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New Weapons in Patch 0.12.2.5485

The latest update to Escape from Tarkov was the perfect thing to bring in the new year and new decade. Along with many bug fixes and other enhancements, the Battlestate Games team dropped some new weapons in patch 0.12.2.5485. So, let’s take a look at these new guns and how they will effect EFT.

Weapons Added

DT MDR 7.62x51
VPO 215
SR-25
ORSIS T-5000
MP9
MP9-N

DT MDR 7.62×51 Assault Rifle

DT MDR 7.62×51 Assault Rifle

First up is the Desert Tech MDR Assault Rifle. This weapon is a modular rifle with multiple calibers and a compact bullpup layout. Because of its modular construction, the barrel lengths and calibers of the DT MDR 7.62×51 AR can be changed much easier. Something great about this weapon is that it can be crafted using 1 of each of the Silver Ornaments, Red Ornaments, and the Violet Ornament. Along with this, the MDR has available mods for the barrel, pistol grip, rear sight, handguard, magazine, and the scope. You will find it being sold by Peacekeeper at Level 4.

Specs of the DT MDR

  • Information
    • Type: Assault Rifle
    • Slot: Primary
    • Weight: 2.95 kg
    • Grid Size: 4×2
    • Sold By: Level 4 Peacekeeper
  • Weapon Performance
    • Vertical Recoil: 125%
    • Horizontal Recoil: 295%
    • Effective Distance: 500 m
    • Ergonomics: 72
    • Firing Mode: Single and Full-Auto
    • Rate of Fire: 650 RPM
    • Sighting Range: 100 m
  • Ammo
    • Caliber: 7.62×51 mm NATO
    • Default Ammo: 7.62×51 mm M61
    • Muzzle Velocity: 810 m/s
    • Default Magazine: PMAG SR/LR GEN M3 20 7.62×51 20 rnd
    • Accepted Ammo
      • 7.62×51 mm BPZ FMJ
      • 7.62×51 mm M61
      • 7.62×51 mm M62
      • 7.62×51 mm M80
      • 7.62×51 mm TPZ SP
      • 7.62×51 mm Ultra Nosler
  • Experience
    • Looting: 30 xp
    • Examine: 8 xp

Available Mods

  • Barrel
    • 16 inch .308 barrel for MDR and Compatible
  • Pistol Grip
    • Desert Tech pistol grip
    • Desert Tech pistol grip Black
  • Rear Sight
    • MP7 Flip Up Rearsight
    • KAC Folding micro sight Rear
    • KAC Folding sight Rear
    • Magpul MBUS Gen.2 Rearsight
    • Magpul MBUS Gen.2 Rearsight FDE
    • SIG Flip Up Rearsight
    • Colt A2 Rearsight AR-15
    • Rearsight AR-15
  • Handguard
    • Desert Tech foregrip
    • Desert Tech foregrip black
  • Magazine
    • KAC Steel 10 7.62×51 10 rnd
    • KAC Steel 20 7.62×51 20 rnd
    • PMAG SR/LR GEN M3 20 7.62×51 20 rnd
  • Scope
    • ELCAN SpecterDR 1x/4x Scope
    • ELCAN SpecterDR 1x/4x Scope FDE
    • Leupold Mark 4 HAMR 4x24mm DeltaPoint hybrid assault scope
    • Monstrum Compact prism scope 2×32
    • Sig BRAVO4 4X30 Scope
    • Valday PS-320 1x/6x Scope
    • Cobra EKP-8-18 reflex sight
    • OKP-7 reflex sight
    • Eotech 553 holographic sight
    • Eotech EXPS3 holographic sight
    • Eotech HHS-1 sight
    • Eotech HHS-1 sight Tan
    • Eotech XPS3-0 holographic sight
    • Eotech XPS3-2 holographic sight
    • Holosun HS401G5 reflex sight
    • Trijicon SRS-02 reflex sight
    • Valday 1P87 holographic sight
    • VOMZ Pilad P1X42 “WEAVER” reflex sight
    • Vortex Razor AMG UH-1 holographic sight
    • Walther MRS reflex sight
    • Belomo PK-06 reflex sight
    • NcSTAR ADO P4 Sniper 3-9×42 riflescope
    • FLIR RS-32 2.25-9x 35mm 60Hz thermal riflescope
    • Aimpoint mount for the sights of Micro series
    • Aimpoint LRP mount for COMP M4 sights.
    • Armasight universal base
    • 30mm ring-mount AR- P.E.P.R. made by Burris
    • Burris FastFire Weaver Base
    • 34mm one piece magmount made by I-E-A Mil Optics
    • 30mm ring-mount made by JP
    • KMZ 1P69 Weaver mount
    • La Rue Tactical picatinny riser QD LT-101 mount
    • Cross Slot Mount base for Deltapoint scopes
    • 30mm Scope mount
    • 30mm rings made by Nightforce
    • 34mm one piece magmount made by Nightforce
    • 34mm one piece magmount made by Nightforce with a Multimount rail
    • Compact mount for sights
    • Sig Sauer mount for the sights of Romeo series.
    • High profile mount for Trijicon RMR
    • Low profile mount for Trijicon RMR
    • TA51 Mount for sights
    • UNV DLOC-IRD Mount for sights
    • 25mm rings made by UTG

