Mk 12 SPR

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The **Mk 12 Special Purpose Rifle (SPR)**, known as the **Mk 12 SPR** in-game, is a DMR that uses the 5.56mm Ammunition. It was introduced in v0.2.5 along with three other 5.56mm guns (FAMAS, M416, M249).

## Info

The Mk 12 SPR is a powerful weapon due to its decent DPS, near-perfect accuracy, high bullet velocity, and extremely long range. The gun can shoot quickly, with only 180 milliseconds between shots (approx 5.5 shots per second). It is often compared to its similar 7.62mm counterpart, the M39 EMR.

## Strategies

### Using

* Despite being a long-range gun, the Mk 12 has a higher base DPS than many automatic weapons meant for mid-range combat, such as the MP5 and the DP-28. Use this to your advantage by playing aggressively against users of such guns.
* Keep your distance and leverage the fast bullet speed of 5.56mm ammo to land shots across the field. You can put out more damage than Assault Rifles in mid-to long-range, even while moving due to the excellent accuracy.
* It is generally better to have more overall accuracy than maximum attack speed. As such, pace your shots as necessary to secure a cleaner kill.
* When using the Mk 12, it is recommended to have a Shotgun or an SMG for CQC (close-quarters combat).
	+ If you are an experienced player, the Mk 12 can be a good secondary weapon to the Mosin-Nagant.
* If you prefer damage over firing speed, it's recommended to replace this DMR for the M39 EMR, but the Mk 12 can outperform the M39 EMR at close and mid-range because of its higher DPS.

### Countering

* The Mk 12 SPR has a tiny spread, meaning that most of the bullets won't hit you if you strafe (move from side to side).
	+ This strategy is useful if you are trying to rush someone with a shotgun or an SMG.
* The FAMAS can be compared to the Mk 12. It features higher damage per second and better moving accuracy. However, it has a noticeably longer slowdown, lower velocity, and less shot control. At short to mid-range, the FAMAS can overpower a similarly geared Mk 12 user.
	+ Alternatively, you can use a sniper rifle at long range to take out the Mk 12 user. Remember to move around and try to quick-switch.
* Hiding behind Obstacles usually helps against long-range Mk 12 shooters, as their grenades may be out of range. It takes at least 12 shots for the Mk 12 to fully destroy a land Stone, giving you time to heal or reload potentially.
	+ Should the user be a mobile player or can click the Mk 12 quickly, you should attempt to engage in close-range combat with a weapon with a high rate of fire, such as the MAC-10 or the Vector. This is an effective counter due to these weapons having a higher close-range DPS than this gun.

## Rarity

The Mk 12 SPR is a rare DMR that usually spawns in Treasure Chests, Chests, and Meteor Crates. It also spawns as Tier World loot, but it's pretty rare.

## Sounds

* Firing
* Reloading
* Swapping To

## Links

* https://surviv.io/img/loot/loot-weapon-mk12.svg

## Trivia

* The Mk 12 SPR in-game features a 20-round STANAG magazine. In reality, the rifle is most often used with a 30 round magazine, but in-game the weapon uses a 20 round magazine for balance purposes, as confirmed by a developer.
* The icon lacks any rear sight due to its rather low quality. This would make aiming very difficult for the user in real-life without a scope.
* The icon also features a foldable bipod.
* The Mk 12 SPR can typically fire in full-auto in real life due to being based on a full-auto M16A1/M4A1 lower receiver, although it was designed as a marksman rifle.
* The Mk 12 was favored by American special forces, notably the SEALs, for its good balance of close and long range capabilities. It was the rifle carried by Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell during the ill-fated Operation Red Wings ("Lone Survivor").

## History

* v0.8.5
	+ Changed world tint from #FFFFFF to #A79C8A
* v0.8.4
	+ Changed world tint from #A79C8A to #FFFFFF
* v0.8.3
	+ Buffed Damage from 19.5 to 22.5
	+ Nerfed fire rate from .15 to .18
	+ Nerfed DPS from 130 to 125 (not counting headshots)
* v0.3.5
	+ Slightly decreased drop rate
* v0.2.6/v0.2.61
	+ Nerfed damage from 20 to 19.5
	+ Nerfed DPS from 133.33 to 130
* v0.2.5
	+ Added

## Gallery

A fellow survivr with a Mk 12 SPR.A survivr holding a MK 12 SPR and the MP220