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.
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
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
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.