Halo Infinite Firefight Tier List

This video will be going over all the weapons for Halo Infinite Firefight, as well as some bonus weapons. The Rankings are based off my personally playstyle, so if you feel any weapon should be placed higher or lower, please leave a comment.
With Halo Infinite Releasing Firefight, I decided to see what all the fuss was about. It turns out that King of the Hill Firefight is perfect for Halo Infinites Firefight mode
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0:00 Start
1:08: D Tier
3:22: D+ Tier
4:21: C Tier
6:10: C+ Tier
7:08: B Tier
8:21: B+ Tier
10:00: A Tier
11:53: A+ Tier
14:06: S Tier
15:22: S+ Tier
16:57: Bonus Weapons
20:07: Ending
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[@BehavingPenguin]

Thanks for watching guys :D I misplaced the Spike and Plasma Grenades. They should be S Tier

[@gahlainrigh5927]

You made me cry immediately on the first weapon. Lead your shots, wait for red, and aim the reticle just above the head. One burst will a grunt. Four bursts will kill a blue elite. The plasma carbine saved me in legendary.

[@fakedthunder5003]

It also has a bit of tracking it's honestly pretty good. Better than halo 4,5 storm rifle. Would love covenant carbine to come back tho

[@danielbob2628]

Also, you can aim for skimmer jet-wings and it's basically a headshot if you hit

[@Dreadeyeknight]

Ikr him saying it's the WORST weapon in the game is insane lol

[@gahlainrigh5927]

@DREADEYE_KNIGHT like I know for sure it's not the best, but it's certainly not the worst

[@Dreadeyeknight]

@@gahlainrigh5927 Right i usually avoid it in the campaign and multiplayer tbh but when i DO pick it up it always shocks me how much azz it kicks Like i WANT to say it sucs but i just can't lmfao

[@Jr-lf7hp]

The Yellow Elites do drop Scatterbound Heatwaves, there’s just a visual bug that labels them as normal Heatwaves in the bottom-right of the HUD. This bug also appears in Super Fiesta and Husky Raid and has been around for a while.

[@VStarLT]

You definitely did the pulse carbine dirty! It's a staple for me and one of my favorite secondary weapons. It strips most shields quickly, allowing you to switch to your kinetic weapon for that finishing headshot without wasting a clip or two on say, a red elite. It locks onto skimmers allowing you to dispose of them quickly if you have a hard time hitting their annoying little faces, and they are major threats as you know. And yes, it's perfect for when your primary is out of bullets, it's reliable for getting steady damage and knocking back jackals from their shields as well.

[@BehavingPenguin]

Fair enough. This probably means you would rank both the regular and Rapid Fire Pulse carbine way higher. I suppose if your fighting tons of elites, then this weapon would be a no brainer to pick up as a side weapon

[@Dreadeyeknight]

Dude fr im always shocked at how much damage i do with the blue pulse lol

[@9000Dogs]

Needler deletes Hunters, it might actuakly be the easiest way to kill them. But still only worth picking up when hunters are active, for sure. You're 100% using the Hydra wrong. Lock on reduces damage, when dumb fired it can wipe crowds of low tier enemies, and can kill elites and brutes in a few direct hits. Think of it like a baby Rocket Launcher but with more ammo.

[@Dreadeyeknight]

Yeah dude i have tried so many times to convince myself that i like the needler in infinite lol but it just sucks Even the white one with 90 ROUND mags pretty much sucs too lmfao

[@orange_turtle3412]

Yeah. The Hydra works a lot better if you think of it as a grenade launcher rather than a homing rocket launcher. Use it for AOE damage and crowd control, not sniping from across the map. You can get a grim reaper badge in like 2 shots if you find enough enemies close together

[@Dreadeyeknight]

@@orange_turtle3412 Yeah thats funny you say that because just the other day i was using the hydra an man once again i couldn't seem to kll chit with it lol Locked on, NOT locked on it never really seems to matter I had a big group of enemies right in my sights and it literally took me like 20 rounds to kll HALF of them Idk what exactly it is but every time IM using the hydra it always feels like pretty weak damage tbh And yes, im hitting them lmfao Honestly the only time the hydra ever seems good to me is for taking down phantoms

[@danielbob2628]

Bloodblade gives *some* agility buffs, but not as much as the Duelist sword. Riven Mangler fires a very tight burst of three Mangler shots, with each doing less damage than a regular Mangler shot. I have no idea if they add up to more damage or not. It also has a slower fire rate and (I think) an even greater ammo capacity. Very glad to find someone else who properly appreciates the Calcine Disruptor.

