| Page Contents Current As of Patch: | 2022-05-04 |
| TSAR-42 | |||
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| Deadly in the hands of a skilled Infiltrator, the bolt action TSAR-42's features a unique bolt rotation system designed to improve the time between shots. | |||
| Costs | |||
| Cert Cost: | 650 
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| DC Cost: | 499 
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| General Info | |||
| Empire: | 
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| Can Use: | 
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| Weapon Type: | Sniper Rifles | ||
| Fire Rate: | 55 RPM | ||
| Chamber Time: | 1.1s | ||
| Muzzle Velocity: | 500m/s | ||
| Effective Range: | Long | ||
| Fire Modes: | Bolt Action | ||
| Headshot Multiplier: | 2.1x | ||
| ADS Move Speed Multiplier: | 0.5x | ||
| Damage[?] | |||
| Max Damage: | 700 before 10m | ||
| Min Damage: | 400 after 265m | ||
| Damage Type: | Sniper Rifles | ||
| Reload Speed | |||
| Short Reload: | 2.8s | ||
| Long Reload: | 4s | ||
| Ammunition | |||
| Magazine Size: | 5 | ||
| Ammunition Pool: | 40 | ||
| Accuracy[?] | |||
| Hip | Aim | ||
| Crouch | Still: | 4.5 | 0 |
| Move: | 5 | 0.2 | |
| Stand | Still: | 5 | 0 |
| Move: | 6 | 0.55 | |
| Bloom per Shot: | 1 | 1 | |
| Recoil[?] | |||
| Vertical: | 0.4 | ||
| Horizontal, Min/Max: | 0.1/0.1 | ||
| Horizontal Tolerance: | 0.2 | ||
| Angle Min/Max: | 0°/0° | ||
| Bias: | ← = → | ||
| Recoil Decrease: | 5 | ||
| First Shot Recoil Multiplier: | 1x | ||
| Data Sources? | |||
| Census DBG API source: | |||
| Census LF API source: | TSAR-42 API Data | ||
The TSAR-42 is a sniper rifle available to the Terran Republic. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.
The TSAR-42 is the close-quarters option in the Terran bolt-action arsenal. Unlike other bolt-action rifles, the TSAR-42 does not include an integrated scope, allowing users to equip optics typically reserved for standard weaponry in its place, and the weapon features a faster chamber time.
However, these perks come at the cost of effectiveness at range, with the TSAR-42 having steep damage fall-off and a lower velocity, plus no access to high magnification (6x and higher) scopes.
The TSAR-42, 
Ghost, and 
SAS-R are statistically identical.
Damage Fall-Off[]
The two intermediate ranges listed are the ranges at which two bodyshots or one headshot, respectively, no longer kill a standard infantry target.
- 700 before 10 meters
- 500 at 180 meters
- 477 at 200 meters
- 400 after 265 meters
Attachments[]
| Attachments |
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| Optic | |||||||
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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 | |||||||
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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 | |||||||
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Comfort Grip 49 OR 100 | A comfort grip reduces the time it takes to swap to the weapon by 30%, reduces horizontal recoil by 20%, but increases vertical recoil by 20%. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Straight-Pull Bolt 49 OR 100 | The straight-pull bolt allows the sniper to chamber another round while aiming down sights. | ||||||
| This weapon does not have any ammo type attachments. |
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Effectiveness[]
| Versus Infantry | |||
| Infantry | Body part | Shots to Kill | |
| 0-10m | After 265m | ||
 Infantry |
Head | 1 | 2 |
| Torso | 2(2) | 3(4) | |
| Legs | 2(2) | 3(4) | |
| Infiltrator |
Head | 1 | 2 |
| Torso | 2(2) | 3(3) | |
| Legs | 2(2) | 3(4) | |
 Heavy Assault Overshield |
Head | 1 | 2 |
| Torso | 3(3) | 4(5) | |
| Legs | 3(3) | 5(5) | |
 MAX |
Head | 7 | 12 |
| Torso | 15(18) | 25(32) | |
| Legs | 16(20) | 28(35) | |
| Versus Vehicles | |||
| Vehicle | Armor Facing | Shots to Kill | |
| Before 10m | After 265m | ||
 Flash
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- | 11 (on fire @ 9) | 19 (on fire @ 15) |
| Composite Armor 4 | - | 14 (on fire @ 12) | 25 (on fire @ 20) |
 Harasser
