Did they nerf the car SMG?

CAR SMG could be hit with nerf in a future update
However, after the gun arrived in Season 11, he was surprised how little the SMG was being used but over time “good players show how the on-paper strength translates to in-game strength.”
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Is the car SMG good?

The CAR SMG also beats the Volt and Prowler (the other floor loot SMGs) in time to kill statistics. Mostly because of it's superior fire rate. The extra flexibility that the CAR brings is also not to be underestimated.
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What does car SMG stand for?

R-201 Assault Rifle. L-STAR. V-47 Flatline. The Combat Advanced Round Submachine Gun (C.A.R. or CAR SMG) is a Pilot anti-personnel fully automatic submachine gun that appears in Titanfall , Titanfall 2 and Apex Legends.
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Did they nerf the R301?

The Patch Notes on the R-301 nerf was a lie or they reverted it like they did with Wraith. the R-301 still does 14 damage base, not the 13 as mentioned in the notes. Ignore the 301 nerf as there is no nerf to it. It only got the hop-up which is the only change.
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Is the car SMG light ammo?

SMG. Adaptable SMG. Uses light and heavy ammo.
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CAR SMG NERF and Upcoming Weapon Changes Apex Legends Season 13



Does car SMG do more damage with heavy?

There's absolutely no difference between shots fired with Heavy or Light ammo: the damage, fire rate, ballistics, visuals, and audio are all identical.
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Is car SMG better with light or heavy?

SMG Light vs Heavy Ammo. After testing the C.A.R. SMG multiple times at different distances, there are no significant differences between using Light Ammo or Heavy Ammo. Using either ammunition deals the same damage.
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Did they nerf the Spitfire?

LMGs were some of the most powerful weapons in Apex Legends Season 12, and Respawn hit them with a ton of nerfs in Season 13. While the Rampage, LSTAR, and Devotion have all seen hits to their damage, headshot multipliers, and reload time, it's the Spitfire that's taken the brunt of the nerfs.
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Did apex nerf the R 301?

One player said: “This is the consequence of removing the only other two viable weapons that can be used off the ground… Flatline went to the replicator and received a minor nerf while the Volt went to the CP. That only leaves the R301 as the single viable gun off the ground that can be used up to late game.”
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Did they nerf the flatline?

The Flatline is moving into the crafting modules and will be out of the ground loop for the time being. With that development, Respawn are giving it a slight nerf to its damage per bullet.
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Does the CAR shoot faster than r99?

Both CAR and r99 have 20 bullets w/o a mag. CAR does 13 body dmg, while r99 does 11 dmg. Firing rate (measured the time between 1st and last cartridge case left the chamber): CAR smg empties it's base mag in 1,07s.
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Does heavy ammo slow more?

All ammo slows you down, light ammo just feels like it does more damage because it shoots faster (firerate), and energy ammo actual does travel faster.
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Is R99 better than R301?

R99 for close range and R301 for mid-range. The R-301 is 202 better than the R99, so definitely the 301. Well they fulfil different roles. They are both great at shredding shields because they shoot light rounds but the r301 can do so from short, medium and semi long range and so is one of the best guns in the game.
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What does CAR stand for in Apex?

Season 11 of Apex Legends has a new map, Storm Point, a new legend, Ash, and a new gun, the C.A.R. SMG. The C.A.R., which stands for Combat Advanced Round, is already familiar to fans of Titanfall, where it appeared in both the original game and its sequel.
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How much damage does the car SMG do?

The CAR SMG deals 13 damage to the body and 17 damage to the head. This is better than most of the other SMGs. When that stat is combined with its fire rate of 900 RPM, we end up with a DPS of just over 200.
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Did wattson get a buff?

Fans have wanted this buff for a long, long time. The launch of Apex Legends' new season, Escape, will come with a host of balance changes, including big Wattson buffs, nerfs to the EVA-8 and the L-Star, and adjustments to crafting.
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Did they nerf the longbow?

Longbow DMR (Sniper)

Final Verdict: Nerfed!
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Is R301 Going into replicator?

R301 and Rampage moved to replicator in Apex Season 13

Respawn Entertainment Storm Point will be getting a number of changes for Season 13. In an image of the newly revamped Storm Point map for Season 13, Respawn also included a look at the upcoming permanent crafting rotation.
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Did they nerf wingman?

Instead of a nerf, there's always the option of reducing its spawn rate on the map slightly, making the pistol harder to find just after a drop. However, as the Wingman is relatively balanced for casual players, it's unlikely Respawn will be looking to nerf the iconic gun anytime soon.
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Are they going to nerf Valkyrie?

The Soaring Aviator Valkyrie is getting some pretty significant nerfs in Apex Legends Season 13, which could see her popularity decline. Apex Legends Season 13 is really looking to shake things up, with the patch notes detailing some pretty big changes.
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Did they buff the rampage?

Rampage LMG

The reload time has been increased from 2.6 to 3.1. Handling times have been improved.
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Does ammo matter in car SMG?

CAR SMG hop-ups

The CAR is capable of using both Light and Heavy ammunition, and while the ammo type doesn't affect the gun's damage, it does make inventory management significantly easier.
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Is the CAR better than the flatline?

The flatline is known to be a harder hitter than the R301 but damage wise the CAR, only just, succeeds the flatline, Providing you land every shot of the 20 round mag you cause 234 damage. This means you can break through the white shield and down an opponent with zero attachments.
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Is the CAR coming to Apex?

C.A.R SMG finally comes to Apex Legends

As noted, the deadly C.A.R SMG has been spotted a few times in Apex Legends already through Respawn's dev streams and finisher animations, but it's never actually been in-game until now. “A flexible weapon, the C.A.R.
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