SG552 Lycanthrope


 * For the original version, see SIG SG552.

SG552 Lycanthrope is a Buff Series Assault rifle in Counter-Strike Online.

Overview

 * This item that can be obtained only from Transcendence Decoder.

A special assault rifle chambered with 50 rounds of .50 BMG that deals devastating damage to zombies. It is equipped with a scope to have better accuracy in long range engagements. If in possession, the user will be granted with the following buffs:
 * Grants additional use of Deadly Shot after 30 seconds if the player didn't kill any zombie while in the duration of the first usage in Zombie Hero.
 * Mobility is increased by 5 levels at the start of the round for all players in Zombie Scenario mode (max level does not increase).
 * +200% EXP to the owner.
 * +50% EXP to the other players in the room.
 * Unlimited spare ammo in Scenario modes.
 * Allows hit-markers function.

Advantages

 * High damage in both modes
 * High accuracy
 * High rate of fire in A mode
 * Short reload time
 * Light weight
 * Has passive effects
 * Low recoil in both modes
 * Displays hit-markers to support accuracy
 * High magazine size for a rifle

Disadvantages

 * Expensive price
 * Loud shot sounds
 * Obtainable through Transcendence Decoder only
 * Low spare ammo, except in Scenario modes

Release date

 * South Korea: 30 June 2016.
 * Taiwan/Hong Kong: 5 July 2016.
 * China/Japan: 6 July 2016.
 * CSN:Z: 12 October 2016

Tips

 * Zombie Scenario
 * In A mode, this weapon can deal 400 ~ 600 damage per shot to the bosses.
 * In B mode, this weapon can deal 1000 ~ 3000 damage per shot to the bosses.

Comparison
M4A1 Dark Knight=


 * Positive
 * Higher damage in B mode (+18)
 * Higher accuracy in B mode (+2%)
 * Higher rate of fire in B mode (+2%)
 * Can be zoomed


 * Neutral
 * Same damage in A mode (30)
 * Same accuracy in A mode (90%)
 * Same recoil in A mode (16%)
 * Same rate of fire in A mode (91%)
 * Same ammo type (.50 BMG)
 * Same magazine size (50/90)
 * Same reload time (2.0 seconds)

AK-47 Paladin=
 * Negative
 * More expensive (+$500)
 * Higher recoil in B mode (+10%)
 * Heavier (+3%)
 * Does not have High Penetration mode


 * Positive
 * Higher accuracy in A mode (+7%)
 * Lower recoil in B mode (-8%)
 * Higher rate of fire in B mode (+12%)
 * Can be zoomed


 * Neutral
 * Same damage in B mode (61)
 * Same recoil in A mode (16%)
 * Same rate of fire in A mode (91%)
 * Same ammo type (.50 BMG)
 * Same magazine size (50/90)
 * Same reload time (2.0 seconds)

SG552=
 * Negative
 * More expensive (+$500)
 * Lower damage in A mode (-3)
 * Lower knockback power
 * Heavier (+3%)
 * No splash damage


 * Positive
 * Higher base damage (+1)
 * Lower recoil (-2%)
 * Larger magazine size (+20)
 * Shorter reload time (-1.0 second)
 * Sniper scope, instead of normal scope
 * Higher damage in sniper zoom


 * Neutral
 * Same accuracy (90%)
 * Same rate of fire (91%)
 * Same weight (7% speed reduction)


 * Negative
 * Rarely obtained from Transcendence Decoder
 * More expensive (+$3500)

Gallery
Lycanthrope=

Trivia

 * SG552 Lycanthrope is the third assault rifle in the Buff Weapon series.
 * It has a nearly similar firing sound as M4A1 Dark Knight's A mode firing sound.
 * The idle sound is nearly similar to M4A1 Dark Knight's too.
 * The firing effect is similar to AK-47 Paladin's.
 * This weapon alongside Power Falcon are the third and fourth weapons that have a unique scope reflection, after Destroyer and AWP Elven Ranger.
 * This is the most expensive assault rifle so far.
 * In premium enhancement event, the magazine size extended until 62 after enhance.

External link

 * Lycanthrope at Wikipedia.