Free Fire has more than 40 characters you can use. You have more freedom to create strategy and gameplay for defeating the enemies. However, you can’t only depend on the character’s building. The weapon you use also is essential to create a powerful character. Here, we are going to introduce you to one of the best weapons in Free Fire, the M249.
How to Get M249
Unfortunately, you can’t buy M249 from the in-game store. This weapon is only available as the airdrop weapon. Therefore, you should find it as soon as you land on the battlefield. M249 is one of the weapons in the Light Machine Gun (LMG) category. Moreover, it can hold 100 bullets in one magazine, so you can stay longer battling using this weapon.
M249 Specifications
Here are the specifications of M249.
⦁ Damage: 57
⦁ Range: 73
⦁ Magazine: 100
⦁ Movement Speed: 58
⦁ Rate of Fire: 59
⦁ Reload Speed: 48
⦁ Accuracy: 54
⦁ Armor Penetration: 0
Unfortunately, you can use any attachment on M249. However, it comes with a built-in scope. You also get a red dot feature when you aim using that. Moreover, it has a bipod. This feature allows you to get more stability, damage, and a faster rate of fire when you use it while crouching or in the prone position. It is a perfect choice for you who love to wait and ambush the enemy from a distance.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Next, you also should know several advantages and disadvantages of this weapon. That way you can match it with the play style or strategy that you use. Moreover, it also helps you to defeat your enemy, in case they also use M249.
Advantages
- It has a bipod that gives you more stability, damage, and a faster rate of fire in a prone or crouch position,
- It is a good weapon for the beginning of the battle when you are still a far distance from the enemies,
- It has more magazine capacity (100 rounds) than any other weapon,
- A perfect choice for a mid-range match,
- The big size can intimidate the enemies (depending on the skin that you use),
- Its high damage and magazine capacity are perfect for all modes in Free Fire,
Disadvantages
- It is not effective for a close-range match,
- Its reload time is the longest compared to others. That is not suitable for fast pace battle or when you are surrounded by the enemy,
- Big size, which makes it easier to see by the enemies,
- It is heavy, which slows down your character’s movement speed.
The Best Skin for M249
Similar to other weapons in Free Fire, you can apply various skins on M249. If you are new to Free Fire, the skin here is not only changing its appearance. Many weapon skins in Free Fire also give extra abilities or features to the weapon, such as more damage or accuracy. Therefore, applying the best skin is essential. That is the way to get more from the weapon of your choice. As for M249, here, we have picked the three best skin you can try.
Spikey Spine
Spikey Spine is another good choice for your M249 skin. It changes your weapon into bright purple color, which looks elegant. The dark purple here also helps you to camouflage your M249 much better. As for its ability, your M249 will get extra 1 Damage after you install it. The accuracy also increases by 1 point. The only drawback is its shooting range decreased by 1 point. So, it will be like this:
⦁ Damage: 58 (+1)
⦁ Accuracy: 55 (+1)
⦁ Range: 72 (-1)
Clownfish
This skin gives a clownfish color pattern on your M249. People also call it the Finding Nemo skin. This skin makes this weapon looks cute. However, even though it becomes cuter, it doesn’t remove the dangerous element of this powerful weapon.
Similar to other skin, your weapon will also receive extra improvement. Your M249 will get a 1 point for Reload Speed and 1 point for Rate of Fire, also decrease its Range by 1. The additional point on reload speed is very helpful because it is one of the weaknesses of M249.
⦁ Reload Speed: 49 (+1)
⦁ Rate of Fire: 60 (+1)
⦁ Range: 72 (-1)
Striking Pink
This skin is another cute choice for your powerful M249. It changes the body into pink color with a cute panda character printed on it. It is a perfect description of the contradiction between its tame and harmless looks, and its powerful and deadly capability.
As for its feature, it increases the Rate of Fire by 2 points. That means it becomes much faster to shoot your enemy. However, the reload speed decreased by 1 point.
⦁ Rate of Fire: 61 (+2)
⦁ Reload Speed: 47 (-1)
Conclusion
We believe you are ready to use M249 as your main weapon in Free Fire. Use our guide and match it with your character and game style. If you can do it correctly, this weapon will become the key to your winning. Who knows, maybe, you can break your record of killing more enemies in Free Fire? Try it now!