GR-22

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2022-04-05

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GR-22
The sleek, compact design of the GR-22 improves handling when firing on the move, making it an excellent choice for close quarters combat.
Costs
Cert Cost:		650
DC Cost:		499
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Assault Rifles
Fire Rate:		800 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		600m/s
Effective Range:		Close to Medium
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		650 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		100 after 60m
Damage Type:		Small Arms
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.455s
Long Reload:		3.3s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		30
Ammunition Pool:		210
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.125	0.1
	Move:	1.75	0.2
Stand	Still:	1.5	0.1
	Move:	2.25	0.35
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.25
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.25/0.275
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.7875
Angle Min/Max:		30°/40°
Bias:		→
Recoil Decrease:		18
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		3x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		GR-22 API Data
Census LF API source:		GR-22 API Data

GR-22AE
This 4th Anniversary Edition of the compact GR-22 has improved handling when firing on the move, making it an excellent choice for close quarters combat.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		Unavailable
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Assault Rifles
Fire Rate:		800 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		600m/s
Effective Range:		Close to Medium
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		650 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		100 after 60m
Damage Type:		Small Arms
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.455s
Long Reload:		3.3s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		30
Ammunition Pool:		210
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.125	0.1
	Move:	1.75	0.2
Stand	Still:	1.5	0.1
	Move:	2.25	0.35
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.25
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.25/0.275
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.7875
Angle Min/Max:		30°/40°
Bias:		→
Recoil Decrease:		18
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		3x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		GR-22AE API Data
Census LF API source:		GR-22AE API Data
Note:		Available as part of Fourth Anniversary Bundle.

The GR-22 is an assault rifle available to the New Conglomerate. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The GR-22, similar to the H-V45 and TAR, is a close-range assault rifle that sacrifices a large amount of accuracy and damage range for amongst the highest close-range damage-per-second in its class and exceptional mobility.

Similar to those other two weapons, the GR-22 features a tight hip cone-of-fire which, in addition to the weapon's 0.75x movement speed modifier while aiming-down-sight (in contrast to the typical 0.5x multiplier found on most weapons), the GR-22 finds itself as an exceptionally mobile weapon platform, as a trade-off for heavy penalties the weapon suffers when fighting at range.

Attachments

Attachments

Optic
HS/NV Scope (1x) 49 OR 30		Nanite Systems' HS/NV scope has no magnification, but provides high contrast outlines to nearby objects and illuminates nearby soldiers.
TekLyte Reflex (1x) 49 OR 30		TekLyte's standard reflex sight allows for superior close-range target acquisition over traditional iron sights. More reticles for this sight available, see full article.
GD RefleXR (2x) 49 OR 30		The RefleXR from Genudine Dynamics includes 2x magnification, making it the preferred sight for urban combat scenarios. More reticles for this sight available, see full article.
LX Tacti-Eye (3.4x) 49 OR 30		Featuring 3.4x magnification and a simple crosshair, OcuLuxx's Tacti-Eye owes its success to its simplicity and ease of use.
LACO (3.4x) 49 OR 30		Utilizing a holographic red dot and 3.4x magnification, the NC's Laser-Assisted Combat Optics has significant flexibility over other mid-range scopes.
TrueShot (4x) 49 OR 30		The TrueShot makes use of a simple crosshair and 4x magnification. Its lightweight 'box' housing obscures less than typical scopes of its class.
LX Mark IV (4x) 49 OR 30		OcuLuxx's sturdy Mark IV scope features 4x magnification and a triple chevron reticle, allowing the user to compensate for bullet drop.

Barrel
Flash Suppressor 49 OR 100		A flash suppressor makes the shooter less visible to the enemy, but increases the range at which you appear on enemy minimaps by 15 meters.
Short Barrel 49 OR 100		This shortened barrel reduces cone of fire bloom by 40% when firing from the hip, and increases vertical recoil by 20% while aiming down sights.
Suppressor 49 OR 100		The weapon's muzzle flash and noise generation is reduced, and the player no longer appears on the minimap when firing. In exchange, the weapon's damage falls off 20 meters sooner and bullet velocity is reduced by 15%.

Rail
Angled Forward Grip 49 OR 100		An angled forward grip reduces the vertical recoil of the first shot in a burst by 60%, but increase the side to side recoil of a weapon by 10%.
Darklight Flashlight 49 OR 100		The rail mounted Darklight Flashlight can illuminate hostile cloaked infiltrators and dark areas but the light can give away your position. The light can be turned on and off with Toggle Attachment hotkey.
Forward Grip 49 OR 100		A forward grip increases control of the weapon, reducing horizontal recoil by 25%, but increases equip time by 0.15 sec.
Laser Sight 49 OR 100		A laser sight increases the user's hipfire accuracy by 33%.

