There are more than a hundred weapons in Payday 2. For new players, that is an overwhelming number of options in each class. Thankfully, the game has been out for almost a decade, which has given the player base a lot of time to experiment. In each class, there are a few guns that stand out above the rest.

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There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a weapon. These factors include damage, rate of fire, accuracy, stability, and mod potential. Players will feel unstoppable with these guns that have the best amount of them all in Payday 2.

10 Valkyria

The Valkyria provides a few notable benefits — it is silenced by default and has the second-fastest fire rate of all assault rifles. Not only does it conceal position without attachments, but it is also forgiving too. Better accuracy can be achieved by equipping a few attachments. The only downside to the weapon is stability, which will suffer due to the fast fire rate. Also, it will take two headshots to take down a Heavy SWAT with the weapon.

9 Akimbo CR 508b

There are five different SMGs that dominate in Payday 2, and the CR 508b is among them. With the akimbo setup, these guns inflict 99+ damage with high accuracy. They can even one-hit-kill Heavys! With attachments, the weapons will have high stability too.

Sadly, a modest fire rate limits the potential of the weapon and there are a couple of SMGs with faster fire rates and similar stats. Still, the Akimbo CR melts through enemies.

8 KSP

While people will have to pay for the KSP, it is far more versatile than the free KSP 58. Base stats between the two guns are almost identical, but the KSP 58 has slightly higher base accuracy. On the other hand, the KSP will reload an entire second faster. With plenty of mods available, a small reduction in accuracy is not a problem for the KSP. Once gamers mod it, the LMG will have better accuracy and reload time than the KSP 58.

7 Mark 10

The Mark 10 or Mac 10 is a blast to use in Payday 2. It has decent base damage and a rate of fire of 1,000 rounds per minute. Accuracy and stability can be boosted high enough with attachments to make this gun a viable primary in any mode. This SMG is very easy to conceal and with a Speed Pull Magazine, gamers can reload in just over a second. It is one of the most enjoyable weapons to use, with great stats across the board.

6 Akimbo Stryk 18c

These fully automatic pistols have the rate of fire and accuracy to delete armored enemies at close range. Like the Mark 10, the Stryk 18cs are a lot of fun to use because of a 900+ RPM fire rate. With the right skills, the fire rate can surpass 1,300 RPM. Having a base mag of 40 is a huge luxury as well. That large magazine is important when emptying thousands of rounds at such a rapid pace.

5 AK5

Consistency is important in Payday 2, and the AK5 is one of the most reliable weapons in the game. While it has a slow fire rate, the AR's damage, accuracy, and magazine size make the AK a top-tier choice. With attachments, people can get an accuracy of 100 and stability well into the 90s. Guns with slow fire rates are less forgiving, but players will not be missing many shots with the AK5.

Additionally, the stock 30 round mag will last a lot longer than with guns like the Valkyria.

4 Akimbo Goliaths

There are a lot of viable shotguns in Payday 2. Because many of the shotguns have similar stats and uses, this list will just include the top option, the Akimbo Goliaths. The Grimms are very good as well, but the accuracy of the Goliaths puts them into the top tier.

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The Akimbo Goliaths have a base damage of 84 and a very good fire rate. Combine those stats with very high accuracy and stability with mods, and the Goliaths are simply unfair up close. These shotguns are basically foolproof and excel in close-quarters engagements.

3 Akimbo Krinkovs

These weapons have all of the benefits of the CR 508bs, but with none of the downsides. The Krinkovs have a better fire rate of 822 RPM, and a more efficient pick up rate. In any close-range situation, players can rely on the Krinkovs. It should also be noted that the akimbo setup is one of the most user-friendly builds in the game. Simply aim near a target and the Krinkovs will do the rest.

2 Buzzsaw

Payday 2's homage to the MG42 is the best DPS weapon in the game. From close to medium range, the Buzzsaw can dish out more damage per magazine than any weapon available. The weapon's lightning-fast time to kill is a result of the insane 1,200 RPM fire rate combined with a base damage of 80. Accuracy and stability will fall short of the 90s, even with mods.

Despite less than ideal accuracy and stability, the Buzzsaw's large magazine and fire rate make it the undisputed best LMG in the game.

1 Union 5.56

The Union 5.56 is widely regarded as the best assault rifle in Payday 2. Many of the Union's stats mirror the AK, except it has a way faster fire rate. The Union combines the fast fire of the Valkyria with the accuracy and stability of the AK5. If there is a downside to the Union, it is the base magazine size of 30.

Still, the ultra-quick reload of the gun will make the small magazine seem insignificant. Gamers will be able to pick up 9 ammo per box as well. Unfortunately, this is a PC-only DLC weapon at the moment. Console players can settle for the AK5 or Valkyria instead.

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