Apex Legends’ Hemlok Burst AR, aka, the Hemlock, is one of the four assault rifles available in the game. The Hemlock is the only assault rifle to use a burst motion while firing. It utilizes Heavy Rounds like the other assault rifles in the game and can make the switch from 3-shot burst to single fire. Below we will see how to use the Hemlok Burst in Apex Legends.
How to Use Apex Legends Hemlock Burst AR – Skins, Damage Stats, and More
To enhance the Hemlock Burst AR, you will have to use the Boosted Loader Hop-Up. This helps in reducing the reload time, and also adds 6 more rounds to the mag after reloading. Below we will see all the specs and stats of the Hemlock.
Basic Information of the Hemlock Burst AR
- Weapon Type: Assault Rifle
- Firing Modes: Burst
- Ammo Type: Heavy Ammo
- Magazine Size: 18; 24; 27; 30
- Range: Medium & Long
- Tac Reload Time: 2.4 / 2.32 / 2.24 / 2.16 (in seconds)
- Full Reload time: 2.85 / 2.76 / 2.66 / 2.57 (in seconds)
- Rate of Fire: 441 RPM
- Projectile Speed: 27,500 UPS
- ADS speed penalty: -50%
- Recoil: Vertical + curve left
Damage
- Head: 35 (1.75×) per bullet
- Body: 20 per bullet
- Legs: 15 (0.75×) per bullet
- Body DPS:
- Burst: 147
- Single: 128
Attachments for Hemlock Burst AR
Sights
- 1x Holo (Common)
- 1x HCOG Classic (Common)
- 2x HCOG Bruiser (Rare)
- 1x-2x Variable Holo (Rare)
- 3x HCOG Ranger (Epic)
- 2x-4x Variable (Epic)
Others
- Boosted Loader Hop-Up (Legendary)
- Barel Stabilizer
- Extended Heavy Mag
- Standard Stock
Pros and cons of the Hemlock Burst AR
Pros
- Excellent medium-range performance
- Good long-range performance
- The second-fastest single shot rate
- Decent hip-fire accuracy
Cons
- Easily outclassed at close range
- Low base mag capacity.
- Iron sights clamp vision.
Hemlok Skins
In totality, there are 70 weapon skins available for the Hemlock Burst AR. Each has varying costs, from 30 CM for a common skin to 1,200 for a legendary skin. Here is the breakdown of the skin types.
- Common: 16
- Rare: 26
- Epic: 14
- Legendary 14
The Hemlock Burst AR can give out a significant amount of damage with its burst shot of 3 bullets, and if you don’t like that you can also swap to a single fire. It may be tempting to go through all your ammo in one go, so get the extended heavy mag attachment at all costs. Also, a Variable AOG scope can help you in mid to long-range fights.