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Titanfall 2

Titanfall 2 is a science-fiction first-person shooter video game and a sequel to Titanfall. It was developed by Respawn Entertainment and was published by Electronic Arts on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows on October 28, 2016. It was released on Steam on June 18, 2020. Unlike Titanfall, Titanfall 2 features a single-player campaign, where you play as Rifleman Jack Cooper, assigned as Acting Pilot to Vanguard-class Titan BT-7274.

Warning: Plot spoilers ahead. Proceed with caution.

The following weapons appear in the video game Titanfall 2:

Overview

Titanfall 2 features more advanced weaponry compared to the original Titanfall, with many weapons returning in an upgraded form (e.g. the G2A4 has been upgraded to the G2A5). These weapons are slightly different cosmetically, but retain the same role in the game. Titanfall 2 also features more weapon customisation in the form of attachments and modifications. Attachments are scopes, while modifications include various abilities such as the ability to shoot while sprinting and quicker reloads. The extra ammo modification does not visually alter the magazine model, meaning all magazines somehow stay the same size with extra rounds in them.

Artwork from the book The Art of Titanfall shows all bullets and grenades (from grenade launchers) used in the Titanfall universe are electronically primed, with electronic firing pins in the weapons instead of physical firing pins and primer inside the casing. Weapons in the game have blue trails to reflect this, and the sound design of most weapons includes an electronic noise when priming the bullet (easily heard on weapons such as the Alternator). The Amped Weapon boost seems to unlock the full potential of the electronic firing mechanism to deal more damage, creating slightly orange trails as the increased energy is almost too much for the heat sink directly behind the electronic firing pin to handle.

