Combat Skill
Heavy Machine Guns
Handling skill for heavy machine guns. Currently not properly implemented in the game.
Not properly implemented as of the current patch
Effects Per Level
- +Increases reload speed by 0.4% per level, up to +20% at Elite
- +Increases weapon switching speed by 0.8% per level, up to +40% at Elite
- +Reduces weapon recoil by 0.3% per level, up to -15% at Elite
- +Improves weapon ergonomics by 0.2% per level, up to +10% at Elite
Elite Perk (Level 51)
- ★Steady aim for the first 3 seconds at any stamina level
- ★Doubles weapon mastery gain
How to Raise Heavy Machine Guns
- •Quest reward: Consolation Prize
Fastest Way to Level
- 1.Do not invest effort here: the skill is not properly implemented yet. The Consolation Prize quest reward is the only progress source
Remember the per-raid decay: gains slow sharply after 2 points in a raid and reset after 200 seconds without progress. The full system is explained on the skills hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Heavy Machine Guns skill do in Tarkov?
Handling skill for heavy machine guns. Currently not properly implemented in the game. Key effects: increases reload speed by 0.4% per level, up to +20% at elite, and increases weapon switching speed by 0.8% per level, up to +40% at elite.
What is the fastest way to level Heavy Machine Guns?
Do not invest effort here: the skill is not properly implemented yet. The Consolation Prize quest reward is the only progress source
What is the Elite perk for Heavy Machine Guns?
At level 51 (Elite): Steady aim for the first 3 seconds at any stamina level; Doubles weapon mastery gain.