Editing Rifleman

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{{UnitInfobox
|title1 = Rifleman
|image1 = Rifleman1.png
|source = [[Mercenary Base]]
|level = 3
|type = Humanoid
|lifespan = [[File:Cooldown Icon.png|20px|Lifespan]]150s (Regular)<br/>[[File:Cooldown Icon.png|20px|Lifespan]]240s (PVP)
|health = [[File:HealthIcon.png|20px|Health]]40
|spawnrate = [[File:VehicleSpawn.png|20px|Spawnrate]]30s (Regular)<br/>[[File:VehicleSpawn.png|20px|Spawnrate]]45s (PVP)
|damage_type = Burst<br/>Collision 
|ranged_damage = [[File:Damage Icon.png|20px|Damage]]6
|burst = [[File:Damage Icon.png|20px|Burst]]6
|ranged_firerate = [[File:Cooldown Icon.png|20px|Firerate]]0.15
|cooldown = [[File:Cooldown Icon.png|20px|Cooldown]]1.5
|ranged_burst = [[File:Damage Icon.png|20px|Burst]]5
|ranged_range = [[File:Range Icon.png|20px|Range]]18
|speed = 3.5
|hidden = {{Attr|Hidden|Unit Level 1+}}
|lead = {{Attr|Lead|Unit Level 0+}} (Collision only)
|flying =  {{Attr|Flying|Unit Level 1+}}
}}
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{{QuoteBox|Shoot at enemies in bursts of rounds!|In-Game Description}}
}}
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==Description==
The '''Rifleman''' is the first unit spawned by the [[Mercenary Base]]. It receives two upgrades, one when the [[Mercenary Base]] is upgraded to Level 3 and one when upgraded to Level 6. It spawns next to the [[Mercenary Base]] and moves towards the entrance, whereupon it disappears.

Whenever there is a detectable enemy in its range, it will stop moving to attack it. It will continue walking if there are no enemies in its range for a few seconds. When it detects an enemy, it will fire at it in a burst with a long cooldown.

While it has no limit in regular gameplay, there is a limit of 10 '''Riflemen''' per [[Mercenary Base]] in [[PVP]].

==Appearance==
The '''Rifleman''' has dark skin. It has a light green shirt, green vest and cap, brown gloves and shoes, black belt and khaki pants. It wields an XM7.

==Statistics==
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<var>
$DPS$ = (Damage * Burst Count) / (Cooldown + Aim Time + (Firerate * Burst Count))
$RAM$ = Health / Spawnrate
$REF$ = <ref name="rifledps">DPS is calculated as (Damage × Burst Count) ÷ (Cooldown + Aim Time + (Firerate × Burst Count)).</ref>
</var>
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|-|Regular =
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{| class="wikitable stats-table"
! Unit Level !! Health !! Damage !! Burst Count !! Spawnrate !! Firerate !! Cooldown !! Aim Time !! Lifespan !! Range !! DPS$REF$ !! Ram DPS
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| 0 || 40 || 5 || 6 || 30 || 0.15 || 1 || 0.35 || 150 || 20 || $DPS$ || $RAM$
|-
| 1 || 80 || 8 || 8 || 30 || 0.15 || 1 || 0.35 || 150 || 24 || $DPS$ || $RAM$
|-
| 2 || 275 || 17 || 8 || 30 || 0.15 || 1 || 0.35 || 150 || 30 || $DPS$ || $RAM$
|}
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|-|PVP =
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{| class="wikitable stats-table"
! Unit Level !! Health !! Damage !! Burst Count !! Spawnrate !! Firerate !! Cooldown !! Aim Time !! Lifespan !! Limit !! Range !! DPS$REF$ !! Ram DPS
|-
| 0 || 40 || 5 || 6 || 45 || 0.15 || 1 || 0.35 || 150 || 10 || 20 || $DPS$ || $RAM$
|-
| 1 || 80 || 8 || 8 || 40 || 0.15 || 1 || 0.35 || 150 || 10 || 24 || $DPS$ || $RAM$
|-
| 2 || 275 || 17 || 8 || 35 || 0.15 || 1 || 0.35 || 150 || 10 || 30 || $DPS$ || $RAM$
|}
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</nowiki>}}

==Skins==
''To see all the upgrades of a skin, see the [[/Gallery#Skins|gallery]] page.''
{| class="light-table pad-5 align-center" style="width:300px; margin:0 auto"
!
|[[File:LiberatorRifleman0.png|175px]]
|[[File:FrostRifleMerc0.png|175px]]
|[[File:GraveyardRifleman0.png|175px]]
|-
!Skin
|{{Color|Deluxe|Liberator}}
|{{Color|OperationICE|Frost Legion}}
|{{Color|Null|Graveyard}}
|-
!Obtained From
|[[Deluxe Crate]]
|[[Operation I.C.E Event#Operation I.C.E Battle Pass|Operation I.C.E Premium Battle Pass]]
|[[Null & Void Event#Null & Void Battle Pass|Null & Void Premium Battle Pass]]
|}

==Strategy==
*The '''Rifleman''' can be quite effective early on, as one will always spawn when the [[Mercenary Base]] is placed down and it has very good DPS for its cost.
**However, do note that it does not have hidden or flying detection until the [[Mercenary Base]] is upgraded to Level 3, making it quite weak against hidden and flying enemies that appear early.
***Weaker hidden enemies like the [[Hidden]] can be killed through collision, though tougher ones like the [[Fallen Soul]] will easily overwhelm a Level 0 '''Riflemen'''.
*The '''Rifleman's''' collision deals full damage to enemies with defense, though its gun does not.
**You should not rely on this, as most of the '''Rifleman's''' DPS comes from its gun.
*Later on, multiple upgraded '''Riflemen''' can be quite effective at clearing out enemies, due to their large range, quick spawnrate, hidden detection and decent DPS.
**However, do note that it has the lowest health out of all [[Mercenary Base]] units, making it vulnerable to hordes of enemies or enemy abilities like the [[Fallen King]]'s ''Sword Swing''.
***The [[Field Medic]] can help by giving the '''Rifleman''' a shield and by healing its health.

