FAL
- Chest dmg
- 32.87
- Head dmg
- 79.33
- RPM
- 635
- DPS
- 348
- Weight
- 4.25 kg
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
A Cold War relic that still stands against the best in the modern world. “The Right Arm of the Free World.”
- Unlock
- Assault Lv 35
- Price
- $6,000Per life, match cash
- Class rank
- #3 of 9 Assault Rifles
- Caliber
- .308 Win
- Magazines
- 2 (up to 20 rds)
- Attachments
- 2814 optics · 10 underbarrel · 4 muzzle
Is the FAL good?
The FAL ranks #3 of 9 Assault Rifles on measured DPS (A tier). Within its class, the FAL stands out for damage per hit, headshot damage, DPS. It trails its class on weight, price, magazine size.
- High damage per hit
- Strong headshots
- High DPS
- Heavy
- High price
- Small magazine
- Damage per hit
- 32.87 #1 of 9 in class
- Headshot damage
- 79.33 #1 of 9 in class
- Fire rate
- 635 RPM #6 of 9 in class
- DPS
- 348 #3 of 9 in class
- Magazine size
- 20 rounds #5 of 6 in class
- Damage per magazine
- 657 #5 of 6 in class
- Weight
- 4.25 kg #9 of 9 in class · lower is better
- Price
- $6,000 #7 of 7 in class · lower is better
FAL 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 | 32.87 | 79.33 | 348 |
| Hollow Point | ×2 | 65.74 | 158.66 | 696 |
| Armor Piercing | ×0.8 | 26.3 | 63.46 | 278 |
A headshot deals 2.41× the chest damage. Behaviour against armor and damage falloff over distance are not measured yet.
With its largest 20-round magazine the FAL deals 657 damage (FMJ, chest hits) and empties it in 1.8 seconds at 635 RPM. Change the magazine, ammo and headshot share below.
FAL magazine dump
Calculator- Per hit
- 32.87
- Per magazine
- 657 20 rounds
- Time to empty
- 1.8 s
- DPS
- 348
- Hits needed
- — Enter a damage total
See where the FAL 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.
- Measured damage & DPS
- Rank within each class
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FAL 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
- 32.87
- 27.27
- Headshot damage
- 79.33
- 65.82
- Fire rate
- 635
- 786
- DPS
- 348
- 357
- Magazine size
- 20
- 60
- Damage per magazine
- 657
- 1,636
- Weight
- 4.25 kg
- 2.92 kg
- Price
- $6,000
- $2,800
FAL magazines
In-game dataEvery magazine the FAL accepts, with capacity, weight and the total damage one full magazine can deal.
| Name | Rounds | Weight | Dmg per mag | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FAL 10 Rnd Magazine | 10 | 0.53 kg | 329 | Recon Lv 20 |
 FAL 20 Rnd Magazine | 20 | 0.76 kg | 657 | Assault Lv 35 |
Best FAL attachments & build
In-game dataOur top-rated FAL build is Kobra Reflex, AFG Angled Foregrip, AR Multi-Caliber Suppressor. Parts are ranked on the in-game tooltip effects, and the optic is picked for the range a Assault Rifle usually fights at. Use the planner to build for recoil, accuracy, handling or stealth instead.
Build your FAL
Planner
Kobra ReflexWARDOG Lv 4 · 0.41 kg- 1.2x
- Moderate ADS speed improvements
AFG Angled ForegripMedic Lv 11 · 0.08 kg- Strong horizontal recoil reduction
- Strong spread reduction
- Moderate ADS speed improvements
- Moderate equip speed improvements
AR Multi-Caliber SuppressorAssault Lv 29 · 0.72 kg- Reduces sound profile
- Moderate muzzle flash reduction
- Moderate spread reduction
- Minor vertical recoil reduction
- Minor horizontal recoil reduction
- Minor ADS speed penalty
- Recoil control
- +5
- Accuracy
- +5
- Handling
- +5
- Stealth
- +4
- Total weight
- 5.46 kg +1.21 kg
- Unlocks needed
- Assault Lv 35 · WARDOG Lv 4 · Medic Lv 11
- Weapon price
- $6,000
Best for Recoil control
- TDG Vertical ForegripUnderbarrel slot · WARDOG Lv 58
- Three Port BrakeMuzzle slot · Recon Lv 49
Best for Accuracy
- Rubberized Ergonomic ForegripUnderbarrel slot · Assault Lv 11
- AR Multi-Caliber SuppressorMuzzle slot · Assault Lv 29
Best for Handling
- AFG Angled ForegripUnderbarrel slot · Medic Lv 11
- Deadeye Flash HiderMuzzle slot · Recon Lv 6
Best for Stealth
- AR Multi-Caliber SuppressorMuzzle slot · Assault Lv 29
Close-range optics (≤2x)
Mid-range optics (2–6x)
Every FAL attachment
Optic slot (14)
| Name | Type | Effects | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