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- | 28 (on fire @ 22) | 49 (on fire @ 39) |
| Composite Armor 4 | - | 33 (on fire @ 27) | 58 (on fire @ 47) |
 Sunderer
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- | Immune | |
| Blockade Armor 4 | - | Immune | |
| Deployment Shield 4 | - | Immune | |
 ANT
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- | Immune | |
 Lightning
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Front/Top | Immune | |
| Side | |||
| Rear | |||
 Prowler/ Magrider
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Front/Top | Immune | |
| Side | |||
| Rear | |||
 Chimera
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Front/Top | Immune | |
| Side | |||
| Rear | |||
 Vanguard
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Front/Top | Immune | |
| Side | |||
| Rear | |||
   ESF
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- | 18 (on fire @ 14) | 30 (on fire @ 24) |
| Composite Armor 4 | - | 19 (on fire @ 16) | 33 (on fire @ 27) |
 Valkyrie
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Front/Side/Top/Rear | 43 (on fire @ 35) | 75 (on fire @ 60) |
| Bottom | 86 (on fire @ 69) | 150 (on fire @ 120) | |
| Composite Armor 4 | Front/Side/Top/Rear | 50 (on fire @ 40) | 87 (on fire @ 69) |
| Bottom | 99 (on fire @ 79) | 173 (on fire @ 138) | |
 Dervish
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- | 34 (on fire @ 27) | 59 (on fire @ 47) |
| Composite Armor 4 | - | 37 (on fire @ 30) | 65 (on fire @ 52) |
 Liberator
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- | Immune | |
| Composite Armor 4 | - | Immune | |
 Galaxy
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- | Immune | |
| Composite Armor 4 | - | Immune | |
 Bastion Weak Point
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- | Immune | |
Ribbons and Medals[]
It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the TSAR-42. 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 |
| TSAR-42 Service Ribbon |
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10 kills |
Find out more on the Service Ribbons article.
Medals[]
| Medal | Icon | Requirement | Award |
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| No Medal |  |
0 kills | N/A |
| Copper Medal |  |
10 kills | 2
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| Silver Medal |  |
60 kills | 10
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| Gold Medal |  |
160 kills | 20
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| Auraxium Medal |  |
1,160 kills | 200
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| Medals earned with the TSAR-42 contribute towards the Sniper Rifles directive tree. | |||
Media[]
In-game model
Planetside 2 - Bolt-Action Sniper Review and Comparison - Mr. G4F-0
Trivia[]
- In honor of player Mentis2k6, who has scored just under 300,000 kills with the rifle and was the first player to reach 1,000,000 total kills on a single character, a TSAR-42 was placed up against a tree to the south of Peris Amp Station. Interacting (E by default) with the rifle will show the following message.
- A battle-worn sniper rifle of Terran design rests peacefully against the tree. The weapon is scored innumerably with the wielder's kill tally, and it's clear this soldier ran out of space to record. In the metallic pommel of the weapon grip you see large letters scratched into the paint: "MENTIS"
History[]
- March 30, 2022 Update (The Arsenal Update)
- Anti-infantry sniper rifles now use a separate Sniper Rifles resistance (type 20).
- Being struck by a sniper rifle now has more prominent audio.
- Dev Note: The damage values for this new resistance are equivalent to small arms. This change will allow us to do is modify the bodyshot damage output from Nanoweave, as mentioned above.
- Most Shotguns, Sniper Rifles, and Scout Rifles now use Comfort Grips, instead of Forward Grips.
- Dev Note: Traditional Forward Grips offered no functional benefits to slow firing semi-auto weapons, so swapping them for Comfort Grips (which reduce the equip and unequip time of a weapon,) can be interpreted as a buff in almost all cases.
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