Weapon Mechanics

Weapon mechanics describe the characteristics of the different weapons in ARK: Survival Evolved.

Damage

See: Weapons

Reload Time (theoretical)

Definition

How much time it takes when you empty your magazine until it is filled again. Theoretical means that it is the time until the weapon is loaded in your inventory (not how long it takes until you are able to shoot again), this means that you can reload cancel at this point or put your gun away and it is loaded next time you pull it out.

Reload Times

Weapon	Reload Time (s)
Bow	00.66
Compound Bow	00.66
Crossbow	02.61
Crossbow w/ Grappling Hook	00.66
Fabricated Pistol	01.45
Fabricated Sniper Rifle	04.24
Assault Rifle	02.18
Longneck Rifle	04.30
Pump-Action Shotgun	04.30
Shotgun	03.33
Simple Pistol	03.33
Rocket Launcher	03.57
C4 Charge	00.60

Video Tests

Weapon Reload Times Frame Analysis

Draw Times

Definition

Draw time is defined as the time it takes between hitting the use button on an item and actually being able to pull it out and use it.

Time-Chart

Weapon	Draw time (s)
Bow	01:03
Compound Bow	01:09
Crossbow	01:14
Fabricated Pistol	01:02
Fabricated Sniper Rifle	01:00
Assault Rifle	01:00
Longneck Rifle	01:00
Pump-Action Shotgun	01:05
Flare Gun	01:02
Shotgun	01:05
Simple Pistol	01:02
Rocket Launcher	01:04
Slingshot	01:05

Video Tests

Weapon Draw Times Frame Analysis

Please keep in mind that these are tested manually. There can be a small delay between actually being able to fire and hitting the fire button due to human mistakes.