"Full-auto battle rifle. Slower fire rate. Good damage." ― Description
The MCX-SPEAR is an American fully-automatic battle rifle. It can only be acquired through the Mystery Box.
Pros & Cons[]
Pros:
- High damage per shot.
- Penetrative capability.
- Suited for single fire and short bursts.
Cons:
- Extremely high recoil and gun kick.
- Slow handling.
- Small magazine size.
- Has to be acquired through chance from the Mystery Box.
Weapon Upgrade[]
When upgraded via the Pack-a-Punch machine, the MCX-SPEAR becomes the Lance of Longinus.
With the Spearhead Module, the first shot of the upgraded weapon has increased penetration and deals 250% damage for each time the trigger is pulled. The powerful first shot will also have greater recoil with increased gun kick. The enhanced shot will be audibly distinct and produce a red flash of light.
The player can tap the trigger to fire single shots or in short bursts, as opposed to holding down the trigger, to activate the module's effect more often. However, there is an internal cooldown of 0.25s between activation. This internal cooldown is unaffected by the weapon's fire rate, such as Double Tap Root Beer.
In addition to the increased damage and penetration for each trigger pull, the Lance of Longinus benefits from increased damage and a higher headshot multiplier. The upgraded weapon also gains a larger maximum ammunition reserve.
MCX-SPEAR vs. Lance of Longinus[]
MCX-SPEAR | Lance of Longinus | |
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Damage | 180 → 150 | 240 → 200 |
Range | 40 max → 75 min | 40 max → 75 min |
Multipliers | Head: ×6.0, Torso: ×1.5, Limbs: ×1.0 | Head: ×7.5, Torso: ×1.5, Limbs: ×1.0 |
Magazine Size | 20 | 20 |
Ammunition | 20+260 | 20+340 |
Rate of fire | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
Fire Mode | Fully-Automatic | Fully-Automatic |
Pack-a-Punch Module | > Spearhead Module First shot of each burst has increased penetration and deals 250% damage. |
Gallery[]
- For camouflage images, see MCX-SPEAR/Camouflage.
Trivia[]
- The base weapon model of the MCX-SPEAR was built by logitech101.
- The weapon depicted in game is based off of the XM7, a U.S. Army variant of the MCX-SPEAR.
- The MCX-SPEAR was chosen and is slated to replace the M4 carbine in the United States Army as part of the Next Generation Squad Weapon Program.
- The name of the upgraded weapon is a biblical reference to the Holy Lance, otherwise known as the Spear of Destiny, the Holy Spear, or the Lance of Longinus.
- It is the lance that was allegedly used to pierce the side of Jesus during his crucification.
- Longinus is name given to the unnamed Roman centurion who pierced the side of Jesus, as the soldier's name is not given in the canonical Gospels.
- In medieval and some modern Christian traditions, Saint Longinus is described as an eventual convert to Christianity, having his poor sight cured when the blood of Christ fell upon his eyes.
- In early traditions, it is claimed that Longinus suffered for having pierced Jesus. He was condemned to live in a cave where he was attacked and mauled by a lion every night, his body healed back to normal during day, only to be attacked again once night fell, in a pattern that would repeat until the end of time.
- When reloading, magazine catch of the MCX-SPEAR visually engaged as the magazine is removed and as fresh magazine is inserted into the weapon.
- After last round of the magazine is fired from the MCX-SPEAR, the bolt can be seen held open upon inspection and the bolt release button is visibly engaged.
- The MCX-SPEAR was added in the MCX-SPEAR Update on January 25, 2023.
Update History[]
- FAMAE SAF Update v1.0
- Gun Kick: 1.35 -> 1.5
- Recoil Pitch: 1.5 min - 7.0 max -> 2.5 min -> 6.0 max
- Recoil Yaw: -4.0 min - 3.5 max -> -3.5 min -> 1.0 max
- Model touchup.
- Cleaned up animation code.
- ASM Val Update v1.0
- Headshot Multiplier: x4.0 -> x6.0
- Torso Multiplier: x1.0 -> x1.5
- PaP Headshot Multiplier: x5.0 -> x7.5
- PaP Torso Multiplier: x1.0 -> x1.5
- MCX-SPEAR Update v1.0 - New Weapon
- Added to the game.
- Added to the Mystery Box.
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