Strategic Extraction Analysis
In the current meta, the Longshot occupies a niche position. Its moderate time-to-kill of 5.350s at close range makes it viable in most combat scenarios. The weapon requires 5 shots to eliminate a full-health target at close range, 3 at medium range, and 3 at long range.
With 120 rounds per minute and a 4-round magazine, the Longshot can may require a reload mid-fight. Its headshot multiplier of 2.15x means skilled players can reduce TTK to 0.500s with consistent headshots.
Range performance sees damage drop to 100% at medium range and 100% at long range. Players should feel confident taking fights at any distance.
🧠 Combat Intelligence
With a 5.35s close-range TTK, the Longshot outputs roughly 139 DPS. It fires at 120 RPM, dealing 69.5 base damage per shot. Excellent long-range damage retention. Against armored targets, TTK increases to 6.35s.
✅ Strengths
- • Excellent long-range damage retention
⚠️ Weaknesses
- • Below-average DPS output
- • Slow TTK in close quarters
- • Small magazine limits sustained fire
- • Low fire rate requires careful shot placement
Best For
Mid-range engagements and rotations
Avoid
Close-range spray fights
PRO
⚡ The Analytical Verdict
⚠️ **Ammo MGMT**: Low magazine capacity. Always reload immediately after a knock; don't try to squad-wipe without a reload.