[@gameuinpenguin]

The bandit evo also removes recoil, making it slightly better than the regular bandit. Great video!

[@masonpiescienski7401]

People also dont beleive me when I say that popping the backpack of a grunt causes a *very* high damaging yet small radius explosion that can sometimes insta-kill red elites on heroic difficulty

[@Dreadeyeknight]

Ha until just very recently I never really noticed that poping their green backpacks actually does DAMAGE I just thought it was a visual effect they put in the game to make shooting them look funny lmfao

[@tsunderemerc2963]

It's a travesty what they did to the plasma pistol when they extended the charge timer and nerfed tracking. It used to be way better, but in S3 I think they nerfed it and now its unusable. It can one shot a grunt with a charged shot though, just like in CE. Its useless and you shouldn't try it, but it's neat. Also, the perk of the Rushdown hammer is mainly an increased jump height. Probably also should be noted that the legendary shock weapons are even better on some maps like the Zanzibar remake and Deadlock because they have shock ammo refills, but not all maps have those (hopefully hardlight ones will be added). Now you can actually hold onto them for much longer, even if you need to disengage to restock.

[@BehavingPenguin]

I glad someone else agrees with the Plasma Pistol. I was so sure i would get roasted for saying that it sucks. Also yeah, once new and possibly more workshop maps start being added to firefight will definitely start changing the rankings of weapons.

[@SpartanNat]

Pro tip on the Plasma Pistol: Overcharge is awful, however if you spam the regular shot it will absolutely SHRED shields and you can follow it up with a Sidekick headshot for maximum effect.

[@justinnyugen7015]

I miss Reach's plasma pistol which still had sucky tracking and overcharge but was at least useful against shields when peppering. Even with Mythic on it was unaffected and still ripped shields apart

[@JoeSmith-xp5ll]

A note on the 'yellow Elite', Ordo 'Mal. He _does_ drop a Scatterbound Heatwave. Its name is, and has been since launch, bugged. Any white Heatwaves are marked as just 'Heatwave' on the HUD. Also, while En'Geddon doesnt drop a Volatile Skewer, it is available in the mid hill on Vallaheim.

[@2025fahaddenseje]

One thing you missed out that you can actually destroy phantoms with a gravity hammer as well it takes like 3-4 hits and they wouldn't even have an chance to drop enemies. Not sure if you knew about this, but here ya go.

[@BehavingPenguin]

No way…. That’s insane

[@Dreadeyeknight]

So jump ON TOP of them and pound them with the hammer is what you saying?

[@masonpiescienski7401]

the pulse carbine is very good for echarum specifically, lets you crack the shields he keeps regenerating with only a couple bursts. otherwise I never pick it up.

[@bajk_arts2069]

You can find the Volitile Skewer on Valhalla remake. It spawns on the weapon rack in the middle of the map.

[@geraldhuff7413]

Oh yeah that thing is a monster!

[@danielbob2628]

I've also seen it drop from certain enemies, but only on Livefire. And I might have just been confused about teammates dropping it.

[@SunglassesApeDJansu]

【Sunglasses Pirates】1:07 Nice usage of the voice of Alex Jones :) 3:57 Oh the same voice, i might be mistaken and i could be mistaken even on the voices being the same one. I agree with your ranking, i will be using it as a guide and i play weekly. Very nice work! Very accurate, easy to understand and you kinda show the point you make with the video. Thank you for the tip that the mangler does more melee damage, gonna use it more now and like the kinetic weapons more in general so now i can use the A tier ones with a ease of mind!

