Boris the Beltfed
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| Type | Light Machine Gun (auto) |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Slot | Primary |
| Source | Mystery Box |
| First appearance | DEAD (v1.0) |
| Damage |
5 per shot
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| Rate of fire |
100 rps (burst)
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| Sustained DPS |
72.29 DPS
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| Magazine | 100 |
| Reload | 1.92s (115f) |
| Recoil |
Moderate
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| Projectile speed | 5 units |
| Beastmode | Boris Jr.– 2300 points Mag boost and higher DPS; recoil more noticeable. |
| Notes | Heavy LMG with strong sustained fire; slower handling than other belt-feds. |
- Boris the Beltfed (PKM)
- *“The Boris family tree has bullets for leaves.”*
Overview[edit]
The Boris the Beltfed is a powerful light machine gun built for sustained fire. Its slower reload and heavier handling make it clunky, but its steady damage output and 100-round belt ensure it can hold a line for longer than most LMGs. A reliable pick for players who like laying down non-stop suppression.
Beast Upgrades[edit]
- Boris Jr. – Boosted DPS and bigger belt; recoil rises slightly.
- Boris the Bear – Noticeably higher fire rate and sustain; perfect for mowing down hordes.
- Tsar Boris III – Final form; massive belts, extreme sustain DPS, and one of the most oppressive guns in DEAD.
Tips[edit]
- Great for holding chokepoints.
- Suffers from slow reloads — pre-emptively reload between waves.
- Fully upgraded, it rivals the MG42 for sheer volume of fire, but with slightly steadier handling.
Trivia[edit]
- The “Boris” naming joke was so popular in testing that it became an official naming theme for its entire Beast chain.
- Known internally as the “PKM” during dev; testers kept yelling “Boris is hungry!” when spraying, and the nickname stuck.
- One of the most ammo-hungry weapons in the game, though its huge belts delay that problem.