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 ==="Hammond P2016"===
+The "Hammond P2016" is the upgraded version of the "P2011" from the first game, with a similar appearance that is loosely based on the [[Springfield XD]] series of pistols as seen in its grip design, while the segmented slide and trigger guard resembles an Airsoft WE Tech Hi-CAPA [[Colt M1911|1911]]-based pistol. Said segmented slide also has some cutouts on the forward-most section, which can't be a muzzle break because they aren't over the muzzle and it can't be a ported barrel because the cutouts aren't in the barrel, making them fairly useless. The pistol has an unusable LAM device mounted underneath the barrel, and has a 12 round magazine which increases to 16 with the extra ammo modification. The magazine itself features an extended baseplate, meaning the default magazine is probably a 10 rounder with a +2 extension. Other attachments include the unique pistol suppressor. Based on the markings on the ''Titanfall'' version of the pistol and assuming the updated P-series pistol keeps the same calibre, the weapon is chambered for .45 ACP rounds.
-The "P2016" is the upgraded version of the "P2011", with a similar appearance that is loosely based on the [[Springfield XD]] series of pistols as seen in its grip design, while the segmented slide and trigger guard resembles an Airsoft WE Tech Hi-CAPA [[Colt M1911|1911]]-based pistol. Said segmented slide also has some cutouts on the forward-most section, which can't be a muzzle break because they aren't over the muzzle and can't be a ported barrel because they aren't in the barrel, making them fairly useless. The pistol has an unusable LAM device mounted underneath the barrel, and has a 12 round magazine which increases to 16 with the extra ammo modification. The magazine itself features an extended baseplate, meaning the default magazine is probably a 10 rounder with a +2 extension. Other attachments include the unique pistol suppressor. Based on the markings on the ''Titanfall'' version of the pistol and assuming the updated P-series pistol keeps the same calibre, the weapon is chambered for .45 ACP.
 The name "P2016" comes from the year the game was released, 2016.
-[[File:SpringFieldXD9.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield Armory XD-9 Service Model - 9x19mm]]
+[[File:SpringFieldXD9.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Springfield Armory XD-9 Service Model - 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:AIRSOFTWe-005gb 2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|'''Airsoft''' WE Tech Hi-CAPA 5.1 Dragon A]]
-[[Image:AIRSOFTWe-005gb 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|'''Airsoft''' WE Tech Hi-CAPA 5.1 Dragon A]]
 [[File:P2016TF2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The P2016 in the menu.]]
 ==="RE-45 Auto"===
+The "RE-45" machine pistol is visually similar to the [[Heckler & Koch P2000]] in the slide and grip, which is missing a hammer. The pistol has a Airsoft WE Tech Hi-CAPA [[Colt M1911|1911]]-style muzzle brake, based on the shape of the segmented slide section. A competition G18-style flared magwell is present, loaded with either 20 or 25 round magazines. Attachments include the unique pistol suppressor and a red dot sight, which replaces the standard "irondot" sight (a floating red dot in-built sight). Judging by the name, it fires .45 caliber rounds, most likely .45 ACP.
-The "RE-45" machine pistol is visually similar to the [[Heckler & Koch P2000]] in the slide and grip, which is missing a hammer. The pistol has a Airsoft WE Tech Hi-CAPA [[Colt M1911|1911]]-style muzzle brake, based on the shape of the segmented slide section. A competition G18-style flared magwell is present, loaded with either 20 or 25 round magazines. Attachments include the unique pistol suppressor and a red dot sight, which replaces the standard "irondot" sight (a floating red dot in-built sight). Judging by the name, it fires .45 caliber rounds.
+[[File:P2000_9.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Heckler & Koch P2000 with shaved hammer - 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:AIRSOFTWe-005gb 2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|'''Airsoft''' WE Tech Hi-CAPA 5.1 Dragon A]]
-[[File:P2000_9.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch P2000 with shaved hammer - 9x19mm]]
-[[Image:AIRSOFTWe-005gb 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|'''Airsoft''' WE Tech Hi-CAPA 5.1 Dragon A]]
 [[File:Re45TF2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The RE-45 in the menu.]]
 ==="Smart Pisol MK6"===
 The "Smart Pistol MK6" is a high-tech pistol which has the ability to lock on to multiple targets and fire homing bullets at them. It shares the [[Springfield XD]]-esque frame of the "P2016", but has its own unique slide assembly, suppressor and underbarrel LAM device, which presumably allows for the bullets to lock on to enemies.
-Unlike the previous game, the "MK6" is not a primary or secondary weapon in multiplayer, instead the player can obtain it via a "Boost", a one-use powerup activated at 60% Titan meter. As it is a "Boost" and not a proper weapon, there are no modifications for it. In the final level of the campaign, Cooper gains a unique green and orange paintjob from BT's SERE kit (Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape), which he wields in a unique way compared to the multiplayer "Smart Pistol", due to him holding BT's AI core in the left hand. The stance is known as the Harris stance. The colour scheme is the same as BT's chassis.
+Unlike the previous game, the "MK6" is not a primary or secondary weapon in multiplayer, instead the player can obtain it via a "Boost", a one-use powerup activated at 60% Titan meter. As it is a "Boost" and not a proper weapon, there are no modifications for it. In the final level of the campaign, Cooper gains a unique Smart Pistol, with a green and orange paintjob (the same colour scheme that BT has) from BT's SERE kit (Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape). He wields it with a Harris stance in this mission, due to him holding BT's AI core in the left hand.
+[[File:SpringFieldXD9.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Springfield Armory XD-9 Service Model - 9x19mm]]
-[[File:SpringFieldXD9.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield Armory XD-9 Service Model - 9x19mm]]
 ==Submachine Guns==
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 [[File:AltTF2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Alternator in the menu. Note the two barrels.]]
-==="CAR"===
+==="C.A.R. SMG"===
+The "C.A.R. SMG" (which stands for "Combat Advanced Rounds") returns from ''Titanfall'' and is unlocked at level 1. The weapon has been updated from the previous game, with a new stock conjoined to the pistol grip. The angled magazine is similar to the "R-201" and its derivatives, and also bears a resemblance to the [[KRISS Vector]]. The ambidextrous charging handle is the same design as the R-201, drawing more parallels between the two weapons. In-universe, the CAR is manufactured by "Wonyeon Defence," not "Lastimosa Armory" like the R-201.
-[[File:CarTF2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The CAR in the menu.]]
+The CAR's magazine holds 30 rounds, increasing to 36 with the "Extra Ammo" modification. Unlike the successor in ''Apex Legends,'' the weapon cannot take full advantage of its design and switch ammo types on the fly.
+[[File:CarTF2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The CAR in the menu. The irondot sights are missing for some reason.]]
+==="R97-CN"===
+The "R97-CN" SMG is an updated version of the "R97-A1" from the first game, unlocked at level 41. The weapon bears a close resemblance to the "R-201" carbine, as the weapons are part of the same family and were originally meant to be a hyper-modular design in the first ''Titanfall.'' In terms of real-world resemblance, the stock is inspired by the [[Bushmaster ACR]], some of the AR-15 influences from the previous game are gone (namely to the buffer tube, ejection port and dust cover) while others remain - the AR-15 PCC lower receiver/[[KRISS Vector]] inspired canted magwell and the AR-15 charging handle, which is different from the R-201's [[FN SCAR]]-inspired reciprocating charging handle. The foregrip is a chopped Magpul RVG.
