The 40mm Cannon, also simply known as the 40mm, is a Titan 40mm cannon manufactured by Brockhaurd Manufacturing that appears in Titanfall. It has since been surpassed by the 40mm Tracker Cannon, used on the Tone chassis.
History[]
During the Titan Wars, a resourceful Pilot and his support unit tore a 40mm cannon from a stranded mobile infantry carrier, and attached it to his Atlas, replacing his defunct primary weapon. The opposing force, expecting an unarmed Titan to surrender the next day, was wiped out in a battle that barely lasted two minutes, and thus a new Titan weapon was born.[1]
Design and performance[]
The 40mm Cannon has very few weaknesses and can be used effectively with any Titan chassis or loadout. Against enemy pilots on the ground, any miss shot is likely to cause splash damage, while a follow up shot is likely to kill. Perhaps the only weakness this weapon has is its need for direct hits against enemy Titans, so Stryders with Dash Core active can be extremely difficult to deal with.
- 40mm Cannon is capable of scoring critical hits by hitting weak spots on unshielded titans.
- 40mm without Burst Fire mod will kill pilot in one direct hit or two near explosions. With Burst Fire mod it'll take two direct hits or three near hits.
- 40mm can score head shots, but there are no challenges associated with it, unlike with XO-16 Chaingun.
- It is the only weapon that can down a Titan with one magazine.
Field notes[]
- This weapon packs a punch with every bullet. It has the perfect balance of being able to deal a fair amount of damage to Titans along with taking out any minions or Pilots with one round.
- This gun is very difficult to use against Pilots that are on roofs or jumping around. Be sure to take advantage of the splash damage and try to shoot enemy Pilots when they are on the ground or next to a wall. If a Pilot is high up on a roof or jumping above your head, it is better to dash away and try the fight from another angle.
- This weapon, without any mods, can take out a couple of minions that are close together. But coupled with the Burst Fire, the 40mm Cannon can easily dispose of an entire group of minions with one or two bursts.
- This is one of the strongest weapons against enemy Titans in mid-close-range battles. It has a large magazine capacity and fast rate of fire, which allows you to deal continuous damage, and you aren’t punished if you miss a few shots.
- The Burst Fire mod is great when playing on a map with lots of cover, so that you can shoot a couple bursts and dash away to safety. If you like the single-round semi-automatic fire, be sure to equip the Extended Magazine to get five extra rounds per mag. When head-to-head against another Titan, if this weapon doesn’t kill the enemy, it will undoubtedly leave it weak enough to be finished off by your teammates.
Strengths[]
- Powerful rounds that can take out Pilots and Titans
- Large magazine capacity
Weaknesses[]
- Hard to hit fast-moving Pilots
- Limited effective range
- Slow rate of fire makes the 40mm Cannon ineffective in Close Quarters Combat.
Titanfall[]
| “ | The factory issue 40mm Cannon is a semi-automatic weapon that fires a high-explosive round with good accuracy.
— In-game description.
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The factory issue 40mm Cannon is a semi-automatic weapon that fires a high-explosive round with good accuracy. Following the 40mm Cannon's employment, the IMC initiated the 40mm Autofire Project to investigate the feasibility of a fully-automatic 40mm weapon system, though the project was deemed economically unfeasible for mass-deployment.[2]
By the time of the Battle of Typhon, the 40mm had been upgraded or replaced with the 40mm Tracker Cannon, employed by the Tone loadout.
This weapon is equally at home attacking both enemy titans and pilots. The quick travel time and great accuracy of its rounds makes this an effective weapon at range but when up close, the low rate of fire may hurt players who are not skilled with the weapon. The 40mm does 310 damage to infantry and 900 damage to Titans, with a reload time of three seconds.
