⚡ The Short Answer
A weapon stat sheet usually shows damage per shot, fire rate (rounds per minute), and effective range. From those you can estimate DPS (damage × shots per second) and TTK (how long to down a full-HP target). But the sheet omits the parts that decide real fights: accuracy, recoil, and how reliably you land shots. The highest raw number is rarely the best gun in practice.
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🎯 Context Before the Numbers
Damage per shot is the hit value before modifiers. Fire rate is shots per minute; divide by 60 for shots per second. DPS is damage × shots-per-second, but only if every shot connects — which never happens in a real fight.
TTK (time-to-kill) estimates how long it takes to eliminate a full-health opponent. Lower is better, but TTK assumes perfect accuracy, so treat it as a best case, not a promise.
Range and accuracy shape when the raw numbers apply. A high-DPS SMG that loses most of its damage past 15 metres is a close-range tool, not an all-rounder.
📋 The Numbers
Values below are community-reported reference estimates — always confirm in-game, as numbers shift with every patch.
The core stats
What each column on a stat sheet means
| Parameter | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Damage / shot | Hit value before modifiers | — |
| Fire rate | Rounds per minute (RPM) | — |
| DPS | Damage × (RPM ÷ 60) | — |
| TTK | Time to down full HP | — |
| Effective range | Where damage stays usable | — |
Why the sheet is incomplete
What numbers do not show
| Parameter | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | How often shots land | — |
| Recoil / bloom | How the reticle drifts while firing | — |
| Handling | Reload, swap, ads speed | — |
| Headshot multiplier | Multiplies on precise hits | — |
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⚠️ Common Misconceptions, Cleared Up
A few ideas about this game that don't hold up — and why.
MYTH: "The highest DPS weapon is always best."
✅ REALITY: DPS assumes every shot connects. A high-DPS gun with wild recoil often lands fewer shots than a steadier one, so real-world output can flip the ranking.
📊 DATA PROOF: Accuracy usually matters more than raw DPS past mid-range.
MYTH: "TTK is the only number that matters."
✅ REALITY: TTK is computed at perfect accuracy. In real fights, consistency and range decide more outcomes than the theoretical TTK.
📊 DATA PROOF: TTK is a best-case ceiling, not an average result.
🚀 Putting This Into Practice
Things you can actually try next time you play.
Read the sheet
Turn columns into meaning
- Note damage and fire rate; mentally compute DPS.
- Find the effective range and headshot multiplier.
- Check reload and handling if the sheet lists them.
Test in-game
Confirm the feel
- Fire at dummies in training mode to see real accuracy.
- Compare how the reticle behaves at the ranges you fight at.
- Pick the gun whose consistency matches your aim, not just the biggest number.
📌 Version Notes
Stat-sheet values shift with patches. Re-check after updates and confirm against official patch notes.
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⚠️ Compliance Notice
Community-estimated reference values, not official data. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the respective game developers. Verify all stats in-game, as numbers change with every patch. All game names and trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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📝 Wrap-Up
Stat-sheet values shift with patches. Re-check after updates and confirm against official patch notes.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1What does DPS mean on a weapon?
Damage Per Second: damage per shot multiplied by shots per second (fire rate ÷ 60). It assumes every shot hits, so it is a ceiling, not a guarantee.
Q2What is TTK?
Time-to-kill: roughly how long it takes to eliminate a full-health opponent. It is calculated at perfect accuracy, so real fights usually take longer.
Q3Why does fire rate matter more than damage?
Higher fire rate raises DPS and gives more chances to land hits, but only if accuracy holds. Past mid-range, accuracy usually outweighs raw damage.
📚 Sources & References
The figures on this page are community-reported reference estimates, cross-checked against the community and official sources below. Where a developer hasn't published exact figures, values are clearly marked as estimates and should be verified in-game, as they change with every patch.