A-91
- Chest dmg
- 27.28
- Head dmg
- 65.82
- RPM
- 598 max
- DPS
- 272
- Weight
- 3.17 kg
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Valkyra's mass produced and battle-scarred recruit rifle. “The bitterness of poor quality lasts long after the sweetness of a low price. Especially with guns...”
- Unlock
- Default
- Class rank
- #6 of 9 Assault Rifles
- Caliber
- 5.56x45mm
- Fire modes
- Semi, Burst
- Weight
- 3.17 kg
Is the A-91 good?
The A-91 ranks #6 of 9 Assault Rifles on measured DPS (B tier). Within its class, the A-91 stands out for damage per hit, headshot damage, weight. It trails its class on fire rate.
- High damage per hit
- Strong headshots
- Light weight
- Slow fire rate
- Damage per hit
- 27.28 #3 of 9 in class
- Headshot damage
- 65.82 #3 of 9 in class
- Fire rate
- 598 RPM #7 of 9 in class
- DPS
- 272 #6 of 9 in class
- Weight
- 3.17 kg #3 of 9 in class · lower is better
A-91 damage stats
MeasuredPer-hit damage for each ammo type against an unarmored target. FMJ was measured; HP and AP apply the exact multipliers we measured across seven calibers.
| Ammo type | Multiplier | Chest dmg | Head dmg | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMJ | ×1 | 27.28 | 65.82 | 272 |
| Hollow Point | ×2 | 54.56 | 131.64 | 544 |
| Armor Piercing | ×0.8 | 21.82 | 52.66 | 218 |
A headshot deals 2.41× the chest damage. Behaviour against armor and damage falloff over distance are not measured yet.
See where the A-91 ranks in its class
Chest, head, RPM and DPS for every weapon, its rank against its own class, and one click to compare it, run the numbers or add it to a loadout.
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A-91 vs other Assault Rifles
All measured Assault Rifles, plotted by damage per hit and fire rate: higher hits harder, further right fires faster. Points on the same dashed curve deal the same damage per second. Click a dot to open that weapon.
Head-to-head
Compare- Damage per hit
- 27.28
- 25.33
- Headshot damage
- 65.82
- 61.11
- Fire rate
- 598
- 640
- DPS
- 272
- 270
- Magazine size
- —
- 75
- Damage per magazine
- —
- 1,900
- Weight
- 3.17 kg
- 3 kg
- Price
- —
- $800
A-91 ammo (5.56x45mm)
Hollow point doubles damage against flesh (54.56 per chest hit); armor piercing trades damage against flesh (21.82) for more damage to body armor and vehicles.
| Name | Effects | Chest dmg | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
 5.56mm Standard (FMJ) | Standard ammunition · Deals even damage to all target types | 27.28 | Default |
 5.56mm Flesh Damage (HP) | Increased damage against flesh. · Decreased damage against armored targets | 54.56 | WARDOG Lv 13 |
 5.56mm Armor Piercing (AP) | Increased damage to body armor and vehicles · Decreased damage to unarmored body parts | 21.82 | WARDOG Lv 84 |
How to unlock the A-91
The A-91 is available from the start: no level or unlock required.
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A-91 price & value
CalculatedYou buy the A-91 again every life with match cash, so its price is part of the choice. Value here means DPS per $1,000: a calculation that leaves out recoil, handling and range.
We have not captured a vendor price for the A-91 yet, so it has no value rating.
Full vendor prices captured on November 3, 2026. New players pay half until WARDOG level 9 (New Recruit discount). Weapon prices & budget picks → · How to make money in WARDOGS →
A-91 alternatives
Other Assault Rifles you can run instead, with the same measured numbers.
- AK745.45x39mm5.45x39mm25.33Chest dmg270DPSDefaultUnlock
- Bushmaster M17S5.56x45mm5.56x45mm27.27Chest dmg263DPSDefaultUnlock
- FAL.308 Win.308 Win32.87Chest dmg348DPSLv 35Assault
- Galil5.56x45mm5.56x45mm27.28Chest dmg291DPSLv 10Assault
- KH-20025.56x45mm5.56x45mm27.27Chest dmg264DPSDefaultUnlock
- M45.56x45mm5.56x45mm27.27Chest dmg357DPSLv 28Assault
- T-215.56x45mm5.56x45mm27.28Chest dmg331DPSLv 3Assault
- TCX-SPR7.62x39mm7.62x39mm29.14Chest dmg381DPSLv 20Assault
Also chambered in 5.56x45mm: M249 SAW, Scout Rifle TD
The A-91 is a Assault Rifle in WARDOGS chambered in 5.56x45mm, weighing 3.17 kg with Semi, Burst fire. Valkyra's mass produced and battle-scarred recruit rifle. In our Firing Range tests it dealt 27.28 damage per chest hit and 65.82 per headshot with FMJ. It does not fire full auto, so it has no cyclic rate; fired as fast as the trigger allows it managed about 598 rounds per minute, or up to 272 chest DPS. That puts it #6 of 9 Assault Rifles on measured output (B tier). Loaded with hollow point it deals 54.56 per chest hit to unarmored enemies; armor piercing drops that to 21.82 but is the round to use against armor and vehicles. It is available from the start. Other Assault Rifles worth comparing: AK74, Bushmaster M17S, FAL, Galil.
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A-91 FAQ
Is the A-91 good in WARDOGS?
The A-91 ranks #6 of 9 Assault Rifles on measured output (B tier), with 27.28 damage per chest hit. Ranking uses DPS for automatic weapons and damage per hit for the rest.
How much damage does the A-91 do?
With FMJ against an unarmored target the A-91 deals 27.28 damage to the chest and 65.82 to the head. Hollow point raises the chest hit to 54.56; armor piercing lowers it to 21.82 against flesh.
What is the A-91's fire rate?
The A-91 does not fire full auto, so it has no cyclic fire rate. Fired as fast as the trigger allows it manages about 598 rounds per minute (measured by emptying a magazine), which gives at most 272 chest DPS with FMJ.
How do you unlock the A-91 in WARDOGS?
You do not need to: the A-91 is available from the start.
What ammo should I use in the A-91?
Use hollow point against infantry without armor: it doubles damage to 54.56 per chest hit. Switch to armor piercing (21.82 against flesh) when enemies wear body armor or you need to hurt vehicles. FMJ (27.28) is the even, all-round option.