Weapon mods[]
| Image | Name | Description | Unlock |
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Extended Magazine | This mod increases the ammo capacity of the weapon, making it so that you don't have to reload as often. | If It Moves... (II) Challenge: Kill 25 Enemies |
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Burst Fire | This mod allows you to fire three-round bursts. However, your magazine will deplete faster as a result. | Titan Killer (II) Challenge: Kill 20 Titans |
Challenges[]
If It Moves...[]
| Image | Tier | Criteria | Reward |
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Kill 10 Enemies | 500 XP | |
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Kill 25 Enemies | 1,000 XP, Extended Magazine Mod | |
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Kill 50 Enemies | 2,500 XP | |
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Kill 100 Enemies | 5,000 XP | |
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Kill 200 Enemies | 10,000 XP |
Top Gun[]
| Image | Tier | Criteria | Reward |
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Kill 5 Pilots | 500 XP | |
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Kill 15 Pilots | 1,000 XP | |
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Kill 30 Pilots | 2,500 XP, Most Wanted List Burn Card | |
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Kill 50 Pilots | 5,000 XP, Most Wanted List Burn Card | |
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Kill 75 Pilots | 10,000 XP, Most Wanted List Burn Card |
Titan Killer[]
| Image | Tier | Criteria | Reward |
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Kill 10 Titans | 500 XP | |
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Kill 20 Titans | 1,000 XP, Burst Fire Mod | |
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Kill 30 Titans | 2,500 XP, Titan Salvage Burn Card | |
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Kill 40 Titans | 5,000 XP, Titan Salvage Burn Card | |
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Kill 50 Titans | 10,000 XP, Titan Salvage Burn Card |
Machine War[]
| Image | Tier | Criteria | Reward |
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Kill 10 Spectres | 500 XP | |
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Kill 25 Spectres | 1,000 XP | |
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Kill 50 Spectres | 2,500 XP, Urban Renewal Burn Card | |
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Kill 75 Spectres | 5,000 XP, Urban Renewal Burn Card | |
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Kill 100 Spectres | 10,000 XP, Urban Renewal Burn Card |
The Expendables[]
| Image | Tier | Criteria | Reward |
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Kill 10 Grunts | 500 XP | |
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Kill 25 Grunts | 1000 XP | |
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Kill 50 Grunts | 2,500 XP, Thin the Ranks Burn Card | |
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Kill 100 Grunts | 5,000 XP, Thin the Ranks Burn Card | |
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Kill 200 Grunts | 10,000 XP, Thin the Ranks Burn Card |
This Is My Weapon[]
| Image | Tier | Criteria | Reward |
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Use the weapon for 0.5 hours | 500 XP | |
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Use the weapon for 1 hour | 1,000 XP | |
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Use the weapon for 1.5 hours | 2,500 XP | |
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Use the weapon for 2 hours | 5,000 XP | |
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Use the weapon for 3 hours | 10,000 XP |
Critically Conditioned[]
| Image | Tier | Criteria | Reward |
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Get 5 critical hits | 500 XP | |
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Get 15 critical hits | 1,000 XP | |
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Get 30 critical hits | 2,500 XP | |
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Get 50 critical hits | 5,000 XP | |
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Get 75 critical hits | 10,000 XP |
Titanfall 2[]
| “ | Semi-auto explosive rounds. Grants partial lock-on.
— In-game description
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The 40mm Tracker Cannon[3] (Otherwise known as the 40mm Titan Heavy Rifle or "40 mil")is a Titan weapon in Titanfall 2. It is semi-automatic, firing explosive rounds that establish partial locks when used by a Tone Titan.
The 40mm Titan Heavy Rifle (Or "40 mil") is a multi-purpose/ anti-Titan automatic cannon designed by Brockhaurd Manufacturing. It is a popular and versatile Titan armament often fielded by Pilots operating in medium to long-distance engagements. The 40mm cartridge can be customized to damage enemy personnel or material with a standard Depleted Uranium (DU) shell or the highly effective Armour Piercing, Depleted Tungsten (APDT) M20 explosive shell. When accurate heavy firepower is required, the selection of choice is the 40mm Cannon. It has also been upgraded with improved armour.[4]
When fired at Titans, Dropships, and Reapers, the cannon will establish a lock, signified by a white pip on the HUD. When three locks are established by three direct or near-hits, the pips will turn red and the option to fire a Rocket Salvo will appear. The weapon is semi-automatic by default, but a modification added in Angel City's Most Wanted added the ability to burst-fire the weapon by charging up to three rounds.
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Behind the scenes[]
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References[]
- ↑ Titanfall Legacy Site- Ogre
- ↑ Amped 40mm Burn Card description
- ↑ Titanfall 2 EXCLUSIVE Single Player GAMEPLAY Footage! - retrieved August 11, 2016
- ↑ Ryan Lastimosa - "I beefed out the barrel guards and added plating to the body that very much resembles reactive armor."
| Titan Weapons | |
|---|---|
| Primary Weapons | 40mm Cannon (Tracker) • Arc Cannon • Broadsword • Leadwall • Maul • Plasma Railgun • Predator Cannon • Quad Rocket • Splitter Rifle • T-203 Thermite Launcher • Triple Threat • XOTBR-16 Chaingun • XO16A2 Chaingun |
| Ordnance Weapons | Arc Wave • Charge Cannon • Cluster Missile • Firewall • Laser Shot • Multi-Target Missile System • Power Shot • Rocket Salvo • Slaved Warheads • Tracking Rockets |
| Core Weapons | Laser Core • Flame Core • Flight Core • Salvo Core • Sword Core • Smart Core |