Nemesis Burst AR
Four-round burst energy rifle featuring an escalating charge meter that increases fire rate and reduces burst delay, delivering devastating suppression at full heat.
Weapon Overview & Ballistic Profile
Four-round burst energy rifle featuring an escalating charge meter that increases fire rate and reduces burst delay, delivering devastating suppression at full heat.
Shield Tier TTK & Damage Breakdown
Below is the empirical Time-to-Kill (TTK) performance matrix for the Nemesis 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 | 0.75s (3 bursts) | 3 bursts |
| Blue Shield (Tier 2) | 175 HP | 0.85s (3 bursts) | 3 bursts |
| Purple Shield (Tier 3) | 200 HP | 0.95s (3 bursts) | 3 bursts |
| Red Evo Shield (Tier 4) | 225 HP | 1.05s (4 bursts) | 4 bursts |
Ballistic Handling & Recoil Smoothing Mechanics
Recoil Tendency: Pure vertical climb with tight burst groupings.
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 Nemesis Burst AR, counter-strafe to eliminate horizontal recoil kick and maintain pinpoint accuracy.
Optimal Attachments & Loadout Synergy
- Supported Attachments: Barrel Stabilizer, Extended Energy Mag, Standard Stock, 1x-4x Optics.
- Recommended Secondary Pairing: Pair with Volt SMG or R-99 to cover close-quarters corner peeks.
- Best Legend Synergy: Wattson, Catalyst, Crypto.