Free Fire 5 most overrated weapons

Think twice before choosing popular guns in Free Fire (Image via Garena)

Garena Free Fire features an abundance of firearms, each with different stats in terms of recoil rate, movement speed, firing rate, range, accuracy, and damage. While veteran players opt for a gun that suits their playstyle, beginners often go for whichever firearm they find easily. Hence, they usually find it hard to control and utilize it to the best of their abilities. Remember, you should always choose a weapon based on whether you prefer close or long-range combat.

It’s worth mentioning that many players consider picking famous guns; consequently, they often find them too overwhelming to control. Note that you should try your hand at every firearm in the title before pinning one as the priority, and avoid emulating your in-game peers when choosing a weapon.

This article lists the five most overrated firearms in Free Fire to help you choose a better firearm.

Disclaimer: Free Fire is banned in India. Readers in the region are advised against playing the game. Instead, they can play Free Fire Max, an India-exclusive and legal variant.

The most overrated guns in Free Fire

1) AK

In Free Fire, the AK is a weapon we will see many players use during combat. It has good damage output and range of fire, but one thing that players should take into consideration is its recoil. The AK is a rifle that can be hard to control, as its accuracy decreases when sprayed on enemies. One should have a good amount of experience with this weapon to use it effectively.

There are other ARs that Free Fire offers with better performance than the AK and less recoil, such as the Groza and AUG.

2) M1887

Wielding the M1887 should make your enemy think twice before getting into a close-range fight with you. But this shotgun also comes with a snag. The weapon requires you to be much more accurate with your shots, as the magazine count is just two. If you constantly miss your shots on an enemy, choosing this SG can turn out to be fatal.

Compared to this shotgun, an enemy shooting with a rifle will have a higher chance of hitting you even if they randomly shoot in your direction because of the sheer size of their magazine.

3) KAR98K

In Free Fire, the KAR98K is a sniper rifle with high damage output, making it challenging for enemies to make it out alive if you scope in their direction.

However, if you are still learning to land headshots, this SR can be a terrible choice. To instantly eliminate your enemy, the KAR98K requires good shots to the head. Bodyshots, on the other hand, do not deal much damage to your enemy as a sniper rifle should.

Consider these shortcomings before choosing this sniper rifle in FF, as there are better options.

4) VSS

The VSS gives its wielder better movement speed than so many other SMGs. It also comes with a pre-attached scope, making it convenient for its users.

The problem with this SMG is its high recoil and the lack of equipment that can be attached to it. Therefore, even if you find a better scope, you will not have any use for it. Moreover, it has a low magazine count, which is not really suitable for short-range encounters. These factors limit the gun's potential.

5) Vector

The first Akimbo, the Vector is a Submachine Gun (SMG) used by many FF enthusiasts. This is because players can wield two said firearms simultaneously, which allows them to inflict double damage. However, on the downside, the weapon has a low clip size of 23 bullets and can’t be equipped with attachments.

These drawbacks create many disadvantages on the battleground. Moreover, the Vector is unreliable for mid-to-long-range combat, implying you must rely on your secondary weapon to fight a far-off enemy.

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Edited by Dinesh Renthlei