R-301 Carbine

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The most reliable assault rifle in Apex Legends. The R-301 offers a perfect balance of accuracy, fire rate, and manageable recoil for any skill level.

PVP Rating

★★★★★

Effective Range

Short to Long (all-rounder)

Stats

Class

Assault Rifle

Ammo

Light

DPS

189

Magazine

18

Reload

2.4s

Range

Short to Long (all-rounder)

Strengths

+Extremely easy recoil control
+Versatile at all ranges
+Fast reload speed

Weaknesses

-Lower damage per shot than Flatline
-Light ammo is common but low damage
-Average DPS compared to SMGs up close

Tips & Strategy

1Tap-fire at long range for laser accuracy
2Pair with a shotgun or SMG for close range coverage
3Barrel stabilizer is the highest priority attachment
4Best weapon for beginners -- master this first