Light Machine Guns A class of weapons specialized in by Fighters M249 SAW ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATABASE ENTRY: M249 SAW] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second Range Magazine Size Accuracy Ammo Cost Knockback 13 - 18 8.57 12 100 40% 100 8% DPS Fire Mode Minimum Effective Range Reload Speed Noise Move Speed Penalty Other Effects 35.1 DPS Automatic 6 seconds 14 -20% How to Obtain: It can be scavenged during Level 14+ missions. Crafting: The weapon can be upgraded up to Level 20. Level 17 Sighted Scoped variants can be crafted using an M249 SAW, 50 Machined Parts , 1 Sight , 1 Pipe , 2 Lenses , and 10 Rivets at a Level 7+ Weapons Bench for 29   (after buying the required  schematic from the Store for 500 ) (also requires a Level 17+  Engineer and Fighter ). Level 19 Custom Stock variants can be crafted using an M249 SAW, and 8 Machined Parts at a Level 9+ Weapons Bench for  11   (after scavenging the required schematic). Level 20 Stabilized Custom Stock variants can be crafted using an M249 SAW, and 26 Machined Parts at a Level 8+ Weapons Bench for 25   (after scavenging the required schematic) (also requires a Level 20+ Engineer and Fighter). Recycling Products: Barrel x 1 Firing Pin x 1 Return Spring x 1 Trigger System x 1 Machined Parts x Variable  (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - Good Damage - High Fire Rate - Automatic - Very Large Magazine CONS: - Inaccurate (versus of all LMGs) - Low Range (lowest of all LMGs) - Reloads Slowly - Very High Ammo Cost - High Move Speed Penalty TACTICS: The M249 SAW has a respectable service history with military organizations, so its ability to eliminate large numbers of infected targets is well known among HERC operatives. Its very generous magazine size, high fire rate and good ballistic performance per shot makes it a valuable, if heavy tool wherever it is deployed. However, once its magazine is inevitably emptied, it takes a very long time to be reloaded, leaving its wielder vulnerable to retaliation. Wise infantry procedure is to keep allied operators nearby to provide cover while the weapon is replenished, as well as ensuring it's always fully loaded by reloading during periods of decreased infected activity. Operators with a Light Machine Gun specialization will help improve the weapon's relatively low accuracy. Recommended gear: - Ammunition Pouches / Bandoliers improves the weapon's weakest trait, the slow reload. - Extended Mags further improve the weapon's ability to lay down fire without engaging in the slow reloading process. - Shoes mitigate the movement speed penalty that wielding the weapon incurs. WEAPON BRIEF: The S quad A utomatic W eapon is an American derivative of the Belgian Minimi, intended to provide infantry squads with a light machine gun that better combines portability and belt-fed firepower over preceding designs. It has served the U.S. military in every major conflict since its inception, setting the bench mark for subsequent LMG designs. The weapon is used exclusively by the military. Variations: SCOPED Obtained By: Looting, Crafting Guaranteed Stats: +15% Range +3% Accuracy M-27 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: M-27] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second DPS Range Accuracy Ammo Cost Knockback 15 - 20 9.73 53.4 DPS 14 55% 100 7.5% Reload Speed Fire Mode Magazine Size Minimum effective range Noise Move Speed Penalty Other Effects 4.55 seconds Automatic 60 10 -12.5% How to Obtain: Crafting:   Recycling products: Trigger System x 1 Return Spring x 1 Barrel x 1 Firing Pin x 1 Machined Parts x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - Good Damage - Accurate  (vs. other LMGs) - Fully Automatic - High RoF CONS: - Very High Ammo Cost  -Reloads Slowly  -Small Magazine (vs. other LMGs) - Moderate Move Speed Penalty TACTICS: Its magazine may be small compared to other LMGs, but it can still sustain fire for longer than most other firearms and its relatively good accuracy makes it more efficient overall. However, though quicker than other LMGs, it still takes a while to reload, so carefully timed manual reloads and backup from other survivors is recommended. Recommended gear: - Ammunition Pouches/Bandoliers compensate for the slow reload. - Extended Mags allow it to lay down even more fire before having to reload, with some variants decreasing reload times as well. - Glasses to increase its range, with some variants increasing accuracy as well. BACKGROUND: Adapted from the M-416, this versatile light support weapon is designed for rapid engagements in urban combat. It can feed from either standard M4/M16 magazines or extended box/drum magazines, providing a less cumbersome alternative to belt-fed options at the expense of some firepower. Relatively new, it was equipped in small quantities by some military units. Variations: SUPPRESSED SCOPED SUPPRESSED + SCOPED   Obtained By: Looting or Crafting (with Recoilless) Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: +15% Range +3% Accuracy Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy M-240 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: M-240] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second