M20 Wyvern

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2022-04-05

M20 Wyvern
The M20 Wyvern has superior RPM and faster reload compared to other M20 heavy machine guns but at the cost of a smaller magazine. Like other M20 HMGs, its 20mm rounds are capable of damaging all targets.
Costs
Auto Granted
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Basilisk
Fire Rate:		444 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		550m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Automatic
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		200 before 50m
Min Damage:		150 after 200m
Damage Type:		Heavy Machine Gun
Reload Speed
Reload Speed:		2.25s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		30
Ammunition Pool:		480
Accuracy[?]
Cone of Fire:		0.5
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		M20 Wyvern API Data
Census LF API source:		M20 Wyvern API Data

The M20 Wyvern is the standard primary weapon of the Valkyrie. It is unlocked by default.

The M20 Wyvern is a balanced all-round machine gun, capable of threatening all types of targets—though specializing against none.

Attachments

Available attachments

Optics Zoom Optics (1.25x) Unlocks the 1.25x Zoom attachment. Default 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 50 meters. 200  89  Utility Reload Speed Reload Speed 1 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 5 0.11 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 2.14 seconds %. 150  Reload Speed 2 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 7 0.16 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 2.09 seconds %. 200  Reload Speed 3 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 8.5 0.19 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 2.06 seconds %. 400  Reload Speed 4 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 9.5 0.21 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 2.04 seconds %. 500  Reload Speed 5 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 10 0.23 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 2.02 seconds %. 1000  Magazine Size Magazine Size 1 Adds 3 rounds to the default magazine size. 100  Magazine Size 2 Adds 5 rounds to the default magazine size. 200  Magazine Size 3 Adds 8 rounds to the default magazine size. 400  Magazine Size 4 Adds 10 rounds to the default magazine size. 1000  Ammo Maximum Ammo Capacity Maximum Ammo Capacity 1 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 30 rounds. 1  Maximum Ammo Capacity 2 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 60 rounds. 10  Maximum Ammo Capacity 3 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 90 rounds. 30  Maximum Ammo Capacity 4 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 120 rounds. 50  Maximum Ammo Capacity 5 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 150 rounds. 100  Maximum Ammo Capacity 6 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 180 rounds. 150  Maximum Ammo Capacity 7 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 210 rounds. 200  Maximum Ammo Capacity 8 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 240 rounds. 400  Maximum Ammo Capacity 9 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 270 rounds. 500  Maximum Ammo Capacity 10 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 300 rounds. 1000

Effectiveness

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
		0-50m	After 200m
Infantry	Head	5	7
	Torso	5(7)	7(9)
	Legs	6(7)	8(10)
Infiltrator	Head	5	6
	Torso	5(6)	6(8)
	Legs	5(7)	7(9)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	8	10
	Torso	8(9)	10(12)
	Legs	9(10)	11(13)
MAX	Head	32	42
	Torso	32(40)	42(53)
	Legs	35(44)	47(58)

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
		Before 50m	After 200m
Flash	-	11 (on fire @ 9)	15 (on fire @ 12)
Composite Armor 4	-	14 (on fire @ 12)	19 (on fire @ 15)
Harasser	-	84 (on fire @ 67)	112 (on fire @ 89)
Composite Armor 4	-	100 (on fire @ 80)	134 (on fire @ 107)
Sunderer	-	125 (on fire @ 100)	167 (on fire @ 134)
Blockade Armor 4	-	150 (on fire @ 120)	200 (on fire @ 160)
Deployment Shield 4	-	125 (Shield 63)	167 (Shield 84)
ANT	-	100 (on fire @ 80)	134 (on fire @ 107)
Lightning	Front/Top	100 (on fire @ 80)	134 (on fire @ 107)
	Side	87 (on fire @ 70)	116 (on fire @ 93)
	Rear	67 (on fire @ 54)	89 (on fire @ 72)
Prowler/ Magrider	Front/Top	125 (on fire @ 100)	167 (on fire @ 134)
	Side	109 (on fire @ 87)	145 (on fire @ 116)
	Rear	84 (on fire @ 67)	112 (on fire @ 89)
Chimera	Front/Top	138 (on fire @ 110)	184 (on fire @ 147)
	Side	120 (on fire @ 96)	160 (on fire @ 128)
	Rear	92 (on fire @ 74)	123 (on fire @ 98)
Vanguard	Front/Top	150 (on fire @ 120)	200 (on fire @ 160)
	Side	131 (on fire @ 105)	174 (on fire @ 140)
	Rear	100 (on fire @ 80)	134 (on fire @ 107)
ESF	-	50 (on fire @ 40)	67 (on fire @ 54)
Composite Armor 4	-	55 (on fire @ 44)	74 (on fire @ 59)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	60 (on fire @ 48)	80 (on fire @ 64)
	Bottom	120 (on fire @ 96)	160 (on fire @ 128)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	69 (on fire @ 56)	92 (on fire @ 74)
	Bottom	138 (on fire @ 111)	184 (on fire @ 148)
Dervish	-	70 (on fire @ 56)	94 (on fire @ 75)
Composite Armor 4	-	77 (on fire @ 62)	103 (on fire @ 83)
Liberator	-	90 (on fire @ 72)	120 (on fire @ 96)
Composite Armor 4	-	99 (on fire @ 80)	132 (on fire @ 106)
Galaxy	-	140 (on fire @ 112)	187 (on fire @ 150)
Composite Armor 4	-	154 (on fire @ 124)	206 (on fire @ 165)
Bastion Weak Point	-	400 (Shield 50)	534 (Shield 67)

Ribbons and Medals

It will be possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the M20 Wyvern. Each ribbon will be a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the machine gun. Medals will be awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbon(s)

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
M20 Wyvern 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

• August 15, 2018 Update
  • Wyvern minimum damage from 200 to 143
  • Dev Note: The Wyvern's minimum damage reduction helps shorten the range at which a Valkyrie can harass larger targets.
• August 23, 2018 Hotfix
  • Valkyrie's Wyvern received the wrong damage adjustment last update. It should now deal 200@50m - 143@150m.
• 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.
  • Damage resist type from 28 (Gatling Guns) to 4 (Heavy Machine Guns)
  • Minimum damage from 143 to 150
  • Minimum damage range from 100m to 200m
  • Reserve ammunition from 300 to 480