R-99 SMG
High-octane 1080 RPM light submachine gun designed for point-blank one-clips, rewarding aggressive sliding entries and fast reloads.
Weapon Overview & Ballistic Profile
High-octane 1080 RPM light submachine gun designed for point-blank one-clips, rewarding aggressive sliding entries and fast reloads.
Shield Tier TTK & Damage Breakdown
Below is the empirical Time-to-Kill (TTK) performance matrix for the R-99 SMG 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 | 0.78s (14 shots) | 14 shots |
| Blue Shield (Tier 2) | 175 HP | 0.89s (16 shots) | 16 shots |
| Purple Shield (Tier 3) | 200 HP | 1.05s (19 shots) | 19 shots |
| Red Evo Shield (Tier 4) | 225 HP | 1.17s (21 shots) | 21 shots |
Ballistic Handling & Recoil Smoothing Mechanics
Recoil Tendency: Aggressive rapid vertical climb; requires mouse pull-down.
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 R-99 SMG, counter-strafe to eliminate horizontal recoil kick and maintain pinpoint accuracy.
Optimal Attachments & Loadout Synergy
- Supported Attachments: Laser Sight, Extended Light Mag, Standard Stock, 1x-2x Optics.
- Recommended Secondary Pairing: Pair with Nemesis or VK-47 Flatline to cover close-quarters corner peeks.
- Best Legend Synergy: Octane, Wraith, Alter.