Prowler Burst PDW
Heavy ammo bullpup PDW unleashing 5-bullet bursts for 75 damage per trigger pull, tearing through armor with pinpoint hipfire spread.
Weapon Overview & Ballistic Profile
Heavy ammo bullpup PDW unleashing 5-bullet bursts for 75 damage per trigger pull, tearing through armor with pinpoint hipfire spread.
Shield Tier TTK & Damage Breakdown
Below is the empirical Time-to-Kill (TTK) performance matrix for the Prowler Burst PDW 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 | 0.76s (2 bursts) | 2 bursts |
| Blue Shield (Tier 2) | 175 HP | 0.88s (3 bursts) | 3 bursts |
| Purple Shield (Tier 3) | 200 HP | 0.98s (3 bursts) | 3 bursts |
| Red Evo Shield (Tier 4) | 225 HP | 1.12s (3 bursts) | 3 bursts |
Ballistic Handling & Recoil Smoothing Mechanics
Recoil Tendency: Tight vertical burst rise.
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 Prowler Burst PDW, counter-strafe to eliminate horizontal recoil kick and maintain pinpoint accuracy.
Optimal Attachments & Loadout Synergy
- Supported Attachments: Laser Sight, Extended Heavy Mag, Standard Stock, 1x-2x Optics.
- Recommended Secondary Pairing: Pair with Flatline or Triple Take to cover close-quarters corner peeks.
- Best Legend Synergy: Mad Maggie, Bloodhound, Conduit.