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Molot VPO-215 .366 TKM Rifle

Molot VPO 215 .366 TKM rifle
Molot VPO-215 .366 TKM Rifle

Next up is a traditional Russian bolt-action hunting rifle. This sniper rifle is can be a great weapon on open maps such as Woods. Along with that, you will be able to get the VPO-215 sniper from Jaeger at Level 1. There are mods available for the barrel, stock, magazine, and mount as well as three different types of ammunition. Keep in mind, this is not a very modular weapon. It is a typical sniper rifle that will get you the kill from across the map if you can land your shots and stay out of sight.

Specs of the VPO-215

  • Information
    • Type: Sniper Rifle
    • Slot: Primary
    • Weight: 3.3 kg
    • Grid Size: 5×1
    • Sold By: Level 1 Jaeger
  • Weapon Performance
    • Vertical Recoil: 245%
    • Horizontal Recoil: 585%
    • Effective Distance: 1,000 m
    • Ergonomics: 26
    • Firing Mode: Single
    • Rate of Fire: 30 RPM
    • Sighting Range: 100 m
  • Ammo
    • Caliber: .366 TKM
    • Default Ammo: .366 TKM EKO
    • Muzzle Velocity: 818 m/s
    • Default Magazine: Metal magazine for VPO-215 and compatibles, .366 TKM 10 round
    • Accepted Ammo
      • .366 TKM EKO
      • .366 TKM FMJ
      • .366 TKM Geksa
  • Experience
    • Looting: 20 xp
    • Examine: 10 xp

AVAILABLE MODS

  • Barrel
    • 23″ barrel for a VPO-215 .366TKM
  • Stock
    • Regular VPO-215 stock
  • Magazine
    • Metal magazine for VPO-215 and compatibles, .366 TKM 10-round capacity
  • Mount
    • Scope mount for VPO-215

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SR-25 7.62×51 – Knight’s Armament Company

SR-25 7.62x51 - Knight's Armament Company
SR-25 7.62×51 – Knight’s Armament Company

One of the coolest new weapons to enter EFT in this update is the SR-25 Precision Rifle. This thing is ready to kill with a 2-stage drop-in trigger, E2 bolt and gas system, and ambidextrous magazine and bolt release systems. This is a great evolution of the 7.62mm NATO semi-automatic rifle and you can find it being sold by Peacekeeper Level 3. Along with that, this weapon is fairly modular so you can modify the receiver, pistol grip, stock, magazine, and charging handle.

Specs of the SR-25

  • Information
    • Type: Marksman Rifle
    • Slot: Primary
    • Weight: 3.86 kg
    • Grid Size: 5×2
    • Sold By: Level 3 Peacekeeper
  • Weapon Performance
    • Vertical Recoil: 290%
    • Horizontal Recoil: 625%
    • Effective Distance: 900 m
    • Ergonomics: 34
    • Firing Mode: Single
    • Rate of Fire: 700 RPM
    • Sighting Range: 300 m
  • Ammo
    • Caliber: 7.62×51 mm NATO
    • Default Ammo: 7.62×51 mm M80
    • Muzzle Velocity: 787 m/s
    • Default Magazine: KAC Steel 20 7.62×51 20 round
    • Accepted Ammo
      • 7.62×51 mm BPZ FMJ
      • 7.62×51 mm M61
      • 7.62×51 mm M62
      • 7.62×51 mm M80
      • 7.62×51 mm TPZ SP
      • 7.62×51 mm Ultra Nosler
  • Experience
    • Looting: 30 xp
    • Examine: 8 xp

