Best Weapons in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 (By Use Case)

How should you think about weapon choice right now?

• Match the fire mode to the fight. Fire Modes are officially confirmed — modes suited to crowd control matter in Horde Mode, while burst matters for priority targets.
• Invest in Traits and Augments you reuse. Both systems are confirmed; early community advice is to commit resources to a primary you use every mission rather than spreading thin.
• Respect elemental matchups. Elemental combat is part of the sequel’s design; bring elements that fit the enemy mix.
• Pair with your class. Weapon value changes with class abilities and perks — see Best Class and the builds hub.

What works for each use case?

Use case	What to look for	Status
Campaign / general	Versatile primary with a flexible fire mode	Community-reported
Horde Mode	Crowd-clearing options + ammo economy	Community-reported
High difficulty	Burst damage for priority targets, team synergy	Community-reported

Named tier lists are coming once weapons are verified in-game — check the updates hub for when the database ships.

Where do I go next?

• Weapons hub — Traits, Augments and Fire Modes explained
• Builds hub — slot weapons into a full loadout
• Best Class — pair weapons with the right class