Why Ballistic Data Matters in PUBG
PUBG features the most realistic ballistics in the battle royale genre. Unlike arcade shooters, PUBG simulates bullet velocity, gravitational drag, and projectile travel time — meaning your weapon's damage output varies dramatically based on distance. Understanding these mechanics at a numerical level is what separates a casual player from a competitive one, and it's exactly what our PUBG damage calculator provides.
Our analytics engine models every weapon's damage profile across three engagement ranges: close (<50m), medium (50–200m), and long (>200m). Each weapon has unique range multipliers that determine how much damage decays as distance increases. For instance, the M416's base damage of 41 drops significantly past 100m, while the Mini-14 maintains higher damage at range due to its DMR classification. Our calculator shows you these exact numbers — not simplified bar graphs.
PUBG's armor system is equally complex. Helmets and vests come in three levels, each providing different protection percentages. A headshot that kills an unarmored opponent might only deal 60% damage to a Level 3 helmet wearer. Our TTK calculator factors in all armor combinations so you know exactly how many shots are needed in every scenario.
How Meta Rankings & Patch Tracking Work in PUBG
PUBG releases major balance updates with each numbered patch (currently Patch 31.1). These updates can buff underused weapons, nerf dominant picks, and introduce entirely new firearms or attachments. Our ranking engine re-evaluates every weapon within 48 hours of a patch using a composite score that weighs TTK performance, DPS output, range versatility, magazine efficiency, recoil controllability, and reload speed.
For PUBG specifically, we increase the weight on range versatility because PUBG's maps (Erangel, Miramar, Taego) feature significantly longer engagement distances than other battle royale games. A weapon that excels at 150m is far more valuable in PUBG than in Free Fire, and our ranking formula reflects this. We also model attachment impacts — compensators, grips, and scopes that modify recoil and accuracy — to provide a more realistic tier assessment.
Our patch tracking system monitors official PUBG Corp announcements, community testing data, and game file changes. Every tool on this page displays its verified patch version so you can confirm your data is current. When a weapon gets buffed or nerfed, our delta tracking system highlights the exact changes so you can instantly see what shifted in the meta.