AVAILABLE MODS

  • Receiver
    • Upper receiver KAC 7.62×51 for SR-25 rifle
  • Pistol Grip
    • Colt A2 AR-15 pistol grip
    • DI ECS FDE pistol grip for AR-15 based systems
    • Hera Arms HG-15 pistol grip for AR-15 based systems
    • HK “Battle Grip” pistol grip for AR-15 based systems
    • HK Battle Grip with Beavertail pistol grip for AR-15 based systems
    • HK Ergo PSG-1 style pistol grip for AR-15 based systems
    • HK Grip V.2 pistol grip for AR-15 based systems
    • Hogue OverMolded Rubber Grip
    • Hogue OverMolded Rubber Grip FDE
    • Hogue OverMolded Rubber Grip Ghillie Earth
    • Hogue OverMolded Rubber Grip Ghillie Green
    • Hogue OverMolded Rubber Grip OD Green
    • MIAD Pistol grip for AR-15 based systems
    • Magpul MOE AR-15 pistol grip
    • Magpul MOE AR-15 pistol grip (FDE)
    • Naroh Arms GRAL-S Pistol grip for AR-15-compatible weapons
    • Stark AR Rifle Grip (black) for AR-15-compatible weapons
    • Stark AR Rifle Grip (FDE) for AR-15-compatible weapons
    • Skeletonized AR-15 pistol grip
  • Stock
    • Colt buffer tube
    • Double Star Ace Socom gen.4 stock for AR-15
    • F93 Pro Stock
    • SI Advanced receiver extension buffer tube
    • SI Advanced receiver extension buffer tube (anodized red)
  • Magazine
    • KAC Steel 10 7.62×51 10 rnd
    • KAC Steel 20 7.62×51 20 rnd
    • PMAG SR/LR GEN M3 20 7.62×51 20 rnd
  • Charging Handle
    • KAC Ambidextrous Charging Handle for AR-10
    • KAC Charging Handle for SR-25

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Orsis T-5000 .308 Sniper Rifle

Orsis T-5000 .308 sniper rifle
Orsis T-5000 .308 Sniper Rifle

One of the most reliable and accurate sniper rifles in Escape from Tarkov, the Orsis T-5000 is an amazing weapon for any Tarkovian. Apart from its killer specs, the Orsis T-5000 is awesome because it can be crafted at the Christmas Tree with a simple Violet ornament. Along with that, this weapon can be found in Level 3 Skier. Like most sniper rifles, this gun is not super modular with single mods to the barrel, stock, magazine, and mount.

Specs of the Orsis T-5000

  • Information
    • Type: Sniper Rifle
    • Slot: Primary
    • Weight: 6.348 kg
    • Grid Size: 5×2
    • Sold By: Level 3 Skier
  • Weapon Performance
    • Vertical Recoil: 165%
    • Horizontal Recoil: 630%
    • Effective Distance: 1,000 m
    • Ergonomics: 25
    • Firing Mode: Single
    • Rate of Fire: 30 RPM
    • Sighting Range: 100 m
  • Ammo
    • Caliber: 7.62×51 mm NATO
    • Default Ammo: 7.62×51 mm M80
    • Muzzle Velocity: 787 m/s
    • Default Magazine: KAC Steel 20 7.62×51 20 round
    • Accepted Ammo
      • 7.62×51 mm BPZ FMJ
      • 7.62×51 mm M61
      • 7.62×51 mm M62
      • 7.62×51 mm M80
      • 7.62×51 mm TPZ SP
      • 7.62×51 mm Ultra Nosler

AVAILABLE MODS

  • Barrel
    • 660mm .308 barrel for T-5000
  • Stock
    • Orsis Aluminium body for T-5000
  • Magazine
    • 5-round .308 T-5000 magazine
  • Mount
    • Orsis scope mount for T-5000M

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MP9 9×19 B&T Sub-Machine Gun

MP9 9x19 BT submachine gun
MP9 9×19 BT Sub-machine Gun

The Swiss gun manufacturer, Brügger and Thomet created this beast of an smg, the MP9. This weapon is a selective-fire 9×19 mm weapon that can shred anyone on the wrong side of the barrel. You will find this weapon for sale by Peacekeeper level 2 and you will be able to upgrade some of the specs through a decent set of modular settings. The areas you will be able to mod on the MP9 are the muzzle, receiver, stock, magazine, mount, and charge. So, with the option of firing single-fire or full-auto, the MP9 can work great as both a close range weapon and a medium-range with the right modifications.

