RIVALS Beginner Guide: Complete Walkthrough for New Players (May 2026)

Last updated: May 9, 2026. Covers RIVALS as of Season 12, including the current weapon meta, all game modes, and the latest ranked system changes. What Is RIVALS? RIVALS is a fast-paced first-person shooter on Roblox developed by Nosniy Games. Since launching in April 2025, it has become one of the most-played games on the platform — regularly pulling in hundreds of thousands of concurrent players and earning nominations for 4 Innovation Awards in 2026. ...

May 9, 2026 · 14 min · DungeonPath Team

RIVALS Weapon Tier List (May 2026): Every Weapon Ranked

Last updated: May 9, 2026. Covers all weapons as of RIVALS Season 3 (The Fame Season) and Update 20 (Collapse). Weapon stats reflect the latest balance changes from the April 2026 patch. Quick Summary: Top 5 Best Weapons in RIVALS Rank Weapon Type Best For Tier 1 Permafrost Primary Everything — slows enemies + burst fire S+ 2 Scythe Melee Aggressive play — unmatched dash mobility S+ 3 Katana Melee Defense — bullet deflect ability S+ 4 Uzi Secondary Close-range DPS — fastest fire rate S+ 5 Paintball Gun Primary Mid-range dominance — fastest practical fire rate S+ Understanding Weapon Stats Before diving into tier rankings, here’s what each stat means: ...

May 9, 2026 · 14 min · DungeonPath Team