[@armstronggaming8566]

honestly, I'd swap the plasma pistol and unbound plasma pistol and put the pulse carbine way higher. The pulse carbine deals lots of shield damage and headshot damage is alright. It's a great support weapon and can kill enemies in a pinch. The ravager rebound should honestly take the pulse carbine's place in the list. Also, NEVER use the lock-on with the hydra. Enemies move very slowly and predictably and the extra damage is always worth missing 1-2 shots. Edit: The riven mangler does a good bit more damage and is great for killing armoured brutes or shielded elites with the bleed through and additional projectiles. Also, spikes are honestly a B tier grenade as their effective AoE is just too difficult to work with. It needs to go back to how it was before it was nerfed. Edit2: The ranked BR just has the same melee damage that all normal weapons had before melee damage was nerfed. Also, the scatterbound heatwave does drop, but the weapon itself in all modes uses the base version's name

[@goblinultra3307]

Would love to see a guide for firefight! One that shows what maps have what sort of ammo crates, where decent weapons spawn, etc

[@armstronggaming8566]

grab commando and repulsor, 2nd weapon is whatever you feel like with dynamo and plasma grenades

[@goblinultra3307]

@@armstronggaming8566 that’s a good strat for sure, but I mean on a per map basis. Like on Exile, you can find a BR here, here, and there, etc. ammo is here and there. Then similar info for all maps

[@armstronggaming8566]

@@goblinultra3307 yeah, but the commando is dropped by enemies fairly commonly, which means you don't have to travel across the map to refill your weapon

[@Dreadeyeknight]

Right these azzhowls keep getting the rocket launcher before me!!! I want more dropship takedowns!!!!

[@BrabyTheCool177]

I always use the commando and the mangler since ammo is never an issue with those ones because they are common weapons the enemies use

[@Dreadeyeknight]

The commando is definitely top tier Period

[@BrabyTheCool177]

@ especially nowadays after they buffed it a few times

[@Dreadeyeknight]

@@BrabyTheCool177 Oh did they, i didn't know that Well they did a great job, sometimes it feels like it's headshotting all by itself lol

[@SorcererAC0]

Warthog is A tier if you have a competent driver and gunner

[@Dreadeyeknight]

Funny you should say that i was driving like chit earlier lmfao

[@grc_whale1304]

I got a lot of value out of your video, I’ve been trying to go after the bosses weapons a lot more since. I picked up the “Riven Mangler” and that thing was amazing.

[@The_Nü_Wave]

My useage of the Riven Mangler is with headshots. It holds a lot of reloads and its easy to refill due to the overabundance of kinetic refills. The Riven also is good when there's a lot of brutes, because for some reason I feel like its really good for some reason, idk. Plus, no one ever picks it up.

[@djzapper128]

Firefight focused content is always good content for me

[@jackoherone8172]

Rushdown hammer increases the range, but lowers AOE, its basically if a greatsword were a super powered hammer

[@Rith9789]

Awesome list man. Havent touched this yet, but i might now.

[@Kenzidagamer]

This teir list will probably be outdated by the next update heard from a leaker that a new shotgun is coming probably won't be the classic one

[@SorcererAC0]

Scrap cannon is A tier for me since Escharum drops it once enough damage is dealt to his flesh hp. It has unlimited ammo maybe only bc I play normal firefight but you move slow so if teammates aren't giving him a good show he jump on you balls deep

[@AKThompson]

It doesnt seem like rarity of a weapon/how often ammo can be refilled is a factor here. Which is odd because thats why stuff like needler is still decent so long as you dont take it against elites. And why "power" weapons like the sniper is probably the worst things in the game. The boss weapons are usually more powerful sure but they are ALOT more rare. Unlikely to have their ammo refilled any time soon if its not a power weapon. The only boss weapons IMO that justify their rarity is rushdown hammer and sometimes tracker spnker but who wouldnt want a rocket launcher during firefight.

[@AKThompson]

Also diminisher of hope is 100% outclassed by the rushdown hammer. I don't know how it got that high.