Specs of the MP9

  • Information
    • Type: Submachine gun
    • Slot: Primary
    • Weight: 1.29 kg
    • Grid Size: 3×1
    • Sold By: Level 2 Peacekeeper
  • Weapon Performance
    • Vertical Recoil: 70%
    • Horizontal Recoil: 315%
    • Effective Distance: 200 m
    • Ergonomics: 75
    • Firing Mode: Single and Full-auto
    • Rate of Fire: 900 RPM
    • Sighting Range: 200
  • Ammo
    • Caliber: 9×19 mm Parabellum
    • Default Ammo: 9×19 mm PSO gzh
    • Muzzle Velocity: 384 m/s
    • Default Magazine: Standard 9×19 15-round
    • Accepted Ammo
      • 9×19 mm AP 6.3
      • 9×19 mm Green Tracer
      • 9×19 mm Luger CCI
      • 9×19 mm PSO gzh
      • 9×19 mm Pst gzh
      • 9×19 mm RIP
  • Experience
    • Looting: 30 xp
    • Examine: 8 xp

AVAILABLE MODS

  • Muzzle
    • B&T adapter for MP9 regular supressor
  • Receiver
    • Upper receiver B&T 9×19 for MP9-N SMG
    • Upper receiver B&T 9×19 for MP9 SMG
  • Stock
    • Regular stock for B&T MP9
  • Magazine
    • Standard 9×19 15-round magazine for MP9
    • Standard 9×19 20-round magazine for MP9
    • Standard 9×19 25-round magazine for MP9
    • Standard 9×19 30-round magazine for MP9
  • Mount
    • B&T MP9 bottom rail
  • Charge
    • B&T charging handle for MP9

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MP9-N 9×19 Sub-Machine Gun

MP9-N 9x19 BT Submachine gun
MP9-N 9×19 BT Submachine gun

A further modification of the generic MP9, the MP9-N takes close-range combat and personal defense to another level. With the insanely high rate of fire at 1,100 RPM, the MP9-N can get you out of most sticky situations. One great thing about this MP9 mod, you can craft it at your Christmas Tree for 3 Red Ornaments and a craft time of 53 minutes. Other than that, you will not find this weapon with any of the traders. Once you have it, there are not very many modifications left to improve on what is already there. Simply just a few mods for things like the muzzle, receiver, stock, magazine, foregrip, and the charge.

Specs of the MP9-N

  • Information
    • Type: Submachine Gun
    • Slot: Primary
    • Weight: 1.54 kg
    • Grid Size: 3×1
  • Weapon Performance
    • Vertical Recoil: 70%
    • Horizontal Recoil: 315%
    • Effective Distance: 200 m
    • Ergonomics: 75
    • Firing Mode: Single and Full-Auto
    • Rate of Fire: 1,100 RPM
    • Sighting Range: 200
  • Ammo
    • Caliber: 9×19 mm Parabellum
    • Default Ammo: 9×19 mm PSO gzh
    • Muzzle Velocity: 384 m/s
    • Default Magazine: Standard 9×19 15-round
    • Accepted Ammo
      • 9×19 mm AP 6.3
      • 9×19 mm Green Tracer
      • 9×19 mm Luger CCI
      • 9×19 mm PSO gzh
      • 9×19 mm Pst gzh
      • 9×19 mm RIP
  • Experience
    • Looting: 30 xp
    • Examine: 8 xp

AVAILABLE MODS

  • Muzzle
    • B&T adapter for MP9 regular supressor
  • Receiver
    • Upper receiver B&T 9×19 for MP9-N SMG
    • Upper receiver B&T 9×19 for MP9 SMG
  • Stock
    • Regular stock for B&T MP9
  • Magazine
    • Standard 9×19 15-round magazine for MP9
    • Standard 9×19 20-round magazine for MP9
    • Standard 9×19 25-round magazine for MP9
    • Standard 9×19 30-round magazine for MP9
  • Foregrip
    • B&T MP9 Vertical Grip
  • Charge
    • B&T charging handle for MP9

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That’s it for this update on the new weapons in patch 0.12.2.5485. I’m excited to see how these effect gameplay in eft and to see which weapons will become Tarkovian favorites. If you see something you disagree with, something I missed, or you want to say hello, you can do that on the contact page.