VK-47 Flatline
Hard-hitting heavy assault rifle with devastating 180 DPS, brutal punch-through flinch, and punchy hipfire precision without requiring a barrel stabilizer.
Weapon Overview & Ballistic Profile
Hard-hitting heavy assault rifle with devastating 180 DPS, brutal punch-through flinch, and punchy hipfire precision without requiring a barrel stabilizer.
Shield Tier TTK & Damage Breakdown
Below is the empirical Time-to-Kill (TTK) performance matrix for the VK-47 Flatline across all four standard shield tiers in competitive Apex Legends:
| Target Armor Tier | Total Effective HP | Time to Kill (TTK) | Body Hits Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Shield (Tier 1) | 150 HP | 0.90s (9 shots) | 9 shots |
| Blue Shield (Tier 2) | 175 HP | 1.00s (10 shots) | 10 shots |
| Purple Shield (Tier 3) | 200 HP | 1.10s (12 shots) | 12 shots |
| Red Evo Shield (Tier 4) | 225 HP | 1.20s (13 shots) | 13 shots |
Ballistic Handling & Recoil Smoothing Mechanics
Recoil Tendency: Pulls up and hard horizontal left-to-right; smoothable at >=3.7 deg/s.
In the Source engine underlying Apex Legends, engaging targets at an angular crosshair speed of 3.7 degrees per second or greater triggers Recoil Smoothing. When tracking strafing enemies between 20 and 45 meters with the VK-47 Flatline, counter-strafe to eliminate horizontal recoil kick and maintain pinpoint accuracy.
Optimal Attachments & Loadout Synergy
- Supported Attachments: Extended Heavy Mag, Standard Stock, 1x-4x Optics.
- Recommended Secondary Pairing: Pair with Peacekeeper Shotgun or Volt SMG to cover close-quarters corner peeks.
- Best Legend Synergy: Bangalore, Mad Maggie, Conduit.