LMG Bipod does it work at all?

[Adept]

Tried it on the M249 but the recoil was uncontrollable and seeing as how there is no suppression system in the game is it even worth using at all?

[BrashCoyote]

The bipod helps a little but as you say it can't stay on target even at mid-range. I imagine you came to the conclusion already that it either needs to almost be a laser beam or a suppression system needs to be added. Otherwise, you are better off running around with lmgs like Rambo rather than be sniper bait.

[ElementalTiger]

i find its much better with shorter sights like a reflex. Bipods needs some help for sure tho

[Yskas]

Originally posted by Adept:

Tried it on the M249 but the recoil was uncontrollable and seeing as how there is no suppression system in the game is it even worth using at all?

I'm a big fan of suppression and hope we see it come to the game, really justifies the LMG/Support class.

[eisen]

The Bipod needs a very strong buff in recoil reduction. Which is easy to implement.
Much harder will be fixing its clunky detection of when you get the bipod bonus to begin with. I think it should be way more generous but there's many windows and other ~chest high barriers where it just wont register.

Sometimes aiming too far up or down also removes the bipod bonus - it's a hassle. I hope they improve upon it and give the Support class and its weapon some much needed love.
(The support rifles are trash)

[Chillowl]

bipods are currently close to useless, not worth the slot. The recoil reduction is marginal at best and its doesn't deploy or turns off most of the time. Support needs major adjustment done to its weapons and as mention not sure if they can fix or improve bipod registering where it can deploy.
Here's hoping, cause as of now it makes the class pointless. Most people dont live long enough, with the exception of OP medics, that the ammo supply box really makes little difference in the game in general, and LMG's are just hands down the worse weapons in the game.

[WiseCog]

LMG is the worst gun type of the game. Sadly. It should be able to use long range sights and it should be way less recoil just all around as well as higher damage. Its not very good right now.

[Robka]

LMG is the worst weapon indeed. I wanted to love m249 but it does very low damage, aiming takes like 2 seconds and bipod helps a bit but you will get spotted and will kill you with an AR or SMG from 100 meters away lol. Also Grip attachment needs 40 kills which is absurd

Only the light LMGs can be useful most of the time. I main that class.

Either LMG need damage buff or ARs need good nerf

[󠀡󠀡]

It's insane to me that taking a grip on the LMG's makes your gun infinitely more controllable than using a bipod. How does that make any sense? I want to love the bipod. I want to be a support LMG'er that can hold a choke down with my 100 round mag.

But something is wrong when the bipod makes my gun kick up as much as it would be without it. There's nearly no noticeable difference. I control the gun better in any position with a grip, even in positions the bipod would be usable.

[Laughing_Man]

Good I'm not crazy, I've also found Bi-pods to be useless.

[gza]

There is some light suppression in the game, just visual. I also hope it will be built on further, it can be very useful.

[gravetender]

couldn't find anywhere the real numbers benefit anywhere of the bipod in an LMG. For now in my eyes it just gives you a 2x recoil debuff except when you're deployed.

[Taz3rrrFac3]

Originally posted by gravetender:

couldn't find anywhere the real numbers benefit anywhere of the bipod in an LMG. For now in my eyes it just gives you a 2x recoil debuff except when you're deployed.

This is exatcly what it is.. It's laughable. The bipod/heavy barrel on the U100 gives it a whopping 4.8 first shot recoil on a 5.56 weapon platform.. Like whaaaaa??? LoL

They know the difference between 5.56 and the 12.7? Even then I dont think the 12.7 on the M2 kicks that hard.

[✝️↩️<🔟Years]

Yes. It is terrible. I came here looking for this very subject.

[Noodlesocks]

It does but a foregrip does a better job.

[Jebus]

Right now, imo the only benefit of support is big magazines.
With this many players per match, reloading is a huge cause of death.
The M249 has been beneficial to me many times.

But thats also where the benefits stop.
And new people who have to use the L86 with its 30 round mag, usually dont.
because it sucks.

Support might aswell be a level 20 unlock that makes you go "Meh" and then return to other classes.