PSA-01 Hammerhead AMR

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2022-04-05

PSA-01 Hammerhead AMR
The Hammerhead anti-materiel rifle revisits the power of the trusted NS-AM7 Archer, while bringing with it a more striking and modern visual design.
Costs
DC Cost:		2,499
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Sniper Rifle
Fire Rate:		240 RPM
Chamber Time:		1.5s
Muzzle Velocity:		525m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Bolt Action
Headshot Multiplier:		2.4x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.5x
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		450 before 25m
Min Damage:		250 after 200m
Max Indirect Damage:		100 before 1m
Min Indirect Damage:		25 at 3m
Damage Type:		Anti-Materiel Rifles, Common Explosive
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		3s
Long Reload:		4.25s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		5
Ammunition Pool:		30
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.5	0.05
	Move:	2.75	0.15
Stand	Still:	2	0.05
	Move:	3.25	0.25
Bloom per Shot:		1	0.6
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		4
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.1/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.3
Angle Min/Max:		15°/15°
Bias:		← = →
Recoil Decrease:		20
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		1x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		PSA-01 Hammerhead AMR API Data
Census LF API source:		PSA-01 Hammerhead AMR API Data
Note:		Available as part of PlanetSide: Arena - Mercenary Bundle.

The PSA-01 Hammerhead AMR is an anti-materiel rifle produced by Nanite Systems, available to all factions. It is unlocked upon acquisition of the PlanetSide: Arena - Mercenary Bundle.

It is functionally identical to the NS-AM7 Archer, although comes standard with a 7x Scope rather than the 4x Scope of its parent weapon.

Damage Fall-off

_{The damage values listed below are against standard infantry targets. See Vehicle armor and damage resistance for modifiers against different target types.}

• 400 before 25 meters
• 394 at 30 meters (Indirect damage enabled at this range.)
• 334 at 82 meters
• 250 at 155 meters
• 200 after 200 meters

Attachments

Attachments

Optic
Rosewater ACOG (4x)		The Rosewater ACOG is preferred during close to mid-range engagements. This optic amplifies magnification by 4x.
30	29
Wayland LRO (7x)		The Wayland Long Range Optic is easily configured for various magnifications. This optic amplifies magnification by 7x.
Built-in If no other optic is chosen, this is attached.
Wayland LRO (8x)		The Wayland Long Range Optic is easily configured for various magnifications. This optic amplifies magnification by 8x.
30	29
Wayland LRO (10x)		The Wayland Long Range Optic is easily configured for various magnifications. This optic amplifies magnification by 10x.
30	29
Wayland LRO (12x)		The Wayland Long Range Optic is easily configured for various magnifications. This optic amplifies magnification by 12x.
30	29

Rail
Darklight Flashlight		The rail mounted Darklight Flashlight can illuminate hostile cloaked infiltrators and dark areas but the light can give away your position.
100	49
Laser Sight		A laser sight increases the user's hipfire accuracy by 33%.
100	49
Straight-Pull Bolt		The straight-pull bolt allows the sniper to chamber another round while aiming down sights.
100	49

The PSA-01 Hammerhead AMR cannot use barrel or ammo type attachments.

Damage Fall-off

_{The damage values listed below are against standard infantry targets. See Vehicle armor and damage resistance for modifiers against different target types.}

• 450 before 25 meters
• 444 at 30 meters (Indirect damage enabled at this range.)
• 418 at 53 meters (one HSK without splash damage)
• 375 at 90 meters (one HSK including splash damage)
• 250 after 200 meters

Effectiveness

Damage in ranges from 1 meter to ~30 meters will be lower due explosion not triggering. Increasing the number of shots to kill.

• Before 30 meters(No Indirect Damage)
• After 30 meters(With Indirect Damage)

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
Infantry	Head	1
	Torso	3(3)
	Legs	3(4)
Infiltrator	Head	1
	Torso	2(3)
	Legs	3(3)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	2
	Torso	4(4)
	Legs	4(5)
MAX	Head	2
	Torso	4(5)
	Legs	4(5)