Ammo
Heavy Magazine 49 OR 100		Increases magazine size by 5 rounds, but increases hipfire cone of fire by 20%.
Soft Point Ammunition 49 OR 100		Soft Point Ammunition increases the weapon's maximum damage range by 5 meters, but reduces its projectile velocity by 10%.

Damage Fall-off

_{Damage drop-off is linear. Stats in yellow are with Soft Point Ammunition}

• 143 before 10 meters (15 meters)
• 125 at 30 meters (33 meters)
• 112 at 46 meters (47 meters)
• 100 after 60 meters (60 meters)

Effectiveness

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
		0-10m	10-30m	30-46m	46-60m
Infantry	Head	4	4	5	5
	Torso	7(7)	8(8)	9(9)	10(10)
	Legs	8(8)	9(9)	10(10)	12(12)
Infiltrator	Head	4	4	5	5
	Torso	7(7)	8(8)	9(9)	9(9)
	Legs	7(7)	8(8)	9(9)	10(10)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	6	6	7	8
	Torso	11(11)	12(12)	13(13)	15(15)
	Legs	12(12)	13(13)	15(15)	17(17)
MAX	Head	35	40	45	50
	Torso	70(88)	80(100)	90(112)	100(125)
	Legs	78(98)	89(112)	100(125)	112(139)

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	10m		30m		46m		60m
			Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.225s	0.242s	-	0.275s	-	0.377s	-	0.4s	-
	Torso	0.45s	0.467s	-	0.575s	-	0.677s	-	0.775s	-
Infiltrator	Head	0.225s	0.242s	-	0.275s	-	0.377s	-	0.4s	-
	Torso	0.45s	0.467s	-	0.575s	-	0.677s	-	0.7s	-
Heavy Assault	Head	0.375s	0.392s	-	0.425s	-	0.527s	-	0.625s	-
	Torso	0.75s	0.767s	-	0.875s	-	0.977s	-	1.15s	-
MAX	Head	2.55s	2.567s	-	2.975s	-	3.377s	-	3.775s	-
	Torso	5.175s	5.192s	6.542s	5.975s	7.475s	6.752s	8.402s	7.525s	9.4s

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
		Before 10m	After 60m
Flash	-	53 (on fire @ 42)	75 (on fire @ 60)
Composite Armor 4	-	69 (on fire @ 55)	98 (on fire @ 78)
Harasser	-	135 (on fire @ 108)	193 (on fire @ 154)
Composite Armor 4	-	162 (on fire @ 130)	231 (on fire @ 185)
Sunderer	-	Immune
Blockade Armor 4	-	Immune
Deployment Shield 4	-	Immune
ANT	-	Immune
Lightning	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Prowler/ Magrider	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Chimera	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Vanguard	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
ESF	-	84 (on fire @ 68)	120 (on fire @ 96)
Composite Armor 4	-	93 (on fire @ 74)	132 (on fire @ 106)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	210 (on fire @ 168)	300 (on fire @ 240)
	Bottom	420 (on fire @ 336)	600 (on fire @ 480)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	242 (on fire @ 194)	345 (on fire @ 276)
	Bottom	483 (on fire @ 387)	690 (on fire @ 552)
Dervish	-	164 (on fire @ 131)	234 (on fire @ 187)
Composite Armor 4	-	180 (on fire @ 144)	257 (on fire @ 206)
Liberator	-	Immune
Composite Armor 4	-	Immune
Galaxy	-	Immune
Composite Armor 4	-	Immune
Bastion Weak Point	-	Immune

Ribbons and Medals

It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the GR-22. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the rifle. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbon(s)

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
GR-22 Service Ribbon		10 kills

Find out more on the Service Ribbons article.

Medals

Medal	Icon	Requirement	Award
No Medal		0 kills	N/A
Copper Medal		10 kills	2
Silver Medal		60 kills	10
Gold Medal		160 kills	20
Auraxium Medal		1,160 kills	200
Medals earned with the GR-22 contribute towards the Assault Rifles directive tree.

History

• Game Update Number 4
  • Default capacity increased from 180 to 210
• Game Update Number 8
  • Min Damage Range: 65 to 60 meters
  • Short Reload: 2.31 to 2.455 seconds
  • Stand move aimed accuracy: 0.3 to 0.35
  • Max horizontal recoil: 0.225 to .0275
• Performance Update Number 2
  • Vertical recoil increased from 0.22 to 0.25
  • Min horizontal recoil increased from 0.225 to 0.25
  • Hip fire accuracy reduced, but still better than AR standard
    • Crouch: 1.0 to 1.125
    • Crouch walk: 1.5 to 1.75
    • Running: 2.0 to 2.25
• February 2, 2017 Update
  • Damage from 143@10m-125@60m to 143@10m-100@60m

Trivia

• Prior to the release of PlanetSide 2, the GR-22 was known as the AF-14 Torrent. It was renamed during the interim between the end of the Beta and the release of the game.

Media

Planetside 2 Depot NC Combat Medic GR-22 review and gameplay

Review and gameplay by RivaLxfactor