Season 3 Ranked Meta Rankings — August 2026

Hood Rivals Weapon Tier List (August 2026)

Complete rankings of all primary, secondary, and melee weapons in Roblox Hood Rivals based on burst DPS, headshot multiplier, recoil handling, and 1v1 duel versatility.

S

S Tier (Meta Dominance)

Essential weapons commanding ranked 1v1 and 2v2 competitive lobbies. Extremely fast Time-to-Kill (TTK) and lethal precision.

Sniper Rifle

100 DPS (250 Headshot)
Primary

Meta Analysis: Instant one-shot kill on headshots across any distance. Unmatched peak potential in skilled hands.

Primary

Meta Analysis: Highest reliable all-around DPS with minimal recoil spread at mid-range.

Pump Shotgun

121 DPS (180 Headshot)
Primary

Meta Analysis: The absolute king of corner peeking and close-quarters burst damage.

A

A Tier (Strong / Competitive)

High tier options offering great utility, high burst finishers, or fast mobility.

Heavy Revolver

143 DPS (130 Headshot)
Secondary

Meta Analysis: Best quick-swap finisher in the game. 65 body damage chunks unshielded targets effortlessly.

Katana

150 DPS
Melee

Meta Analysis: Provides passive movement speed boost while equipped plus lethal rushdown slash hitboxes.

Tactical Bow

119 DPS (170 Headshot)
Primary

Meta Analysis: Silent projectile with zero bullet tracers, devastating for stealth flanks.

B

B Tier (Situational / Fun)

Good in specific game modes or tactical situations like area denial.

Minigun

324 DPS (Full Spun)
Heavy

Meta Analysis: Monstrous raw damage output, but spin-up delay and movement penalty make it vulnerable to snipers.

Rocket Launcher

72 DPS (120 Splash)
Heavy

Meta Analysis: Great for flushing campers behind walls, but slow reload and self-damage risk hold it back.

Secondary

Meta Analysis: Fast close-range bullet storm with high fire rate, but high spread at distance.

C

C Tier (Niche)

Fun novelty weapons outclassed by higher-tier counterparts in competitive play.

Melee

Meta Analysis: Great visual sweep, but slower swing recovery compared to the Katana.