Choosing the right Weapon in Escape From Tarkov is crucial. It is a tactical shooter so your selection of weapons needs to be on point. There are 4 weapon Tiers in Escape From Tarkov. In our latest guide, we will discuss what are the best Escape From Tarkov Tier 1 weapons.
Best Tier 1 Weapons
The size of Escape From Tarkov is huge and there is so much to understand especially when it comes to gear and weapons. There are over 60 weapons in Escape From Tarkov. Moreover, you can modify these weapons and create the best loadouts.
Following are the best Tier 1 weapon in Escape From Tarkov, these weapons are powerful and are able to pierce armor is used with the right ammo.
M4A1
The United States made M4A1 is a popular weapon and you must be familiar with it if you are played the recently released Call of Duty Modern Warfare. While it isn’t unbalanced and overpowered in this game but still, it can do some serious damage in Escape From Tarkov.
Caliber | 5.56x45mm NATO |
Feed System | 30-Round Box Magazine, Other Box Magazine Sizes |
Action | Gas-Operated, Rotating Bolt |
Weight | 2.9kg (empty) |
Available attachments: Pistol Grips, Receivers, Magazines, Stocks, Handles
AK-74N
The AK series weapon is one of the most powerful weapons in Escape From Tarkov. The Assualt Rifle one of the best Tier 1 weapons in Escape From Tarkov. As the game tells us, it is a Russian made gun.
Caliber | 5.45x39mm |
Feed System | 30-round or 45-round RPK-74 Box Magazine |
Action | Gas-Operated, Rotating Bolt |
Weight | 2.97kg (empty) |
Available Attachments:Â Grenade Launcher, Gas Blocks, Muzzle Breaks, Pistol Grips, Rear Sights, Stocks, Receivers, Magazines, Scope Mounts, Handles.
RSASS
If you are a fan of Sniper Rifles this one is one of the best ones in Escape From Tarkov Tier 1. The United States branded weapon can pierce through armor easily. Its Semi-Auto nature gives the player a tactical advantage in the game.
Caliber | 7.62x51mm NATO |
Feed System | 20-Round Magazine |
Action | Semi-Automatic |
Weight | 5.49kg |
Available Attachments: Magazines, Pistol Grips, Handguards, Scopes, Stocks, Barrels, Rear Sights.
AS VAL
Another Russian made weapon, this Assualt Carbine weapon comes with an integrated suppressor of a great stealth weapon among the Tier 1 Weapons in Escape From Tarkov.
Caliber | 9x39mm |
Feed System | 20-Round Box Magazine |
Action | Gas-Operated, Rotating Bolt |
Weight | 2.59kg |
Available Attachments: Muzzle Suppressors, Magazines, Receivers, Pistol Grips, Charge Handle, Stocks, Additional Mounts.
VSS Vintorez
While I hated this weapon in PUBG, it ain’t too bad in Escape From Tarkov which is why it made it to our best Tier 1 weapons list. The Russian made weapon is a special suppressed sniper rifle with high shell drop off. It is a rapid-fire Sniper.
Caliber | 9x39mm |
Feed System | 10-Round or 20-Round Box Magazine |
Action | Gas-Operated |
Weight | 2.59kg |
Available Attachments: Muzzle Suppressors, Magazines, Stocks, Receivers, Charge Handle, Additional Mounts