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M20 Basilisk
M20 Basilisk
The Basilisk is a 20mm heavy machine gun that effectively damages all targets, especially at close range.
Costs
Auto Granted
General Info
Empire: Icon NS
Can Use: Icon ProwlerIcon VanguardIcon Magrider
Weapon Type: Basilisk
Fire Rate: 400 RPM
Muzzle Velocity: 550m/s
Effective Range: Medium
Fire Modes: Automatic
Headshot Multiplier: 1x
Damage[?]
Max Damage: 250 before 10m
Min Damage: 167 after 100m
Damage Type: Heavy Machine Guns
Reload Speed
Reload Speed: 3s
Ammunition
Magazine Size: 50
Ammunition Pool: 300
Accuracy[?]
Min Cone of Fire: 0.2
Max Cone of Fire: 0.5
Bloom per Shot: 0.1
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:

M20 Basilisk API Data

Census LF API source: M20 Basilisk API Data

The M20 Basilisk is a Nanite Systems all-purpose secondary weapon available to all MBTs. The Basilisk is a slow firing machine gun capable of dealing moderate damage to all target types. It is the default secondary weapon available to all three factions' tanks.

The M20 Basilisk enjoys an extremely high degree of versatility. Whilst it may not specialize into doing any one job, it can fire upon all target types to a relatively good degree of success. As a default weapon, the Basilisk is a solid tool to keep equipped whilst certification points are spent elsewhere on the tank, as the versatility it offers means the MBT is never truly defenseless regardless of its foe.

No other secondary weapon in the game can compare to the Basilisk's utility, though they all can do a specific job much better than the Basilisk. As such, depending on personal experience and the battlefield, the Basilisk can be swapped out for any of the available specialized weaponry, such as the M40 Fury or M12 Kobalt for anti-infantry purposes, or the G30 Walker for anti-aircraft utility.

Attachments[]

Available attachments
Optics
Zoom Optics (1.25x)
Zoom Optics
Unlocks the 1.25x Zoom attachment.
Default
Zoom Optics (1.5x)
Zoom Optics
Unlocks the 1.5x Zoom attachment.
50 Certification Points 39 Daybreak Cash
Zoom Optics (1.75x)
Zoom Optics
Unlocks the 1.75x Zoom attachment.
150 Certification Points 89 Daybreak Cash
Zoom Optics (2x)
Zoom Optics
Unlocks the 2x Zoom attachment.
500 Certification Points 199 Daybreak Cash
Night Vision Optics
Night Vision Optics
Illuminates low light levels up to 1000 meters in a green monochrome display.
50 Certification Points 39 Daybreak Cash
Threat Detection Optics
Thermal Optics
Highlights vehicular threats in low light conditions up to 350 meters.
200 Certification Points 89 Daybreak Cash
Utility
Reload Speed
Magazine Size
Reload Speed 1 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by
10
0.3 seconds decrease,
Reload Speed — 2.7 seconds
%.
150 Certification Points
Reload Speed 2 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by
14
0.42 seconds decrease,
Reload Speed — 2.58 seconds
%.
200 Certification Points
Reload Speed 3 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by
17
0.51 seconds decrease,
Reload Speed — 2.49 seconds
%.
400 Certification Points
Reload Speed 4 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by
19
0.57 seconds decrease,
Reload Speed — 2.43 seconds
%.
500 Certification Points
Reload Speed 5 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by
20
0.6 seconds decrease,
Reload Speed — 2.4 seconds
%.
1000 Certification Points
Magazine Size
Reload Speed
Magazine Size 1 Adds 6 rounds to the default magazine size.
100 Certification Points
Magazine Size 2 Adds 9 rounds to the default magazine size.
200 Certification Points
Magazine Size 3 Adds 12 rounds to the default magazine size.
400 Certification Points
Magazine Size 4 Adds 15 rounds to the default magazine size.
1000 Certification Points
Ammo
Maximum Ammo Capacity
Ammo Capacity
Maximum Ammo Capacity 1 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 60 rounds.
1 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 2 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 120 rounds.
10 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 3 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 180 rounds.
30 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 4 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 240 rounds.
50 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 5 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 300 rounds.
100 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 6 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 360 rounds.
150 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 7 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 420 rounds.
200 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 8 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 480 rounds.
400 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 9 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 540 rounds.
500 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 10 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 600 rounds.
1000 Certification Points

