35 damage per shot, 5-round magazine, lever-action. The most versatile rifle in the game. Good at every range, good against players, good against ARC. The 68.8 range stat is second only to snipers. At Tier IV the fire rate hits 1.30 shots/sec, making it a rapid-fire hard-hitter.
// SHOTS TO KILL (PVP)
Shield
Body
Head
None
3
2
Light (Green)
4
3
Medium (Blue)
4
3
Heavy (Purple)
5
3
// THE MATH
Renegade uses Medium ammo (Moderate pen) vs Ferro's Heavy (Strong pen). Against Heavy Shields, this matters. Ferro's effective damage is higher through heavy armor. But Renegade's 5-round mag and faster sustained fire make it better in prolonged fights.
// TIER PROGRESSION
Fire rate from 0.74 (I) to 1.30 (IV). 75% increase. Huge upgrade value.
// BEST MODS
Silencer III (stay off the radar), Medium Mag (more rounds), Padded Stock (recoil).
// VERDICT
The "if you could only bring one gun" gun. Does everything at every range.