 Compact T-2 Red Dot | Optic | 1.2x magnification · Minor ADS speed improvements | WARDOG Lv 17 |
 Compact P-1 Red Dot | Optic | 1.2x magnification · Moderate ADS speed improvements | WARDOG Lv 21 |
 Kobra Reflex | Optic | 1.2x magnification · Moderate ADS speed improvements | WARDOG Lv 4 |
 Four Reticle Reflex | Optic | 1.2x magnification · Moderate ADS speed improvements | Assault Lv 22 |
 Holographic Sight | Optic | 1.2x magnification · Minor ADS speed improvements | Medic Lv 6 |
 CQ-2x Prism Combat Scope | Optic | 2x magnification · Minor ADS speed improvements | Assault Lv 12 |
 Tricon 1.5x Compact Prism Scope | Optic | 1.5x magnification | WARDOG Lv 26 |
 2.5x Combat Optic | Optic | 2.5x magnification | Assault Lv 17 |
 3x Tactical Prism Scope | Optic | 3x magnification | Assault Lv 33 |
 Spitfire 3x | Optic | 3x magnification | WARDOG Lv 31 |
 Spectr 4x | Optic | 4x magnification | Assault Lv 43 |
 Vektor Frenix-X Micro Reflex Sight | Optic | 1.2x magnification · Moderate ADS speed improvements | Medic Lv 19 |
 4x Combat Prism Scope with Reflex | Optic | 4x magnification | Support Lv 21 |
 OKP 7 Reflex | Optic | 1.2x magnification · Moderate ADS speed improvements | Assault Lv 26 |
Underbarrel slot (10)
| Name | Type | Effects | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
 RK6 Tactical Foregrip | Foregrip | Moderate vertical recoil reduction · Moderate spread reduction | WARDOG Lv 15 |
 Rubberized Ergonomic Foregrip | Foregrip | Strong ADS stabilization handling · Strong vertical sway reduction | Assault Lv 11 |
 45° Angled Foregrip | Foregrip | Moderate horizontal recoil reduction · Moderate spread reduction | WARDOG Lv 33 |
 Mini Angled Foregrip | Foregrip | Strong horizontal recoil reduction · Moderate spread reduction | WARDOG Lv 38 |
 RVG Vertical Foregrip | Foregrip | Minor ADS speed increase · Moderate spread reduction | Assault Lv 38 |
 AFG Angled Foregrip | Foregrip | Strong horizontal recoil reduction · Strong spread reduction | Medic Lv 11 |
 TDG Vertical Foregrip | Foregrip | Strong vertical recoil reduction · Strong ADS stabilization handling | WARDOG Lv 58 |
 CQR Tactical Front Rail Grip | Foregrip | Strong vertical recoil reduction · Strong vertical sway reduction | Assault Lv 14 |
 Shift Foregrip | Foregrip | Strong horizontal recoil reduction · Strong spread reduction | Assault Lv 48 |
 Hybrid Grip Pod | Bipod | Stowed: Moderate recoil reduction · Stowed: Minor spread reduction | Support Lv 50 |
Muzzle slot (4)
| Name | Type | Effects | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
 Deadeye Flash Hider | Muzzle | Minor flash reduction · Minor ADS speed improvements | Recon Lv 6 |
 Constrictor Brake | Muzzle | Strong horizontal recoil reduction · Minor spread reduction | Recon Lv 34 |
 Three Port Brake | Muzzle | Strong vertical recoil reduction · Minor horizontal recoil reduction | Recon Lv 49 |
 AR Multi-Caliber Suppressor | Suppressor | Reduces sound profile · Moderate muzzle flash reduction | Assault Lv 29 |
FAL ammo (.308 Win)
Hollow point doubles damage against flesh (65.74 per chest hit); armor piercing trades damage against flesh (26.3) for more damage to body armor and vehicles.
| Name | Effects | Chest dmg | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
 .308 Win Standard (FMJ) | Standard ammunition · Deals even damage to all target types | 32.87 | Default |
 .308 Win Flesh Damage (HP) | Increased damage against flesh. · Decreased damage against armored targets | 65.74 | WARDOG Lv 63 |
 .308 Win Armor Piercing (AP) | Increased damage to body armor and vehicles · Decreased damage to unarmored body parts | 26.3 | WARDOG Lv 140 |
How to unlock the FAL
The FAL unlocks at level 35 on the Assault track. You level Assault by playing with Assault gear, so run the weapons that are already unlocked on that track to reach it faster.
Assault track: every unlock by level →
Compare the FAL
FAL in patch notes
- WARDOGS | Season 02 Patch Notes · 2026-10-15
FAL price & value
CalculatedYou buy the FAL 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.
