Common SMG
Patch 1.68Updated 8/21/2026GTA Online
Combat PDW
28
Damage
700
RPM
0%
Armor Pen
50
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Accuracy
50
✨
Movement
-
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Range
-
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Reload Level
2x
☠️
HS Multi
30
📦
Magazine
1.8s
⏱️
Reload Time
-
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RoF Score
📏 Range Performance
| Range | Multiplier | Damage | % of Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Close (0-10m) | 1.00x | 28 | 100% |
| Medium (10-30m) | 0.75x | 21 | 75% |
| Long (30m+) | 0.55x | 15 | 55% |
🧠 Combat Intelligence
Analyzing the Combat PDW, we find a 327 DPS profile and a 0.60s time-to-kill at close range. It fires at 700 RPM, dealing 28 base damage per shot. Strong DPS for its class. Against armored targets, TTK increases to 0.94s.
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Pro Strategy
📍 **Warning**: Damage drops by 44.99999999999999% at long range. NEVER take fights past 30m with this weapon; close the distance first.
✅ Strengths
- • Strong DPS for its class
⚠️ Weaknesses
- • Significant damage drop-off at range
Best For
Aggressive pushes and CQB fights
Avoid
Long-range engagements
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Strategic Analysis: Combat PDW in GTA Online
In the current meta, the Combat PDW occupies a competitive position. Its moderate time-to-kill of 0.600s at close range makes it viable in most combat scenarios. The weapon requires 8 shots to eliminate a full-health target at close range, 10 at medium range, and 13 at long range.
With 700 rounds per minute and a 30-round magazine, the Combat PDW can secure kills within a single magazine. Its headshot multiplier of 2x means skilled players can reduce TTK to 0.257s with consistent headshots.
Range performance sees damage drop to 75% at medium range and 55% at long range. Players should strictly engage within close range for optimal results.