[@romywilliam8591]

The Black River bloodblade does more damage and the duelest energy sword give you more range

[@romywilliam8591]

No Black river

[@romywilliam8591]

Don't mind that

[@zestytable2199]

It's crazy how good the disruptor is compared to it's use in PvP.

[@orange_turtle3412]

As a frequenter of legendary firefight, I gotta say I disagree with pretty much this entire list. The plasma pistol in particular, is actually a REALLY good find. Maybe not something youd hold onto for a while, but if you start the charge shot ahead of time you can pretty much instantly drop a shield and finish them off with a few regular bolts. Comes in handy in a pinch. And id argue the legendary variant is actually worse. Burns through its entire mag in like 5 seconds and is really hard to make efficient use of in the little time you have.

[@Jed1x]

I'd say the overall reliability of the AR puts it in at least standard S tear. I'd say it's the best for mowing enemies and it's also got a surprisingly decent range. I'd personally put it in place of the commando and switch the BR and DMR for 1st and 3rd for the top 3 but that's just me.

[@ItzLE]

I would rank the bandit slightly lower than the Bandit Evo for one reason. First, its mag capacity is not exactly good enough in terms of larger numbers. Second, its fidelity to fire over time after multiple rounds of reinforcements might be a learning curve for starters when it comes to conserving ammo for headshots

[@LordEmpyreal]

The Breacher BR doesn't deal more damage up close. It instead has a very high rate of fire compared to a normal BR, but it's aim assist falls off at much shorter ranges.

[@eriqyea]

Commando/BR and shock rifle best combo imo

[@Dreadeyeknight]

Shock rifle wow im terrible with that thing Probably because it's one of the hardest weapons to aim lmfao That and the heatwave laser

[@chevygullion5983]

Hey man, love the content. Have you thought about doing the laso challenge for halo wars two would love to see it

[@SorcererAC0]

I think Shock Rifle and Disruptor are very effective when you shoot at any firearms lying on the ground. I think the more guns laying around and the more enemies near them the better? I'll shoot at unshielded enemies bunched together and get a lot of guns covering enough area and test it in firefight.

[@Herbile7]

Plasma turrrets are S tier for the fact that they kill with body shots faster than *most* weapons. AND are easy to replenish on outdoor maps. Like, I've had missions where I didn't use any weapons other than the turrets and I avg bout 150+ kills on those missions. Could they be better? Absolutely, but when playing with randos who scramble for every power weapon, turrets are a really powerful option that are easily replenished multiple times per wave.

[@Dreadeyeknight]

Yeah i been thinking about trying that strategy out myself Ive managed to consistently keep my deaths low but man it's hard to get 1st or 2nd in klls tho

[@Herbile7]

@DREADEYE_KNIGHT turrets are a useful part of your kit, especially when everyone clambers for power weapons. And they don't soak up a weapon slot so you aren't wasting space with them. Careful use of grapple line can even help you keep pace.

[@Dreadeyeknight]

@@Herbile7 "Keep pace" What do you mean exactly?

[@jonathanhoward5284]

Bloodblade disintegrates enemies. Only difference

[@SorcererAC0]

What I mean is if you shoot a shock weapon at a weapon on the ground the the weapon on the ground can shock enemies nearby but I don't know if the shock is more effective at dealing damage when there are more enemies and/or more weapons close together nearby so I'll check later.

[@romywilliam8591]

The riven mangler shoots three rounds

[@Graynova52]

Some maps actually have the volatile skewer in the form of weapon drops

[@julianjames2899]

I think a few of the special weapons at the end drop in standard firefight but i may be mistaken

[@Seeker_of_the_storm]

The campaign version br has a much higher fire rate, along with higher damage, it's not the same as the normal variant lol same with the sniper, it has insanely higher fire rate

[@Xwii610]

Disagree on commando vs bandit. Commando is harder to be accurate with, but it is accurate. The bandit just feels inaccurate at mid-longer ranges.

[@damienroderick2804]

Volatile skewer comes from a 'banished weapon pad' in the iknovus fight

[@steve_jedi2511]

Rocket Launcher and gravity hammer is an S+ tier, it allows you to kill big cluster of enemys with one single shot.

