MSW-R

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2022-03-30

• Standard
• Treasured

MSW-R
The MSW-R was designed to meet the needs of mobile Terran Republic shock troopers. Its light weight and fast reload time allows forward soldiers to push forward without stopping.
Costs
Cert Cost:		325
DC Cost:		250
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		LMG
Fire Rate:		750 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		550m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.5x
Equip Time:		800 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		112 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		3.045s
Long Reload:		3.305s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		50
Ammunition Pool:		250
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	2.25	0.1
	Move:	2.75	0.2
Stand	Still:	2.75	0.1
	Move:	3.5	0.35
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.35
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.225/0.225
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.55
Angle Min/Max:		17°/20°
Bias:		→
Recoil Decrease:		13
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		2.5x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		MSW-R API Data
Census LF API source:		MSW-R API Data

"Treasured" MSW-R
The MSW-R was designed to meet the needs of mobile Terran Republic shock troopers. Its light weight and fast reload time allows forward soldiers to push forward without stopping.
Costs
DC Cost:		3,999−7,999
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		LMG
Fire Rate:		750 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		550m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.5x
Equip Time:		800 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		112 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		3.045s
Long Reload:		3.305s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		50
Ammunition Pool:		250
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	2.25	0.1
	Move:	2.75	0.2
Stand	Still:	2.75	0.1
	Move:	3.5	0.35
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.35
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.225/0.225
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.55
Angle Min/Max:		17°/20°
Bias:		→
Recoil Decrease:		13
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		2.5x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		"Treasured" MSW-R API Data
Census LF API source:		"Treasured" MSW-R API Data
Note:		Acquired from the Quartermaster's or Fleet Admiral's Nine-Year Anniversary Bundles.

The MSW-R is a light machine gun available to the Terran Republic. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The Mobile Support Weapon - Rampage is part of the 'trinity' - a trio of close-quarters oriented light machine guns all popular on their respective factions. The MSW-R, LA1 Anchor, and Orion VS54 are all close-quarters oriented machine guns with approximately the same damage-per-second, simple recoil, good hip accuracy, a 50-round magazine, and relatively fast reloads for their class, perfectly suiting an aggressive playstyle.

The MSW-R itself can be easily compared to the T9 CARV, thanks to their shared damage model and fall-off. Though the CARV may sport a magazine twice as large, it takes a similarly lengthened time to reload, and is noticeably harder to control, with considerably poorer minimum hip cone-of-fire values. Where a high number of kills per mag isn't a necessity, the MSW-R's more comfortable and lightweight stats may prove more consistent.

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.
RTA Reflex Sight (1x) 49 OR 30		The TR's Rapid Target Acquisition sight provides no magnification, but uses a clear red dot sight for close-combat situations. More reticles for this scope available, see full article.
MH2 Reflex Sight (2x) 49 OR 30		The Terran MH2 features 2x magnification inside of a holographic red dot sight, giving it the advantage in urban combat situations. More reticles for this scope available, see full article.
DMO (3.4x) 49 OR 30		Equipped with a combination chevron/crosshair reticle and 3.4x magnification capabilities, the TR's Designated Marksman Optics functions well at many ranges.
HDS (3.4x) 49 OR 30		Using a red dot reticle with 3.4x optical magnification, the TR's Holographic Dot Sight performs well in close and mid-range combat scenarios.
TMS (4x) 49 OR 30		Sharpshooters have long preferred the Terran Marksman Scope, praising its simple 4x magnified crosshair for its versatility and efficiency.
ACS (4x) 49 OR 30		The Terran Republic's Advanced Combat Scope utilizes a triple chevron reticle and 4x magnification, making it a good choice for all-around use.

Barrel
Compensator 49 OR 100		A compensator redirects gases upward, reducing vertical recoil by 30%, and increasing hipfire cone of fire by 15%. The added sound pressure causes the player to show on the minimap 35m farther away.
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
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

_{Stats in yellow are with Soft Point Ammunition.}

• 143 before 10 meters (15 meters)
• 125 at 41 meters (44 meters)
• 112 at 65 meters (65 meters)

Effectiveness

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
		0-10m	10-41m	41-65m
Infantry	Head	4	4	5
	Torso	7(7)	8(8)	9(9)
	Legs	8(8)	9(9)	10(10)
Infiltrator	Head	4	4	5
	Torso	7(7)	8(8)	9(9)
	Legs	7(7)	8(8)	9(9)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	6	6	7
	Torso	11(11)	12(12)	13(13)
	Legs	12(12)	13(13)	15(15)
MAX	Head	35	40	45
	Torso	70(88)	80(100)	90(112)
	Legs	78(98)	89(112)	100(125)

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	10m		41m		65m
			Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.24s	0.258s	-	0.315s	-	0.438s	-
	Torso	0.48s	0.498s	-	0.635s	-	0.758s	-
Infiltrator	Head	0.24s	0.258s	-	0.315s	-	0.438s	-
	Torso	0.48s	0.498s	-	0.635s	-	0.758s	-
Heavy Assault	Head	0.4s	0.418s	-	0.475s	-	0.598s	-
	Torso	0.8s	0.818s	-	0.955s	-	1.078s	-
MAX	Head	2.72s	2.738s	-	3.195s	-	3.638s	-
	Torso	5.52s	5.538s	6.978s	6.395s	7.995s	7.238s	8.998s

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
		Before 10m	After 65m
Flash	-	53 (on fire @ 42)	67 (on fire @ 54)
Composite Armor 4	-	69 (on fire @ 55)	88 (on fire @ 70)
Harasser	-	135 (on fire @ 108)	172 (on fire @ 138)
Composite Armor 4	-	162 (on fire @ 130)	207 (on fire @ 165)
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)	108 (on fire @ 86)
Composite Armor 4	-	93 (on fire @ 74)	118 (on fire @ 95)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	210 (on fire @ 168)	268 (on fire @ 215)
	Bottom	420 (on fire @ 336)	536 (on fire @ 429)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	242 (on fire @ 194)	309 (on fire @ 247)
	Bottom	483 (on fire @ 387)	617 (on fire @ 493)
Dervish	-	164 (on fire @ 131)	209 (on fire @ 167)
Composite Armor 4	-	180 (on fire @ 144)	230 (on fire @ 184)
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 MSW-R. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the machine gun. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbon(s)

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
MSW-R 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 MSW-R contribute towards the Light Machine Guns directive tree.

History

• Game Update Number 10
  • The following weapons have had their cosmetic look updated:
    • TR: T5 AMC, TAR, MSW-R, T16 Rhino, T32 Bull
• Performance Update Number 2
  • Long reload improved to better match magazine size
  • Long reload from 3.65 to 3.305 seconds
  • Reduced maximum horizontal recoil drift
  • New minimum hip-fire accuracy: 2.25
  • New maximum hip-fire accuracy: 3.75
• October 29, 2015 Update
  • Standing hipfire to 2.75, from 3
  • Moving hipfire to 3.5, from 3.75
• November 3, 2015 Hotfix
  • TR MSW-R muzzle velocity should now be set correctly at 550ms.
• February 2, 2017 Update
  • Damage from 143@10m-125@60m to 143@10m-112@65m
• July 26, 2017 Update
  • Fixed a bug where the TR MSW-R ignores weapon camo and inherits armor camo when it is available.

Gallery

In-game model.

Videos

Planetside 2 - MSW-R Review - Mr. G4F

Weapon review.

Planetside 2 MSW-R Weapon Overview TR LMG Heavy Assault

MSW-R Overview.