MG-A1 Arbalest

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2022-03-30

MG-A1 Arbalest

Designed as an alternative to the popular SABR-13 assault rifle, the Arbalest fires concentrated, 6 round burst with low recoil and high takedown potential at mid-range.
Costs
Cert Cost:		1,000
DC Cost:		699
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Assault Rifle
Fire Rate:		923 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		580m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		6x Burst
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.5x
Equip Time:		650 ms
Damage^[?]
Max Damage:		125 before 10m
Min Damage:		100 after 70m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.5
Long Reload:		3.25
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		42
Ammunition Pool:		252
Accuracy^[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.5	0
	Move:	2	0.06
Stand	Still:	2	0.03
	Move:	2.5	0.15
Bloom per Shot:		0.08	0.04
Recoil^[?]
Vertical, Min/Max:		0.16/0.2
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.15/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.2
Angle Min/Max:		8°/-8°
Bias:		← = →
Recoil Decrease:		20
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		2.25x
Data Sources^?
Census DBG API source:		MG-A1 Arbalest API Data
Census LF API source:		MG-A1 Arbalest API Data

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.

Attachments[]

Attachments

Optic
TSO-IRNV (1x) 49 OR 30		This Terran field optic has no magnification, and highlights nearby vehicles and infantry by using infrared signatures. It's used primarily at medium-close range in low-light conditions.
TSO-1 (1x) 29 OR 30		Crafted specifically for TR's Trident arsenal, the TSO-1 provides a clear reflex optic for close-range shooting. More reticles for this scope available, see full article.
TSO-2 (2x) 29 OR 30		The TSO-2 provides a slight magnification boost to extend a shooter's target acquisition beyond close range. More reticles for this scope available, see full article.
TSO-3.4 (3.4x) 29 OR 30		This 3.4x magnification variant of Trident's specialty optics extends the shooter's precision well past mid-range. More reticles for this scope available, see full article.
TSO-4 (4x) 29 OR 30		The TSO-4's 4x magnification allows the operator to engage targets at mid to long-range. More reticles for this scope available, see full article.

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.
Stabilizing Rotor 99 OR 200		A stabilizing barrel reduces cone of fire bloom by 25%, while slowing the refire rate between each shot in a burst by roughly 7%.

Rail
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.
Incendiary Launcher 99 OR 200		A single-shot incendiary launcher attachment; increases the equip time of the attached weapon by 0.25 seconds. Pressing Gear Slot 1 hotkey will toggle the attachment. For full details, see main article.
Laser Sight 49 OR 100		A laser sight increases the user's hipfire accuracy by 33%.

Ammo
Impact Ammunition 49 OR 100		Increases the weapon's minimum damage from 100 to 125, while reducing magazine size by 6.

Damage Fall-Off[]

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

Effectiveness[]

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
Infantry	Body part	0-10m	10-41m	41-70m
Infantry	Head	4	5	5
	Torso	8₍₈₎	9₍₉₎	10₍₁₀₎
	Legs	9₍₉₎	10₍₁₀₎	12₍₁₂₎
Infiltrator	Head	4	5	5
	Torso	8₍₈₎	9₍₉₎	9₍₉₎
	Legs	8₍₈₎	9₍₉₎	10₍₁₀₎
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	6	7	8
	Torso	12₍₁₂₎	13₍₁₃₎	15₍₁₅₎
	Legs	13₍₁₃₎	15₍₁₅₎	17₍₁₇₎
MAX	Head	40	45	50
	Torso	80₍₁₀₀₎	90₍₁₁₂₎	100₍₁₂₅₎
	Legs	89₍₁₁₂₎	100₍₁₂₅₎	112₍₁₃₉₎

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	10m		41m		70m
Infantry	Body part	0m	Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.195s	0.212s	-	0.331s	-	0.381s	-
Infantry	Torso	0.455s	0.472s	-	0.591s	-	0.706s	-
Infiltrator	Head	0.195s	0.212s	-	0.331s	-	0.381s	-
Infiltrator	Torso	0.455s	0.472s	-	0.591s	-	0.641s	-
Heavy Assault	Head	0.325s	0.342s	-	0.461s	-	0.576s	-
Heavy Assault	Torso	0.715s	0.732s	-	0.851s	-	1.031s	-
MAX	Head	2.535s	2.552s	-	2.931s	-	3.306s	-
MAX	Torso	5.135s	5.153s	6.453s	5.856s	7.286s	6.556s	8.181s

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Before 10m	After 70m
Flash	-	60 (on fire @ 48)	75 (on fire @ 60)
Composite Armor 4	-	78 (on fire @ 63)	98 (on fire @ 78)
Harasser	-	154 (on fire @ 124)	193 (on fire @ 154)
Composite Armor 4	-	185 (on fire @ 148)	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	-	96 (on fire @ 77)	120 (on fire @ 96)
Composite Armor 4	-	106 (on fire @ 85)	132 (on fire @ 106)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	240 (on fire @ 192)	300 (on fire @ 240)
Valkyrie	Bottom	480 (on fire @ 384)	600 (on fire @ 480)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	276 (on fire @ 221)	345 (on fire @ 276)
Composite Armor 4	Bottom	552 (on fire @ 442)	690 (on fire @ 552)
Dervish	-	187 (on fire @ 150)	234 (on fire @ 187)
Composite Armor 4	-	206 (on fire @ 165)	257 (on fire @ 206)
Liberator	-	Immune
Composite Armor 4	-	Immune
Galaxy	-	Immune
Composite Armor 4	-	Immune
Bastion Weak Point	-	Immune

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
Infantry	Head	4
	Torso	8₍₈₎
	Legs	9₍₉₎
Infiltrator	Head	4
	Torso	8₍₈₎
	Legs	8₍₈₎
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	6
	Torso	12₍₁₂₎
	Legs	13₍₁₃₎
MAX	Head	40
	Torso	80₍₁₀₀₎
	Legs	89₍₁₁₂₎

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
Flash	-	60 (on fire @ 48)
Composite Armor 4	-	78 (on fire @ 63)
Harasser	-	154 (on fire @ 124)
Composite Armor 4	-	185 (on fire @ 148)
Sunderer	-	Immune
Blockade Armor 5	-	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	-	96 (on fire @ 77)
Composite Armor 4	-	106 (on fire @ 85)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	240 (on fire @ 192)
Valkyrie	Bottom	480 (on fire @ 384)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	276 (on fire @ 221)
Composite Armor 4	Bottom	552 (on fire @ 442)
Dervish	-	187 (on fire @ 150)
Composite Armor 4	-	206 (on fire @ 165)
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 MG-A1 Arbalest. 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.

Ribbon(s)[]

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
MG-A1 Arbalest Service Ribbon		10 kills

Find out more on the Service Ribbons article.

Medals[]

Medal	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 MG-A1 Arbalest contribute towards the Assault Rifles directive tree.

Media[]

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.