SMG in Apex Legends Apex Legends Guide and Tips

Last update: 20 February 2019

Sub-machine guns belong to light weapons that work well in close quarters or medium range combat. In Apex Legends, SMGs do not cause so much damage as the assault rifles, but they can be utilized in close quarters combat or in small interiors. SMGs are characteristic for their good accuracy.

1. In close combat, fire longer bursts at the upper body.
2. On medium distances, switch to semi-automatic or fire short bursts while aiming for the head.
3. Don't reload the weapon after firing a few shots, especially when there are new targets to eliminate nearby.
4. If the currently equipped weapon is characterized by long reload times, while you need to eliminate your target, use your side weapon, and reload the main one in a safe location later on.

SMG Weapon Guide to Apex Legends contains:

• Prowler Burst PDW - the best sub-machine gun
• R-99
• Alternator

Prowler Burst PDW - the best sub-machine gun

Prowler Burst PDW is probably the best SMG in Apex Legends, provided you've managed to add additional weapon mods. The weapon uses heavy ammunition and holds 20 rounds. Prowler Burst PDW is characterized by its high rate of fire and exceptional accuracy. A body shot deals 14 damage, while a headshot deals 21 damage. Using this weapon, you can switch between burst and single shot firing modes. If you manage to install all upgrades, such as good zoom, additional mag, and Hop-Up, Prowler will become a deadly weapon.

Recoil

The screenshot above shows the spray pattern of Prowler Burst PDW (medium distance). You can notice that the weapon yanks up a lot, so to counter that, all you have to do is to drag the mouse down to fire at your target. Prowler Burst PDW is one of the easier weapons to master in Apex Legends.

Mods

Prowler Burst PDW can receive following upgrades:

1. Mag - an extended clip will be very useful in combat with an opponent who doesn't have as much ammo as you.
2. Optic - an additional scope will increase the accuracy of the weapon, especially when firing at longer ranges.
3. Hop-Up - adds an additional firing mode
4. Stock - a weapon stock improving its stability and accuracy

R-99

R-99 is another example of SMGs in Apex Legends. Utilizes light ammunition and holds 18 rounds. A body shot deals 12 damage, while a headshot deals 18. R-99 is the weakest SMG when it comes to damage. Moreover, R-99 is characterized by its low accuracy, making it a weapon viable only on short ranges.

Recoil

The screenshot above shows the spray pattern for R-99 (medium range). As can be noticed, the bullet holes create an "S" pattern, which makes it difficult to counter the recoil of this weapon. While shooting, stick to shorter bursts (about 9 rounds) and counter the recoil by dragging the mouse down and to the left.

Mods

R-99 can receive following upgrades:

1. Mag - following the low mag capacity of R-99, an extended mag should be a basic upgrade.
2. Optic - an additional scope will increase the accuracy of the weapon, especially when firing at longer range.
3. Barrel - lowers the recoil.
4. Stock - a weapon stock improving its stability and accuracy

Alternator

Alternator is a quite original weapon that utilizes light ammunition and holds only 16 rounds. When it comes to damage, body shots deal 13 damage, while headshots deal 19 damage. Alternator is characteristic for its low rate of fire and unusual recoil.

Recoil

The screenshot above shows the spray pattern of Alternator (medium range). Unfortunately, Alternator is not an easy weapon to handle, requiring strong counter by dragging the mouse down and performing slight movements to left and right.

Mods

Alternator can receive following upgrades:

1. Mag - following its low capacity, an extended mag for Alternator should be a standard upgrade.
2. Optic - an additional scope will increase the accuracy of the weapon, especially when firing on longer distances.
3. Barrel - lowers the recoil.
4. Stock - a weapon stock that improves the stability and accuracy.