Kettle
The Kettle is a Common semi-auto light-ammo assault rifle and a classic starter gun — found in the free kit and famously lethal when fully upgraded, where a kitted level-4 Kettle can demolish higher-tier gear. It was formerly S-tier but a fire-rate cap and damage reduction nerf dropped it to a budget/beginner staple.
Role
Semi-Auto Assault Rifle
Core Mechanic
Semi-auto tap-fire on light ammo — accurate reliable damage, capped fire rate, low bullet velocity.
Rarity
Common
Overall Tier
OverallVery WeakPlaystyle
Quick and accurate but low bullet velocity and slow reload.
Recommended Builds
Kitted early-game rifle
Full guide →Free-kit starter that scales hard with mods; add a mag and stable stock and it out-punches pricier guns.
Best Attachments
- Compensator II / Muzzle Brake II — Steadies dispersion for accurate tap-fire (Silencer works for stealth).
- Angled Grip II/III — Better handling and ADS for snap fights.
- Extended Light Mag II — More rounds between its slow reloads.
- Stable Stock II/III — Faster recoil recovery for consistent taps.
Strengths
- +Accurate, reliable tap-fire at mid/close range.
- +Free-kit gun — cheap and always available early.
- +Insanely lethal when fully upgraded despite its rarity.
Weaknesses
- −Nerfed with a fire-rate cap and damage reduction from its S-tier days.
- −Low bullet velocity and slow reload.
- −Light ammo means no armor penetration.
Why This Tier
Very Weak on the Overall (ARC armor-pen) axis — a light-ammo starter with no armor value, even though a kitted Kettle punches above its weight in PvP.