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Best WARDOGS Assault Rifles: M4, AK74, Galil and FAL

Compare WARDOGS assault rifles by ammunition, recorded price, handling and kit cost, including M4, AK74, Galil, FAL and the bullpup options.

9/5/2026 Pre-release WARDOGS Wiki Team Last verified: 9/7/2026 3 min read

Which assault rifle should you buy first?

Choose an available rifle you can control and afford to replace. Start with the route and sightlines you expect, then compare ammunition and the complete kit cost. The most expensive rifle is not automatically the best first purchase.

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How do the rifle options compare?

The community catalog lists eight assault rifles. Use the price and caliber below to shortlist items, then open the record for available handling and attachment fields.

WeaponCaliberRecorded price
A-915.56x45mm$0 (Valkyra Starter)
AK745.45x39mm$1,600
Bushmaster M17S5.56x45mm$0 (Lonestar Starter)
FAL.308 Win$6,500
Galil5.56x45mm$2,200
KH-20025.56x45mm$0 (Manticore Starter)
M45.56x45mm$2,800
T-215.56x45mm$600

The three $0 rifles (A-91, Bushmaster M17S, KH-2002) serve as faction starter weapons and provide permanent bankruptcy protection. Prices exclude ammunition and attachments.

Is the M4 the best all-round rifle?

It is a useful comparison point, not an automatic winner. Its community record lists $2,800, 800 RPM and 2.92 kg. Those fields help compare cost and weight, but do not tell you how many shots you will land in a moving fight.

Compare the M4 record with another rifle using the same ammunition and target conditions. In the TTK calculator, change one factor at a time.

When should you consider the AK74, Galil or FAL?

Consider them when their ammunition, handling or cost fits your task better. The AK74 uses the 5.45Γ—39 label in the snapshot; the Galil uses 5.56Γ—45; the FAL uses .308 Win and has a higher recorded purchase cost.

The practical question is whether the change helps you complete the life. A cartridge label alone does not establish recoil, armor performance or savings. Use the ammunition guide before standardizing equipment with friends.

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M4 β€” Assault Rifle Β· 5.56x45mm
AK74 β€” Assault Rifle Β· 5.45x39mm
FAL β€” Assault Rifle Β· .308 Win
Galil β€” Assault Rifle Β· 5.56x45mm

Close-quarters urban combat around destructible compound buildings in WARDOGS

Are bullpup rifles better indoors?

Their shape alone does not establish an in-game handling advantage. Compare the sight picture, aim transition, reload and actual firing behavior of the A-91, Bushmaster M17S and KH-2002 rather than importing assumptions from real weapons.

If most fights happen in rooms, also compare an SMG or shotgun under the same protection and range conditions.

What should you upgrade before replacing the rifle?

Fix the problem that costs you fights. Check ammunition and resupply if you run dry, a compatible sight if targets are hard to acquire, and your route if both enemy teams can see you.

The attachment guide helps with small changes. Review the full loadout before turning a manageable rifle into an expensive kit.

Sources

Source: Latest game version.

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