AR-61 Tenderizer
“A high-caliber assault rifle with a restrictive magazine size but more stopping power.
— Armory Description
The AR-61 Tenderizer is an Assault Rifle released with the Polar Patriots Premium Warbond. It boasts the current highest firepower in its weapon class combined with a steady rate of fire and exceptionally controllable recoil, making it highly effective against soft targets and enemy weakspots, at the cost of having average armour penetration and a slightly lower magazine capacity than the standard Liberator.
Detailed Weapon Statistics
| AR-61 Tenderizer | |
|---|---|
| Fire Rate | 600 rpm |
| Recoil | 10 |
| Capacity | 30 |
| Reload Time | 3.3 s |
| Tactical Reload | 2.2 s |
| Spare Magazines | 7 |
| Starting Magazines | 5 |
| Mags from Supply | 7 |
| Mags from Ammo Box | 3 |
| Attacks | |
| Rifle Rico | Projectile |
| Rifle Rico | |
|---|---|
| Projectile | |
| Caliber | 8 mm |
| Mass | 11 g |
| Initial Velocity | 820 m/s |
| Drag Factor | 30% |
| Gravity Factor | 100% |
| Penetration Slowdown | 25% |
| Damage | |
| Standard | 95 |
| vs. Durable | 22 |
| Penetration | |
| Direct |  Light II
|
| Slight Angle | Light II
|
| Large Angle | Light II
|
| Extreme Angle |  Unarmored
|
| Special Effects | |
| Demolition Force | 10 |
| Stagger Force | 15 |
| Push Force | 10 |
Tactical Information
- Supports single shot, burst fire, and automatic firing modes
- Offers 25, 50, and 100 meter variable magnification
- Provides Auto, On, and Off modes for weapon mounted flashlight
Performance
The AR-61 Tenderizer has a steady rate of fire and very low recoil, which, combined with its considerable stopping power, make it excellent for mopping up small groups of soft, lightly-armoured enemies and deadly to larger ones if the user can hit weakspots. Unfortunately its relative lack of armour penetration means it can't punch through Automaton plating or Terminid carapace, necessitating either excellent aim or an alternative armour-piercing weapon to deal with such threats.
Trivia
- The AR-61 Tenderizer released with an unusual green-and-tan colour scheme despite being portrayed with a black body in the reveal trailer, though this was later fixed in Patch 01.000.304. The same patchnotes also noted that the Tenderizer will be receiving a damage buff in the near future.
- The plain grey finish, distinct FAMAS-style top rail carry handle, and standard bullpup format, along with the weapon's (hidden) 'Rico' ammo type suggest it might be a reference to the Morita Assault Rifle from Starship Troopers, one of the obvious inspirations for the Helldivers franchise.
Media
Reason: Color scheme has changed as of Patch 1.000.304
Weapon Wheel for the AR-61 Tenderizer.
First-Person on the 25m setting.
First-Person on the 50m setting.
First-Person on the 100m setting.
Third-Person on the AR-61 Tenderizer.
The Tenderizer's original incorrect color scheme.
Change History
1.000.400
2024-06-13
Changes
- Increased projectile damage from 60 to 95.
- Increased projectile damage against durable body parts from 10% to 17%.
- Real value appears to be 23%.
- Decreased ammo capacity from 35 to 30.
- Decreased number of magazines from 10 to 8.
- Increased stagger strength from 10 to 15.
Undocumented Changes
- Now receives full ammo from Resupply.
- Now receives 3 magazines from ammo boxes instead of 2.
1.000.304
2024-05-14
Fixes
- The AR-61 Tenderizer now has the correct color scheme.
1.000.303
2024-05-09
(Mid-Patch)
- Added to the game.
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