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SWORD International Mk-18 .338 LM marksman rifle

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SWORD International Mk-18 .338 LM marksman rifle in Escape from Tarkov

Marksman rifle.338 Lapua Magnum

Mk-18 Mjölnir — marksman rifle chambered for .338 Lapua Magnum. Ergonomics 14, recoil 577 vertical and 1241 horizontal, 30 rounds per minute. Fire modes: single.

Stats without attachments

StatValue
Typemarksman rifle
Caliber.338 Lapua Magnum
Ergonomics14
Vertical / horizontal recoil577 / 1241
Rate of fire30 RPM
Fire modessingle
Effective range100 m
Weight without attachments2.9 kg
Mod slots4
Flea Market pricenot sold or no data

In-game description

The Mk-18 Mod 1 Extreme Distance Capable Semi-Automatic Rifle was designed to take advantage of the ballistic capabilities of the .338 Lapua Magnum, .338 Norma Magnum, and .300 Norma Magnum cartridges. The system provides extreme distance capability in a lightweight and mobile semi-auto platform. Utilizing SWORD’s proprietary short-stroke piston system the rifle is precise, reliable, and durable. Featuring ambidextrous controls, ergonomic features, and built-in modularity, the Mk-18 is a great choice for the avid hunter, long-range enthusiast, and competition shooter.

Which ammo to take

Best by penetration out of 4 options in .338 Lapua Magnum caliber. The full list is on the caliber page.

AmmoDamagePenetrationArmor damageVelocityFlea Market
AP1157989 %849 m/s—
FMJ1224783 %900 m/s—
UCW1423270 %849 m/s851 ₽
TAC-X1961855 %880 m/s383 ₽

Weapons on the radar

  • The enemy marker is labeled with the weapon they are carrying. The same is shown in the threat list next to the distance and height.
  • Weapons in loot are labeled with the price and colored by value tier — you can tell right away whether it is worth going for.
  • Aimlines and the “aiming at you” alert: you can see who has you in their sights.

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Questions and answers

What caliber is Mk-18 Mjölnir?

Marksman rifle chambered for .338 Lapua Magnum: the game has 4 types of these rounds.

What is the best ammo for Mk-18 Mjölnir?

By penetration — AP (penetration 79, damage 115), by damage — TAC-X (196). Against class 4 armor you need penetration of 40 or higher, class 5 — 50 or higher, class 6 — 60 or higher.

What are its base stats?

Ergonomics 14, vertical recoil 577 and horizontal recoil 1241, 30 rounds per minute, fire modes: single. These are figures without attachments — mods change them.

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