DPS Range Accuracy Ammo Cost Knockback 32 - 36 9.03 79.7 DPS 14 40% 100 8% Reload Speed Fire Mode Magazine Size Minimum effective range Noise Move Speed Penalty Other Effects 6 seconds Automatic 100 15 -20% How to Obtain: Crafting:   Recycling products: Barrel x 1 Firing Pin x 1 Return Spring x 1 Trigger System x 1 Machined Parts x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - High Damage - Good Effective Range - Massive Magazine - Fully Automatic - High RoF CONS: - Reloads Slowly - Inaccurate  (vs. other LMGs) - Very High Ammo Cost  - High Move Speed Penalty TACTICS: Essentially a high level M249, it should be used in a similar manner. Its high damage per shot, high rate of fire, and large magazine add up to a very lethal weapon, although it has the characteristically long reload time of all LMGs. Its accuracy also leaves something to be desired, though its restriction to high level characters helps mitigate this. Recommended gear: - Weapon Cleaning Kits to increase its low accuracy. - Ammunition Mods to further increase its already high damage, making it more efficient. - Glasses to improve range, with some variants also increasing accuracy. - Bandoliers/Ammunition Pouches/Carrier Harnesses to compensate for its slow reload. BACKGROUND: A modernized FN MAG originally adopted as a vehicle mounted weapon, the M240 was chosen to replace the aging M60 in the ever-crucial medium machine gun role. It proved to be highly effective as such and very reliable, but also rather heavy. Deployed by all branches of the US military. Variations: SUPPRESSED SCOPED SUPPRESSED + SCOPED   Obtained By: Looting or Crafting (with Recoilless) Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: +15% Range +3% Accuracy Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy RPK-74M ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: RPK-74M] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second DPS Range Accuracy Ammo Cost Knockback 22 - 26 8.33 91.4 DPS 17 62.5% 96 8% Reload Speed Fire Mode Magazine Size Minimum effective range Noise Move Speed Penalty Other Effects 3.2 seconds Automatic 75 15 -10% How to Obtain: Crafting:   Recycling products: Barrel x 1 Firing Pin x 1 Return Spring x 1 Trigger System x 1 Machined Parts x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - Good Effective Range - Reloads Quickly  (vs other LMGs) - Accurate  (vs other LMGs) CONS: - High Ammo Cost - Small Magazine  (vs other LMGs) - Low Move Speed Penalty TACTICS: With characteristics like a higher leveled M-27, the RPK-74M, when compared to the M240, trades in some raw damage for accuracy and range. Its reload speed is quicker than other LMGs, thus making it an effective weapon against zombies and raiders alike. However, the RPK-74M shares the high ammo consumption common among LMGs. Recommended gear: - Ammunition Pouches/Bandoliers reduce the time to reload. BACKGROUND: A further development of the RPK based on the AK-74, this lightweight LMG features reinforcements to the original design, including a longer heavier barrel that minimizes accuracy loss during sustained fire. It can use standard AK-74 magazines or extended box/drum magazines. Widely used by many post-Soviet nations. Variations: SUPPRESSED SCOPED SUPPRESSED + SCOPED   Obtained By: Looting or Crafting (with Recoilless) Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: +15% Range +3% Accuracy Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy L86-A2 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: L86-A2] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second DPS Range Accuracy Ammo Cost Knockback 33 - 40 9.51 123.7 DPS 14 65% 55 8% Reload Speed Fire Mode Magazine Size Minimum effective range Noise Move Speed Penalty Other Effects 2.5 seconds Automatic 30 15 How to Obtain: Crafting:   Recycling products: Barrel x 1 Firing Pin x 1 Return Spring x 1 Trigger System x 1 Machined Parts x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - High Damage - Accurate  (highest of all LMGs) - High RoF - Reloads Quickly  (fastest of all LMGs) - Low Ammo Cost  (lowest of all LMGs) CONS: - Small Magazine  (smallest of all LMGs) - Short Range TACTICS: A versatile medium-range weapon that is highly effective in most situations, this weapon is more akin to assault rifles than other LMGs and should be deployed accordingly as a primary rather than support weapon. Its versatility does comes at the price of the massive magazines typical to LMGs, making it much less effective at suppressing/sustained fire. Recommended gear: - Extended Mags increase the ammo capacity of the weapon, with some variants boosting reload speed as well. - Glasses to increase its poor range, with some variants increasing accuracy as well. BACKGROUND: Based off its bullpup cousin, the L85 assault rifle, the L86 simply adds a longer heavier barrel and a bipod while retaining the same awkward ergonomics. An accurate weapon for designated marksmen, but it lacks a quick-change barrel feature, which limits its ability to provide sustained fire. Formerly the standard issue LSW of the British Army. Variations: SUPPRESSED SCOPED SUPPRESSED + SCOPED   Obtained By: Looting or Crafting (with