Which AC?

* AutoCannons

MG 5.56  MG 7.62  AC 20  AC 25  AC 30  AC 27  GSH-23L  ND 37  GSH-30-1  G19-A  GPD-30  2A13

\*\*\*After the Jun 2023 weapons rebalancing, data found in this page became defunct. Nevertheless, it serves as useful reference for deeper appreciation of AC damage calculation & grading etc.. ~ Krys

**As Of Update 1.6.82 20/6/2023**

**The AutoCannons have had a huge update**

## Damage

Here are the stats for all the 'EPIC' autocannons at level 60 (Last col shows Legendary L60):

As you can see, the values for sustained damage over time are very similar, with the notable exception of the new ac23 and ac27.

## Accuracy

However, these DPS figures take no account of accuracy, which degrades during a burst. For example the 5.56 starts out as a scalpel but within moments has become a 'spray and pray'; good for loosely grouped zombies, but not for picking off that Titan. Performance will depend on your firing style; blipping the trigger vs longer bursts maintains better accuracy.

The table below compares the same Epic lv 60 autocannons; It shows the raw 'overall DPS' (allowing for cooldown), the damage inflicted on a **one tile area** around the aim point in a single 2-second & 3-second burst, and the average DPS using that burst, cooling and repeating. This is discussed in more detail in the Accuracy article.

## AC vs Titans

**Finally, Titans probably have an even smaller hit zone:** Using the same criteria, but assuming a Titan has a hit zone of **half** a tile across, the table below compares level 60 Epic auto cannons and shows the raw 'overall DPS' (allowing for cooldown), an estimate of the damage done **on target** in a 2-second burst & 3-second burst, and the average DPS using that burst, cooling and repeating:

## Legendary AC

Below is the the same ac vs Titans table, adjusted for Legendary AC lv 60:

## Conclusions

Comparison table for rare, epic Lvl 50 and legendary Lvl 60, firing 1s bursts/cooldown/repeat vs a target area one tile square:

**Autocannons listed in order of sustained DPS:**

* King of the autocannons is the ND 37 - Good overheat and cooldown and truly incredible damage. Wow.
* Next in line is the AC 23 : It has the longest overheat and the best accuracy and damage well above the rest of the pack.
* The AC 27 is also powerful if used with strict burst discipline, but loses accuracy quickly and punishes heavy trigger fingers. Perhaps better for wide maps such as DD.
* Next is the AC 20; It is accurate, powerful over time and has one of the highest burst damage. A great choice for skilled players who can avoid the unforgiving 6 second cooldown.
* So, many players prefer to use the AC 30; Accurate, easy to use and a short cooldown.
* Other players swear by the MG 7.62 for its long overheat time because, in real use, some of the cooldown time is used switching targets and so does not impact on in-use DPS.
* The MG 5.56 is every players starter gun. Nonetheless, it gives powerful burst damage but loses accuracy and overheats very quickly.
* The AC 25 has its fans, but is best avoided unless yours is rarer than all your other ACs.

Probably, you will choose to upgrade whichever is the rarest of the AC that you have as that will offer the best killing power, but you may have to adapt your firing pattern to suit the gun.

- Nigali

## Damage

Here are the stats for all the 'EPIC' autocannons at level 60 (Last col shows Legendary L60):

As you can see, the values for sustained damage over time are very similar, with the notable exception of the new ac23 and ac27.

## Accuracy

However, these DPS figures take no account of accuracy, which degrades during a burst. For example the 5.56 starts out as a scalpel but within moments has become a 'spray and pray'; good for loosely grouped zombies, but not for picking off that Titan. Performance will depend on your firing style; blipping the trigger vs longer bursts maintains better accuracy.

The table below compares the same Epic lv 60 autocannons; It shows the raw 'overall DPS' (allowing for cooldown), the damage inflicted on a **one tile area** around the aim point in a single 2-second & 3-second burst, and the average DPS using that burst, cooling and repeating. This is discussed in more detail in the Accuracy article.

## AC vs Titans

**Finally, Titans probably have an even smaller hit zone:** Using the same criteria, but assuming a Titan has a hit zone of **half** a tile across, the table below compares level 60 Epic auto cannons and shows the raw 'overall DPS' (allowing for cooldown), an estimate of the damage done **on target** in a 2-second burst & 3-second burst, and the average DPS using that burst, cooling and repeating:

## Legendary AC

Below is the the same ac vs Titans table, adjusted for Legendary AC lv 60:

## Conclusions

Comparison table for rare, epic and legendary lv 60, firing 1s bursts/cooldown/repeat vs a target area one tile square:

**Autocannons listed in order of sustained DPS:**

* King of the autocannons is the ND 37 - Good overheat and cooldown and truly incredible damage. Wow.
* Next in line is the AC 23 : It has the longest overheat and the best accuracy and damage well above the rest of the pack.
* The AC 27 is also powerful if used with strict burst discipline, but loses accuracy quickly and punishes heavy trigger fingers. Perhaps better for wide maps such as DD.
* Next is the AC 20; It is accurate, powerful over time and has one of the highest burst damage. A great choice for skilled players who can avoid the unforgiving 6 second cooldown.
* So, many players prefer to use the AC 30; Accurate, easy to use and a short cooldown.
* Other players swear by the MG 7.62 for its long overheat time because, in real use, some of the cooldown time is used switching targets and so does not impact on in-use DPS.
* The MG 5.56 is every players starter gun. Nonetheless, it gives powerful burst damage but loses accuracy and overheats very quickly.
* The AC 25 has its fans, but is best avoided unless yours is rarer than all your other ACs.

Probably, you will choose to upgrade whichever is the rarest of the AC that you have as that will offer the best killing power, but you may have to adapt your firing pattern to suit the gun.

- Nigali

## Gallery

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