SABR-13

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2022-03-30

• 2x Burst
• Semi-Auto

SABR-13
The SABR-13's two-round burst walks the line between a long-range marksman rifle, and a mid-range assault rifle. For especially distant targets, this weapon can toggle a semi-auto firing mode for increased accuracy.
Costs
Cert Cost:		1,000
DC Cost:		699
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Assault Rifles
Fire Rate:		600 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		620m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		2x Burst, Semi-Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.5x
Equip Time:		650 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		167 before 10m
Min Damage:		143 after 90m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.665s
Long Reload:		3.2s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		30
Ammunition Pool:		180
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.5	0.015
	Move:	2	0.075
Stand	Still:	2	0.015
	Move:	2.5	0.15
Bloom per Shot:		0.12	0.06
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.4
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.16
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.3
Angle Min/Max:		0°/0°
Bias:		← = →
Recoil Decrease:		18
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		0.75x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		SABR-13 API Data, Fire Mode API Data
Census LF API source:		SABR-13 API Data, Fire Mode API Data

SABR-13
The SABR-13's two-round burst walks the line between a long-range marksman rifle, and a mid-range assault rifle. For especially distant targets, this weapon can toggle a semi-auto firing mode for increased accuracy.
Costs
Cert Cost:		1,000
DC Cost:		699
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Assault Rifles
Fire Rate:		600 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		620m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		2x Burst, Semi-Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.5x
Equip Time:		650 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		167 before 10m
Min Damage:		143 after 90m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.665s
Long Reload:		3.2s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		30
Ammunition Pool:		180
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.5	0.015
	Move:	2	0.075
Stand	Still:	2	0.015
	Move:	2.5	0.15
Bloom per Shot:		0.12	0.06
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.3
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.16
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.3
Angle Min/Max:		0°/0°
Bias:		← = →
Recoil Decrease:		18
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		1x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		SABR-13 API Data, Fire Mode API Data
Census LF API source:		SABR-13 API Data, Fire Mode API Data

The SABR-13 is an assault rifle available to the Terran Republic. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The Special Assault Burst Rifle - 13 is a unique assault rifle to the Terran Republic arsenal, dealing higher damage-per-shot with a lower fire rate than any other Terran rifle, using a two-round burst mode with heavily reduced recoil and extremely tight minimum aimed cones-of-fire to greatly increase the weapon's potency at range. The SABR-13 is most comparable to the Gauss Rifle Burst, as a result.

There is no enforced delay between bursts on the SABR-13. If the user perfectly times their trigger pulls, the SABR-13's maximum fire rate is indeed 600 RPM.

Like most dedicated burst weaponry, the SABR-13 enjoys reduced recoil on the first shot of each burst, where most automatics suffer increase recoil on that same first shot. Changing fire modes (B by default) to semi-automatic will not affect the net vertical recoil of the gun, with each single shot causing the same recoil as the first shot in the two-round burst does.

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.
S3 (6x) 49 OR 30		The 6x magnified S3 comes standard on many Terran sniper rifles. Its moderate zoom level and mil-dot sighting makes it perfect for mid-to-long range combat.

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.
Heavy Barrel 49 OR 100		A heavy barrel reduces cone of fire bloom by 20% while aiming down sights, but reduces aim down sights movement speed by 20%.
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.
Grenade Launcher 49 OR 100		A single-shot grenade launcher attachment; increases the equip time of the attached weapon by 0.25 seconds. Pressing Gear Slot 1 hotkey will toggle the attachment.
Laser Sight 49 OR 100		A laser sight increases the user's hipfire accuracy by 33%.
Smoke Launcher 49 OR 100		Underbarrel smoke grenade launcher attachment; increases the equip time of the attached weapon by 0.25 seconds. Pressing Gear Slot 1 hotkey will toggle the attachment.
Underbarrel Shotgun 49 OR 100		A single-shot shotgun round attachment; increases the equip time of the attached weapon by 0.25 seconds. Pressing Gear Slot 1 hotkey will toggle the attachment.

Ammo
High Velocity Ammunition 49 OR 100		High Velocity Ammunition increases the weapon's projectile velocity by 10% and minimum damage range by 20 meters, but reduces the weapon's maximum damage range by 2 meters.

Damage Fall-off

_{Stats in orange are with High Velocity Ammunition.}

• 167 before 10 meters (8 meters)
• 143 after 90 meters (110 meters)

Effectiveness

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
		0-10m	After 90m
Infantry	Head	3	4
	Torso	6(6)	7(7)
	Legs	7(7)	8(8)
Infiltrator	Head	3	4
	Torso	6(6)	7(7)
	Legs	6(6)	7(7)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	5	6
	Torso	9(9)	11(11)
	Legs	10(10)	12(12)
MAX	Head	30	35
	Torso	60(75)	70(88)
	Legs	67(84)	78(98)

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	10m		90m
			Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.2s	0.216s	-	0.445s	-
	Torso	0.5s	0.516s	-	0.745s	-
Infiltrator	Head	0.2s	0.216s	-	0.445s	-
	Torso	0.5s	0.516s	-	0.745s	-
Heavy Assault	Head	0.4s	0.416s	-	0.645s	-
	Torso	0.8s	0.816s	-	1.145s	-
MAX	Head	2.9s	2.916s	-	3.545s	-
	Torso	5.9s	5.916s	7.416s	7.045s	8.845s

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
		Before 10m	After 90m
Flash	-	45 (on fire @ 36)	53 (on fire @ 42)
Composite Armor 4	-	59 (on fire @ 47)	69 (on fire @ 55)
Harasser	-	116 (on fire @ 93)	135 (on fire @ 108)
Composite Armor 4	-	139 (on fire @ 111)	162 (on fire @ 130)
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	-	72 (on fire @ 58)	84 (on fire @ 68)
Composite Armor 4	-	80 (on fire @ 64)	93 (on fire @ 74)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	180 (on fire @ 144)	210 (on fire @ 168)
	Bottom	360 (on fire @ 288)	420 (on fire @ 336)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	207 (on fire @ 166)	242 (on fire @ 194)
	Bottom	414 (on fire @ 331)	483 (on fire @ 387)
Dervish	-	140 (on fire @ 112)	164 (on fire @ 131)
Composite Armor 4	-	154 (on fire @ 123)	180 (on fire @ 144)
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 SABR-13. 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
SABR-13 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 SABR-13 contribute towards the Assault Rifles directive tree.

History

• October 24, 2016 Update
  • Standing ADS CoF from 0.03 to 0.015
  • Crouching ADS CoF from 0.03 to 0.015
  • Walking ADS CoF from 0.3 to 0.15
  • Crouch-walking ADS CoF from 0.15 to 0.075
  • Semi-auto vertical recoil from 0.4 to 0.3
• February 2, 2017 Update
  • Damage from 167@10m-143@75m to 167@10m-125@90m
• July 1, 2021 Update (_Integration)
  • Minimum damage from 125 to 143.
• March 30, 2022 Update (The Arsenal Update)
  • Horizontal recoil from 0.15-0.175 to 0.16
  • Horizontal recoil tolerance from 0.35 to 0.30
  • Dev Note: The above changes create consistency with the weapon's recoil, and reduces the number of potential kicks horizontally in a single direction from 3 to 2.

Video

Planetside 2 - Sabr-13 Weapon Review

Weapon review.

Gallery

Old ingame model.