Assault Rifle

The Assault Rifle is the workhorse weapon of mid to late-game StarRupture, offering fully automatic firepower capable of handling the planet's most dangerous threats. This versatile weapon excels in both defensive base operations and aggressive exploration, with enough stopping power to take down Brutes and Shadow Hunters. The rifle's high rate of fire and large magazine capacity make it ideal for dealing with swarm attacks or multiple hostiles. While ammunition consumption is higher than the pistol, the Assault Rifle's combat effectiveness justifies the cost. For serious explorers venturing into dangerous biomes, the Assault Rifle is non-negotiable equipment.

Primary Method: Craft at Weapons Bench. Requires Steel Plates and advanced components.

Detailed Methods:

• Crafting: Weapons Bench using 4 Steel Plates + 2 Circuit Boards + 3 Springs + 1 Polymer Grip
• Requires "Advanced Weapons" technology (350 DP)
• Weapons Bench must be powered to craft
• Crafting time: 25 seconds
• Ammunition: Uses Rifle Rounds (steel-tipped, more expensive)
• Magazine Capacity: 30 rounds
• Durability: 1500 shots before requiring repair

Primary Uses:

• Combat
• Base defense
• Exploration protection

Detailed Applications:

• Damage: 45 per shot (effective against all non-boss creatures)
• Fire Rate: Fully automatic, 6 shots per second
• Effective Range: 50 meters with good accuracy
• Best Against: Brutes, Shadow Hunters, Swarm Drones, creature hordes
• Boss Capable: Can damage Hive Queen (though not optimal)
• Ammunition: Rifle Rounds stack to 100, moderate cost
• Reload Time: 3 seconds