Assault Rifle vs Permafrost
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The numbers say
Permafrost hits harder per shot — 14 vs 12 (a 2 point gap).
Assault Rifle is the cheaper unlock (Free vs 700 Keys).
| Stat | Assault Rifle | Permafrost |
|---|---|---|
| Category | primary | primary |
| Cost | Free | 700 Keys |
| Damage | 12 → 3 (falloff) | 14 per bullet (2-round burst) |
| Fire Rate | 0.10s | Burst |
| Ammo | 20 / 100 | — |
| Reload | 1.56s | — |
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.
Permafrost
The Permafrost is a submachine gun that fires in a 2-round burst. Its bullets slow down enemies, making it very useful for closing distances.
Contraband rarity. On-hit slow (up to -50% move speed) and a freeze ability. Full stat sheet (reload, magazine, range) not yet confirmed from an official source — flagged for follow-up.