Weapon reference / SMG
VEL 46
Official launch specifications
| Class | SMG |
|---|---|
| Loadout slot | primary |
| Player unlock level | 5 |
| Weapon levels | 60 |
| Magazine | 40 rounds |
| Reserve | 120 rounds |
| Fire rate | 952 RPM |
Attachments and Apex
Up to five standard attachment slots can be used. Compatible slot types: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear grip, Stock, Laser, Ammunition.
The separate VEL 46 Snap Apex blocks Stock. The planner clears incompatible choices when it is equipped.
Community stock measurements
Tested 2026-11-01 by RankKD. These can differ from the launch specifications above. Ratings such as Damage are Gunsmith interface ratings, not health damage. Later patches may change values.
| Measurement | Stock |
|---|---|
| Damage | 24 rating |
| Range | 35 rating |
| Accuracy | 37 rating |
| Mobility | 68 rating |
| Handling | 76 rating |
| Fire rate | 952 RPM |
| Magazine | 40 rounds |
| Aim down sight | 230 ms |
| Sprint to fire | 110 ms |
| Reload | 2,633 ms |
| Movement | 4.77 m/s |
| ADS movement | 3.22 m/s |
| Sprint | 6.26 m/s |
| Bullet velocity | 565 m/s |
| Horizontal recoil | 12.5 |
| Vertical recoil | 39.6 |
Recorded attachment options
Muzzle
- 212 LC40 COMP
- DEMO IRONSHADE
- FSS CRACKDOWN
- HAEBANG ORC70
- HANBIT CHEVRON
- TA LIGHTNING R3M
- TA TACPRO-56
- XRK HERDER 40
Barrel
- RV-B V2 BARREL
- VB-46 SERIES 11
- XRK TANGO 380 BARREL
Underbarrel
- FSS FIRELINE GRIP
- FSS TAC90 GRIP
- GW DOMI-9
- V46 VERT-TAC
Magazine
- 30 ROUND MAG
- 60 ROUND DRUM
Rear grip
- LM COMBAT GRIP
- SAKIN RUBBER GRIP
- V46 R-SKEL GRIP
Stock
- EXP DEFIANT STOCK
- EXP LOCKDOWN STOCK
- EXP U-TURN STOCK
- VEL 46 EXTENDED
Ammunition
- 4.6X30MM ARMOR PIERCING
- 4.6X30MM FRANGIBLE
- 4.6X30MM HIGH VELOCITY
- 4.6X30MM HOLLOW POINT
- 4.6X30MM OVERPRESSURED
Sources and coverage
Activision’s official launch weapon guide. Launch catalogue checked November 14, 2026. Read the full method and limits.