Stalcraft Wiki: HK XM8

Expert Opinion

Pro Tip

"The HK XM8 is a lightweight 5.56mm rifle that emphasizes mobility and responsiveness during rotations. While it lacks the long-range precision of the FN F2000 Tactical, it performs adequately in close-to-mid range encounters. It is a functional choice for players who prefer a high rate of fire and agile handling over extreme accuracy at distance."

Description

The XM8 is a range of firearms that was jointly developed by the American arms company ATK (Alliant Techsystems) and the German company Heckler & Koch. The XM8 was based on the HK G36, boasts solid performance, and was developed mainly as a replacement for the M16 and M4A1 assault rifles.

General Modifiers

Movement speed
-2%
Headshot Damage
x1.4
Limb Damage
x0.8
Overheat After
56.0

Damage Profile

Max Damage
48.5
Min Damage
42.125

Stats

Rank
Master
Class
Assault Rifles
Weight
+2.80
Durability
+100.00
Max. durability
+100.00
Ammo type
5.56
Damage
+48.50
Magazine capacity
+30.00
Maximum distance
+175.00
Rate of fire
+750.00
Reload
+3.00
Tactical reload
+2.50
Weapon ergonomics
+100.00
Spread
+0.37
Hip-fire spread
+2.25
Vertical recoil
+0.58%
Horizontal recoil
+0.12%
Draw time
+1.00
Aiming time
+0.20
Hip-fire spread
-25.00
HK XM8

Configuration

Level

+15
STOCKMAX LEVEL

Item Information

RarityMaster
ClassAssault Rifles
Weight2.8 kg
Durability100%
Max. durability100%
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