==Update History==
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*'''19 April 2024''' - [[v1.19.0]]
**'''Rifleman''' added.
*'''18 May 2024''' - [[v1.22.0]]
**Statistical changes:
***'''Base'''
****Damage increased from 3 to 4.
***'''Level 1'''
****Damage increased from 7 to 9.
***'''Level 2'''
****Damage increased from 10 to 12.
*'''7 June 2024''' - [[v1.24.0]]
**New skin: {{Color|Deluxe|Liberator}}
*'''2 August 2024''' - [[v1.27.0]]
**Statistical changes:
***'''Level 1'''
****Burst count increased from 6 to 7.
***'''Level 2'''
****Range decreased from 30 to 26.
****Burst count increased from 7 to 8.
*'''23 October 2024''' - [[v1.37.0]]
**Statistical changes:
***'''Base'''
****Lifespan of 150 added.
***'''Level 1'''
****Lifespan of 75 added.
***'''Level 2'''
****Lifespan of 75 added.
**{{Bug}} Lifespans get halved after being upgraded.
**{{Bug}} ''Air-Drop'' ability does not change lifespan.
*'''30 October 2024''' - [[v1.39.0]]
**{{Bugfix}} Now has the correct lifespan of 150 on all Levels.
*'''27 November 2024''' - [[v1.43.0]]
**Statistical changes:
***'''Base'''
****Spawnrate increased from 37.5 to 45.
****Lifespan increased from 150 to 240.
****Health increased from 35 to 40.
****Damage increased from 4 to 5.
****Burst count increased from 5 to 6.
****Burst cooldown increased from 1.25 to 1.5.
***'''Level 1'''
****Spawnrate increased from 32.5 to 40.
****Lifespan increased from 150 to 240.
****Damage increased from 9 to 12.
****Burst count increased from 7 to 8.
****Burst cooldown increased from 1 to 1.5.
***'''Level 2'''
****Spawnrate increased from 27.5 to 35.
****Lifespan increased from 150 to 240.
****Health increased from 195 to 250.
****Range increased from 26 to 28.
****Damage increased from 12 to 18.
****Burst count increased from 8 to 10.
****Burst cooldown increased from 0.75 to 1.
*'''16 December 2024''' - [[v1.46.0]]
**New skin: {{Color|OperationICE|Frost Legion}}
*'''18 October 2025''' - [[v1.77.0]]
**Statistical changes:
***'''Base'''
****Spawnrate decreased from 45 to 40.
****Range increased from 18 to 20.
****Damage increased from 5 to 6.
****Burst cooldown decreased from 1.5 to 1.
***'''Level 1'''
****Range increased from 23 to 24.
****Burst cooldown decreased from 1.5 to 1.
***'''Level 2'''
****Health increased from 250 to 275.
****Range increased from 28 to 30.
****Damage increased from 18 to 30.
****Burst count decreased from 10 to 8.
**Statistical changes ([[PVP]]):
***'''Base'''
****Range increased from 18 to 20.
****Damage increased from 5 to 6.
****Burst cooldown decreased from 1.5 to 1.
***'''Level 1'''
****Range increased from 23 to 24.
****Burst cooldown decreased from 1.5 to 1.
***'''Level 2'''
****Health increased from 250 to 275.
****Range increased from 28 to 30.
****Damage increased from 18 to 30.
****Burst count decreased from 10 to 8.
**New skin: {{Color|Null|Graveyard}}
*'''25 October 2025''' - [[v1.78.0]]
**Statistical changes:
***'''Level 1'''
****Damage decreased from 12 to 11.
***'''Level 2'''
****Spawnrate increased from 35 to 40.
****Damage decreased from 30 to 25.
**Statistical changes ([[PVP]]):
***'''Level 1'''
****Damage decreased from 12 to 11.
***'''Level 2'''
****Damage decreased from 30 to 25.
*'''28 January 2026''' - [[v1.84.0]]
**Statistical changes (Regular):
***'''Base'''
****Spawnrate decreased from 40 to 30.
****Lifespan decreased from 240 to 150.
***'''Level 1'''
****Health increased from 75 to 80.
****Damage decreased from 11 to 10.
****Spawnrate decreased from 40 to 30.
****Lifespan decreased from 240 to 150.
***'''Level 2'''
****Damage decreased from 25 to 19.
****Spawnrate decreased from 40 to 30.
****Lifespan decreased from 240 to 150.
**Statistical changes ([[PVP]]):
***'''Base'''
****Lifespan decreased from 240 to 150.
***'''Level 1'''
****Health increased from 75 to 80.
****Damage decreased from 11 to 10.
****Lifespan decreased from 240 to 150.
***'''Level 2'''
****Damage decreased from 25 to 19.
****Lifespan decreased from 240 to 150.
*'''11 February 2026''' - [[v1.85.0]]
**Statistical changes (Regular & [[PVP]]):
***'''Level 1'''
****Damage decreased from 10 to 9.
***'''Level 2'''
****Damage decreased from 19 to 18.
*'''5 June 2026''' - [[v1.91.0]]
**Firerate decreased due to the [[Firerate Bug]] being fixed.
**Statistical changes (Regular & [[PVP]]):
***'''Base'''
****Damage decreased from 6 to 5.
****Firerate decreased from 0.175 to 0.15.
***'''Level 1'''
****Damage decreased from 8 to 7.
***'''Level 2'''
****Damage decreased from 18 to 17.
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