[@Dreadeyeknight]

Hmmm i haven't used the hammer very much i always intentionally avoid it tbh But maybe ill start trying to use it Probably cuz i don't want to give up my guns lmfao

[@SorcererAC0]

You can pair disruptor or shock rifle with dynamo and plasma or kinetic grenade and that work good too

[@listenyou3850]

ok. I'm gonna play right now

[@SorcererAC0]

Apparently three hits from a disruptor or one hit from a shock rifle on an unshielded enemy in pve deals a dot (damage over time) or it shocks them and chains to nearby enemies and weapons on the ground? I heard it used to deal a dot in pvp but from some ppl on reddit it got nerfed and/or it's inconsistent or rng. No dot to shielded enemies in pve apparently.

[@MarsiB013]

Hydra is great against Phantoms.

[@Dreadeyeknight]

I had a hydra and some other azzhowl got a hydra too and kept snatching my phantom takedowns I shoulda had like 8 but he ninja like 5 of my klls with the last shot!!!!

[@bruhhhhmoment4848]

mangler is my favoirite weapon in fireifight and the capaign it feels good

[@Dreadeyeknight]

It's definitely alot more powerful than it LOOKS that's for sure lol

[@le_major]

For me the Stiker Sidekick is the best weapon in Halo Infinite, I practice a lot with this thing and with the BR or the Commando and the Striker Sidekick is without any debate the best weapon in Halo Inifinite.

[@Dreadeyeknight]

Yeah the yellow upgraded sidekick might be my overall favorite weapon So underrated Super fast Super accurate And pretty dam powerful I literally feel like john wick with that thing lol

[@le_major]

@@Dreadeyeknight It just 5 shots kill with an incredible fire rate and a perfect accuracy, its the best weapon in all of the game, i love it

[@memes_the_dna_of_the_soul5487]

5:00 So what you're saying is that _"It Bounces? Who would make a gun that bounces? This has to be the worst gun ever, of all time."_

[@steve_jedi2511]

Where did you ranked the regular assault rifle?

[@JorgeRodriguez-mr8nz]

B tier

[@DaleGarton117]

>astoningly

[@OREOTHECAT5618]

i feel like writing an essay on my opinions but i can't be bothered (convince me)

[@SorcererAC0]

Gungoose is A tier bc of grenades but you lose your speed easily if you slow down enough and skimmers are the devil both for this and the worst car on the ring

[@ADragonFruit440]

The carbine and hydra not being S tier it’s a Travesty

[@Dreadeyeknight]

Yeah the hydra is good however it just feels awkward to me with the super long reload and im terrible with it in the regular mode And then another odd thing about it is it also seems weaker than it looks and feels So many enemies have taken 3 direct shots from it before they go down

[@romywilliam8591]

I don't love like the needler

[@Nicolos117]

How is commando higher than battle rifle nibba

[@BehavingPenguin]

They are both the same. Both in S+ tier. Battle Rifle is better overall, but the commando is way easier to get ammo for.

[@Nicolos117]

@@BehavingPenguin yeah I see what you mean. Skimmers drop commandos a lot

[@Dreadeyeknight]

Commandos a beast lol

[@davemathers8954]

Videoquality, where are you? Contetn is good!

[@itscrisbjj]

This is one of the worst tier lists I’ve ever seen, with absolutely terrible reasons behind each tier

[@josem_borre]

the worst without a doubt

[@BehavingPenguin]

Honestly, fair enough.

[@geraldhuff7413]

You physically hurt me calling the DMR that stupid name.

[@nimroids6587]

All guns in halo infinite suck ass apart from the AR, the commando, and some brute arcing explosive weapons. Don’t even get me started on what they did to my babies the needler and the dmr 🤧

[@affinities8711]

Bandit EVO bad?

[@DemarcationMedia]

Hard disagree. The EVO is awesome

[@thunderslug1066]

If you think all the guns in Infinite are bad then that's just you being bad lol

[@Dreadeyeknight]

Dude that's crazy infinite has so many good weapons lmfao

[@Dreadeyeknight]

​@@thunderslug1066 Ikr wtf lol