Keep the burst on the target
The Coalition explicitly returns to the original game's six-round burst. The useful unit of fire is a burst, rather than the Prototype Lancer's sustained stream of bullets.[1]
Practice keeping the reticle on an enemy through the whole burst, then reset your aim before the next one. If a target ducks behind cover, spend the pause checking the next firing angle instead of continuing to shoot at the wall.
| Rifle | Confirmed distinction |
|---|---|
| Hammerburst | Accurate six-round bursts; Perfect Active Reload increases firing rate. |
| Prototype Lancer | Higher firing rate and a larger magazine than recent Lancers. |
| Lancer MK1 / Retro | Strong recoil; especially dangerous at close range. |
Perfect reload changes the rhythm
- Aim
Track one burst
Keep the target in view as the six rounds leave the rifle.
- Reload
Hit the perfect window
The confirmed Hammerburst bonus is an increased rate of fire.
- Continue
Relearn the faster cadence
Maintain accuracy as the firing rhythm changes.
Use launch behavior when comparing weapons
The September 30 multiplayer tuning notes increase Hammerburst damage. They do not state a final damage number, headshot multiplier, magazine capacity or time to kill, so a precise stat comparison needs measured evidence from the current build.[2]
Try its burst cadence in Combat Training before judging it against the Lancer. In Horde, weapon mods and class bonuses change the conditions; Versus disables weapon mods.[3]
