R-301 Carbine
The gold-standard light assault rifle renowned for its gentle S-curve recoil pattern, high 810 RPM cadence, and reliable long-range tracking capabilities.
Weapon Overview & Ballistic Profile
The gold-standard light assault rifle renowned for its gentle S-curve recoil pattern, high 810 RPM cadence, and reliable long-range tracking capabilities.
Shield Tier TTK & Damage Breakdown
Below is the empirical Time-to-Kill (TTK) performance matrix for the R-301 Carbine 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 | 0.89s (12 shots) | 12 shots |
| Blue Shield (Tier 2) | 175 HP | 1.04s (14 shots) | 14 shots |
| Purple Shield (Tier 3) | 200 HP | 1.19s (16 shots) | 16 shots |
| Red Evo Shield (Tier 4) | 225 HP | 1.33s (18 shots) | 18 shots |
Ballistic Handling & Recoil Smoothing Mechanics
Recoil Tendency: Gentle upward S-curve; trivial horizontal deviation.
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 R-301 Carbine, counter-strafe to eliminate horizontal recoil kick and maintain pinpoint accuracy.
Optimal Attachments & Loadout Synergy
- Supported Attachments: Barrel Stabilizer, Extended Light Mag, Standard Stock, 1x-4x Optics.
- Recommended Secondary Pairing: Pair with Mastiff Shotgun or CAR SMG to cover close-quarters corner peeks.
- Best Legend Synergy: Pathfinder, Horizon, Lifeline.