Prowler Burst PDW

This article concerns the subject and the content related to it in *Apex Legends*. For the subject in *Apex Legends Mobile*, see Prowler Burst PDW (Mobile).

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The **Prowler Burst PDW**, **Prowler SMG**, or **Prowler**, is a submachine gun that utilizes  Mythic Heavy Rounds.

Being a Supply Drop Weapon, it can only be found in Care Packages, is equipped with all of its highest rarity attachments, and cannot equip foreign ammo. It also comes pre-equipped with 210  Ammo. Due to the pre-equipped  Selectfire Receiver, the Prowler may be switched into 5-round burst or full auto fire modes.

## Stats

### Attachments

*Main article:* Attachment
Optics
* 1x Holo
* 1x HCOG "Classic"
* 2x HCOG "Bruiser"
* 1x-2x Variable Holo
* 1x Digital Threat

### Damage Profile

Per round

 Burst

## Weapon Mastery

 20
 40
 60
 80
 100

## Skins

There are a total of 87 skins for the Prowler Burst PDW: 25 Legendary, 11 Epic, 35 Rare, and 16 Common.

* Legendary
* Epic
* Rare
* Common

* The Bullet Contagion
 1,200
* Spacewalker
 1,200
* The Dark Realm
 1,200
* The Lightworker
 1,200
* Dark Fright
 1,200
* Total Eclipse
Needs Spacewalker
* Wild Ride
* Wrath Bringer
* The Tomb Robber
Needs The Dark Realm
* The Final Judgement
Needs The Lightworker
* Heavenly Strike
* Pathogen
Needs The Bullet Contagion
* Cherry Picker
Needs Spacewalker
* Polished Perfection
Level 1
* Burst of Courage
* Pipe Dream
Level 100
* Fatal Attraction
Level 110
* Circle of Power
* Gold Talons
* Ice Ranger
* Arcane Geometry
* Owl's Prey
* Beetle Buster
* High Gear Prowler.png

 High Gear
* Indivisible Prowler.png

 Indivisible

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 This skin is reactive.

* Eye of the Storm
 400
* Trial by Fire
 400
* Code of Honor
 400
* Off the Grid
 400
* Break the Enemy
 400
* Thrill of the Hunt
Level 50
* Ready to Pounce
* Raven's Watch
* Fresh Meat
* Brood Buster
* Augmented Aim Prowler.png

 Augmented Aim

* Chaos Theory
 60
* Cloudburst
 60
* Cold Fusion
 60
* Derez
 60
* Generation X
 60
* Jester
 60
* Jungle Frenzy
 60
* New Moon
 60
* Outback
 60
* Shattered
 60
* Skyrise
 60
* Stellar
 60
* Sweet 16
 60
* Triumphant Arch
 60
* Yellow Snake
 60
* Navigator
Level 09
* Stargate
Level 03
* Night Light
* Flamed Out
Level 80
* All Systems Go
Level 39
* Gnarled Embrace
Level 63
* Royal Streak
Level 79
* Supermassive
Level 38
* Squared Up
November 2020
* Jagged Lines
Level 49
* Rebirth
Level 09
* Monarch
Level 93
* Warhead Storage
Level 93
* Stitched Up
Level 73
* Scarlet Scale
* Dragon Crest
Level 85
* Striped Striker
Level 83
* Web of Lies
Level 80
* Vibe Check
Level 46
* Face Off
Level 25

* Factory Issue
Default
* Midnight
 30
* Cardinal
 30
* Arctic
 30
* Sunfire
 30
* Clearwater
 30
* Flamingo
 30
* Sandstorm
 30
* Rainforest
 30
* Evergreen
 30
* Orchid
 30
* Bengal
 30
* Yellowjacket
 30
* Lagoon
 30
* Clover
 30
* Oceanic
 30

## History

* Increased damage from 15 to 16.
* Reduced ADS movement speed multiplier from 0.85× to 0.75×.

  March 28, 2023 Patch* (**Undocumented**) Changed draw animation.

  January 10, 2023 Patch* Increased damage from 14 to 15.

  November 01, 2022 Patch* Added to the loot table of Fully Kitted Weapons for  Season 15.

  August 09, 2022 Patch* Introduced  Laser Sights. Compatible with Alternator SMG, P2020, Prowler Burst PDW, R-99 SMG, RE-45 Auto, and Volt SMG.
* Removed  Barrel Stabilizer compatibility.
* Increased hipfire spread when crouching from 1 to 2.
* Increased hipfire spread when standing from 1.5 to 3.
* Increased hipfire spread when moving from 2.5 to 5.
* Increased hipfire spread when running from 0.8 to 1.6.
* Increased hipfire spread when in midair from 3.5 to 7.

  February 08, 2022 Patch* Added to the loot table of Fully Kitted Weapons for  Season 12.

February 22, 2022 Patch* Arenas:
	+ Reduced Level 1 upgrade cost from 200 to 150.
	+ Reduced Level 2 upgrade cost from 350 to 300.

  November 02, 2021 Patch* Arenas:
	+ Reduced purchase cost from 500 to 400.
	+ Increased Level 2 upgrade cost from 300 to 350.
	+ Reduced Level 3 upgrade cost from 400 to 350.

August 10, 2021 Patch* Reduced damage from 15 to 14.
* Arenas:
	+ Increased purchase cost from 450 to 500.

  August 03, 2021 Patch* Removed from the Care Package.
* Increased burst delay from 0.2 to 0.24 seconds.

  May 04, 2021 Patch* Update spawn rate in Care Packages. Spawns more frequently on Round 3.
* Fixed an issue with the HUD not updating the fire mode icon from Burst to Auto.

  March 09, 2021 Patch* Allowed optics to be changed.

  February 02, 2021 Patch* Changed pre-equipped  Extended Heavy Mag rarity from Epic to Legendary.
* Reduced reload time by 13%.

  January 05, 2021 Patch* Increased reserve ammo from 175 to 210.

  November 04, 2020 Patch* Moved in the Care Package. Comes pre-equipped with 175  Ammo and  Selectfire Receiver.

  August 18, 2020 Patch* Reduced vertical recoil in burst mode slightly.
* Increased horizontal recoil in auto mode.

  March 03, 2020 Patch* Reduced the intensity of muzzle flash while aiming down sights.
* Added red dot to iron sights. The dot will stay properly centered during weapon sway and bob movements.

  February 04, 2020 Patch* Increased damage from 14 to 15.
* Added to the loot table of Fully Kitted Weapons for  Season 4.

  October 01, 2019 Patch* Added some slight recoil randomness while maintaining the same pattern when fired in full auto mode.

  September 03, 2019 Patch* Removed  3x HCOG "Ranger" and  2x-4x Variable AOG compatibility.

## Gallery

* Concept Art for the Prowler Burst PDW by Ryan Lastimosa.

## Trivia

* The Prowler is based on two real personal defense weapons: the FN P90 and the Magpul PDR-C. It's also an homage to Seburo, Masamune Shirow's fictional arms manufacturer from *Ghost in the Shell* and *Appleseed*.
* The Prowler's icon lacks iron sights.

## See also

* Prowler Burst PDW (*Apex Legends Mobile*)