Assault Rifle

Tempest

An epic assault rifle providing versatile combat performance. High rate of fire makes it deadly in close to medium range.

2xHeadshot Multiplier

Weapon Statistics

Base Damage
10
Headshot Damage
20
Rate of Fire
750 RPM
Magazine Size
35

Damage Scenarios

No Shield (100 HP)

Shots to Kill
5
Time to Kill
0.32s

Headshots only

With Shield (100/100)

Shots to Kill
15
Time to Kill
1.12s

10 to break shield, 5 for health

Body Shots Only

Shots to Kill
20
Time to Kill
1.52s

No headshots, 100 shield + 100 HP

Pros & Cons

Strengths

  • High rate of fire
  • Large magazine
  • Versatile combat

Weaknesses

  • Higher recoil
  • Medium ammo consumption

Combat Tips

Shield Strategy

Remember that the 2x headshot multiplier does NOT apply to shields. Against shielded enemies, focus on breaking the shield first (body shots are equally effective), then switch to headshots to maximize damage to their health pool.

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