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
Flash	-	3 (on fire @ 3)
Composite Armor 4	-	4 (on fire @ 3)
Harasser	-	8 (on fire @ 6)
Composite Armor 4	-	9 (on fire @ 8)
Sunderer	-	19 (on fire @ 15)
Blockade Armor 4	-	23 (on fire @ 18)
Deployment Shield 4	-	19 (Shield 10)
ANT	-	12 (on fire @ 10)
Lightning	Front/Top	15 (on fire @ 12)
	Side	13 (on fire @ 11)
	Rear	10 (on fire @ 8)
Prowler/ Magrider	Front/Top	19 (on fire @ 15)
	Side	17 (on fire @ 13)
	Rear	13 (on fire @ 10)
Chimera	Front/Top	21 (on fire @ 17)
	Side	18 (on fire @ 15)
	Rear	14 (on fire @ 11)
Vanguard	Front/Top	23 (on fire @ 18)
	Side	20 (on fire @ 16)
	Rear	15 (on fire @ 12)
ESF	-	6 (on fire @ 5)
Composite Armor 4	-	6 (on fire @ 5)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	6 (on fire @ 5)
	Bottom	11 (on fire @ 9)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	7 (on fire @ 5)
	Bottom	13 (on fire @ 10)
Dervish	-	7 (on fire @ 5)
Composite Armor 4	-	7 (on fire @ 6)
Liberator	-	10 (on fire @ 8)
Composite Armor 4	-	11 (on fire @ 9)
Galaxy	-	21 (on fire @ 17)
Composite Armor 4	-	23 (on fire @ 19)
Bastion Weak Point	-	60 (Shield 8)

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
		0-30m	30-53m	53-90m	90-200m
Infantry	Head	1	1	1	2
	Torso	2(3)	2(3)	3(3)	3(4)
	Legs	2(3)	3(3)	3(3)	4(4)
Infiltrator	Head	1	1	1	2
	Torso	2(2)	2(3)	2(3)	3(3)
	Legs	2(3)	2(3)	3(3)	3(4)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	2	2	2	3
	Torso	3(3)	3(4)	4(4)	5(5)
	Legs	3(4)	4(4)	4(4)	5(5)
MAX	Head	2	2	2	3
	Torso	4(4)	4(5)	4(5)	6(7)
	Legs	4(5)	4(5)	5(6)	7(8)

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
		Before 30m	After 200m
Flash	-	3 (on fire @ 2)	4 (on fire @ 4)
Composite Armor 4	-	4 (on fire @ 3)	6 (on fire @ 5)
Harasser	-	8 (on fire @ 6)	14 (on fire @ 11)
Composite Armor 4	-	9 (on fire @ 8)	16 (on fire @ 13)
Sunderer	-	19 (on fire @ 15)	34 (on fire @ 27)
Blockade Armor 4	-	23 (on fire @ 18)	40 (on fire @ 32)
Deployment Shield 4	-	19 (Shield 10)	34 (Shield 17)
ANT	-	12 (on fire @ 10)	22 (on fire @ 18)
Lightning	Front/Top	15 (on fire @ 12)	27 (on fire @ 22)
	Side	13 (on fire @ 11)	24 (on fire @ 19)
	Rear	10 (on fire @ 8)	18 (on fire @ 15)
Prowler/ Magrider	Front/Top	19 (on fire @ 15)	34 (on fire @ 27)
	Side	17 (on fire @ 13)	29 (on fire @ 24)
	Rear	13 (on fire @ 10)	23 (on fire @ 18)
Chimera	Front/Top	21 (on fire @ 17)	37 (on fire @ 30)
	Side	18 (on fire @ 15)	32 (on fire @ 26)
	Rear	14 (on fire @ 11)	25 (on fire @ 20)
Vanguard	Front/Top	23 (on fire @ 18)	40 (on fire @ 32)
	Side	20 (on fire @ 16)	35 (on fire @ 28)
	Rear	15 (on fire @ 12)	27 (on fire @ 22)
ESF	-	6 (on fire @ 5)	10 (on fire @ 8)
Composite Armor 4	-	6 (on fire @ 5)	11 (on fire @ 9)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	6 (on fire @ 5)	10 (on fire @ 8)
	Bottom	11 (on fire @ 9)	20 (on fire @ 16)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	7 (on fire @ 5)	12 (on fire @ 9)
	Bottom	13 (on fire @ 10)	23 (on fire @ 18)
Dervish	-	7 (on fire @ 5)	12 (on fire @ 9)
Composite Armor 4	-	7 (on fire @ 6)	13 (on fire @ 10)
Liberator	-	10 (on fire @ 8)	18 (on fire @ 15)
Composite Armor 4	-	11 (on fire @ 9)	20 (on fire @ 16)
Galaxy	-	21 (on fire @ 17)	38 (on fire @ 30)
Composite Armor 4	-	23 (on fire @ 19)	42 (on fire @ 33)
Bastion Weak Point	-	60 (Shield 8)	107 (Shield 14)

Ribbons and Medals

It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the PSA-01 Hammerhead AMR. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the rifle. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbon(s)

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
PSA-01 Hammerhead AMR 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 PSA-01 Hammerhead AMR contribute towards the Exceptional II directive tree.

History

Main article: NS-AM7 Archer#History

• September 25, 2019 Hotfix
  • Added to the game, as part of the PlanetSide: Arena - Mercenary Bundle.