The meta in The Finals shifts each season as new weapons and balance patches drop. This guide covers the strongest builds heading into Season 9 — based on what our professional boosters use across hundreds of ranked matches.
Light — Best Season 9 Build
Primary Weapons: M11, LH1, V9S
The Light class rewards aggressive, high-mobility play. The M11 SMG dominates at close range. The LH1 is the go-to for mid-range duels — high damage per shot rewards precision. The V9S pistol is a strong sidearm that punishes enemies at close quarters.
Recommended Gadgets
- Gateway — Creates a two-way portal for instant repositioning and surprising enemies from unexpected angles
- H+ Infuser — Heals nearby teammates, giving Light players rare team utility
- Glitch Grenade — Disables enemy gadgets and specialisations, shutting down Dome Shields and Heal Beams in critical moments
Specialisation
Invisibility (Cloaking Device) remains the top pick for ranked Light play. Evasive Dash is a strong second choice for players who prefer a more aggressive playstyle.
How to Play Light in Ranked
Light is not a front-line fighter — your job is to flank, finish off low-health targets, and steal cashouts. Never engage a full-health Heavy head-on. Pick your fights, delete isolated targets, and get out.
Medium — Best Season 9 Build
Primary Weapons: CB-01 Repeater, FCAR, P90
Medium is the backbone of every strong team composition. The CB-01 Repeater rewards precision at medium range. The FCAR is consistent and reliable in almost any situation. The P90 shreds enemies who push into your space.
Recommended Gadgets
- Defibrillator — Non-negotiable. Reviving teammates mid-fight is the single highest-value action in the game
- Jump Pad — Launches teammates to elevated positions, enabling fast rotations and unexpected angles
- Goo Grenade — Instantly creates cover, blocks doorways, and slows enemy pushes
Specialisation
Heal Beam is the dominant pick for ranked Medium play. A Medium with Heal Beam keeping a Heavy alive is almost impossible to contest in a straight fight.
How to Play Medium in Ranked
Your job is to keep your team alive. Stay close to your Heavy, use the Defibrillator constantly, and only push when you have a clear advantage. Your presence in a fight is more valuable than your kills.
Heavy — Best Season 9 Build
Primary Weapons: Lewis Gun, Shak-50, SA1216
Heavy is the objective anchor. The Lewis Gun has outstanding sustained DPS perfect for holding cashouts. The Shak-50 sniper is devastating for long-range objective denial. The SA1216 shotgun deletes enemies at point-blank range in confined cashout rooms.
Recommended Gadgets
- Dome Shield — Creates an impenetrable bubble that blocks all ranged damage — game-changing on cashout
- RPG-7 — High damage explosive for destroying cover, collapsing structures, and punishing grouped enemies from range
- C4 — Stick it to walls, floors or ceilings near the cashout and detonate when enemies push — devastating in enclosed spaces
Specialisation
Winch Claw is the dominant ranked pick — pull enemies out of position, off cashouts, or into your team for an instant kill. Extremely high impact in the right hands.
Best Team Compositions
| Composition | Strengths | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 2× Heavy + 1× Light (HHL) | Strong anchor with fast flanker | Aggressive cashout play |
| 1× Heavy + 2× Light (HLL) | High mobility, flanking pressure, disruption | Stealing cashouts |
| 1× Heavy + 1× Medium + 1× Light (HML) | Balanced — sustain, healing, flexibility | Most ranked games |
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