RE-45 Auto
Fully automatic light pistol firing at 780 RPM with lightning-fast handling and draw times, enhanced massively with Hammerpoint Rounds against unshielded HP.
Weapon Overview & Ballistic Profile
Fully automatic light pistol firing at 780 RPM with lightning-fast handling and draw times, enhanced massively with Hammerpoint Rounds against unshielded HP.
Shield Tier TTK & Damage Breakdown
Below is the empirical Time-to-Kill (TTK) performance matrix for the RE-45 Auto 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 | 0.92s (13 shots) | 13 shots |
| Blue Shield (Tier 2) | 175 HP | 1.08s (15 shots) | 15 shots |
| Purple Shield (Tier 3) | 200 HP | 1.23s (17 shots) | 17 shots |
| Red Evo Shield (Tier 4) | 225 HP | 1.38s (19 shots) | 19 shots |
Ballistic Handling & Recoil Smoothing Mechanics
Recoil Tendency: Smooth diagonal upper-right 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 RE-45 Auto, counter-strafe to eliminate horizontal recoil kick and maintain pinpoint accuracy.
Optimal Attachments & Loadout Synergy
- Supported Attachments: Laser Sight, Extended Light Mag, Hammerpoint Rounds Hop-Up, 1x Optics.
- Recommended Secondary Pairing: Pair with Sentinel or R-301 to cover close-quarters corner peeks.
- Best Legend Synergy: Octane, Conduit, Lifeline.