Trench Decay: Best Weapons for Your Campaign
Choose between the BAR, Lewis Gun, and MG-08 by combat role and handling, then keep weapon acquisition separate from bundle spending.
The best Trench Decay weapon is the one that answers your next fight without creating a handling problem you cannot manage. Start with the M1918 BAR for a flexible automatic rifle; consider the Lewis Gun or MG-08 when a sustained-fire role is worth carrying a heavy weapon.
This related gameplay video provides context for the campaign and equipment decisions below.
Pick the BAR when the next fight is uncertain
The M1918 BAR is a medium-weight automatic rifle with a 30-round magazine. It can work against crowds and single targets, which makes it a sensible default recommendation when the campaign is changing faster than your equipment plan.
A smaller magazine rewards controlled bursts and planned reloads. If you spend the entire magazine before deciding where to reload, the rifle's flexibility will not rescue the next few seconds. Keep the weapon's role clear: adaptable fire, rather than an excuse to ignore ammunition management.
| Weapon | Useful job | Cost in handling |
|---|---|---|
| M1918 BAR | Flexible automatic rifle for mixed encounters. | Reload planning around a 30-round magazine. |
| Lewis Gun | Longer sustained fire with 97 rounds. | Heavy movement and noticeable recoil. |
| MG-08 | 100-round support fire. | Heavy handling and a slow reload. |
Choose heavy fire when you can support the weight
The Lewis Gun carries 97 rounds, while the MG-08 carries 100. Both offer a different kind of commitment from the BAR. Their heavy handling makes sustained fire attractive when you have a useful position and a squad able to support the longer fight.
The Lewis Gun's recoil makes long-range automatic fire harder to manage; the MG-08 also has a slow reload. I would choose a heavy gun for a sustained-fire task I expect to perform, rather than carry one purely because its magazine looks impressive.
Separate a weapon goal from a bundle purchase
A weapon can have more than one acquisition route. The Lewis Gun has a field-discovery route as well as the Merciless Munitions Warbond. Bundle contents and an individual Armoury offer are different purchases, so decide whether you want the gun alone or the wider set.
Do not let an attractive bundle make the loadout decision for you. If the gun's weight already frustrates you, extra cosmetics do not change its combat role. Save toward equipment you intend to use, then choose the purchase route that fits that goal.
Questions about best-weapon choices
Should I always take the largest magazine?
No. Heavy handling and the reload window can outweigh the extra rounds when you need to move frequently.
Is the BAR the best weapon for every mode?
This recommendation favors general campaign flexibility. Mode-specific kits and your squad's role can change the answer.
Where is the ranking?
The weapon tier list gives the smaller editorial ordering and its criteria.