Plasma Gun vs XM8
Updated for Patch OB53 (May Season)
Plasma Gun
Assault RifleVS
XM8
Assault RifleWinner
π XM8
| Plasma Gun | Stat | XM8 |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Base Damage | 57 β |
| 580 | RPM | 600 β |
| 445 | DPS | 570 β |
| 27 | Accuracy | 58 β |
| 62 | Movement Speed | 73 β |
| 0% | Armor Pen | 0% |
| 0.414s | TTK (Close) | 0.300s β |
| 5 | Shots to Kill | 4 β |
| 2.00x | HS Multiplier | 2.00x |
| β 100 | Magazine | 25 |
| β 0.000s | Reload Speed | 2.600s |
π TTK by Range
Close Range0.414s
Medium Range0.517s
Long Range0.621s
Plasma Gun
XM8
π― Scenario Breakdown
Close Range (0-10m)
XM8
XM8 has a 0.114s faster TTK
Medium Range (10-30m)
XM8
Better damage retention at medium distance
Long Range (30m+)
XM8
Superior long-range damage retention
Against Armor (40%)
XM8
Faster time-to-kill through armor
π Detailed Analysis: Plasma Gun vs XM8 in Free Fire
Attachment Synergy: Attachment availability influences the final choice. Check available scope and barrel modifiers for each weapon β they can shift the TTK values shown here significantly.From a raw firepower perspective, the XM8 outputs 570 DPS compared to 445 from its opponent. This damage advantage translates to in-fight pressure: the Plasma Gun requires 5 shots-to-kill while the XM8 needs 4. In the time domain, the XM8 completes eliminations in 0.300s versus 0.414s.
Mobility & Handling: Handling characteristics favor the XM8 β it moves faster at 73 versus 62 β which matters for aggressive pushing styles.
While personal preference matters, mathematics dictates that the XM8 is the optimal choice for competitive play.