LMGs in Battlefield 6 feel like bringing a steel piano to a knife fight — slow to turn, but when you start playing, everything else stops moving. They’re bulky, glorious, and built to punish anyone who thinks peek-and-sprint is cute. This guide shuffles through every LMG, ranks them by overall usefulness, and gives you the lowdown in plain, slightly ridiculous language.
Best Light Machine Guns in BF6
Our top picks, from most unstoppable to “still useful if you’re patient”: 1) M250, 2) M240L, 3) M/60, 4) DRS-IAR, 5) RPKM, 6) M123K, 7) L110, 8) KTS100 MK8.
M250
The M250 is the dependable one — think of it as the reliable friend who always shows up with snacks. It hits consistently at mid and long ranges and refuses to be dramatic about it.
Damage stays steady out to long distances and the fire rate is solid for an LMG, so you’ll shred when you hold a good angle. The annoying bit is the default 50-round mag; the 100-round option exists but requires a grind to unlock. If you like positional play and suppressive dominance, this is your jam.
M240L
M240L is the brash sibling: packs a heavier punch up close and laughs at medium-range fights when mounted. It’s less twitchy and more “plant-and-rule.”
It does high body damage at mid-range and can doom targets very quickly inside of 10 meters. It’s slower in sustained RPM than some other top guns, but pair it with a bipod or a steady limb and it becomes a medium-range bully. Start mag is small-ish, but the larger mag is easier to unlock than some others.
M/60
The M/60 is the old-school workhorse — not the flashiest, but it gets the job done with calm, satisfying shots.
It fires slower than some LMGs, which makes aiming feel more deliberate, and it still keeps up in damage at range. You start with a 100-round mag, which is a big quality-of-life plus. Beware close-quarters surprises: it can win, but you might have to land a few well-timed shots to do it.
DRS-IAR
The DRS-IAR is basically an assault rifle in an LMG costume — accurate, versatile, and surprisingly nimble when you don’t expect it.
It shines when you want the accuracy and control of a rifle but the suppressive presence of an LMG. It can spam sustained fire at range and still handle closer fights if you’re clever with positioning. Downsides: reloads can be slow and it can feel a bit heavy when you need to snap-aim quickly.
RPKM
RPKM brings steady bullets and low recoil — the kind of gun that rewards patience and good sightlines.
It’s more of a medium-range specialist, trading some close-range bite for consistent mid-range damage. The cadence is comfortable and reload downtime is shorter thanks to common magazine types. It doesn’t outshine the absolute top three at long ranges, but it’s a solid, dependable pick when you want accuracy without much drama.
M123K
If carpet-bombing with lead had a poster child, it would be the M123K — fast, loud, and deeply satisfying to empty.
Fastest fire rate among the LMGs, so it down targets quickly in short windows. Recoil is surprisingly manageable, but for tidy long-range work you’ll need bipods or disciplined bursts. Best on maps with close fights where spraying is rewarded — if you like chaos, this is your toy.
L110
The L110 is the friendly starter gun that still punches above its weight: easy to use and flexible across most situations.
It performs well straight away without needing fancy unlocks and keeps up across short to medium ranges. It’s slightly eclipsed by the M123K in raw speed, but if you enjoy a straightforward, no-fuss LMG, the L110 is a dependable companion.
KTS100 MK8
KTS100 is the precision nerd of the bunch: low recoil, calm during long bursts, and built for purposeful suppression.
It keeps its aim together during long streams of fire, so you can laser targets at range like a polite meteorologist predicting doom. The trade-off is that it has a lower damage drop-off profile and a slower RPM compared to others, so it can feel underpowered in face-to-face melees. Pick it if you value sustained accuracy over raw punch.
Final verdict: if you want blunt force and consistency, go M250. Want to bully short-range with a box of bullets? M123K. Prefer accuracy and control? Try the DRS-IAR or KTS100. Whichever you choose, LMGs reward positioning, patience, and the ability to not run into doorways without checking first.
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