Apex Legends R-99 stats [Season 8]: damage, handling, and more

The R-99 is feared and coveted by a majority of Apex Legends players, rightly so as the fastest-firing gun in the game. This quick and deadly SMG is capable of tearing apart a full armoured opponent in less than a second, provided you hit your shots. Our Apex Legends R-99 guide will walk you through various useful things to know about this supremely potent SMG.

On this page:

• Apex Legends R-99 stats
• R-99 basic stats
• R-99 damage stats
• R-99 handling stats

Apex Legends R-99 stats

The R-99 was always one of the strongest late-game weapons in Apex Legends thanks to its ridiculous fire rate, so it made sense that Season 6 saw fit to elevate the SMG up to the rare Legendary tier of Care Package-exclusive guns. But nowadays the R-99 is back in world loot, and in the hands of many a late-game Apex player.

This close-range shredder features low damage but extremely high DPS. Add to that a good Barrel Stabiliser and Light Mag, and you've got a strong contender for the most powerful weapon in the game, full stop.

The below sections go through just about every statistic that might be useful to know about the R-99 SMG in Apex Legends. The first gives basic stats, the second focuses on damage, and the third section displays various handling stats for the R-99.

R-99 basic stats

• Weapon Type: SMG
• Ammo: Light
• Firing Modes: Full-Auto
• Attachment Slots: Barrel, Mag, Optic, Stock
• Mag Size: 20
  • With Extended Mags: 22/24/27

R-99 damage stats

• Damage (Body/Head/Leg): 11/17/9
• RPM: 1,080
• Body DPS: 198
• Body Shots To Kill: 10/14/16/19/21
  • Low Profile: 9/13/16/18/20
  • Fortified: 11/17/19/22/25
• Max Headshot Distance: 1,500m
• Projectile Speed: 21,000

R-99 handling stats

• Tactical Reload Time: 1.80s
  • Full Reload Time: 2.45s
• Draw Time: 0.35s
• ADS Movement Speed: 86%

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