| “ | Fully automatic light machine gun created for Task Force: PIXEL. Fires hollow point rounds, capable of dealing more damage to health points. | ” |
| —Weapon description | ||
The Hardliner is a Primary weapon added in the 13.0.0 update. It is awarded to players who have completed Chapters 1-3 of Co-Op Campaign.
Appearance[]
It resembles a light machine gun with a red/black hexagon camo, with several attachments added on the weapon.
It has a grey adjustable stock, with a black buttpad. It also features a dark blue body with a light grey pistol grip and a red trigger. A grey 4x scope can be also seen mounted on rails.
The ammo box is belt fed, and is light grey with an orange stripe on the sides and the words 'HP' engraved in the front of the box, which refers to the weapon using Hollow Point Rounds.
The weapon also has a dark blue handguard, and heatshield, with a grey front grip, and a grey gas block, barrel, front iron sights and a black muzzle.
Strategy[]
It does decent damage, and has a high fire rate, and ammo capacity, with decent mobility.
Tips[]
- Aim at the head to utilize this weapon's damage.
- This can damage the heavily armored players with ease if done with headshots.
- Its high cartridge supply allows the weapon to be fired for prolonged periods of time and to suppress enemies from cover.
- Don't stand still while chewing the enemy's armor and health.
- When attacking users at long range, use a scope and fire in bursts.
- An effective way to use this is deplete the armor points of the enemy, and then use the weapon to finish them off quickly.
Counters[]
- Take cover when under heavy fire from the user.
- If possible, try flanking around the user, or throw a Frag Grenade or Smoke Grenade.
- Equip a melee weapon when moving to another position.
Attributes[]
- Automatic
- 4x Scope
- Hollow Point Rounds: Deals 10-20% more damage to the enemy's health while having a -8% damage penalty to the enemy's armor.
Upgrades[]
N/A
Theme[]
Special forces themed.
Recommended Maps[]
- Ant's Life
- Paradise Resort
Weapon Setups[]
Equip a close range weapon and a long range weapon as well.
Trivia[]
- It is somewhat based on the Mk 46 light machine gun.
- It is standard issue light machine gun of Task Force: PIXEL.