Effectiveness[]

Versus Infantry
Infantry Body part Shots to Kill
0-10mAfter 100m
Icon Light AssaultInfantry Head 46
Torso 4(5)6(8)
Legs 5(6)7(9)
Icon InfiltratorInfiltrator Head 46
Torso 4(5)6(7)
Legs 4(5)6(8)
Icon Heavy AssaultHeavy Assault Overshield Head 69
Torso 6(7)9(11)
Legs 7(8)10(12)
Icon MAXMAX Head 2538
Torso 25(32)38(47)
Legs 28(35)42(52)
Versus Vehicles
Vehicle Armor Facing Shots to Kill
Before 10m After 100m
Link=FlashFlash - 9 (on fire @ 7) 13 (on fire @ 11)
Composite Armor 4 - 12 (on fire @ 9) 17 (on fire @ 14)
Link=HarasserHarasser - 67 (on fire @ 54) 100 (on fire @ 80)
Composite Armor 4 - 80 (on fire @ 64) 120 (on fire @ 96)
Sunderer DiagramSunderer - 100 (on fire @ 80) 150 (on fire @ 120)
Blockade Armor 4 - 120 (on fire @ 96) 180 (on fire @ 144)
Deployment Shield 4 - 100 (Shield 50) 150 (Shield 75)
ANT DiagramANT - 80 (on fire @ 64) 120 (on fire @ 96)
Lightning DiagramLightning Front/Top 80 (on fire @ 64) 120 (on fire @ 96)
Side 70 (on fire @ 56) 105 (on fire @ 84)
Rear 54 (on fire @ 43) 80 (on fire @ 64)
Prowler DiagramProwler/
Magrider DiagramMagrider
Front/Top 100 (on fire @ 80) 150 (on fire @ 120)
Side 87 (on fire @ 70) 131 (on fire @ 105)
Rear 67 (on fire @ 54) 100 (on fire @ 80)
Chimera DiagramChimera Front/Top 110 (on fire @ 88) 165 (on fire @ 132)
Side 96 (on fire @ 77) 144 (on fire @ 115)
Rear 74 (on fire @ 59) 110 (on fire @ 88)
Vanguard DiagramVanguard Front/Top 120 (on fire @ 96) 180 (on fire @ 144)
Side 105 (on fire @ 84) 157 (on fire @ 125)
Rear 80 (on fire @ 64) 120 (on fire @ 96)
Mosquito DiagramReaver DiagramScythe DiagramESF - 40 (on fire @ 32) 60 (on fire @ 48)
Composite Armor 4 - 44 (on fire @ 36) 66 (on fire @ 53)
Valkyrie DiagramValkyrie Front/Side/Top/Rear 48 (on fire @ 39) 72 (on fire @ 58)
Bottom 96 (on fire @ 77) 144 (on fire @ 115)
Composite Armor 4 Front/Side/Top/Rear 56 (on fire @ 45) 83 (on fire @ 67)
Bottom 111 (on fire @ 89) 166 (on fire @ 133)
Dervish DiagramDervish - 56 (on fire @ 45) 84 (on fire @ 68)
Composite Armor 4 - 62 (on fire @ 50) 93 (on fire @ 74)
Liberator DiagramLiberator - 72 (on fire @ 58) 108 (on fire @ 87)
Composite Armor 4 - 80 (on fire @ 64) 119 (on fire @ 95)
Galaxy DiagramGalaxy - 112 (on fire @ 90) 168 (on fire @ 135)
Composite Armor 4 - 124 (on fire @ 99) 185 (on fire @ 148)
Bastion Fleet Carrier DiagramBastion Weak Point - 320 (Shield 40) 480 (Shield 60)

Ribbons and Medals[]

With any vehicle weapon, it is possible to get both Ribbons and Medals. Each Ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with a vehicle weapon. Medals relate to how many overall kills you have with the vehicle weapon.

