Rare LMG
Patch OB52Updated 8/21/2026Free Fire
M249
57
Damage
590
RPM
0%
Armor Pen
54
🎯
Accuracy
58
✨
Movement
79
📏
Range
48
⚡
Reload
2.1x
☠️
HS Multi
100
📦
Magazine Size
2.6s
⏱️
Reload Time
59
🔥
RoF Score
📏 Range Performance
| Range | Multiplier | Damage | % of Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Close (0-10m) | 1.00x | 57 | 100% |
| Medium (10-30m) | 0.88x | 50 | 88% |
| Long (30m+) | 0.73x | 42 | 73% |
🧠 Combat Intelligence
With a 0.30s close-range TTK, the M249 outputs roughly 561 DPS. It fires at 590 RPM, dealing 57 base damage per shot. Exceptional raw DPS output. Against armored targets, TTK increases to 0.51s.
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Pro Strategy
Use the cover effectively and play to the weapon's effective range of close distance.
✅ Strengths
- • Exceptional raw DPS output
- • Lightning-fast time-to-kill at close range
- • Large magazine reduces reload pressure
⚠️ Weaknesses
Best For
Aggressive pushes and CQB fights
Avoid
Long-range engagements
Strategic Analysis: M249 in {game}
👤
In the current meta, the M249 occupies a dominant position. Its fast time-to-kill of 0.305s at close range makes it a top-tier pick for aggressive players. The weapon requires 4 shots to eliminate a full-health target at close range, 4 at medium range, and 5 at long range.
With 590 rounds per minute and a 100-round magazine, the M249 can secure kills within a single magazine. Its headshot multiplier of 2.1x means skilled players can reduce TTK to 0.102s with consistent headshots.
Range performance sees damage drop to 88% at medium range and 73% at long range. Players should prefer close-to-medium range encounters.