Submachine Gun · Apex Legends

C.A.R. SMG

Combat Adaptive Rifle firing both Heavy and Light ammo types interchangeably, pairing a 217 DPS output with an ammo-swapping flexibility that prevents ammo starvation.

C.A.R. SMG
Ammo Type
Heavy/Light Rounds
Base DPS
217
Damage (Body/Head/Leg)
14 / 18 / 11
Fire Rate (RPM)
930 RPM
Mag Size (Base/W/B/P)
20 / 23 / 26 / 30
Tactical Reload
1.70s
Empty Reload
2.10s
Recoil Tendency
Sharp diagonal upper-left kick, requires active counter-pull
Best Legend Pairings
Loba, Bangalore, Mad Maggie

Weapon Overview & Ballistic Profile

Combat Adaptive Rifle firing both Heavy and Light ammo types interchangeably, pairing a 217 DPS output with an ammo-swapping flexibility that prevents ammo starvation.

Optimal Attachments & Loadout Synergy

  • Supported Attachments: Extended Light/Heavy Mag, Standard Stock, 1x-2x Optics.
  • Recommended Secondary Pairing: Pair with R-301, Hemlok, or 30-30 Repeater to cover close-quarters corner peeks.
  • Best Legend Synergy: Loba, Bangalore, Mad Maggie.