In addition, 5mm HP rounds have only a x2 DT multiplier, compared to the x3 multiplier of other HP rounds (all effects as of patch 1.3.0.452). These make the weapon highly effective against medium armored or heavily armored targets, as only power armor possesses more than 25 DT.
The assault carbine uses 5mm rounds, boasting an armor piercing effect of -10 DT, and 5mm AP rounds, which have a -25 DT effect. mode, it will shoot a 5 round burst for a cost of 20 Action Points. It is one of the most accurate automatic weapons in the game and can be effectively used in close and medium range combat. The assault carbine is a magazine-fed, compact automatic weapon with a high rate of fire and a comparatively low spread.