KH-2002

Chest dmg: 27.27
Head dmg: 65.82
RPM: 581 max
DPS: 264
Weight: 3.17 kg
Author: Dakota Chinnick
Methodology: Data Methodology

Manticore's mass produced and battle-scarred recruit rifle. “It's free and it shoots bullets. What more do you need?”

Is the KH-2002 good?

The KH-2002 ranks #8 of 9 Assault Rifles on measured DPS (B tier). Within its class, the KH-2002 stands out for headshot damage, weight. It trails its class on fire rate, DPS.

#8of 9 Assault Rifles

Strengths

Strong headshots
Light weight

Weaknesses

Slow fire rate
Low DPS

Damage per hit: 27.27
Headshot damage: 65.82
Fire rate: 581 RPM
DPS: 264
Weight: 3.17 kg

KH-2002 damage stats

Measured

Per-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	27.27	65.82	264
Hollow Point	×2	54.54	131.64	528
Armor Piercing	×0.8	21.82	52.66	211

A headshot deals 2.41× the chest damage. Behaviour against armor and damage falloff over distance are not measured yet.

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KH-2002 ammo (5.56x45mm)

Hollow point doubles damage against flesh (54.54 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	27.27	Default
5.56mm Flesh Damage (HP)	Increased damage against flesh. · Decreased damage against armored targets	54.54	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

5.56x45mm ammo types →

How to unlock the KH-2002

The KH-2002 is available from the start: no level or unlock required.

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KH-2002 price & value

Calculated

You buy the KH-2002 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 KH-2002 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 →

KH-2002 alternatives

Other Assault Rifles you can run instead, with the same measured numbers.

Also chambered in 5.56x45mm: M249 SAW, Scout Rifle TD

KH-2002 overview

The KH-2002 is a Assault Rifle in WARDOGS chambered in 5.56x45mm, weighing 3.17 kg with Semi, Burst fire. Manticore's mass produced and battle-scarred recruit rifle. In our Firing Range tests it dealt 27.27 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 581 rounds per minute, or up to 264 chest DPS. That puts it #8 of 9 Assault Rifles on measured output (B tier). Loaded with hollow point it deals 54.54 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: A-91, AK74, Bushmaster M17S, FAL.

KH-2002 FAQ

Is the KH-2002 good in WARDOGS?

The KH-2002 ranks #8 of 9 Assault Rifles on measured output (B tier), with 27.27 damage per chest hit. Ranking uses DPS for automatic weapons and damage per hit for the rest.

How much damage does the KH-2002 do?

With FMJ against an unarmored target the KH-2002 deals 27.27 damage to the chest and 65.82 to the head. Hollow point raises the chest hit to 54.54; armor piercing lowers it to 21.82 against flesh.

What is the KH-2002's fire rate?

The KH-2002 does not fire full auto, so it has no cyclic fire rate. Fired as fast as the trigger allows it manages about 581 rounds per minute (measured by emptying a magazine), which gives at most 264 chest DPS with FMJ.

How do you unlock the KH-2002 in WARDOGS?

You do not need to: the KH-2002 is available from the start.

What ammo should I use in the KH-2002?

Use hollow point against infantry without armor: it doubles damage to 54.54 per chest hit. Switch to armor piercing (21.82 against flesh) when enemies wear body armor or you need to hurt vehicles. FMJ (27.27) is the even, all-round option.