Recoilless) Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: +15% Range +3% Accuracy Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy M60-E6 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: M60-E6] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second DPS Range Accuracy Ammo Cost Knockback 40 - 55 8.84 140.5 DPS 18 42.5% 200 8% Reload Speed Fire Mode Magazine Size Minimum effective range Noise Move Speed Penalty Other Effects 6 seconds Automatic 200 15 -20% How to Obtain: Crafting:   Recycling products:   Barrel x 1 Firing Pin x 1 Return Spring x 1 Trigger System x 1 Machined Parts x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - Good Damage - Long Effective Range  (vs. other  LMGs ) - Massive Magazine  (largest of all  LMGs ) - Fully Automatic - High RoF CONS: - Inaccurate - Very High Ammo Cost  (highest of all all-class weapons) - High Move Speed Penalty - Reloads Slowly  (slowest of all weapons) TACTICS: With decent damage per shot, a high rate of fire and an incredibly massive magazine, this weapon is the very epitome of spray-and-pray, capable of laying down fire for extended periods of time, though at a high cost in  ammunition . However, its incredible power is mitigated by its low accuracy, making it best suited to a survivor with either a high Ranged Combat skill and/or the LMG specialization. It also reloads at the very slow pace typical of a belt-fed weapon, necessitating cover by other survivors while doing so. Recommended gear: - Shooting Gloves to improve accuracy, as well as improving damage. - Extended Mags to increase the time it can lay down fire. - Glasses extend the range, with some variants improving accuracy. - Bandoliers increase the reload speed. - Shoes negate the move penalty somewhat. - Ammunition Mods increase damage output, which reduces the amount of bullets needed to kill, thereby extending the time between reloads. BACKGROUND: The latest incarnation of the venerable M60 series has ironed out the reliability issues that had caused its predecessors to be replaced by the M249 SAW and M-240. Already one of the lightest 7.62mm LMGs around, the E6 model is even lighter, making it perfect for special operations units who need some heavy firepower while travelling light. Primarily in use with the Coast Guard and reserve units. It's also the LMG of choice for the Navy SEALs. Variations: SUPPRESSED SCOPED SUPPRESSED + SCOPED   Obtained By: Looting or Crafting (with Recoilless) Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: +15% Range +3% Accuracy Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy RPK-12 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: RPK-12] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second DPS Range Accuracy Ammo Cost Knockback 55 - 70 8.33 185.7 DPS 22 50% 106 8% Reload Speed Fire Mode Magazine Size Minimum effective range Noise Move Speed Penalty Other Effects 4 seconds Automatic 85 15 -10% How to Obtain: Crafting:   Recycling products:   Barrel x 1 Firing Pin x 1 Return Spring x 1 Trigger System x 1 Machined Parts x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Treated Wood x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - Long Effective Range - Decent Damage - Good Attack Rate CONS: - Small Magazine  (vs. other LMGs) - Low Move Speed Penalty  (vs. other LMGs) - Has a Minimum Effective Range  (vs. other LMGs) - High Ammo Cost  (vs. other LMGs) - Slow Reload Speed  (vs. other LMGs) - Inaccurate  (vs. other LMGs) TACTICS: Not available Recommended gear: -  Not available BACKGROUND: A LMG variant of the  AK-12 based on the RPK models. Like the assault rifle it features a much lighter alloy-polymer construction, ambidextrous controls and pic-rails. Production of the gun barely began in Russia shortly before the outbreak. Equipped in limited numbers by the Russian Army. Also seen in the hands of HERC. Variations: SUPPRESSED SCOPED SUPPRESSED + SCOPED   Obtained By: Looting or Crafting (with Recoilless) Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: +15% Range +3% Accuracy Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy MG36 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: MG36] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second DPS Range Accuracy Ammo Cost Knockback 50 - 60 10 237.6 DPS 26 55% 150 15% Reload Speed Fire Mode Magazine Size Minimum effective range Noise Move Speed Penalty Other Effects 4 seconds Automatic 150 15 -15% How to Obtain: Crafting:   Recycling products:   Overview: PROS: -  CONS: -  TACTICS: Recommended gear: -  -  -  BACKGROUND: The light machine gun version of the G36 is equipped with a heavier barrel for increased heat and cook-off resistance. The German Armed Forces concluded that, after testing, it offered no significant advantages, rejecting it. Instead, they switched to the standard G36 with a bipod, drum magazine and heavy barrel. Since only a handful of numbers were made for testing, it is unknown if HERC replicated the original design or just modified standard G36 rifles. Variations: SUPPRESSED SCOPED SUPPRESSED + SCOPED   Obtained By: Looting or Crafting (with Recoilless) Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: +15% Range +3% Accuracy Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy