Editing Boris the Beltfed

{{Infobox Weapon
 | title        = Boris the Beltfed
 | image        = BorisBeltfed.png
 | link         = Boris the Beltfed
 | type         = Light Machine Gun (auto)
 | rarity       = Rare
 | slot         = Primary
 | source       = Mystery Box
 | first        = DEAD (v1.0)

 | damage       = 5 per shot
 | damage_pct   = 30
 | rof          = 100 rps (burst)
 | rof_pct      = 80
 | sustain      = 72.29 DPS
 | sustain_pct  = 65
 | magazine     = 100
 | reload       = 1.92s (115f)
 | recoil       = Moderate
 | recoil_pct   = 40
 | proj_speed   = 5 units

 | upgrade_name = Boris Jr.
 | upgrade_cost = 2300 points
 | upgrade_note = Mag boost and higher DPS; recoil more noticeable.
 | notes        = Heavy LMG with strong sustained fire; slower handling than other belt-feds.
}}

[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Light Machine Guns]]

; Boris the Beltfed (PKM)
: *“The Boris family tree has bullets for leaves.”*

== Overview ==
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 ==
* '''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 ==
* 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 ==
* 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.