Longbow DMR
Semi-automatic sniper rifle dealing 55 body damage and 118 headshot damage at 78 RPM, granting steady long-distance pressure across canyons.
Weapon Overview & Ballistic Profile
Semi-automatic sniper rifle dealing 55 body damage and 118 headshot damage at 78 RPM, granting steady long-distance pressure across canyons.
Shield Tier TTK & Damage Breakdown
Below is the empirical Time-to-Kill (TTK) performance matrix for the Longbow DMR 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 | 1.54s (3 shots) | 3 shots |
| Blue Shield (Tier 2) | 175 HP | 2.31s (4 shots) | 4 shots |
| Purple Shield (Tier 3) | 200 HP | 2.31s (4 shots) | 4 shots |
| Red Evo Shield (Tier 4) | 225 HP | 3.08s (5 shots) | 5 shots |
Ballistic Handling & Recoil Smoothing Mechanics
Recoil Tendency: Heavy recoil hop with clear scope visibility.
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 Longbow DMR, counter-strafe to eliminate horizontal recoil kick and maintain pinpoint accuracy.
Optimal Attachments & Loadout Synergy
- Supported Attachments: Barrel Stabilizer, Extended Sniper Mag, Sniper Stock, 1x-10x Optics.
- Recommended Secondary Pairing: Pair with CAR SMG or R-99 to cover close-quarters corner peeks.
- Best Legend Synergy: Vantage, Gibraltar, Crypto.