Hemlok Burst AR
Three-round burst heavy assault rifle dealing 66 damage per trigger pull, with extreme headshot leverage and single-fire long-range poke capability.
Weapon Overview & Ballistic Profile
Three-round burst heavy assault rifle dealing 66 damage per trigger pull, with extreme headshot leverage and single-fire long-range poke capability.
Shield Tier TTK & Damage Breakdown
Below is the empirical Time-to-Kill (TTK) performance matrix for the Hemlok Burst AR across all four standard shield tiers in competitive Apex Legends:
| Target Armor Tier | Total Effective HP | Time to Kill (TTK) | Body Hits Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Shield (Tier 1) | 150 HP | 0.87s (3 bursts) | 3 bursts |
| Blue Shield (Tier 2) | 175 HP | 1.01s (3 bursts) | 3 bursts |
| Purple Shield (Tier 3) | 200 HP | 1.15s (4 bursts) | 4 bursts |
| Red Evo Shield (Tier 4) | 225 HP | 1.29s (4 bursts) | 4 bursts |
Ballistic Handling & Recoil Smoothing Mechanics
Recoil Tendency: Compact vertical tri-burst climb.
In the Source engine underlying Apex Legends, engaging targets at an angular crosshair speed of 3.7 degrees per second or greater triggers Recoil Smoothing. When tracking strafing enemies between 20 and 45 meters with the Hemlok Burst AR, counter-strafe to eliminate horizontal recoil kick and maintain pinpoint accuracy.
Optimal Attachments & Loadout Synergy
- Supported Attachments: Barrel Stabilizer, Extended Heavy Mag, Standard Stock, 1x-4x Optics.
- Recommended Secondary Pairing: Pair with Peacekeeper or CAR SMG to cover close-quarters corner peeks.
- Best Legend Synergy: Bangalore, Bloodhound, Newcastle.