+The magazine is either a 40 or 48 rounder, depending if the "Extra Ammo" modification is used, and it fires 5.8x42mm rounds, which are currently in use by the Chinese PLA. An odd choice for a submachine gun, but given that the 8.19mm round is what's considered intermediate in ''Titanfall's'' universe, and the fact that real weapons such as the [[Mk 18 Mod 0]] are designated as SMGs despite their rifle calibre, due to its highly compact nature the SMG designation for the R-97 makes sense.
+The CN part of the name stands for "Colonial Navy," as the IMC Colonial Navy requested an upgraded R97 for use in low vacuum environments, such as a deep-space raid/boarding party. As the weapon is based on the R-series of rifles, it is manufactured by the same company, "Lastimosa Armory."
+[[Image:Colt R0991.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|Colt 9mm SMG (aka Colt R0991) with RIS handguard and folding rear sight - 9x19mm. Image used to show left-side AR receiver details compared to image below.]]
-==="R97"===
 ==="Volt"===
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 ==="EVA-8 Auto"===
-The "EVA-8" returns from Titanfall 1, with a slightly different name, suffixed with "Auto" instead of "Shotgun". The weapon is different visually but stays the same performance wise, firing in semi-auto and cocked with a pump handle, which, combined with the magazine tube underneath the barrel, implies the EVA is a modular shotgun. The large drum only holds 8 shells (compared to ''TF1's'' 6), which initially looks too large for 12 gauge, but the size of the drum and the name imply the EVA fires 8 gauge shells, which are larger than 12 gauge. Contradicting this theory, however, markings on the side of the weapon read "12 GA", meaning the drums are just oversized on purpose. Underneath the 12 gauge markings are more markings indicating the "EVA" can use both standard 2.75mm or 3mm Magnum shells. Other weapon markings include a HK-style pictogram fire selector, with the options of single-shot or semi-auto (represented, curiously, by two bullets as opposed to one, which would logically imply a 2 round burst mode the weapon does not actually have), and the serial number of "1979527". All of these markings appear on the ''TF1'' version of the weapon in the same places.
+The "EVA-8" returns from Titanfall 1, with a slightly different name, suffixed with "Auto" instead of "Shotgun". The weapon is different visually but stays the same performance wise, firing in semi-auto and cocked with a pump handle, which, combined with the magazine tube underneath the barrel, implies the EVA is a modular shotgun. The large drum only holds 8 shells (compared to ''TF1's'' 6), which, as the marking on the weapon indicate it is a 12 gauge, is a very under-loaded drum. Underneath the 12 gauge markings are more markings indicating the "EVA" can use both standard 2.75mm or 3mm Magnum shells. Other weapon markings include a HK-style pictogram fire selector, with the options of single-shot or semi-auto (represented, curiously, by two bullets as opposed to one, which would logically imply a 2 round burst mode the weapon does not actually have), and the serial number of "1979527". All of these markings appear on the ''TF1'' version of the weapon in the same places.
 Other differences from ''TF1'' includes the folding stock, inspired by the Defiance M4 stock, which replaces the collapsible stock. Smaller changes includes the rails on top being more flush with the receiver and the lack of top-mounted rails, the square trigger guard instead of the uncomfortable angled one from ''TF1'', the shorter barrel and longer magazine tube and the angle of the drum magazine. Finally, the weapon has been updated with ammo-counting rear sights, like most of the weapons in ''Titanfall 2''.
-As for real-world inspiration, it appears to be mostly inspired by the Chinese [[QBS-09]] shotgun, with more inspiration from tactical-rail equipped [[Saiga-12]] or [[Fostech Origin-12]] shotguns, which also lent the weapon its detachable magazine functionality. The magwell appears to be inspired by prototype AK-12 based shotguns, albeit shorter. Curiously, the drum magazine looks too short to reach all the way to the chamber when inside the shotgun.
+As for real-world inspiration, the EVA-8 again appears to be mostly inspired by the Chinese [[QBS-09]] shotgun, with more inspiration from tactical-rail equipped [[Saiga-12]] or [[Fostech Origin-12]] shotguns, which also lent the weapon its detachable magazine functionality. The magwell appears to be inspired by prototype AK-12 based shotguns, albeit shorter. Curiously, the drum magazine looks too short to reach all the way to the chamber when inside the shotgun.
-The weapon is still pumped when drawing it and when reloading from empty, despite the presence of a left-side charging handle.
+The weapon is still pumped when drawing it and when reloading from empty, despite the presence of a left-side charging handle. This might indicate some sort of in-universe mechanism to use the weapon as a pump-action for low-pressure rounds, much like the [[SPAS-12]] in real-life, however in-game it is always semi-auto.
 The acronym "EVA" stands for "Extra Vehicular Activity", as the weapon is designed for use in both "conventional and exo-atmospheric conditions" (i.e. on a planet or in the vacuum of space).
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 ==="SA-3 Mozambique"===
+The "SA-3 Mozambique" is a new weapon to the series. It is a triple-barrelled energy shotgun pistol, firing three separate energy projectiles from its three offset barrels. The weapon fires three projectiles at once, a much lower projectile count than a traditional shotgun. However, the weapon is clearly designed specifically in-line with a real-world shooting technique - the Mozambique Drill, also known informally as the "two to the body, one to the head." The middle barrel is higher than the two on the side, seemingly so that it is more likely to hit the head, while the side barrels hit the chest.
+As the weapon fires energy projectiles, the projectiles have a very long range and travel without drop for a significant distance, making it fairly accurate for a video-game shotgun at range. However, they travel slower than traditional ammunition, which somewhat hinders its effectiveness at range. The projectiles are similar in appearance to the projectiles of the "Mastiff" shotgun.
+The weapon feeds from an en-bloc clip that stores 6 shots, with three batteries that line up with the three barrels. The reload is achieved by the front section of the weapon detaching from the main body and extending forwards, in order to allow the en-bloc clip to eject upwards with a sideways flick from the wrist. A new clip is inserted, followed by the front section of the weapon retracting and locking back into place. The tan sections of the weapon open up while firing, presumably to vent excess heat from the weapon. The "Extra Ammo" mod increases the number of shots to X. Interestingly, the weapon can also attach a suppressor, as it used to be classed as a pistol.
-[[File:MozambiqueTF2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Mozambique in the menu.]]
+Prior to the Tricks and Treats update in October 2017, the Mozambique was a sidearm rather than a primary weapon, and only had a capacity of 4. The update also increased rate of fire and made the weapon fully automatic.
+An unusable fire selector above the trigger is set to full-auto, with markings for semi-automatic fire and safe. The acronym "SA-3" is marked onto the receiver, although its meaning is unknown. The weapon is manufactured in-universe by Altamirano Armory.
+[[File:MozambiqueTF2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Mozambique in the menu. Note the unused button in front of the trigger, which appears to be a magazine release.]]
 [[File:MozambiquefrontTF2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A view of the three barrels.]]
