Lewis Gun

The Lewis gun (aka Lewis automatic machine gun or Lewis automatic rifle), known in-game as the Lewis Gun, is a LMG utilizing 7.62mm ammunition.

Background

The Lewis gun was invented in 1911 by Isaac Newton Lewis, an U.S. Army colonel. It was widely used by the United Kingdom during the First World War. During the Second World War, old stores of Lewis guns supplemented the arsenal of the Allies. It saw use both as a LMG and a mounted weapon for boats, airplanes, and vehicles. It was withdrawn from service in the UK in 1946.

Strategies

Using

• The Lewis Gun is a great weapon for clearing out obstacles, so don't be afraid to use it to destroy enemy cover.
• Due to its long reload time, it is important to reload this weapon whenever you have the chance. You should also make sure to take cover when reloading as you are vulnerable.
• Make sure to pick up some additional ammunition for this weapon as it only spawns with 2 magazines' worth. This is especially important if you plan on using it to destroy obstacles.
• Like other LMGs, it is important to pair this gun up with a secondary weapon that can be used in close quarters. The Lewis Gun is not very effective at close range and may leave you vulnerable if your opponent decides to rush you.
  • Conversely, the Lewis Gun is fairly effective at long range so try to keep your distance from enemies.
  • It is inadvisable to use this weapon within Buildings and tight spaces where you can easily be rushed or ambushed.

Countering

• Make sure to have a short-range, high DPS weapon ready as the Lewis Gun performs poorly in close quarters.
  • Good choices include the Micro Uzi, Flues or HP18
• As the Lewis Gun can easily shred basic cover such as Trees or Rocks, take cover behind indestructible objects such as Buildings or cContainers.
  • Keep in mind, however, that the bullets spent on destroying your cover are bullets that aren't hitting you, so these forms of cover are still useful.
• Stay away from explosive Barrels as the Lewis Gun can pop them extremely quickly and without warning.
• Try to lure the player closer to you as the Lewis Gun is not very effective at close range.
• If you decide to rush the enemy, keep in mind they might have a secondary high DPS weapon.

Obtaining

The Lewis Gun can be rarely found as world loot, but it is more common in higher-tier places such as Flint and AEGIS Crates.

Trivia

• Most Lewis Guns in real life were chambered for .303 British or .30-06 Springfield
  • This means the Lewis Gun in-game is most likely a 7.62x54R variant exported to Russia in 1917
• The Lewis Gun is the first LMG to be added to the game

History

• v0.13.0
  • Moving spread increased to 9° (from 6°)
• v0.11.0
  • Added casings
  • World image updated
• v0.9.0
  • Reload time reduced to 3.4 (from 4)
  • Moving spread increased to 6 (from 4)
• v0.8.0
  • Bullet velocity decreased to 0.3 (from 0.35)
  • Moving spread increased to 4º (from 3º)
  • Obstacle damage multiplier decreased to 2.5 (from 3)
  • Range increased to 180 (from 128)
  • Standing spread decreased to 1.5º (from 2º)
• v0.7.0
  • Damage increased to 16 (from 10)
• v0.6.0
  • Obstacle damage multiplier increased to 3 (from 2)
• v0.5.0
  • Added

Open Gun Graph (May be laggy, especially on mobile)