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Combat Skill
Submachine Guns
Handling skill for SMGs.
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 Submachine Guns
- •Land hits, reload, and cycle submachine guns
- •Quest rewards: The Cleaner and Consolation Prize
Fastest Way to Level
- 1.High fire rate means lots of hits per fight. Budget SMG scav runs on Factory train it faster than almost any other weapon skill trains
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 Submachine Guns skill do in Tarkov?
Handling skill for SMGs. 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 Submachine Guns?
High fire rate means lots of hits per fight. Budget SMG scav runs on Factory train it faster than almost any other weapon skill trains
What is the Elite perk for Submachine Guns?
At level 51 (Elite): Steady aim for the first 3 seconds at any stamina level; Doubles weapon mastery gain.