Ribbons[]

Ribbon Icon Requirements
M20 Basilisk Service Ribbon
MBT Vehicle Ribbon
10 kills.
Find out more on the Service Ribbons article.

Medals[]

Medal Icon Requirement Award
No Medal
Medal Empty
0 kills N/A
Copper Medal
Medal Copper
10 kills Certification Points
Silver Medal
Medal Silver
60 kills 10 Certification Points
Gold Medal
Medal Gold
160 kills 20 Certification Points
Auraxium Medal
Medal Auraxium
1,160 kills 200 Certification Points

History[]

  • Game Update Number 1
    • M20 Drake: Previously the M20 Basilisk, this weapon has increased top end damage. It also has a longer range before damage fall off occurs.
  • Game Update Number 2
    • Reload speed reduced to 3 seconds (down from 4 seconds)
  • Game Update Number 8
    • Increased upward elevation range from 35 to 65 degrees
    • Increased downward elevation range from 17 to 24 degrees on Sunderer Only
    • Upped base cone of fire, but removed additional blooming
    • Min COF increased from .25 to .75
    • Max COF decreased from 1 to .75
    • Lowered projectile speed from 650 to 500
  • Game Update Number 11
    • CoF reduced from 0.75 to 0.5
    • Projectile Speed increased from 500 to 600.
  • Game Update Number 13
    • Damage fall off now begins at 75 meters instead of 50 meters
    • Minimum damage increased from 175 to 200
    • Minimum damage range increased from 100 to 200
  • Performance Update Number 2
    • All Basilisks
      • Fire rate increased from 300 RPM to 400 RPM
      • Max damage reduced from 275 to 250
      • Max damage range reduced from 75 to 10 meters
      • Min Damage reduced from 200 to 167
      • Starting cone of fire reduced from 0.5 degrees to 0.3 degrees
      • Maximum cone of fire increased from 0.5 degrees to 0.7 degrees
      • Cone of Fire Recoil increased from 0.1 degrees per shot, to 0.125 degrees
      • Cone of fire recovers quickly
      • Added legshot multiplier of -0.1
    • M20 Basilisk
      • Min damage range increased from 75 to 130 meters
      • Ammo resupply now grants 60 rounds per tick up from 25 (100 on Sunderer version)
    • M20 Basilisk-H & F
      • Min damage range decreased from 75 to 60 meters
      • Ammo resupply now grants 60 rounds per tick up from 25
  • April 16, 2014 Patch
    • Basilisk is performing too well at long ranges.
    • Reduced minimum damage range from 130 to 100 meters (Sunderer and tank version only)
    • Projectile speed reduced from 600 meters per second to 550 (all versions)
  • December 18, 2014 Update
    • Fixed incorrect tooltips on M20 Basilisk-F ammo capacity certifications
  • March 22, 2016 Update
    • All Basilisks
      • Min CoF to 0.2, from 0.5
      • Max CoF to 0.5, from 0.7
    • Harasser/Flash/ANT/MBTs variants
      • Basilisks refire rate to 150ms(400RPM), from 171ms(351RPM)
    • Sunderer variant
      • Basilisk refire rate to 171ms(351RPM), from 150ms(400RPM)
      • This change reverts an incorrect increase in Sunderer Basilisk rate of fire
  • March 30, 2022 Update (The Arsenal Update)
    • Sunderer Basilisk (top guns) refire rate from 171ms(351RPM) to 150ms(400RPM)
    • The reload speed certification lines for top guns, air vehicle non-nosegun (and non-bellygun) weapons have been standardized at 10/14/17/19/20% reload speed.

Trivia[]

  • The basilisk was originally mounted on air vehicles as well, but in Game Update 01 was replaced by the more accurate M20 Drake.
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