EMPULSE Weapon Tier List
Update 2 weapon tier list ranking all EMPULSE weapons by competitive viability after July 9 balance pass.
Last updated: 2026-07-12
EMPULSE Weapon Tier List
Tier list based on Update 2 balance (July 9, 2026). See Patch Notes Update 2 for full numbers.
Update 2 Meta Shifts
- Percussion / Coda buffed — tighter spread, extended range
- Requiem / Volta buffed — marksman weapons rise
- Echo nerfed — 30m range cap
- Oscillator / Triad / Resonance — long-range dropoff reduced
- Grip attachment — effectiveness 75% → 50% globally
Weapon Rankings
| Tier | Weapons |
|---|---|
| S | Percussion, Volta, Requiem |
| A | Coda, Modulator, Compressor, Echo |
| B | Resonance, Triad, Oscillator, Opus |
Percussion — Update 2 spread buff (0.5°) and 45m range make it the best beginner and aggro weapon.
Volta — 12.5 damage and homing acceleration buff. Still best anti-mech DPS in casual modes.
Requiem — Faster fire rate, better hip-fire spread, multi-shot ADS. Dominates Experimental ADS playlist and open maps.
Echo — Dropped from A to B after 30m range nerf. Still strong in CQC rooms.
Oscillator / Triad — Long-range dropoff nerfs push them to mid-range anchors.
See all weapons. Test ADS variants in Experimental Playlist.