MG-A1 Arbalest

The MG-A1 Arbalest is an assault rifle available to the Terran Republic. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The MG-A1 Arbalest is an assault rifle released alongside the MGR-A1 Vanquisher and  VE-A1 Lacerta as part of a series of empire specific weapons designed to bring interesting mechanics to the lineup, alongside unique attachments. The Arbalest wields a 6-round burst which it fires at a blisteringly fast 923 RPM as well as the unique Incendiary Launcher and Stabilizing Rotor, and the returning Impact Ammunition.

Damage Fall-Off

 * 125 before 10 meters
 * 112 at 41 meters
 * 100 after 70 meters

Effectiveness
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Ribbons and Medals
It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the assault rifle. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

History

 * October 22, 2019 Hotfix
 * Refire between bursts from 250ms to 200ms
 * Refire between each shot in a burst from 70ms to 65ms
 * Vertical recoil from 0.25 - 0.275 to 0.16 to 0.20
 * Magazine size from 36 to 42
 * Dev Note: The changes here increase the Arbalest's damage potential, controllability, and add more flexibility through the higher magazine size. This weapon was probably the least effective of the three Assault Rifles released in the last update, and we're looking to ensure it has a competitive place among the rest of the TR's arsenal.
 * November 17, 2021 Update
 * Drastically reduced vertical recoil for the first 4 shots in the burst.
 * Stabilizing rotor now reduces cone of fire bloom by 25%, instead of reducing recoil by 30%.

Trivia

 * The model for the MG-A1 Arbalest was designed by Player Studio artist «d0ku», alongside a series of other empire specific weaponry, with models similarly designed by him.