Part 11

Dive into Unreal Tournament 2004's Assault Rifle! Learn its primary and secondary fire modes, akimbo variant, stats, and effective strategies for combat.

This section covers the Assault Rifle in Unreal Tournament 2004, detailing its primary and secondary fire modes, as well as the Akimbo variant.

ASSAULT RIFLE

The Assault Rifle is the default weapon in most Unreal Tournament 2004 matches. While its model can be changed in the options menu, the weapon itself is generally considered weak. Players are advised to find a better weapon as soon as possible. Firing two Assault Rifles akimbo offers a slight improvement.

Primary Fire Mode

• Damage vs. People: 7
• Damage vs. Vehicles: 4
• Rate of Fire: 60/10s
• Ammo per Shot: 1
• Max. Ammo: 200
• Charge Time: N/A
• Special Features: Instant hit, bullet, spread accuracy, uses separate ammo.

Introduction: The primary fire mode shoots a rapid barrage of bullets with pathetic damage and atrocious accuracy, even at close range.

Tactics: Use only when no better weapon is available. Focus on survival using Dodge-Jump and Double-Jump. Fire from shorter ranges to improve accuracy. Target wounded or weaker players. It is ineffective against vehicles.

Secondary Fire Mode

• Damage vs. People: 70
• Damage vs. Vehicles: 70
• Rate of Fire: 1/1s single tap | chargeable
• Ammo per Shot: 1
• Max. Ammo: 8
• Charge Time: 1s
• Special Features: Projectile, knockback, chargeable shot, bounces off walls, detonates against players and vehicles, 3-second fuse, affected by gravity, splash damage, uses separate ammo.

Introduction: This mode fires a rifle grenade that bounces off walls and deals medium damage. The charge time affects its range. It explodes after 3 seconds or upon impact with a player or vehicle.

Tactics: Effective in cramped spaces for direct hits to avoid self-damage. In open areas, aim for the grenade to land near opponents. Use wall bounces to shoot around corners, especially when being pursued. Can be used against vehicles due to their larger hitboxes.

ASSAULT RIFLES AKIMBO

This weapon consists of two Assault Rifles fired simultaneously, offering a significant increase in rate of fire. While still not a top-tier weapon, it becomes more usable than the single Assault Rifle. Obtaining a second Assault Rifle is difficult, making this variant rare.

Primary Fire Mode

• Damage vs. People: 7
• Damage vs. Vehicles: 4
• Rate of Fire: 120/10s
• Ammo per Shot: 1
• Max. Ammo: 400
• Charge Time: N/A
• Special Features: Instant hit, bullet, spread accuracy, uses separate ammo.

Introduction: Similar to the single Assault Rifle's primary fire, but with double the rate of fire, approaching Minigun speed. Accuracy remains an issue, but the high rate of fire can be effective at close range.

Tactics: Due to the increased rate of fire, it can be effective at close range if enough bullets land on the target. Ammunition capacity is also increased.