlok has recently been nerfed in Apex Legends Season 22, and even then, its presence on the field remains ever-powerful. Burst weapons in Apex Legends are incredibly underrated, and if you want to dominate over your competition in Season 23 Split 2, you should definitely consider picking up the Hemlok.

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B tier

1) Flatline

Flatline in Season 23 (Image via Respawn Entertainment)

The Flatline has recently been nerfed in Apex Legends Season 22. The nerfs have primarily only reduced its ammo count, but overall, the gun remains a solid choice even in this season.

The weapon features a slower fire rate than most, yet, it makes up for it in damage. The Flatline has tremendous damage-dealing potential, stable recoil, and some of the best hip-fire accuracy if and when it's required.

2) R-301 Assault Rifle

R-301 Carbine (Image via Respawn Entertainment)

The R-301 Carbine is an Assault Rifle that feeds on Light ammo. Though easy to use, this weapon has slid down in the tier list because of its lackluster damage even in Apex Legends Season 23 Split 2. You will often find yourself in situations where you fail to knock enemies down due to the lack of an additional bullet or two.

The R-301 Carbine needs to be fully kitted to be effective. If you decide to pick one up, make sure you make the effort to attach all its accessories to make it viable.

C tier

1) Havoc

Havoc AR(Image via Respawn Entertainment)

After being nerfed multiple times in a row, the Havoc has lost its charm, and with it, its crown as the meta weapon of the season. As of Apex Legends Season 23 Split 2, we believe that this weapon is currently C-tier, and would urge players to gravitate towards other weapons from this class.

It must be noted that the Havoc does still pack quite a tremendous punch but at the cost of very erratic recoil. We urge you to practice with this weapon in the firing range before directly using it in your competitive matches.

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