Rare LMG
Patch 31.1Updated 8/21/2026PUBG
M249
45
Damage
700
RPM
7/10
Recoil Rating
30
🎯
Control
30
✨
Mobility
70
📏
Effect. Range
7
💥
Recoil Lvl
2x
☠️
HS Multi
100
📦
Magazine
2.5s
⏱️
Reload Time
70
🔥
RoF Score
📏 Range Performance
| Range | Multiplier | Damage | % of Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Close (0-10m) | 1.00x | 45 | 100% |
| Medium (10-30m) | 0.85x | 38 | 85% |
| Long (30m+) | 0.70x | 31 | 70% |
🧠 Combat Intelligence
In combat, the M249 boasts 525 DPS and achieves a 0.34s TTK. It fires at 700 RPM, dealing 45 base damage per shot. Exceptional raw DPS output. Against armored targets, TTK increases to 0.60s.
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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 PUBG
In the current meta, the M249 occupies a dominant position. Its fast time-to-kill of 0.343s at close range makes it a top-tier pick for aggressive players. The weapon requires 5 shots to eliminate a full-health target at close range, 6 at medium range, and 7 at long range.
With 700 rounds per minute and a 100-round magazine, the M249 can secure kills within a single magazine. Its headshot multiplier of 2x means skilled players can reduce TTK to 0.171s with consistent headshots.
Range performance sees damage drop to 85% at medium range and 70% at long range. Players should prefer close-to-medium range encounters.