Best Secondary weapons in Apex Legends (Season 24 Split 2)

Secondary weapons in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2 play a massive role in your kit. They will help you as your primary runs out of ammo, or when it's not within its effective range. Secondary weapons depend on a player's personal preference, depending on how they play the game and the playstyle they generally choose to opt for.

This article will provide you with a detailed list of the best Secondary weapons in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2. To know more about them, read below.

Note: This is not a Ranked list. This article is subjective and reflects the author’s opinion. Furthermore, the contents of this article have been updated to match the Apex Legends Takeover mid-seasonal update that went live on March 25, 2025. Fans can expect to see changes in the article for future updates.

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What are the best secondary weapons in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2?

Here is a list of all the best secondary weapons for Apex Legends alongside a brief description:

1) R-99 SMG

R99 SMG is meta again (Image via EA)

The R-99 is back in the meta, and fans are all for it. In the past few seasons, the weapon had been nerfed to oblivion, and it was arguably the worst weapon in the game alongside the P2020, and the RE45 pistols. However, with the latest update, the weapon has received a significant buff. It's not capable of tearing through enemies without even having any attachments paired with it.

We believe that the R-99 SMG is currently the king of close-quarter engagements. Whether you pair it with an Assault Rifle or a Sniper Rifle, this weapon will not let you down in any close-quarter combat scenarios. However, it does have quite a significant kick. We urge players to practice its recoil pattern in the Firing Range before opting to take it to the battlefield.

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2) Mastiff

Mastiff Shotgun (Image via EA)

The Mastiff shotgun has received a damage buff and can easily knock down enemies with just two pumps - provided you can land all the pellets. It is also great for a fast-paced environment as it reloads one shell at a time and can be used in between reloads. This gun works well with almost all primary weapons - be it rifles, light machine guns, submachine guns, or even snipers.

The Mastiff is quite beginner-friendly, and with its incendiary damage, it allows players to deal quite significant damage to enemy players. The Mastiff has a horizontal pellet spread, making it ideal for close-quarter engagements. There's very little chance that you will miss your shots, and naturally, it is our second pick when it comes to our list of the best secondary weapons in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2.

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3) C.A.R. SMG

Car SMG (Image via EA)

The C.A.R. SMG has a high fire rate that can be used to burst down enemies in quick succession. Although the reload time for this gun is comparatively low, it has an average ammo count per magazine, Hence, you can blow through your ammo reserve quite quickly if you spend too much time spraying without getting knocks and finishes to replenish bullets.

However, the C.A.R. SMG has one of the most unique traits ever featured in Apex Legends. This weapon can use both Heavy and Light ammunition in the game. Furthermore, you can also choose to equip both Heavy and Light attachments on this weapon. This provides players with a level of versatility that is simply unmatched in contrast to other weapons in this class.

This little feature, though seemingly small, can change the tides of your match especially when it comes to the late-game. With most players frantically hunting for ammo that suits their weapon, you can easily loot a death box and fill up your inventory with either Heavy or Light ammo. All in all, the C.A.R. SMG is undoubtedly a meta-tier SMG and one of the best secondary weapons that you can get your hands on in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2.

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4) Wingman

Wingman Pistol is good for close-range combat (Image via EA)

The Wingman has been massively buffed with the latest Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2 update. It features fantastic damage, and players can now equip an Extended magazine on it. In the right hands, this weapon can absolutely tear through squads. The weapon is quite high-risk, and high-reward, and functions in a fantastic manner for CQC or mid-range combat.

Check out: Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2: 5 best weapons to use after the update

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5) P2020 Akimbo

P2020 Akimbo (Image via EA)

The P2020 Akimbo in Apex Legends features similar ADS restrictions to the Double Mozambique but can be more useful when fighting in the medium range. It is best to use this as a secondary weapon for maps like E-District as it features several close-quarter combat scenarios due to the large number of buildings. The double P2020 can easily shred through enemy squads with its hip-fire accuracy in such gunfights and secure consecutive wins in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2.

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