- Price per life
- $6,000
- Class median price
- $2,000
- Price rank in class
- 7 of 7 (1 = cheapest)
- DPS per $1,000
- 58 (value rank 6 of 6)
The TCX-SPR is cheaper and stronger on paper: it costs $2,800 less per life and delivers 109% of the FAL's measured DPS.
Cheaper Assault Rifles that deliver at least 85% of the FAL's measured DPS:
- TCX-SPR7.62x39mm7.62x39mm$3,200Price109%Output$2,800Saves
- M45.56x45mm5.56x45mm$2,800Price103%Output$3,200Saves
- T-215.56x45mm5.56x45mm$1,200Price95%Output$4,800Saves
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 →
FAL alternatives
Other Assault Rifles you can run instead, with the same measured numbers.
- A-915.56x45mm5.56x45mm27.28Chest dmg272DPSDefaultUnlock
- AK745.45x39mm5.45x39mm25.33Chest dmg270DPSDefaultUnlock
- Bushmaster M17S5.56x45mm5.56x45mm27.27Chest dmg263DPSDefaultUnlock
- 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 .308 Win: Evo-3 Ultra, BMR-308, M14, MK22
The FAL is a Assault Rifle in WARDOGS chambered in .308 Win, weighing 4.25 kg with Semi, Full Auto fire. A Cold War relic that still stands against the best in the modern world. In our Firing Range tests it dealt 32.87 damage per chest hit and 79.33 per headshot with FMJ, and cycled at 635 rounds per minute, which works out to 348 chest DPS. That puts it #3 of 9 Assault Rifles on measured output (A tier). It takes 2 magazine types holding up to 20 rounds. It accepts 28 attachments: 14 optics, 10 underbarrel parts and 4 muzzle devices. Loaded with hollow point it deals 65.74 per chest hit to unarmored enemies; armor piercing drops that to 26.3 but is the round to use against armor and vehicles. You unlock it at level 35 on the Assault track. Other Assault Rifles worth comparing: A-91, AK74, Bushmaster M17S, Galil. With its largest 20-round magazine the FAL deals 657 damage (FMJ, chest hits) and empties it in 1.8 seconds at 635 RPM. Change the magazine, ammo and headshot share below. Our top-rated FAL build is Kobra Reflex, AFG Angled Foregrip, AR Multi-Caliber Suppressor. Parts are ranked on the in-game tooltip effects, and the optic is picked for the range a Assault Rifle usually fights at. Use the planner to build for recoil, accuracy, handling or stealth instead.
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FAL FAQ
Is the FAL good in WARDOGS?
The FAL ranks #3 of 9 Assault Rifles on measured output (A tier), with 32.87 damage per chest hit. Ranking uses DPS for automatic weapons and damage per hit for the rest.
How much damage does the FAL do?
With FMJ against an unarmored target the FAL deals 32.87 damage to the chest and 79.33 to the head. Hollow point raises the chest hit to 65.74; armor piercing lowers it to 26.3 against flesh.
What is the FAL's fire rate?
We measured the FAL at about 635 rounds per minute on full auto (±5%), giving 348 chest DPS with FMJ.
How much does the FAL cost?
The FAL costs $6,000 in match cash at the Equipment Vendor, and you pay again each life you take it. New players get it for $3,000 while the New Recruit discount (-50%) lasts, up to WARDOG level 9. You also need Assault Lv 35 to buy it.
Is the FAL worth the money in WARDOGS?
Not on measured numbers: the TCX-SPR costs $3,200 per life ($2,800 less than the FAL) and delivers more DPS (109% of the FAL's).
How do you unlock the FAL in WARDOGS?
Reach level 35 on the Assault track. The Assault track levels up as you play with Assault weapons and equipment.
What attachments can the FAL use?
The FAL accepts 28 attachments: 14 optics, 10 underbarrel parts (foregrips and bipods) and 4 muzzle devices including suppressors. The full list with effects and unlock levels is on this page.
What is the best FAL build?
The top-rated FAL build in our planner is Kobra Reflex, AFG Angled Foregrip, AR Multi-Caliber Suppressor. Parts are ranked on their in-game tooltip effects (Minor, Moderate and Strong), with the optic chosen for the usual range of a assault rifle; the planner on this page builds for recoil, accuracy, handling or stealth.
How long does the FAL take to empty a magazine?
At its measured 635 RPM the FAL empties its largest 20-round magazine in 1.8 seconds, dealing 657 damage with FMJ to the chest (1,314 with Hollow Point) against an unarmored target.
What ammo should I use in the FAL?
Use hollow point against infantry without armor: it doubles damage to 65.74 per chest hit. Switch to armor piercing (26.3 against flesh) when enemies wear body armor or you need to hurt vehicles. FMJ (32.87) is the even, all-round option.