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{{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.

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