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The HMG is a weapon in Ravenfield introduced in Beta 6. This is the only weapon with infinite ammunition that isn't an emplacement/on a vehicle.

Performance
The HMG's splash damage is very effective against large groups of infantry lightly armored vehicles at short and medium range. Caution should be exercised when firing in close quarters, as the splash damage can harm the player and any friendly bots in the vicinity. Its infinite ammo reserves eliminate the need for reloading; however, it is prone to overheating from sustained fire. If it becomes completely overheated, it will stop firing for a short period while cooling down.

The HMG has poor accuracy due to its wide spread and high recoil, which makes it unsuitable for medium to long range combat, though firing in short bursts or tap-firing can alleviate this. The HMG can damage 64 health and only requires about a dozen shots to completely damage a helicopter.

Strategy
The HMG is better suited as a support weapon rather than a frontline weapon, especially when operating as part of a squad. Like its stationary cousin, it is best used when firing from behind cover, using its high damage and rate of fire to suppress enemy forces long enough for friendly troops to advance.

If the HMG happens to overheat, the player should stay close to their squad for protection while it is cooling down, or find cover if they have no squad. If the enemy gets too close while the HMG is cooling down, the player should switch to their secondary weapon for defense.

It should be noted that if the player switches from the HMG to another weapon or item while it is cooling down, the cooldown animation will reset when switching back. This can make things difficult if the player is being overrun by large groups of enemies, so timing is crucial when switching between weapons.

Location (Pre-EA5)
As of EA5 (Early Acess 5), the HMG is no longer a secret weapon, previously it could be found behind a rock near the beach at the South-Western part of the Island map.

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