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The '''Volt Submachine Gun''' ('''SMG'''), or simply the '''Volt''', is a energy [[Weapons|submachine gun]] featured in ''[[Titanfall 2]]'' and ''[[Apex Legends]]''. It is a weapon that fires concentrated bolts of high energy, which are referred to as 'blue tracers'.<ref>''[[Titanfall 2]]'' death hint - ''"Mild mannered. The Volt is recognized by its blue tracers and light kick."''</ref> Despite this making the weapon very effective In medium to close range engagements, at long range these blue tracers can very easily give your position away. The Volt appears to be equipped with a [[Suppressor]] by default, though this attachment provides no in-game benefit. The Volt is often utilised by [[Stalker]]s and [[BRD-01 Spectre|Spectres]].

Despite the appearance of bullet travel, the projectiles fired from this weapon are in fact hitscan. The blue tracers' travel time is merely cosmetic.

In ''Titanfall 2'' Multiplayer mode, it is unlocked after reaching Level 27, or purchased for 100 [[Credits]].


== History ==

== Design and performance ==
=== Field notes ===

* Just as with any other SMGs, you should always hip-fire with the Volt.
* Volt can be considered the most accurate SMG in the game, due to its extremely low recoil and almost pin-point accuracy.
* Volt has a rather mediocre fire-rate and low damage, As such the player will need a good aim in order to fully utilize the Volt effectively.
* Using an [[Extended Magazine]] or [[Speedloader]] is generally unnecessary, Since the unmodded Volt already has a good magazine size and quick reload speed.
* Some might consider Volt to be the worst SMG in the game, Due to its mediocre TTK, causing it to be easily outgunned by other SMGs in certain scenarios. However, the Volt is still far from being the worst weapon in the game.
* You should never ADS with the Volt, Since the visual recoil is greatly increased while ADS with it.
* Just as any other SMGs, Volt is not very effective in long-range engangements.

=== Strengths ===

* Very low recoil.
* High accuracy.
* Good magazine size.
* Fast reload speed.
* Very versatile.

=== Weaknesses ===

* Mediocre fire-rate.
* Low damage.
* Not very effective at long-range engagements.

== ''Titanfall 2'' ==
{{Infobox Weapon
|image = <tabber> In-game model = [[File:Volt model TF2.png|200px]]
|-|
HUD Icon = [[File:Volt menu icon TF2.png|200px]] </tabber>
|class     = Primary Weapon
|type      = Submachine Gun
|user      = [[Pilot]]s<br>
[[BRD-01 Spectre]]s<br>
[[Stalker]]s
|firemode  = Fully Automatic
|damage=35
|accuracy=90
|range=40
|firerate=38
|magcap=33
|unlock=27
|clipsize  = 33
|startammo = 
|maxammo   = 
|name = Volt
|cost = 100 Credits}}
{{Quote|Energy actuated SMG.|Description}}
=== Weapon attachments ===
{| class="wikitable" 
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! '''Image'''
! '''Name'''
! '''Description'''
! '''Unlock'''
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|[[File:Factoryissuesights.png|35px|center]]
|<center>'''[[Iron Sights|Factory Issue]]'''</center>
|Stock sights.
|<center>Volt Level 1</center>
|-
|[[File:Holosighttf2.png|45px|center]]
|<center>'''[[Holosight]]'''</center>
|Holographic gunsight.
|<center>Volt Level 3</center>
|-
|[[File:HCOGRangerT2.png|45px|center]]
|<center>'''[[HCOG Ranger]]'''</center>
|Enhanced zoom scope.
|<center>Volt Level 6</center>
|-
|[[File:ThreatScopeT2.png|45px|center]]
|<center>'''[[Threat Scope]]'''</center>
|Makes enemies easy to spot by applying an AR overlay to them. Warning: Disables extra mod slot.
|<center>Volt Level 10</center>
|-
|[[File:Proscreen.png|45px|center]]
|<center>'''[[Pro Screen]]'''</center>
|Attachment that displays lifetime weapon XP count for the weapon.
|<center>Volt [[Regeneration]]</center>
|}
=== Weapon mods ===
{| class="wikitable" 
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! '''Image'''
! '''Name'''
! '''Description'''
! '''Unlock'''
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|[[File:Extraammo.png|40px|center]]
|<center>'''[[Extra Ammo]]'''</center>
|Increased ammo capacity.
|<center>Volt Level 2</center>
|-
|[[File:Gunrunner.png|55px|center]]
|<center>'''[[Gunrunner]]'''</center>
|Shoot while sprinting.
|<center>Volt Level 4</center>
|-
|[[File:Speedloader.png|55px|center]]
|<center>'''[[Speedloader]]'''</center>
|Faster reload.
|<center>Volt Level 5</center>
|-
|[[File:Gunready.png|55px|center]]
|<center>'''[[Gun Ready]]'''</center>
|Fast transition into aiming down the sights.
|<center>Volt Level 7</center>
|-
|[[File:Quickswap.png|55px|center]]
|<center>'''[[Quick Swap]]'''</center>
|Faster transition when switching to this weapon.
|<center>Volt Level 8</center>
|-
|[[File:Tactikill.png|55px|center]]
|<center>'''[[Tactikill]]'''</center>
|Pilot kills increase Tactical availability (Faster cooldown).
|<center>Volt Level 9</center>
|}
=== Weapon camos ===
{{Main|Volt/Customization#Titanfall 2|Volt/Customization}}

