L100 Python HEAT

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2022-11-17

L100 Python HEAT
The Python HEAT carries quick-reloading high-explosive anti-tank rounds that have balanced effectiveness against armor and infantry.
Costs
Auto Granted
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Muzzle Velocity:		225m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Semi-Automatic
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		575
Min Damage:		575
Max Indirect Damage:		500 before 1m
Min Indirect Damage:		50 at 4m
Damage Type:		Tank Shell, Common Explosive
Reload Speed
Reload Speed:		2.5s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		1
Ammunition Pool:		48
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		L100 Python HEAT API Data
Census LF API source:		L100 Python HEAT API Data

The L100 Python HEAT is a primary weapon available to the Lightning and is auto granted to all characters.

The L100 Python High Explosive Anti Tank is the Lightning's balanced cannon. With a mix of anti-vehicle damage-per-second—though inferior to the L100 Python AP—and indirect damage characteristics—though not as favorable as the L100 Python HESH—the Python HEAT is capable against any target type, though specialized against none.

Attachments

Available attachments

Optics Zoom Optics (1.25x) Unlocks the 1.25x Zoom attachment. 1  1  Zoom Optics (1.5x) Unlocks the 1.5x Zoom attachment. 50  39  Zoom Optics (1.75x) Unlocks the 1.75x Zoom attachment. 150  89  Zoom Optics (2x) Unlocks the 2x Zoom attachment. 500  199  Night Vision Optics Illuminates low light levels up to 1000 meters in a green monochrome display. 50  39  Threat Detection Optics Highlights vehicular threats in low light conditions up to 350 meters. 200  89  Utility Reload Speed Reload Speed 1 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 5 0.13 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 2.37 seconds %. 150  Reload Speed 2 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 7 0.18 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 2.32 seconds %. 200  Reload Speed 3 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 8.5 0.21 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 2.29 seconds %. 400  Reload Speed 4 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 9.5 0.24 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 2.26 seconds %. 500  Reload Speed 5 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 10 0.25 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 2.25 seconds %. 1000  Ammo Maximum Ammo Capacity Maximum Ammo Capacity 1 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 3 rounds. 1  Maximum Ammo Capacity 2 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 5 rounds. 10  Maximum Ammo Capacity 3 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 8 rounds. 30  Maximum Ammo Capacity 4 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 10 rounds. 50  Maximum Ammo Capacity 5 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 13 rounds. 100  Maximum Ammo Capacity 6 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 15 rounds. 150  Maximum Ammo Capacity 7 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 18 rounds. 200  Maximum Ammo Capacity 8 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 20 rounds. 400  Maximum Ammo Capacity 9 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 23 rounds. 500  Maximum Ammo Capacity 10 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 25 rounds. 1000

Effectiveness

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Shots to Kill
Infantry	1(2)
Infiltrator	1(2)
Heavy Assault Overshield	2(2)
MAX	3(4)

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
Flash	-	1 (on fire @ 1)
Composite Armor 4	-	2 (on fire @ 2)
Harasser	-	4 (on fire @ 3)
Composite Armor 4	-	5 (on fire @ 4)
Sunderer	-	8 (on fire @ 6)
Blockade Armor 4	-	9 (on fire @ 7)
Deployment Shield 4	-	8 (Shield 5)
ANT	-	6 (on fire @ 5)
Lightning	Front/Top	5 (on fire @ 4)
	Side	5 (on fire @ 4)
	Rear	4 (on fire @ 3)
Prowler/ Magrider	Front/Top	6 (on fire @ 5)
	Side	6 (on fire @ 5)
	Rear	4 (on fire @ 4)
Chimera	Front/Top	7 (on fire @ 6)
	Side	6 (on fire @ 5)
	Rear	5 (on fire @ 4)
Vanguard	Front/Top	7 (on fire @ 6)
	Side	7 (on fire @ 5)
	Rear	5 (on fire @ 4)
ESF	-	1 (on fire @ 1)
Composite Armor 4	-	2 (on fire @ 1)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	4 (on fire @ 3)
	Bottom	7 (on fire @ 6)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	4 (on fire @ 3)
	Bottom	8 (on fire @ 6)
Dervish	-	2 (on fire @ 2)
Composite Armor 4	-	2 (on fire @ 2)
Liberator	-	4 (on fire @ 3)
Composite Armor 4	-	4 (on fire @ 3)
Galaxy	-	10 (on fire @ 8)
Composite Armor 4	-	11 (on fire @ 9)
Bastion Weak Point	-	12 (Shield 2)

Ribbons and Medals

It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the L100 Python HEAT. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the cannon. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbons

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
L100 Python HEAT 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

History

November 17, 2022 Update (10-Year Anniversary)

• Projectile velocity from 200 to 225.
• Projectile gravity from 5 to 4.

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March 30, 2022 Update (The Arsenal Update)

• The reload speed certification lines for main cannons, noseguns, ESF wing mounts, Liberator bellyguns, and Flash weapons have been standardized at 5/7/8.5/9.5/10% reload speed.

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September 15, 2021 Update (A New Player Experience)

• The L100 Python HEAT has replaced the C75 Viper as the default main cannon.
• L100 Python HEAT direct damage from 525 to 575.
• L100 Python HEAT reload speed from 2 sec. to 2.5 sec.

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August 15, 2018 Update

• Outer blast radius from 5m to 4m

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December 13, 2017 Hotfix

• Direct damage from 450 to 525.

Dev Note: This moves Sunderer and MBT from 11 shots to kill to 10 shots to kill; Harasser goes from 5 to 4 shots to kill, giving it the fastest time to kill of any main cannon versus Harassers.