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 ==="G2A5 Battle Rifle"===
+The "G2A5" is the next iteration of the "G2A4" from the first ''Titanfall.'' It remains based on the [[M14]] in a JAE-100 G3 or ProMag Archangel chassis, although there are some changes in design, including a general shift in style from the angular A4 to the smoother A5. The rail does not extend fully over the charging handle and ejection port, like in ''TF1,'' although the ambidextrous charging handle remains. A tiny unusable bipod is folded up underneath the barrel, which looks too short to reach the ground when deployed, unless it extends when folded out. The muzzle brake is smaller, with less noticeable holes.
+The weapon fires a powerful "6.19x97mm" round from a 14 round magazine (X with the "Extra Ammo" modification).
+In-universe, it is manufactured by Lastimosa Armoury, the markings appearing below the rear sight, where the "Springfield Armoury" markings would appear on a real M14 rifle. More markings on the receiver and magazine include "G2 series" and "G2A4." It is unlocked at level 35.
+[[File:M1A JAE-100.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1A with JAE-100 G3 stock - .308 Winchester]]
 ==="Hemlok BF-R"===
+The "Hemlok BF-R" returns from the first ''Titanfall'' with a completely redesigned appearance. The [[AR-15]] forward assist and the [[G3]]-esque magazines are gone from the first version of the rifle, meaning the rifle no longer bears any details from real-world weapons. The Irondot sight is still a stylised Magpul MBUS. The weapon fires 3 round bursts from a X magazine, which increases to X with the "Extra Ammo" modification. Enemy IMC grunts use the "Hemlok" in the campaign.
+Notes from Respawn artist Robb Shoberg state that the original design of the "Hemlok" in ''Titanfall 2'' eventually became the "Devotion" LMG, which is reinforced by the "Hemlok's" file name - "LMG_Hemlok." This, along with some visual similarities and the "HEMLOK.MKII" marking on the "Devotion," may suggest that the "Devotion" is part of the same weapon family as the "Hemlok" and the "Volt" SMG, which bears a close resemblance to the concept "Hemlok" rifle. However, this is weakened by the fact that the "Hemlok" is not an energy weapon, and ended up becoming visually different from both the original concept art and the two energy weapons which were based off that concept art.
+Later concept art depicted a design very similar to the final design seen in the game, and the weapon is referred to as the "M1A3 Hemlok BF-R" in this artwork. It also describes the weapons onboard CPU, which controls the burst fire mode. While not possible in-game, it is apparently pssible to reconfigure the rifle to fire bursts of however many rounds the user wishes, including a single X burst to empty the magazine with one trigger pull. This was seen in the first ''Titanfall'' with the "Starburst" modification, which does not return for ''TF2.''
+In-universe, it is manufactured by "Woneyon Defense," a departure from the manufacturer of "TW Ordnance" from the first game, which helps explain the complete redesign. The "BF-R" acronym could stand for "Burst Fire Rifle." It is unlocked at level 13.
 [[File:HemlokTF2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Hemlok BF-R in the menu.]]
 ==="R-101C Carbine"===
+The "R-101C Carbine" returns from ''Titanfall'' in the "Colony Reborn" update. It features a few small visual changes, most notable in the design of the stock and the new Magpul foregrip. The weapon is still inspired by the [[FN SCAR-L]] and [[Bushmaster ACR]] in the receiver, and features a reciprocating charging handle similar to the SCAR. Additionally, the now-iconic slanted magwell is similar to the [[KRISS Vector]]. In gameplay, the "R-101" is equipped with an "Advanced Optical Gunsight (AOG)" by default, while the ''TF1'' version had Irondot sights. The weapon still features a 24 round magazine, which increases to 30 with the "Extra Ammo" mod. It is reported to fire 8.19mm rounds with tungsten penetrators in a copper jacket and a polymer cartridge.
-[[File:R101TF2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The R-101C in the menu. Note the lack of the default scope, which in gameplay is permanently equipped.]]
+The equip animation depicts the rifle's sliding collapsible forend and barrel. It is manufactured by Lastimosa Armory in-universe, and replaced the "G2A4" in IMC service, before being replaced itself with the updated "R-201."
+[[File:SCAR-L CQC.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Third Generation FN SCAR-L CQC - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
+[[File:Bushmasteracrentry.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bushmaster ACR with adjustable folding stock, tri-rail handguard, Magpul MBUS sights, and a PMAG magazine - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
+[[Image:Krisssuperv.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Prototype TDI Vector - .45 ACP]]
+[[File:R101TF2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The R-101C in the menu. Note the lack of the default scope, which in gameplay is permanently equipped, and a similar ejection cover to the [[M249 SAW]].]]
+==="R-201 Carbine"===
+The "R-201 Carbine," or simply "R-201," is one of the most common weapons in the game, found in both IMC and Militia hands. The design bears some resemblance to the [[FN SCAR-L]] most notably the position of the reciprocating charging handle and the stock, the ejection port cover remains similar to the one found on the [[M249 SAW]] and it sports an angled magwell similar to the [[KRISS Vector]]. The weapon is sleeker than the previous R-101 design, and sports a grey finish instead. The R-201 has a new Irondot sight that has a triangular shape. Like the old R-101, it has a collapsible sliding forend and barrel, which is deployed when initially equipping the rifle. The Magpul foregrip has been replaced by a handstop.
+The weapon holds 24 rounds of "8.19mm" ammunition, increasing to 30 with the "Extra Ammo" modification. In the campaign, it holds 32 instead.
+The R-201 bears close resemblance to both the "R-97 CN" SMG and the "D-101 Longbow" sniper rifle, as in the first ''Titanfall,'' the R-series of rifles was originally meant to be a hyper-modular design, able to switch parts quickly. That idea was dropped, but the effect can still be seen in the design of the two aforementioned weapons, as they are all very similar to one another.
+Concept art and markings on the rifle refers to the weapon as the "R-201 Special Operations Assault Rifle (SOAR)," a similar acronym to the FN SCAR it takes some design cues from. In-universe, it is manufactured by Lastimosa Armouries.
+[[Image:FN SCAR-L (Standard).jpg|thumb|500px|none|Third Generation FN SCAR-L - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
+[[File:Krisssuperv.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Prototype TDI Vector - .45 ACP]]
-==="R-201 Assault Rifle"===
 ==="V-47 Flatline"===
-The "V-47 Flatline" is an [[AK-47|AK-47/AKM]] based weapon, with some influence from the prototype Soviet [[TKB-022]]. It also bears some resemblance to the [[Elysium]] AKM, with the device above the barrel looking rather similar to the sighting device seen on the Elysium AKM. The regular AKM handguard is visible (albeit rather morphed) and the barrel is coming out from where the gas tube usually is, which is now above the handguard. The magazine appears to be a Tapco Kalashnikov 7.62x39mm magazine, which holds X or Y rounds.
+The "V-47 Flatline" is based on the [[AK-47|AK-47/AKM]], with some influence from the prototype Soviet [[TKB-408]], including the bullpup layout. It also bears some resemblance to the AKM from the movie ''[[Elysium]]'', with the device above the barrel looking rather similar to the sighting device seen on the Elysium AKM. The regular AKM handguard is visible (albeit rather morphed) and the barrel is coming out from where the gas tube usually is, which is now above the handguard. The magazine appears to be a Tapco Kalashnikov 7.62x39mm magazine, which holds X or Y rounds.
