Best Secondary Weapons in Rivals (Ranked)
Rivals secondary weapons ranked: Uzi, Energy Pistols, Revolver, and Slingshot — roles, costs, and which primary they pair with.
Best Secondary Weapons in Rivals (Ranked)
The Secondary slot is your panic button and your finisher. In Rivals the verified secondaries are the Uzi (20 Keys), Energy Pistols (infinite ammo, 100% accuracy), Revolver (25 Keys), and Slingshot. This guide ranks them and explains which primary each one complements.
S Tier Secondaries
The Revolver (25 Keys) is the top secondary: high per-shot damage lets you close out a primary duel when your main is reloading. The Energy Pistols are a unique safety net with infinite ammo and 100% accuracy, so you never run dry — ideal for new players still learning the rivals aim guide.
Both reward precise clicks. If you can land headshots, these secondaries win more rounds than any spray secondary.
A Tier Secondaries
The Uzi (20 Keys) is the best mobile secondary. Its fast fire rate cleans up close fights and pairs perfectly with a ranged primary like the Sniper or Bow, giving you a way to survive a rush.
The Uzi is the default for aggressive players because it is cheap and forgiving in a pinch.
B Tier Secondaries
The Slingshot is a utility-pick secondary that bounces projectiles around corners. It is fun and niche, great for poking from weird angles, but it lacks the raw kill speed of the Revolver or Uzi.
Treat the Slingshot as a trick tool, not your main damage source.
Secondary by Situation
Need a clutch kill: Revolver. Running out of ammo often: Energy Pistols. Getting rushed: Uzi. Want weird angles: Slingshot.
Your secondary should cover what your primary cannot. A Sniper primary with no close option is a liability, so pair it with the Uzi or Revolver.
Pairing With Primaries
Sniper or Bow primary: Uzi or Revolver for close defense. Shotgun primary: Revolver for mid-range poke. Minigun primary: Energy Pistols so you never go dry. Assault Rifle primary: any secondary works, Revolver preferred.
The best-loadout tier list shows full kits that already include a sensible secondary.
How to Unlock Secondaries
Secondaries are cheap. The Uzi and Slingshot are 20 Keys, the Revolver is 25 Keys, and the Energy Pistols are free once unlocked through the shop path. Earn Keys from tasks and contracts — see how to get keys for the fastest routes.
Because they are inexpensive, you can experiment with every secondary early without a big grind.
A Warning About Fake Weapon Tier Lists
Before you trust any Rivals tier list, check the gun names. Several popular "tier lists" rank weapons that do not exist in the game. Rivals has 53 weapons plus 5 gamemode-exclusive weapons, and that is the entire arsenal.
These weapons are fabricated and are NOT in Rivals: Heavy Sniper, Pulse AR, Freeze Ray, Chainsaw, Battle Axe, cyber armor. If a list ranks a "Heavy Sniper", a "Pulse AR", a "Freeze Ray", a "Chainsaw", a "Battle Axe", or "cyber armor", treat the whole list as unreliable. Every weapon on this wiki is verified to ship in Rivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best secondary in Rivals?
The Revolver (25 Keys) for raw clutch damage, or the Energy Pistols if you want infinite ammo and 100% accuracy. The Uzi is best when you get rushed.
Are Energy Pistols really infinite ammo?
Yes. Energy Pistols have infinite ammo and 100% accuracy, making them the safest secondary for new players who miss often.
Which secondary pairs with the Sniper?
The Uzi or Revolver. The Sniper is weak up close, so you need a fast sidearm to survive a rush.
How do I unlock the Uzi?
The Uzi costs 20 Keys, earned from in-game tasks and contracts. See how to get keys for the fastest methods.
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