Assault Rifle vs Burst Rifle
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The numbers say
Burst Rifle hits harder per shot — 20 vs 12 (a 8 point gap).
Assault Rifle fires faster — roughly 10.0 shots/sec vs 1.7 for Burst Rifle.
On theoretical sustained DPS (damage ÷ time between shots, ignoring falloff and reload), Assault Rifle comes out ahead at ~120/s vs ~33/s for Burst Rifle.
Assault Rifle is the cheaper unlock (Free vs 25 Keys).
| Stat | Assault Rifle | Burst Rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Category | primary | primary |
| Cost | Free | 25 Keys |
| Damage | 12 → 3 (falloff) | 20 → 5 (falloff) |
| Fire Rate | 0.10s | 0.60s |
| Ammo | 20 / 100 | 12 / 60 |
| Reload | 1.56s | 1.60s |
Assault Rifle
The Assault Rifle is a weapon with well-rounded stats, as it functions well at any range. It requires the player to keep their crosshair on their opponents to deal its damage. This is the default primary weapon that the player obtains first when joining the game.
Default starter primary, reliable at all ranges.
Burst Rifle
The Burst Rifle is a weapon that excels in giving quick damage in 3 short bursts. It is a strong side-grade to the Assault Rifle for those who prefer hitting and running rather than shooting upfront.
Body damage was reported nerfed 20→18 in the March 2026 "Lucky Update" — pending confirmation against current patch notes.