What is the best meta weapon in Apex Legends Season 23?

The best meta weapon in Apex Legends Season 23 has to be the Combat Advanced Round or C.A.R. SMG. It is one of the most versatile guns in the game and perhaps the most rewarding SMG. The new season's update introduced many changes for weapons like the L-STAR EMG, Sentinel, and Peacekeeper. While this made some of these weapons stronger, the CAR SMG still outdoes them all in terms of consistent performance.

This article will discuss the positive qualities that make the C.A.R. SMG the best meta weapon in Apex Legends Season 23.

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C.A.R. SMG is the best meta weapon in Apex Legends Season 23

C.A.R. SMG is rather versatile — it utilizes both Heavy and Light rounds, making it perfectly compatible with Heavy and Light extended magazines. However, its primary ammo type is the former.

It has a very fast TTK thanks to its high fire rate of 930 RPM, making it perfect for entry and support fragging roles. The automatic weapon packs a good range and a DPS rate of 186 with 12 and 15 points of damage to the body and the head, respectively.

However, factors like recoil and overall handling are also important when looking at a weapon's stats. The C.A.R. SMG is not the greatest when it comes to handling. It has a modest skill ceiling, meaning it will take some time to get used to its recoil and movement. However, it won't take one too many hours in Apex Legends to figure the gun out.

It's also the best meta weapon in Apex Legends Season 23 because it allows players to shoot rather accurately over a longer range and deal enough damage to finish an enemy off in the blink of an eye. It's equally impactful across player roles and works perfectly as a primary or a secondary weapon. More importantly, the C.A.R. SMG can rival any Assault Rifle in the game right now and perhaps even get the better of them.

It works well without an Optical attachment, thanks to its incredible iron sights. However, if you can, attach the 1x-2x Variable Holo sight to improve performance. Regardless, the C.A.R. SMG is the best meta weapon in Apex Legends Season 23 for new and old players to use.

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