Let's cover all the Assault Rifles. There are 14 of them in this game, which is actually a huge amount.
(Note: all stats are for Multiplayer)
- M4: shit you get right off the bat. Low recoil, good accuracy and have a ton of attachments. Chambered in 5.56mm. Originated from Modern Warfare sub-franchise.
Damage: 24
Fire Rate: 684 RPM.
Headshot multiplier: 1.2x
- ICR-1: Unlocks at level 4. Fires significantly slower than the M4, but the good thing is, it has zero recoil. First appeared in Season 2 under the Dark Matter skin. Originated from CoD: Black Ops 3 (2015)
Damage: 25
Fire rate: 597 RPM
Headshot multiplier: 1.2x
- AK117: Unlocks at level 8. A very good gun when the game launched, got hit by a couple of nerfs but still, a really good weapon to use. First appeared in CoD Online (2013)
Damage: 25
Fire Rate: 766 RPM
Headshot multiplier: 1.2x
- HVK-30: Unlocks at level 14. This gun is a high skill cap gun. You really need headshots to get the job done despite having good fire rate. But still, it's currently the worst AR in the game. First appeared in Black Ops 3. Unlocks at level 14.
Damage: 20
Fire Rate: 711 RPM
Headshot multiplier: 1.3x
- AK-47: Unlocks at level 18. It's called AK-47 just for OG nostalgia, the actual model is an AKM. Basically a headshot machine. Slow firing but really hard hitting. Recoil is moderate to high. Appeared in Modern Warfare sub-franchise, Black Ops 1 (2010) and Advanced Warfare. Unlocks at level 18.
Damage: 33
Fire Rate: 550 RPM
Headshot multiplier: 1.2x.
- KN-44: another AK. But this one is better. Faster fire rate and lower recoil. One of two best overall ARs in the game. First appeared in Black Ops 3. Unlocks at level 23
Damage: 26
Fire Rate: 628 RPM
Headshot multiplier: 1.2x
- Type 25: good ol QBZ. Inspired by the Type 95. Featuring fastest fire rate in its class, with moderate recoil. Damage is ok. First appeared in Black Ops 2 (2012). Unlocks at level 25
Damage: 24
Fire Rate: 788 RPM
Headshot multiplier: 1.1x
- ASM10: Rea...