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Contents

  • Titans
    • Introduction
    • Titan Customization
    • Chassis
    • Primary Weapons
      • Triple Threat
      • Arc Cannon
      • Plasma Railgun
      • XO-16 Chaingun
      • Quad Rocket
      • 40mm Cannon
      • Introduction
    • Titan Ordnance
      • Multi-Target Missile System
      • Cluster Missile
      • Slaved Warheads
      • Rocket Salvo
      • Introduction
    • Titan Tactical Abilities
      • Tactical Abilities
      • Tier 1 Kits
      • Tier 2 Kits
    • Advanced Titan Customization
  • Quick Reference
    • Scoring
    • Progression and unlocks
    • Gen Progression
    • Challenges
    • Burn Cards
    • Achievements
    • Developer Tips
    • Meet The Pros
  • Behind the Scenes
    • Titanfall: Behind the Scenes at Respawn Entertainment
    • Starting from Scratch: Vince Zampella
    • Community: Abbie Heppe
    • Art: Joel Emslie
    • Game Design: Justin Hendry
    • Animation: Paul Messerly
    • Weaponry: Ryan Lastimosa
    • Audio: Erik Kraber
    • Source Engine and Matchmaking: Jon Shiring
    • Campaign: Steve Fukuda
  • Video
    • Training Ground (video)
    • Smuggler's Cove (video)
    • Rise (video)
    • Relic (video)
    • Overlook (video)
    • Outpost 207 (video)
    • Nexus (video)
    • Lagoon (video)
    • Fracture (video)
    • Corporate (video)
    • Colony (video)
    • Boneyard (video)
    • Angel City (video)
    • Airbase (video)
  • DLC
    • Frontiers Edge
      • Whats New
      • DIG SITE
        • Map Overview
        • Capture the Flag
        • Hardpoint
        • Last Titan Standing
      • HAVEN
        • Map Overview
        • Capture the Flag
        • Hardpoint
        • Last Titan Standing
      • EXPORT
        • Map Overview
        • Capture the Flag
        • Hardpoint
        • Last Titan Standing
    • Expedition
      • WAR GAMES
        • Last Titan Standing
        • Hardpoint
        • Capture the Flag
        • Map Overview
      • SWAMPLAND
        • Last Titan Standing
        • Hardpoint
        • Capture the Flag
        • Map Overview
      • RUNOFF
        • Last Titan Standing
        • Hardpoint
        • Capture the Flag
        • Map Overview
  • Training
    • Introduction
    • Controls
    • Interface
    • Welcome to the Frontier: Training
    • Pilot Fundamentals
    • Titan Fundamentals
    • Game Modes
    • Persistence and Progression
    • Advanced Combat Tactics
  • Introduction
    • The Frontier
    • History of the Conflict
    • The Militia
    • The IMC
    • Titanfall Tech
    • Campaign
  • Maps
    • Introduction
    • Demeter
      • Introduction
      • Map Overview
      • Attrition
      • Capture the Flag
      • Hardpoint Domination
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Pilot Hunter
    • Corporate
      • Introduction
      • Map Overview
      • Attrition
      • Capture the Flag
      • Hardpoint Domination
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Pilot Hunter
    • Colony
      • Introduction
      • Map Overview
      • Attrition
      • Capture the Flag
      • Hardpoint Domination
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Pilot Hunter
    • Boneyard
      • Introduction
      • Map Overview
      • Attrition
      • Capture the Flag
      • Hardpoint Domination
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Pilot Hunter
    • Angel City
      • Introduction
      • Map Overview
      • Attrition
      • Capture the Flag
      • Hardpoint Domination
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Pilot Hunter
    • Airbase
      • Introduction
      • Map Overview
      • Attrition
      • Capture the Flag
      • Hardpoint Domination
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Pilot Hunter
    • Relic
      • Introduction
      • Map Overview
      • Attrition
      • Capture the Flag
      • Hardpoint Domination
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Pilot Hunter
    • Overlook
      • Introduction
      • Map Overview
      • Attrition
      • Capture the Flag
      • Hardpoint Domination
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Pilot Hunter
    • Outpost 207
      • Introduction
      • Map Overview
      • Attrition
      • Capture the Flag
      • Hardpoint Domination
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Pilot Hunter
    • Nexus
      • Introduction
      • Map Overview
      • Attrition
      • Capture the Flag
      • Hardpoint Domination
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Pilot Hunter
    • Lagoon
      • Introduction
      • Map Overview
      • Attrition
      • Capture the Flag
      • Hardpoint Domination
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Pilot Hunter
    • Fracture
      • Introduction
      • Map Overview
      • Attrition
      • Capture the Flag
      • Hardpoint Domination
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Pilot Hunter
    • Rise
      • Introduction
      • Map Overview
      • Attrition
      • Capture the Flag
      • Hardpoint Domination
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Pilot Hunter
    • Runoff (Expedition)
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Hardpoint
      • Capture the Flag
      • Map Overview
    • Smugglers Cove
      • Introduction
      • Map Overview
      • Attrition
      • Capture the Flag
      • Hardpoint Domination
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Pilot Hunter
    • Swampland (Expedition)
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Hardpoint
      • Capture the Flag
      • Map Overview
    • Training Ground
      • Introduction
      • Map Overview
      • Attrition
      • Capture the Flag
      • Hardpoint Domination
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Pilot Hunter
    • War Games (Expedition)
      • Last Titan Standing
      • Hardpoint
      • Capture the Flag
      • Map Overview
  • Pilots
    • Introduction
    • Pilot Customization
    • Primary Weapons
      • Introduction
      • R-101C
      • EVA-8 Shotgun
      • Smart Pistol MK5
      • R-97 Compact SMG
      • Longbow-DMR Sniper
      • G2A4 Rifle
      • Hemlok BF-R
      • C.A.R. SMG
      • Spitfire LMG
      • Kraber-AP Sniper
    • Sidearms
      • B3 Wingman
      • Hammond P2011
      • RE-45 Autopistol
      • Introduction
    • Anti-Titan Weapons
      • Charge Rifle
      • Mag Launcher
      • Sidewinder
      • Archer Heavy Rocket
      • Introduction
    • Ordnance
      • Arc Mine
      • Satchel Charge
      • Arc Grenade
      • Frag Grenade
      • Introduction
    • Pilot Tactical Abilities
      • Tier 2 Kits
      • Tier 1 Kits
      • Tactical Abilities
    • Advanced Pilot Customization
  • Patch Notes
    • Patch Notes

