BR-14 Adjudicator

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Last updated: 1.002.203
Current patch: 1.003.104


An accurate, armor-penetrating rifle, the BR-14 Adjudicator delivers righteous judgement to medium-sized enemies, though its restrictive magazine limits its effectiveness against large groups.

— Armory Description

The Adjudicator is an Assault Rifle. It fires Armor AP3 Icon.png Medium armor penetrating rounds with high damage, but has a restricted magazine size and moderate recoil.

Procurement

The Adjudicator is unlocked on the 1st page of the Democratic Detonation Premium Warbond for Medal.svg 20 Medals.

Detailed Weapon Statistics

BR-14 Adjudicator
Fire Rate 550 rpm
Recoil 24
Sway 1
Ergonomics 40
Capacity 30
Reload Time 3 s
Tactical Reload 1.7 s
Spare Magazines 8
Starting Magazines 6
Mags from Supply 8
Mags from Ammo Box 4
Attacks
Battle Rifle Projectile
Battle Rifle
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 23
Penetration
Direct Armor AP3 Icon.png Medium
Slight Angle Armor AP3 Icon.png Medium
Large Angle Armor AP3 Icon.png Medium
Extreme Angle Armor AP1 Icon.png Unarmored II
Special Effects
Demolition Force 10
Stagger Force 15
Push Force 12

Attachments

All Attachment Data for BR-14 Adjudicator.
Attachment Name Category Unlock Level Unlock Cost Effect Notes
Laser Sight Angled Foregrip Underbarrel Weapon Level 23 Requisition Slip.svg 7,000 ERGONOMICS 3, VERTICAL RECOIL 15
Flashlight Vertical Foregrip Underbarrel Weapon Level 16 Requisition Slip.svg 7,000 ERGONOMICS -7, VERTICAL RECOIL -12
Reflex Sight Optics Weapon Level 4 Requisition Slip.svg 5,000 ERGONOMICS 3
Holographic Sight Optics Weapon Level 8 Requisition Slip.svg 7,000 ERGONOMICS 3
Vertical Foregrip Underbarrel Weapon Level 6 Requisition Slip.svg 5,000 ERGONOMICS -5, VERTICAL RECOIL -12
2x Tube Red Dot Optics Weapon Level 1 Requisition Slip.svg 0
Reflex Sight Mk2 Optics Weapon Level 14 Requisition Slip.svg 5,000 ERGONOMICS 3
No Underbarrel Underbarrel Weapon Level 1 Requisition Slip.svg 0
Laser Sight W/ Flashlight Underbarrel Weapon Level 2 Requisition Slip.svg 3,000 ERGONOMICS -5
Muzzle Brake Muzzle Weapon Level 1 Requisition Slip.svg 0
Flash Hider Muzzle Weapon Level 11 Requisition Slip.svg 5,000 ERGONOMICS 2, HORIZONTAL RECOIL 3
Angled Foregrip Underbarrel Weapon Level 13 Requisition Slip.svg 7,000 ERGONOMICS 5, VERTICAL RECOIL 15
No Attachment Muzzle Weapon Level 1 Requisition Slip.svg 0 ERGONOMICS 5, HORIZONTAL RECOIL 5
10x Sniper Scope Optics Weapon Level 24 Requisition Slip.svg 25,000 ERGONOMICS -6
4x Combat Scope Optics Weapon Level 18 Requisition Slip.svg 13,000 ERGONOMICS -3
Compensator Muzzle Weapon Level 21 Requisition Slip.svg 13,000 HORIZONTAL RECOIL 5, VERTICAL RECOIL -18


Tactical Information

  • Compared to others in its weapon class, the Adjudicator's advantages are its high damage per round and ability to penetrate Armor AP3 Icon.png Medium armor.
  • The Adjudicator's primary drawback is its lower magazine capacity, and higher recoil per shot, making it harder to put multiple rounds on the same target in quick succession.
    • With the aforementioned two caveats in mind, the Adjudicator naturally lends itself better to long-range engagements, as it requires a controlled rate of fire to accurately hit each shot, and runs out of ammo rather quickly when utilizing fully automatic fire in close quarters.
    • As it has a 30 round magazine, the Adjudicator cannot afford to spray rounds indiscriminately at enemies. The Semi-Auto firing mode can make it easier to conserve ammunition, as well as keep its heavy recoil under control. Making each round count is therefore key to ensuring that there are no enemies remaining to retaliate once the magazine runs empty. This is especially relevant when going up against the Automatons, as it is more ammo efficient to aim at their cranial weakspots.
      • Its heavy recoil can be diminished by equipping armor with the Engineering Kit or Fortified Armor Passives. Additionally, a lowered and/or grounded stance further assists with keeping one's rounds on a target. Abstain from standing up or moving much while firing the weapon unless enemies are extremely close.

Trivia

  • Because the Adjudicator uses a full cartridge instead of an intermediate cartridge, it is a battle rifle rather than an assault rifle, and this is reflected in its designation of BR instead of AR.
  • The design is loosely based off of the American M14 Rifle. This is referenced with the in-game designation of "BR-14"

Media

Change History

Patch
Description

1.002.200
2025-03-18

Changes

  • Damage increased from 90 to 95

1.001.104
2024-10-15

Changes

  • Horizontal recoil reduced by 30%.
  • Projectile damage increased from 80 to 90.
  • Projectile durable damage increased from 16 to 23.

1.000.402
2024-06-18

Fixes

  • Fixed incorrect Adjudicator recoil values.

1.000.400
2024-06-13

Changes

  • Increased magazine capacity from 25 to 30.
  • Increased projectile damage against durable body parts from 10% to 20%.

1.000.300
2024-04-29

Changes

  • Full auto is now the default fire mode.
  • Reduced recoil.
  • Increased maximum mags from 6 to 8.
  • Increased number of magazines received from resupply from 6 to 8.
  • Now categorized as an assault rifle instead of a marksman rifle.

1.000.202
2024-04-11
(Mid-Patch)

  • Added to the game.