== ''Apex Legends'' ==
{{Infobox Weapon/AL
|name=Volt SMG
|image=[[File:AL Volt SMG.png]]
|caption=Energy actuated SMG
|class=Submachine gun
|manufacturer=unknown
|availability=Floor loot
|action=Automatic
|operation=energy-operated
|fire-mode=Auto
|ammo=[[File:AL Energy Ammo.png|20px]] Energy Ammo
|fire-rate=720 RPM
|mag-cap={{Level0123|19|21|23|26}}
|dmg-head=23
|dmg-body=15
|dmg-legs=12
|dps-head=276
|dps-body=180
|dps-legs=144
|velocity=23500
|recoil=vertical + curve left
|tacreload={{Level0123|1.44s|1.39s|1.34s|1.3s}}
|fullreload={{Level0123|2.03s|1.96s|1.89s|1.83s}}
|holster={{Level0123|.3s|.26s|.24s|.23s}}
|draw={{Level0123|.35s|.3s|.28s|.26s}}
}}

{{Quote|The first energy - based SMG to see regular use in the Frontier, the Volt allows its operator to fire a salvo of energy - based ammunition, decreasing drag and making it possible to hit multiple targets within a short window. In the early days of Frontier exploration, expeditions were often waylaid by dense populations of local wildlife. Progress ground to a halt as settlers were ill - equipped to protect themselves in unfamiliar terrain. The IMC commissioned the Volt, which could be used quickly and effectively at multiple distances, reducing casualties from local fauna and jumpstarting excursions into untouched territory.|In-game description.}}


The Volt reappears in ''[[Apex Legends]]''. It is still an energy actuated SMG, with its bullets having the highest velocity of all SMGs. Unlike its predecessor, the Volt now has worse hipfire accuracy and the recoil is mainly vertical. Aesthetically, the Volt gains an LED screen on the left side, showing various statuses including ammo count.
=== Weapon attachments ===
{| class="wikitable" 
|-
! '''Image'''
! '''Name'''
! '''Description'''
|-
|[[File:AL Barrel Stabilizer HUD.png|center|50px]]
|'''[[Weapon attachments (Apex Legends)|Barrel Stabilizer]]'''
|Decreases recoil
|-
|[[File:AL Extended Energy Mag HUD.png|center|50px]]
|'''[[Weapon attachments (Apex Legends)|Extended Energy Mag]]'''
| Holds extra rounds for this weapon. If weapon is unequipped for 10 seconds, it will auto-reload (Level 4).
|-
|[[File:AL 1x Holo.png|center|50px]][[File:AL 1x HCOG Classic.png|center|50px]][[File:AL 1x-2x Variable Holo.png|center|50px]][[File:AL 2x HCOG Bruiser.png|center|50px]][[File:AL 1x Digital Threat.png|center|50px]]
|'''[[Weapon attachments (Apex Legends)|Close Range Optics]]'''
|Improves view while ADS
|-
|[[File:AL Standard Stock HUD.png|center|50px]]
|'''[[Weapon attachments (Apex Legends)|Standard Stock]]'''
|Reduces aim sway and allows faster switching of weapons, also increases reload speed.
|}
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!{{Common|Level 1}}
!{{Rare|Level 2}}
!{{Epic|Level 3}}
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=== Weapon skins ===
{{Main|Volt/Customization#Apex Legends|Volt/Customization}}

== ''Apex Legends Mobile'' ==
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=== Weapon skins ===
{{Main|Volt/Customization#Apex Legends Mobile|Volt/Customization}}

== Update history ==

== Behind the scenes ==

== Appearances ==

== Gallery ==
=== Videos ===
=== Images ===
<gallery>
Volt render 1.jpg|
Volt render 2.jpg|
Volt_Heat_Sink_Warpaint.jpg|Heat Sink [[Elite Warpaint]]
Volt TFA 1.jpg|The Volt in ''[[Titanfall: Assault]]''
Volt TFA 2.jpg
</gallery>
== Trivia ==
*It is possible that the Volt and the [[X-55 Devotion]] are all from the same family of weapons, due to their similar appearances; notably, their shared barrel shroud, stock [[Irondot Sight|Iron-dot Sights]] and plating on the upper receiver. The two also share use of blue tracers with the [[D-2 Double Take|Double Take]].
* The Volt's method of operation remains a mystery; the name "Volt" and the "Heat Sink" [[Elite Warpaint]] would imply that the weapon is some sort of energy weapon - however, it is explicitly stated to fire blue tracer rounds, and feeds from a magazine implying conventional bullets. It is possible the Volt uses electronic components elsewhere such as in the firing pin, hence the name. The possibility also remains that the alloy used to create the shells or the rounds could use some sort of alloy that creates a blue color, such as a copper alloy or cobalt.
*In [[Apex Legends]], game files regarding the Volt trace all the way back to Season 2, until it was finally added in Season 6.
*It appears that the Volt's lack of vertical recoil was removed in ''Apex Legends'' (based off the crosshairs, which were changed from the same crosshairs of the [[Alternator]] to regular crosshairs). The reason is likely due to balancing.
*The weapon bears heavy resemblance to an AR-15 platform rifle like an M4, but with sci-fi design cues reminiscent of the M41A Pulse Rifle from Aliens.
*It is described as a 'Energy actuated SMG' and is seen ejecting casings much like a conventional firearm, it can be theorized to be a hybrid weapon - firing solid projectiles surrounded in energy instead of either pure kinetic or pure energy.
== References ==
<references />
{{InfantryWeapons}}
[[Category:Submachine guns]]