-In the singleplayer, the weapon is used by both IMC and Militia soldiers, with one given to the player at the end of the first mission, which you retain for the beginning of the second mission. It has very strong horizontal recoil and a collapsible frame, presumably intended as a futuristic way to make the rifle more compact for vehicle storage.
+In the singleplayer, the weapon is used by both IMC and Militia soldiers, with one given to the player at the end of the first mission, which is retained for the beginning of the second mission. It has very strong horizontal recoil (hence the name) and a collapsible frame, presumably intended as a futuristic way to make the rifle more compact for vehicle storage. Due to the weapon's power, enemies flinch much more than other assault rifles when shot at, on a similar level to machine guns or sniper rifles. In universe, it is manufactured by Woneyon Defence.
 [[File:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKM - 7.62x39mm]]
-[[File:TKB-022PM.jpg|thumb|none|450px|TKB-022PM No.2 - 7.62x39mm]]
+[[File:TKB-408.jpg|thumb|none|450px|TKB-408 - 7.62x39mm]]
-[[File:FlatlineTF2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The V-47 Flatline in the menu. Note the large, shiny muzzle break and wooden grip and stock.]]
+[[File:FlatlineTF2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The V-47 Flatline in the menu. Note the large, shiny AKM-esque muzzle break and wooden handguard and stock, a peculiar choice for an advanced sci-fi weapon.]]
 ==Sniper Rifles==
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 ==="L-STAR"===
+The "L-STAR" is another new entry into the series. It is an energy light machine gun, firing balls of red plasma in full-auto. These projectiles fire very fast, but travel slowly compared to regular bullets, requiring shots to be led at even mid-range. Enemies hit by the plasma balls will have red energy swirling around them for a few minutes, and they explode when killed, as if hit by an explosive.
-[[File:LstarTF2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The L-STAR in the menu.]]
+The design features a "cyclic particle accelerator" that generates the plasma ammunition via a "small oscillating field generator". This can be seen spinning while the weapon is idle, encased in see-through plastic inside the receiver. When firing, it spins faster, and some sort of vent hatch opens in front of the particle accelerator to disperse excess heat from the accelerator. Once 35 shots have been fired, the weapon has overheated and the top receiver splits off from the bottom, exposing the accelerator. A, possibly melted, component in the accelerator mechanism must be replaced, along with a battery pack of some sort in the rear, in order to continue firing. The usual ammo counter now displays how close the weapon is to overheating, instead of showing the exact number of shots left in the magazine, displaying an orange caution sign when nearing overheating, and beeping rapidly while displaying a red "DNGR" warning message when it gets too close. If the player stops firing before all 35 rounds have been fired, the weapon takes a few seconds to cool down, ready to fire another 35 shots after it has done so.
+"L-STAR" stands for Lastimosa Armoury Assault Rifle, taking the first three letters of the acronym from LaStimosa and the last two from Assault Rifle. "Lastimosa Armoury" is the fictional company that manufacturers the "L-STAR" in-universe. When the L-STAR is amped with a burn card, the word "AMPED" is displayed on the ammo counter.
+In development, the weapon was called the "ASW," which stood for Advanced Scattering Weapon, and it was to be a submachine gun. The description of the concept weapon explains how the cyclic particle accelerator works, as well as showing the battery pack in the stock. It also depicted the weapon as having a collapsed state for storage, like the "R-201" or "V-47 Flatline," but this is never depicted in-game.
+[[File:LstarTF2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The L-STAR in the menu. Note the cheek pad on the stock and the armoury number "9211".]]
 ==="X-55 Devotion"===
+The "X-55 Devotion" is a new energy light machine gun that increases its rate of fire over time. The weapon has few design inspirations from real weapons, but the stock appears similar to the fixed stock of the [[Bushmaster ACR]], and the holes in the forend bear resemblance to the [[Knight's Armament Stoner LMG|KAC Stoner LMG]]. An unusable bipod is present, along with a carry handle. The name is most likely derived from the idea of the shooter needing to be "devoted" to holding down the trigger to use the weapon most effectively.
-[[File:DevotionTF2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Devotion in the menu. Note the length of the weapon - the menu display is overlapping the flash hider.]]
+The Devotion fires blue energy projectiles from a 55 round battery, increasing to X with the "Extra Ammo" mod. The battery design is the same as the "Spitfire's" drum magazine.
+Notes from Respawn artist Robb Shoberg state that the original design of the "Hemlok" in Titanfall 2 eventually became the "Devotion" LMG. This, along with some visual similarities and the "HEMLOK.MKII" marking on the "Devotion," may suggest that the "Devotion" is part of the same weapon family as the "Hemlok" and the "Volt" SMG, which bears a close resemblance to the concept "Hemlok" rifle. As the manufacturers of the "Devotion" and the "Volt" are unknown, it could be made by "Wonyeon Defence," the same company that made the "Hemlok" in-universe. However, this is weakened by the fact that the "Hemlok" is not an energy weapon, and ended up becoming visually different from both the original concept art and the two energy weapons which were based off that concept art.
+[[Image:Bushmaster-acr-carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Bushmaster ACR with fixed stock, MOE handguard, Magpul MBUS sights, and PMAG magazine - 5.56x45mm NATO. Image used to show the stock.]]
+[[File:KAC LMG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|KAC Stoner LMG - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
+[[File:DevotionTF2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Devotion in the menu.]]
+[[File:TF2DevoConcept.jpg|thumb|none|800px|Concept art of the-then Hemlok BF-R, with a 30 round 5.56mm PMAG. The Devotion's design is clearly visible.]]
 ==Launchers==
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 ==="Archer Heavy Rocket"===
-The Archer is a man-portable fire-and-forget anti-Titan missile launcher, bearing a slight resemblance to the [[FGM-172 SRAW]], whilst the rear exhaust port resembles the [[FGM-148 Javelin]]. The weapon has a similar reloading system to the [[Mk 153 SMAW]], where the missile is housed in the rear of the weapon and is reloaded by detaching the housing and replacing it with a pre-packaged missile and housing (concept art depicts this clearly). Also like the SMAW, it has grips underneath the launcher, but instead of a bipod it has a curved buttstock. The colour scheme is similar to the SRAW, with a green body and a yellow band. However, unlike all of the previous launchers mentioned, the Archer is much shorter and wider, and features a thin flip-out CLU (Command Launch Unit), which displays what the missile is locking on to. Additionally, concept art showcases the weapon fitted with a scope, which is not possible with the Archer in-game.
+The Archer is a man-portable fire-and-forget anti-Titan missile launcher, bearing a slight resemblance to the [[FGM-172 SRAW]], whilst the rear end piece resembles the [[FGM-148 Javelin]]. The weapon has a similar reloading system to the [[Mk 153 SMAW]], where the missile is housed in the rear of the weapon and is reloaded by detaching the housing and replacing it with a pre-packaged missile and housing (concept art depicts this clearly). Also like the SMAW, it has grips underneath the launcher, but instead of a bipod it has a curved buttstock. The colour scheme is similar to the SRAW, with a green body and a yellow band. However, unlike all of the previous launchers mentioned, the Archer is much shorter and wider, and features a thin flip-out CLU (Command Launch Unit), which displays what the missile is locking on to. Additionally, concept art showcases the weapon fitted with a scope, which is not possible with the Archer in-game.
