Top 5 guns to try for beginners after BGMI unban

BGMI, also known as Battlegrounds Mobile India, is finally being brought back by Krafton after the Indian Government recently decided to lift the ban for a three-month trial period. Ever since the announcement, fans across the country have been celebrating the renowned battle royale game's return and are awaiting its release into the app stores.

Whether you are a returning player or a new player, a few new features and updates can be expected to arrive in BGMI, such as weapons, utilities, events, game modes, etc. Since battle-royale games offer a wide range of weapons, it is important to equip the best ones, whether you are a beginner or an expert.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

Beryl M762 and 4 other weapons are highly recommended for beginners in BGMI

If you are new to battle-royale shooter games and wish to try out BGMI after its unban, the following weapons are highly recommended, and you can focus on acquiring them as you progress through the game. Returning players looking to jump back into action can also equip them to rank up quickly.

1) Beryl M762

Damage: 47
Rate of Fire: 0.086s

The Beryl M762 is one of the best assault rifles in BGMI and is considered one of the most powerful weapons in its category. It is a versatile rifle with more attachment points than the AKM and uses 7.6mm ammo. It can hold up to 30 bullets with a magazine capacity expandable to 40.

This weapon is commonly found in BGMI's prominent maps, such as Erangel, Miramar, and Sanhok. If you are a beginner, this is a weapon you need to focus on acquiring as it is highly effective in crowded areas.

2) M416

Damage: 41
Rate of Fire: 0.086s

The M416 is a tactical assault rifle that has the same rate of fire as the Beryl M762. It not only has amazing recoil and handling, but the fast reload time makes it one of the best options for both veterans and novices alike. It is also a very popular choice as it supports plenty of attachments that work best in close-range and medium-range combat situations.

This is a highly recommended gun if you follow an aggressive playstyle and should be on your list of preferred weapons to take into battle.

3) UZI

Damage: 26
Rate of Fire: 0.048s

The UZI is one of the most commonly found and used sub-machine guns in BGMI and is one of the most powerful weapons in its category. It comes with 9mm ammo and higher stability, which can be increased further via attachments. It has a buffed magazine capacity of 25, which can be increased to 35 by adding an extended MAG.

This is the best weapon for close combat as it will shower your enemies with bullets and eliminate them all at once when used correctly.

4) Scar-L

Damage: 41
Rate of Fire: 0.096s

The Scar-L is a light variant of the FN SCAR (Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle). This is one of the best assault rifles you can equip as a beginner since it uses 5.56mm ammo and has several weapon accessories. You can use it for both long-range and short-range combat and even increase the magazine capacity from 30 to 40.

This is also used by the United States Military as of 2015, adding to its relevancy, and if you are new to BGMI, this is a highly recommended weapon to pick.

5) Kar98k

Damage: 79
Rate of Fire: 1.9s

The Kar98k is one of the best Sniper Rifles in BGMI. It uses 7.62mm ammo and deals very high damage.

Sniper rifles are majorly used for long-range combat situations, and the Kar98k allows attachment of every scope you can get to take out enemies. This gun can be easily found on maps like Livik, Erangel, Sanhok, Miramar, and Karakin.

This is a highly recommended weapon if you follow a passive playstyle and aim to survive till the end.