Assault Rifle/AR

By ExtractionGamer • Updated September 2026

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Quick Facts

• Role: Balanced, general-purpose

• Best Range: Mid-range

• Playstyle: Versatile, forgiving

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Playstyle

The Assault Rifle is Planet-X's do-everything weapon — not the best at any single range, but never caught out of position either. If you're not sure what to bring into a hunt, this is the safe default: it holds its own in close-range panic fights and still lands hits at mid-range without needing to reposition.

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Strengths & Weaknesses

• ✅ Reliable at close and mid-range

• ✅ Forgiving for players still learning recoil/sensitivity

• ❌ Outclassed by dedicated Snipers at long range

• ❌ Outgunned by SMGs in pure close-quarters trades

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Best Paired With

The AR is the backbone of most starter loadouts — pair it with a Shockwave or Launcher for area control when things get messy.

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