


The M8A1 deals 24 damage at any range beyond 31 meters, necessitating five hits to kill, or two shots to kill in Hardcore. At any range between 1.3 meters and 31 meters, the M8A1 will deal 33 damage, taking four shots to kill. At any range short of 1.3 meters (essentially knifing distance), the M8A1 will deal 35 damage per pellet, scoring a three hit kill. The M8A1 is a moderate damage per bullet assault rifle. Bursts can be fired in quick succession." - Description

Multiplayer " 4 round burst assault rifle. It is also commonly used by friendly factions and by the Mercs in this mission. It is part of the recommended loadout for " Odysseus", where it is equipped with a hybrid optic. Unlike its multiplayer and zombies counterpart, the M8A1 is fully-automatic by default in the campaign, though the Select Fire attachment makes it 4-round burst. High rate of fire with moderate recoil." - Campaign Description Call of Duty: Black Ops II Campaign " Fully automatic assault rifle.
