Manticore SX40

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2022-04-05

Manticore SX40
Designed as an all-purpose sidearm for VS soldiers, the Manticore SX40 is able to perform well in any situation.
Costs
Cert Cost:		325
DC Cost:		250
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Pistols
Fire Rate:		351 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		325m/s
Effective Range:		Short
Fire Modes:		Semi-Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		250 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		200 before 15m
Min Damage:		112 after 60m
Damage Type:		Small Arms
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		1.6s
Long Reload:		1.9s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		15
Ammunition Pool:		75
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1	0.3
	Move:	1.5	0.3
Stand	Still:	1	0.3
	Move:	1.5	0.3
Bloom per Shot:		0.14	0.07
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.8
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.1/0.1
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.3
Angle Min/Max:		0°/0°
Bias:		← = →
Recoil Decrease:		18
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		1x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		Manticore SX40 API Data
Census LF API source:		Manticore SX40 API Data

The Manticore SX40 is a pistol available to the Vanu Sovereignty. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The Manticore SX40 very closely resembles the NC4 Mag-Shot, with higher damage-per-shot and a relatively slower rate of fire than typical sidearms such as the Beamer VS3.

The Manticore is a slightly varied imitation, however, with a maximum damage range that extends 5 meters further in exchange for a poorer minimum hip cone-of-fire and lowered muzzle velocity.

Attachments

Attachments

Optic
HPR Reflex (1x) 49 OR 30		Designed as a replacement for standard iron sights in close-quarters combat, the Holo-Projected Reticle sight creates and accurate dot-and-circle reticle above the top rail. More reticles for this sight available, see full article.
VHO Reflex (2x) 49 OR 30		The revolutionary Vanu Holo-Optic reflex utilizes nanotechnology to project a circle and dot reticle. Additionally, it features a 2X magnitude zoom for better performance in urban combat scenarios. More reticles for this sight 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.
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
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.
Extended Magazine 49 OR 100		Increases the amount of ammunition in each magazine by 4 rounds, and the weapon takes 15% longer to equip and unequip.
Laser Sight 49 OR 100		A laser sight increases the user's hipfire accuracy by 33%.

Ammo
Manticore Ammunition 49 OR 100		Manticore Ammunition reduces the movement speed of enemy infantry by 20% for 2 seconds, but reduces the weapon's projectile velocity by 40% at all times.

Damage Fall-off

• 200 before 15 meters
• 167 at 31 meters
• 143 at 44 meters
• 125 at 53 meters
• 112 after 60 meters

Effectiveness

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
		0-15m	15-31m	31-44m	44-60m
Infantry	Head	3	3	4	5
	Torso	5(5)	6(6)	7(7)	9(9)
	Legs	6(6)	7(7)	8(8)	10(10)
Infiltrator	Head	3	3	4	5
	Torso	5(5)	6(6)	7(7)	9(9)
	Legs	5(5)	6(6)	7(7)	9(9)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	4	5	6	7
	Torso	8(8)	9(9)	11(11)	13(13)
	Legs	9(9)	10(10)	12(12)	15(15)
MAX	Head	25	30	35	45
	Torso	50(63)	60(75)	70(88)	90(112)
	Legs	56(70)	67(84)	78(98)	100(125)

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
		Before 15m	After 60m
Flash	-	38 (on fire @ 30)	67 (on fire @ 54)
Composite Armor 4	-	49 (on fire @ 39)	88 (on fire @ 70)
Harasser	-	97 (on fire @ 77)	172 (on fire @ 138)
Composite Armor 4	-	116 (on fire @ 93)	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	-	60 (on fire @ 48)	108 (on fire @ 86)
Composite Armor 4	-	66 (on fire @ 53)	118 (on fire @ 95)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	150 (on fire @ 120)	268 (on fire @ 215)
	Bottom	300 (on fire @ 240)	536 (on fire @ 429)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	173 (on fire @ 138)	309 (on fire @ 247)
	Bottom	345 (on fire @ 276)	617 (on fire @ 493)
Dervish	-	117 (on fire @ 94)	209 (on fire @ 167)
Composite Armor 4	-	129 (on fire @ 103)	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 Manticore SX40. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the pistol. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbon(s)

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
Manticore SX40 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 Manticore SX40 contribute towards the Sidearms directive tree.

History

• November 18, 2016 Hotfix
  • LA8 Rebel, Manticore SX40, and TX2 Emperor now use new models.
• April 5, 2018 Update
  • Hipfire CoF bloom from 0.28 to 0.14
  • Max damage range from 10m to 15m
• March 30, 2022 Update (The Arsenal Update)
  • ADS CoF bloom from 0.14 to 0.07

Media

Planetside 2 - Beamer and Manticore Gun Comparison Review-0

Beamer and Manticore Gun Comparison Review

See Also

• Beamer VS3
• Beamer VS3-FB