The Signature variant, the 'Buzzsaw' has a huge ammo capacity, 400 rounds per belt - around twice the size of the 'Ripper' signature LMG, and it empties at at around 20 seconds of non-stop firing, 1200 rounds per minute - and mounts and optical sight for mid-long range engagements. It also sports incredible accuracy and stability even when hip fired. Coupled with near maximum damage per round, the Buzzsaw is a truly devastating weapon even when compared to explosive weapons and other signature armaments. Even without the permanent double damage perk, it can kill essentially any regular enemy infantry with one bullet, and will kill even Heavy Gunners with only a handful of bullets. The Buzzsaw can even rip up trucks in only a few shots, killing the occupants and likely causing an explosion. Perhaps the Buzzsaw's most entertaining use is shooting down helicopters. As long as the player aims for the cockpit, the helicopter can be downed in under a second. Unfortunately, with all that power, this weapon is game-breaking (boring to play) as there is no effort needed to eradicate the target, so playersareadvised to not use this weapon if theywant to keep the story aspect of the game.
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The Signature variant, the 'Buzzsaw' has a huge ammo capacity, 400 rounds per belt - around twice the size of the 'Ripper' signature LMG, and it empties at at around 20 seconds of non-stop firing, 1200 rounds per minute - and mounts and optical sight for mid-long range engagements. It also sports incredible accuracy and stability even when hip fired. Coupled with near maximum damage per round, the Buzzsaw is a truly devastating weapon even when compared to explosive weapons and other signature armaments. Even without the permanent double damage perk, it can kill essentially any regular enemy infantry with one bullet, and will kill even Heavy Gunners with only a handful of bullets. The Buzzsaw can even rip up trucks in only a few shots, killing the occupants and likely causing an explosion. Perhaps the Buzzsaw's most entertaining use is shooting down helicopters. As long as the player aims for the cockpit, the helicopter can be downed in under a second. Unfortunately, with all that power, this weapon is game-breaking (boring to play) as there is no effort needed to eradicate the target, so its best avoided if playing for the story element.
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
Revision as of 22:01, 27 November 2015
The MG42 is a light machine gun that appears in Far Cry 4. It was originally used by National Socialist/Fascist Germany during World War II, thus the MGs found in Kyrat are most likely imported. The weapon, befitting its name of "Hitler's Buzzsaw", has a high rate of fire between 900-1200 rounds per minute. The high caliber round of the MG42 is very effective at tearing apart infantry, and coupled with its high rate of fire, it seems to fill the role of the MKG from Far Cry 3
Signature
The Signature variant, the 'Buzzsaw' has a huge ammo capacity, 400 rounds per belt - around twice the size of the 'Ripper' signature LMG, and it empties at at around 20 seconds of non-stop firing, 1200 rounds per minute - and mounts and optical sight for mid-long range engagements. It also sports incredible accuracy and stability even when hip fired. Coupled with near maximum damage per round, the Buzzsaw is a truly devastating weapon even when compared to explosive weapons and other signature armaments. Even without the permanent double damage perk, it can kill essentially any regular enemy infantry with one bullet, and will kill even Heavy Gunners with only a handful of bullets. The Buzzsaw can even rip up trucks in only a few shots, killing the occupants and likely causing an explosion. Perhaps the Buzzsaw's most entertaining use is shooting down helicopters. As long as the player aims for the cockpit, the helicopter can be downed in under a second. Unfortunately, with all that power, this weapon is game-breaking (boring to play) as there is no effort needed to eradicate the target, so its best avoided if playing for the story element.
Trivia
When firing, the gases generated by firing can be seen exiting the barrel, causing a shimmering effect in the air around it.
The iteration of the MG42 used in the events of Far Cry 4 is slightly altered from its original appearance, most notably missing its stock and ammo box. An odd addition comes in the form of a side mounted grip, leading Ajay to hold the weapon at a slight tilt when standing, but this flattens when crouched.
In reality, the MG42 was a feared weapon because of its ultra-high fire rate (about 20 rounds per second, which created its distinctive "buzz saw" muzzle report). Because it went through ammo so fast, it was not uncommon for troops operating in the vicinity of machine gunners to carry extra ammunition belts.
The MG42 and its descendants are actually still in service by various armies and factions around the world, due to the weapon's reliability and durability.
The MG42 has a glitch in Shanath Arena where, instead of hitting the ground, it will simply stay in the air when thrown to Ajay (confirmed for PS4 and Xbox ONE, unconfirmed for others).File:640px-FC4 MG42.png
Video of Buzzsaw:
Far Cry 4 Best Weapon! - Pagan's Wrath Convoy Destruction! (Buzzsaw MG42)
