HAVOC Rifle
Energy rifle boasting 202 DPS and an enormous 36-round purple magazine capable of dealing 648 damage in one continuous spray; enhanced drastically by Turbocharger.
Weapon Overview & Ballistic Profile
Energy rifle boasting 202 DPS and an enormous 36-round purple magazine capable of dealing 648 damage in one continuous spray; enhanced drastically by Turbocharger.
Shield Tier TTK & Damage Breakdown
Below is the empirical Time-to-Kill (TTK) performance matrix for the HAVOC Rifle 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 | 0.80s (9 shots) | 9 shots |
| Blue Shield (Tier 2) | 175 HP | 0.89s (10 shots) | 10 shots |
| Purple Shield (Tier 3) | 200 HP | 0.98s (12 shots) | 12 shots |
| Red Evo Shield (Tier 4) | 225 HP | 1.07s (13 shots) | 13 shots |
Ballistic Handling & Recoil Smoothing Mechanics
Recoil Tendency: Sharp vertical kick for first 5 shots, then laser flat.
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 HAVOC Rifle, counter-strafe to eliminate horizontal recoil kick and maintain pinpoint accuracy.
Optimal Attachments & Loadout Synergy
- Supported Attachments: Extended Energy Mag, Standard Stock, Turbocharger Hop-Up, 1x-4x Optics.
- Recommended Secondary Pairing: Pair with Peacekeeper or Wingman to cover close-quarters corner peeks.
- Best Legend Synergy: Conduit, Bangalore, Catalyst.