Is the Apex Legends Prowler Burst PDW worth picking up in Season 18? Respawn Entertainment's battle royale has a huge arsenal of weaponry and the Prowler Burst PDW is an SMG capable of making an impact over the course of a ranked and casual Apex Legends match.
This particular weapon comes with a five-round burst, making it one of the more unique pieces of loot you can find. Although it's a more unorthodox firing mechanism, it doesn't stop you from dealing plenty of damage.
But, before we check out more about the Apex Legends Prowler Burst PDW, take a look at our Apex Legends tier list showcasing the best Legends to use for the remainder of Season 18.
Apex Legends Prowler information
Here is the basic information that you need to know about the Prowler:
- Weapon Type: SMG
- Firing Modes: Burst (5)
- Ammo Type: Heavy Rounds
- Range: Close
- Tac Reload Time: 1.8s
- Full Reload Time: 2.34s
- Rate of Fire: 627 RPM (Burst), 795 RPM (Auto
- Projectile Speed: 18,000 UPS
- DPS: 167 (Burst), 212 (Auto)
Apex Legends Prowler damage stats
Below, you'll find the damage stats for the Prowler PDW. It's worth noting that these are just the basic damage stats for the Burst mode and do not reflect stats for Fortified Legends (Caustic, Gibraltar)where damage stats are typically reduced by 15%.
Target | Damage | Shots To Kill: 100HP | 150HP | 175HP | 200HP | 225HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Head | 24 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Level 1 Helmet | 22 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
Level 2 Helmet | 20 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
Level 3/4 Helmet | 19 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Body | 16 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
Leg | 13 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
Apex Legends Prowler attachments
The Prowler can be fitted with an extended heavy mag, and a variety of scopes including Holo, HCOG, Variable Holo, and the Legendary Digital Threat.
While it fires its heavy ammo in five-shot bursts, you can fit it with the Selectfire Receiver to allow full-auto mode.
Sights
- 1x Holo (Common)
- 1x HCOG Classic (Common)
- 2x HCOG Bruiser (Rare)
- 1x-2x Variable Holo (Rare)
- 1x Digital Threat (Legendary)
Apex Legends Prowler skins
At the time of writing, there are a total of 85 weapon skins available for the Prowler. This includes 24 Legendary, 10 Epic, 35 Rare, and 16 Common. The prices of the skins range from 30 Crafting Metals (Common) to 1,200 Crafting Metals (Legendary).
- Earn Currency: Find out how to get Crafting Metals.
Apex Legends Prowler PDW review
The Prowler is an SMG, but there's something that feels a little bit strange about using a burst SMG. When you're using the Prowler, your movement isn't impacted as it is with other weapons. This means it's great to use when you're running from area to area.
However, as you’re firing in bursts, you’ll need to be mindful that you only get four bursts without an extended mag. If you're caught in a small area with another squad, then the burst setting could make you an easy target. That being said, if you pair it with another weapon that has a fast fire rate, then the Prowler is still a very good gun.
The Prowler SMG is just one of many SMGs available in Apex Legends but if you're interested in seeing what else the arsenal offers in Season 17, take a look at our Apex Legends weapon tier list showcasing the best weapons to use in the battle royale.
Updated by Jon Nicholson.