CODM Season 8 top guns are shaking up the meta in Call of Duty: Mobile. Big buffs have pushed some weapons back to the top, while nerfs have forced others out. In this guide, you’ll find the full list of this season’s best performers, complete builds, performance breakdowns, and pro tips to help you dominate every lobby.
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Table of contents
- 🏅 Honorable Mentions
- 🔝 Top 10 Guns in CODM Season 8
- 10. Tundra – Best Sniper This Season
- 9. HSO405 – Shotgun King
- 8. XM4 – Top Flex Assault Rifle
- 7. Groza – Back in Business
- 6. BP50 – Easy & Forgiving
- 5. DR‑H – Stable & Reliable
- 4. Type 25 – Aggressive Powerhouse
- 3. RAM‑7 – Balanced Muscle
- 2. VMP – Close‑Quarters King SMG
- 1. Oden – Heavy‑Hitting AR
- 0. Type 63 – Arguably the Strongest Meta Gun
- USS 9 – The Titan
- 📌 Final Notes
🏅 Honorable Mentions
Even outside the main CODM Season 8 top guns list, several weapons remain strong contenders if used right:
AS VAL – Barrel improvements and a stronger upper‑arm multiplier have extended its range and boosted lethality.
SKS – Still competitive for precise, single‑shot aggressive play, though often overshadowed by the Type 63.
HVK – Best suited for Search & Destroy thanks to its burst damage potential, but the small mag size hurts in respawn modes.
Kilo 141 – Mobility buffs have made it smoother to handle, and the Mythic variant keeps it dangerously competitive.
Striker Shotgun – The +2 pellet buff improves stability and damage; ADS firing delivers fast, brutal knockouts in close range.
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🔝 Top 10 Guns in CODM Season 8
10. Tundra – Best Sniper This Season
Outshines the Three Line Rifle with better mobility and higher fire rate. The Three Line Rifle’s only edge is slightly faster ADS for first bloods, but it lacks sustained use potential.
9. HSO405 – Shotgun King
Dominates in one‑tap consistency, even with hip‑fire. Outperforms the KRM in close‑quarters combat situations.
8. XM4 – Top Flex Assault Rifle
Without the Mythic variant, it’s less dominant, but still one of the best flex ARs. Compared to the Type 19, it has better mobility, and both can secure three‑taps to the upper body or headshots.
7. Groza – Back in Business
Buffs to the 16.7″ VDV Barrel and damage multipliers brought it back to its former glory.
- Advantages: Better damage range and longer four‑tap potential than XM4, faster movement, faster sprint, and improved ADS time, plus easy‑to‑use iron sights for F2P players.
- Weakness: Higher horizontal recoil (fixable with attachments).
Recommended Build:
- Barrel: 16.7″ VDV Barrel
- Stock: Tac Stock
- Underbarrel: BO Foregrip
- Ammunition: 40 Rnd Drum
- Rear Grip: Serpent Wrap
6. BP50 – Easy & Forgiving
Consistent TTK, high fire rate — great for beginners or average aim users. Even after the 60‑round mag and Rapid Fire barrel nerfs, the 30‑round mag build remains accurate.
5. DR‑H – Stable & Reliable
Recent buffs improved stability. Can three‑tap up to the second damage phase with upper body hits. Loses to some weapons with lower initial TTK but remains a top contender for accuracy‑focused players.
4. Type 25 – Aggressive Powerhouse
Buffed 1.1x multiplier across most body parts → guaranteed four‑tap in first damage phase. Comparable TTK to DR‑H with better BSA buff. Can use Monolithic Suppressor with no range penalty.
3. RAM‑7 – Balanced Muscle
Similar fire rate and damage to Type 25 with a steadier recoil pattern using a 50‑round mag. Slightly weaker in early damage phase but suffers less drop‑off at mid‑range.
2. VMP – Close‑Quarters King SMG
Fast, strong four‑tap kill potential. Base variant is as good as Mythic. Falls off heavily at range, which is why its competitive use has dipped.
1. Oden – Heavy‑Hitting AR
The only full‑auto AR capable of consistent two‑tap upper body kills. The Battle Pass version has excellent iron sights, making it attractive for F2P players. Requires precision to maintain fast TTK.
0. Type 63 – Arguably the Strongest Meta Gun
Outperforms Oden in mobility, maintains easy two‑tap consistency, and can one‑tap headshot from any range. Faster max fire rate than Oden and cleaner iron sights. Its only drawback: best suited for claw‑grip players using at least three fingers.
USS 9 – The Titan
With Damage Mag, can three‑tap anywhere on the body. Nerfs removed the no‑stock mobility advantage and reduced bullet velocity by 60 m/s, but the meta shift now favors FMJ or Longshot over No Stock. Easy three‑taps keep it among the meta’s top forces.
Also read: The Ultimate Guide to the Best COD Mobile Sensitivity Setting
📌 Final Notes
Season 8’s top meta list has seen big shifts — USS 9 remains a top pick even after nerfs, Type 63 is a serious threat, HSO405 shines as the best shotgun, and Oden dominates mid‑range duels. Buffs to weapons like Groza and Type 25 have reshuffled the meta, creating more variety in player choices.
Pro Tip: Your final weapon choice should fit your playstyle, preferred mode, and attachment or Mythic variant access.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – CODM Season 8 Meta
Based on the current meta, top choices include the USS 9, Type 63, HSO405, Odin, and Groza — weapons that combine high damage with strong control for maximum efficiency.
Learn the optimal loadouts for each weapon, equip the right attachments, and practice on maps suited to your weapon’s strengths. For example, shotguns thrive in close‑quarters maps, while long‑range rifles excel in open lanes.
No. Some weapons dominate in Multiplayer but are less effective in Battle Royale, and vice versa. Always consider the mode when selecting your weapon and build.