 In multiplayer, the Archer is lock-on only, while Jack Cooper in the campaign can dumb-fire it, compensating for the fact that he never fights anything more dangerous than a Reaper without BT. It is also used in a kind of mortar or top-attack role by Mortar Spectres in Frontier Defence, similar to the Javelin's top-attack mode.
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 Despite being an anti-Titan weapon, it can still lock on to, and destroy, Crow and Goblin dropships, heavy turrets and Reapers.
 [[File:ArcherTF2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The Archer Heavy Rocket in the menu. Note the cover on the end of the launcher, similar to a camera shutter.]]
-[[File:TF2Archerconcept.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Concept art of the Archer, showcasing the SMAW-esque missile reloading and the attached scope.]]
+[[File:TF2Archerconcept.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Concept art of the Archer, showcasing the SMAW-esque missile reloading and the scope, unusable in gameplay.]]
 ==="Charge Rifle"===
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 ==Overview==
+Apex Legends features more attachment and modification options than the previous two Titanfall games, with players able to use stocks, magazines, scopes, barrel stabilisers, shotgun bolts and "hop-up" attachments. These alter the performance of the weapon significantly, giving weapons more customisation than ever before, however they do not visually alter the weapons they are attached to, except for barrel stabilisers and optics.
+===Attachments===
+* Barrel Stabiliser - this attachments reduces recoil climb and spread. It resembles an Osprey pistol suppressor. The gold rarity used to hide muzzle flash, but it was removed from the game in Season 8. However, fully-kitted weapons still featured it until Season 11, when it was fully removed.
+* Stock - the stock reduces ADS time, weapon switch speed and reload speed. Two types exist -  a standard stock, and a sniper stock for marksmen and sniper rifles. Neither of the models used to depict the attachment are based on any of the weapons in the game.
+* Shotgun Bolt - these increase rate of fire for shotguns.
+* Extended Magazines - these increase the magazine size. The gold rarity automatically reloads weapons if stowed for more than 5 seconds.
+====Optics====
+* 1x Holo "Classic" - based on the "HCOG (Holographic Combat Optical Gunsight)" from ''Titanfall 1,'' with less magnification.
+* 1x Holo - based on the Holosight from both previous games, with less magnification.
+* 1x Digital Threat - based on the "Threat Scope" from ''Titanfall 2,'' which drew influence from the EOTech design. It features an augmented reality overlay that highlights enemies with a red outline, even through smoke.
+* 2x HCOG "Bruiser" - based on the "HCOG" from ''Titanfall 2.''
+* 1x-2x Variable Holo - a new scope, capable of switching from 1x to 2x. The reticle is similar to an EOTech reticle, with the 2x reticle gaining distance markings below the main circle.
+* 3x HCOG "Ranger" - based on the "HCOG Ranger" from ''Titanfall 2.''
+* 2x-4x Variable AOG (Advanced Optical Gunsight) - a new scope, taking its name from the AOG scope from the to previous games.
+* 6x Sniper - a new design for ''Apex Legends''
+* 4x-8x Variable Sniper - another new design.
+* 4x-10x Digital Sniper Threat - a new design, taking the AR overlay from the 1x Digital Threat and applying it to a variable zoom sniper scope. Only found in care packages.
+Additionally the "Kraber" has its own proprietary 6x-10x scope, which cannot be replaced.
-Apex Legends features more attachment and modification options than the previous two Titanfall games, with players able to use stocks, magazines, scopes, barrel stabilisers, shotgun bolts and "hop-up" attachments. These alter the performance of the weapon significantly, giving weapons more customisation than ever before.
+====Hop-Ups====
+Hop-Ups are attachments that alter the way a weapon functions, usually in drastic ways. They are depicted as small electronic components. How these small components alter the weapons behaviour so drastically is not explained, and in some cases they achieve implausible feats, such as adding ammo to magazines that have a set size.
+* Anvil Receiver - switch to semi-auto on the "R-301" and "VK-47 Flatline" for a higher damage shot, which uses two rounds instead of 1. It also decreases rate of fire. How this attachments works is unexplained, but the presence of only one tracer eliminates the possibility of it being a hyperburst mode, like the [[AN-94]]. It could be Duplex ammo, like the [[Colt ACR]], which would explain why two rounds are fired, but only one tracer is present in the air.
+* Boosted Loader - allows faster reloads when the magazine is nearly empty, and adds a small amount to the weapon's magazine. Available for the "Wingman" and the "Hemlok."
+* Deadeye's Tempo - speeds up follow-up shots if timed correctly, for the "Bocek" and "Sentinel."
+* Disruptor Rounds - increased damage against shields for the "Alternator" and "RE-45 Auto." Only present in S2, but the hop-up was built into the care package version of the "Alternator."
+* Double tap Trigger - adds a two-round burst mode to the "EVA-8" and the "G7 Scout." Removed in S8, but built into the care package version of the "G7 Scout."
+* Dual Shell - reloads two rounds at once. Valid for the "Mastiff" and the "30-30 Repeater."
+* Hammerpoint Rounds - deals more damage to unshielded enemies. Only present in S2 (for the "P2020" and "Mozambique") and S12 (for the "RE-45," as well as the two previous sidearms).
+* Kinetic Feeder - added in S12, this hop-up draws ammo from the inventory and adds it to the weapons loaded magazine while sliding. It also speeds up the choke when sliding. Only available for the "Peacekeeper" and the "Triple-Take," both energy weapons, which helps explain the otherwise-unbelievable magazine top-up property of the hop-up.
+* Precision Choke - removed in S6 as the functionality of the hop-up was made part of the two weapons it was available for - the "Peacekeeper" and the "Triple Take." The choke greatly reduced the weapon's spread at range, with three stages to charge up while ADS.
+* Quickdraw Holster - Removed in S10, this reduced swap speed, ADS speed and hip-fire spread for the "Wingman" and the "RE-45 Auto."
+* Selectfire Receiver - Removed in S7, this hop-up allowed the "Prowler PDW" to fire in full-auto, and allowed the "HAVOC" to fire a single hit-scan laser.
+* Shatter Caps - splits the weapon's arrow or round into a shotgun pattern. Available for the "Bocek" and "30-30 Repeater."
+* Skullpiercer Rifling - Increased the headshot multipler for the "Wingman" and the "Longbow." Removed in S9.
+* Turbocharger - Eliminates weapon charge up time ("HAVOC") or increases rate of fire quicker, so the maximum is reacher faster ("Devotion").
+Two special hop-ups are also available:
+* Graffiti Mod - Available for the "Spitfire" during the "Always Be Closing Evolved" event in S5, this hop-up increased mag size, decreased reload time and added paint-loaded rounds to the weapon, with one of three colours picked at random - green, purple or yellow.
+* Splatter Rounds - found on fully-kitted weapons from the "Rampart's Big Maude" POI on the World's Edge map. Decreases reload time and adds paint-loaded rounds, with random colours.
 ==Pistols==
 ==="B3 Wingman"===
+The "Wingman" returns from ''Titanfall 2'' and it uses heavy ammo, indicating it most likely fires .357 or .44 Magnum, or some futuristic variant thereof. The weapon is the same model from ''TF2'' (the "B3"), keeping the [[Chiappa Rhino]] influence, as well as retaining the hexagonal futuristic gas-sealed cylinder that is reloaded as if it were a detachable magazine. The weapon has extended magazines which increase by 1 round each level, increasing up to 9 rounds. The "Wingman" can also take a hop-up, called "Boosted Loader" - it increases the capacity by 2 on top of the extended magazine capacity (if one is equipped) and decreases reload time if the magazine is close to depleted. The weapon is manufactured by "Brockhaurd Manufacturing" in-universe.