Titanfall Guide › Pilots › Primary Weapons

Introduction

Selecting a primary weapon is the most important choice when customizing your Pilot’s loadout. The characteristics of your primary weapon determine how and at what range you engage enemy Pilots and minions—this in turn dictates your style of play. By completing challenges tied to each primary weapon, you can unlock a variety of attachments and mods. Attachments consist of different weapon sights, each offering unique sight pictures and varied magnifications—see the provided table for more details. While attachments change the way targets are acquired when aiming down sights, they have no impact on the weapon’s overall performance. Mods, on the other hand, alter the way a weapon functions, sometimes increasing or decreasing a weapon’s stats. Each primary weapon has one attachment slot and one mod slot. Experiment with different configurations to find a combination that works for you.

Attachments: Sight Pictures
ImageNameDescription
AOG The AOG, or Advanced Optical Gunsight, is fixed at 2.4X magnification, and includes an integrated “current magazine capacity” readout with a backup numerical display. The AOG is ideal for combat at extended range.
HCOG The Holographic Combat Optical Gunsight has an open sight picture, making it easier to acquire and track targets, particularly in the vertical. The gunsight is fixed at 1.85X magnification, and includes integrated ammunition readouts.
Holosight The Holosight’s optics are fixed at a 2.1X zoom factor. The sight picture is designed to induce a tighter visual perception, making it effective both at range and in close quarters. The Holosight is equipped with an integrated ammunition readout.
4.5X Zoom Scope This scope provides fixed, mid-range magnification for highly fluid combat situations. It provides a balance of precision and ranged situational awareness.
6X Zoom Scope This scope provides fixed, long-range magnification for engaging very distant targets. However, your situational awareness may be compromised while it is in use, due to the high magnification.

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