+One of the weapon's cosmetic models used for legendary skins such as the "Death Ray" skin is inspired by classic depictions of ray gun pistols. Another legendary model, used on the "Precision Caliber" and "Attention to Detail" skins, is the same model seen in Pathfinder's Story from the Outlands, where it is referred to as a ".50 caliber Rampart", the nickname for any weapon created by the character Rampart in-universe. The one in the animation is specifically the "Precision Caliber" version.
 ==="Hammond P2020"===
 ==="RE-45 Auto"===
 ==Submachine Guns==
 ==="Alternator A-2"===
+==="C.A.R. SMG"===
+The "CAR" (which stands for "Combat Advanced Rounds") returns from ''Titanfall 2'' and was added in Season 11. The weapon is virtually the same as the ''TF2'' version of the weapon, except for the new ability to switch ammo types on the fly, from heavy (the default ammo type the weapon spawns with) to light ammo. Weirdly, this has no effect on the weapon's performance, despite the name and different ammo type indicating it is chambered for a different cartridge type after switching. The weapon can use both heavy and light extended magazines, increasing the base capacity of 20 up to 27 in increments of 2, except for the final level which increases by 3 rounds.
+Visual changes includes the new stock, a different folding foregrip and a colour scheme change from white to grey. The weapon is no longer manufactured by Woneyon Defence, instead it is made by Siwhan Industries.
 ==="R-99 SMG"===
 ==="Prowler Burst PDW"===
+The "Prowler PDW" is a select-fire submachine gun visually inspired by the [[Magpul PDR-C]] and [[FN P90]], with a charging handle that looks and functions very similarity to the [[G36]]'s charging handle. The weapon features an ammo counter, like most weapons in the game. Unusually for a submachine gun, the Prowler defaults to 5 round bursts, but can switch to full-auto (previously this was only available with the Selectfire Receiver hop-up, but the ability is now built into the weapon).
+Perhaps drawing some influence from the P90's 5.7x28mm AP rounds, it is the only SMG that uses heavy ammo, firing from a 20 round magazine. This increases in increments of 5 until it hits the max of 35 if extended magazines are equipped. From November 4th 2020, the Prowler was a care package-exclusive weapon, equipped with a 1x Digital Threat scope, but it was removed on August 3rd 2021 and included amongst the ground loot pool.
+The weapon is named after the alien megafauna featured in the Titanfall universe, which were introduced into Apex Legends as an AI enemy in Season 11 on the "Storm Point" map. The designer of the weapon, Ryan Lastimosa, also states he was inspired by the arms from Seburo, a weapons manufacturer in the anime ''[[Ghost in the Shell (disambiguation)|Ghost in the Shell]].'' In universe, it is manufactured by Lastimosa Armouries.
+[[File:MagpulPDR.jpg|thumb|400px|none|A more recent model of the Magpul PDR-C with 20-round Magpul PMag and red dot sight - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
+[[Image:FN P90 Triple Rail (TR).jpg|thumb|400px|none|FN P90 TR with optics removed - FN 5.7x28mm]]
 ==="Volt SMG"===
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 ==="EVA-8 Auto"===
-===Peacekeeper===
+==="Peacekeeper"===
 ==="M1904 Mastiff"===
 ==="SA-3 Mozambique"===
+The "SA-3 Mozambique" shotgun pistol returns from ''Titanfall 2.'' The weapon functions the same as it did in ''TF2,'' retaining its spread of 3 shots in a triangle and full-auto capabilities, and the weapon also appears virtually unchanged visually. The weapon is classed as a shotgun, despite firing energy projectiles.
+When the weapon launched alongside the game, it only had a capacity of 3 shots, less than the pre-patch ''TF2'' Mozambique. However, the Season 6 update increased the ''Apex'' Mozambique's capacity to 4, matching the old ''TF2'' version. A second change came with Season 9, where the capacity was increased again to 6.
+The weapon features a new reload animation for an empty reload, where the player will flick the en-bloc clip out via a sharp downward thrust of the hand, rather than a sideways motion.
+Attachment options include sights up to 2x, including the 1x Digital Threat, shotgun bolts and one hop-up, Hammerpoint Rounds. Hammerpoints were present from S2 to S9, and were reintroduced in S12. Interestingly, when requesting optics for the Mozambique, your Legend's voicelines will request optics for a pistol rather than a shotgun.
+An April Fool's version of the Mozambique exists, only spawning on April 1st. The weapon features higher damage, 9 shots and a higher rate of fire. The exact statistic varied from year to year.
+Some markings from ''TF2'' are present, namely the "SA-3" on the receiver. However, the fire selector is absent. The Mozanbique is still manufactured in-universe by Altamirano Armory.
 ==Rifles & Carbines==
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 ==Sniper Rifles==
-==="Charge Rifle"===
 ==="D-101 Longbow-DMR"===
 ==="D-2 Triple Take"===
-==="Kraber-AP"===
+==="Kraber .50-Cal"===
 ==="Sentinel ESR"===
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 ==="L-STAR EMG"===
+The "L-STAR EMG" was added in Season 2, returning from ''Titanfall 2''. It fires "energy ammo" and pulls directly from the inventory. With careful trigger control, one can fire an entire inventory worth of ammunition without the weapon ever overheating. The weapon can use all types of attachments, including up to 4x scopes, and features no hop-ups. As the weapon does not have a typical magazine, the "Extended Magazine" attachment instead increases the time before the weapon overheats, from 20 to 26 shots, in increments of 2. Rampart's "Modded Loader" passive increases the base mag size to 23, with the "Extended Magazine" attachment increasing this to 26, then 28 and 30 shots.
+The weapon functions the same as the "L-STAR" in ''TF2'' following a patch in Season 4, however before that point it had a set magazine size, rather than an unlimited pool of ammo. This magazine held 40 shots and overheated at around 21-22 shots. It required reloading as well as replacing the overheated parts inside the weapon when in use. In development the magazine held 60 rounds.
+Before the Season 4 rework, it was a Supply Drop weapon, however it became a floor-loot weapon from Season 4 onwards.
+Visually, the design has not altered much, save for a slimmer handguard, a redesigned grip and a small bipod at the front, to be used more effectively as a machine gun. The bipod has no effect on gameplay and the weapon still features high per-shot recoil.
+The new "L-STAR EMG" acronym stands for '''L'''a'''ST'''imosa '''AR'''moury '''E'''nergy '''M'''achine '''G'''un, despite the weapon now being manufactured by "Woneyon Interstellar" in-universe. The "L-STAR's" battery pack is used as the model for the "Extended Energy Magazine," despite it not being a magazine. This model was in the game before the "L-STAR," however the "L-STAR" appeared in the background of the lobby during the preseason. This indicates the developers had included the "L-STAR" among the weapon roster in development, but removed it and added it in later.
+==="Rampage LMG"===
 ==="X-55 Devotion MK.3"===
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 ==="Thermite Grenade"===
 ==Other==
 ==="Bocek Compound Bow"===
+==="Charge Rifle"===
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 ===M83 Smoke Grenade===
-The [[M83 Smoke Grenade]] appears in game, as the "Smoke Grenade". The smoke can be one of many different colours; white, black, purple, green, orange, red, blue or yellow. It is found at military locations.
+The [[M83 smoke grenade]] appears in game, as the "Smoke Grenade". The smoke can be one of many different colours; white, black, purple, green, orange, red, blue or yellow. It is found at military locations.
 [[File:M83 Inert.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Inert M83 smoke grenade.]]

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Titanfall 2

Overview

Pistols

"B3 Wingman"

"B3 Wingman Elite"

"Hammond P2016"

"RE-45 Auto"

"Smart Pisol MK6"

Submachine Guns

"Alternator"

"C.A.R. SMG"

"R97-CN"

"Volt"

Shotguns

"EVA-8 Auto"

"M1901 Mastiff"

"SA-3 Mozambique"

Rifles & Carbines

"G2A5 Battle Rifle"

"Hemlok BF-R"

"R-101C Carbine"

"R-201 Carbine"

"V-47 Flatline"

Sniper Rifles

"D-101 Longbow-DMR"

"D-2 Double Take"

"Kraber-AP"

Machine Guns

"Spitfire MK2"

"L-STAR"

"X-55 Devotion"

Launchers

"Archer Heavy Rocket"

"Charge Rifle"

"EM-4 Cold War"

"EPG-1"

"LG-97 Thunderbolt"

"MGL Magnetic Grenade Launcher"

"R-6P Softball"

"Sidewinder AT-SMR"

Grenades and Explosives

"Arc Grenade"

"Electric Smoke Grenade"

"Firestar"

"Frag Grenade"

"Gravity Star"

"Satchel Charge"

Titan Weapons

"40mm Tracker Cannon"

"Leadwall"

"Plasma Rifle"

"Predator Cannon"

"Quad Rocket"

"Splitter Rifle"

"T-203 Thermite Launcher"

"XO16A2 Chaingun"

Apex Legends

Overview

Attachments

Optics

Hop-Ups

Pistols

"B3 Wingman"

"Hammond P2020"

"RE-45 Auto"

Submachine Guns

"Alternator A-2"

"C.A.R. SMG"

"R-99 SMG"

"Prowler Burst PDW"

"Volt SMG"

Shotguns

"EVA-8 Auto"

"Peacekeeper"

"M1904 Mastiff"

"SA-3 Mozambique"

Rifles & Carbines

"30-30 Repeater"