Arena Breakout Season 2 presents a critical choice: HK416 with 60m range and 900 RPM costs 112,000-245,000 Koens, while P90's 1000 RPM starts at 37,000-39,000 Koens. P90 delivers superior cost-to-kill under 40m, while HK416 justifies its 3x price through versatility and medium-range dominance. Complete loadouts: 415,000-665,000 Koens.
Season 2 Economics: Why Cost-to-Kill Matters
September 19, 2025 update added three weapons and six tactical items. September 25 patch nerfed AEK to 800 RPM, buffed AK-12 recoil. T4-T6 ammo damage dropped 15-25% post-April, forcing loadout recalculation.
Cost-to-kill = total expenses ÷ average kills per raid. Accounts for weapon price, ammo consumption, attachments, insurance recovery. Players focusing only on weapon prices miss 60-70% of actual costs.
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Economy Changes:
Damage nerfs increased shots-to-kill by 18-22%
Premium attachments up 12-15%
Fully-modded HK416: 700,000 Koens with DTK-1, Zenit B30, PK-AS, extended barrel
Cost-to-Kill Components:
Base weapon: HK416 112,000-115,000 vs. P90 37,000-39,000 Koens
Ammo expenses: 5.56x45mm M855A1 T4 vs. 5.7x28mm SS190 T4
Attachments: budget vs. premium configs
Insurance recovery: 35-55% depending on desirability
HK416 vs. P90: Stats Breakdown
HK416:
900 RPM, 60m range
Budget: 112,000-115,000 Koens
Expensive: 230,000-245,000 Koens
Complete loadout: 415,000-665,000 Koens
P90:
1000 RPM, 40m range
Budget: 37,000-39,000 Koens
Expensive: 110,000-111,000 Koens
From-scratch: 195,000-235,000 Koens
5.56x45mm Ammo (HK416):
M855 T3: 722.16 damage, 481.44 penetration
M855A1 T4: 693.84 damage, 566.54 penetration
M995 T5: 594.72 damage, 736.32 penetration
5.7x28mm Ammo (P90):
L191 T3: 966.28 damage, 533.12 penetration
SS190 T4: 816.34 damage, 683.06 penetration
SS198 T5: 766.36 damage, 879.8 penetration
Magazine Economics:
HK416: 40 rounds at 900 RPM = 2.67s continuous fire
P90: 30 rounds at 1000 RPM = 1.8s (50-round mag = 3s)
P90 burns 25-30% more ammo per raid
Accuracy Impact:
HK416: 75-80% hits at 40-60m
P90: 80-85% under 30m, drops to 60-65% beyond 40m
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True Cost-to-Kill Formula
Complete Raid Costs:
HK416 Budget:
Weapon: 115,000 Koens
120 rounds M855A1 T4: 20,000 Koens
Insurance: 13,500 Koens
Total: 148,500 Koens
P90 Budget:
Weapon: 39,000 Koens
150 rounds SS190 T4: 26,000 Koens
Insurance: 6,500 Koens
Total: 71,500 Koens
Kills Per Raid by Skill:
Beginner (Lvl 1-25):
1.5-2.5 kills/raid, 25-35% survival
Cost-per-kill: 180,000-240,000 (HK416), 95,000-130,000 (P90)
Intermediate (Lvl 26-45):
3-4.5 kills/raid, 40-50% survival
Cost-per-kill: 110,000-150,000 (HK416), 55,000-75,000 (P90)
Advanced (Lvl 46+):
5-7 kills/raid, 55-65% survival
Cost-per-kill: 75,000-95,000 (HK416), 38,000-52,000 (P90)
Calculate Your Ratio:
Track total loadout: weapon + attachments + ammo + insurance
Record kills/survival over 10 raids
Net cost = (total investment - recoveries) ÷ total kills
Compare against benchmarks
HK416 Deep Dive
Budget Build (112,000-115,000 Koens):
AR 40 P mag, P.Lwt. AR grip, H416 Up receiver, 416 S barrel, 5.56 muzzle
85% of expensive build performance at 48% cost
Requires burst-fire discipline beyond 40m
Premium Build (700,000 Koens):
H416 S handguard, 4.1 Mod front guard, B-V Laser, DTK-1, Zenit B30, PK-AS, extended barrel
20-25% less ammo waste, justifies cost in 45m+ engagements
Ammo Selection:
M855 T3: Best for low-tier raids, struggles vs. T3+ armor
M855A1 T4: Optimal balance, use for 70% of raids
M995 T5: Reserve for T4-T5 armor encounters
Armory Raid Example:
Loadout: 148,500 Koens
5 kills (40 rounds used)
Loot: 285,000 Koens
Profit: 146,500 Koens
Cost-per-kill: 29,700 Koens
Best ROI Scenarios:
TV Station under 57m
40-60m outdoor areas
Squad raids
Late-wipe vs. T4+ armor
P90 Deep Dive
Budget Build (37,000-39,000 Koens):
P90 Up receiver, Top Barrel base, S barrel, 30 mag, F.Adptr muzzle
52% of HK416 loadout cost
Burns 12-15 rounds/kill vs. HK416's 8-10
Close-Quarters Advantage:
Time-to-kill under 15m: 0.18s vs. HK416's 0.24s
Hipfire accuracy: 78% vs. 65%
Movement speed: 92% vs. 87%
15-20% higher survival in confined spaces
Armor Penetration:
SS190 T4 (683.06 pen) exceeds T4 threshold by 20.6%
Requires 4-5 shots vs. HK416's 3-4
SS198 T5 needed for T5 armor, increases costs 45-50%
Farm Valley Example:
Loadout: 62,700 Koens
6 kills (78 rounds used)
Loot: 245,000 Koens
Profit: 189,500 Koens
Cost-per-kill: 10,450 Koens
Head-to-Head: 8 Critical Scenarios
Solo vs. Squad:
Solo: P90 wins (58% lower death cost)
Squad: HK416 wins (60m support fire, 25-30% better survival)
Early vs. Late Wipe:
Early (Days 1-14): P90 dominates vs. T1-T3 armor
Late (Day 30+): HK416 better vs. T4-T5 prevalence
Indoor vs. Outdoor:
Indoor (0-25m): P90 by 40-50% cost advantage
Outdoor (40-60m): HK416 by substantial margin
Mixed (25-40m): Even, choose by initiation distance
High vs. Low Risk:
Aggressive: P90 (manageable 62,700 Koen death cost)
Tactical: HK416 (55-65% survival justifies investment)
Advanced Optimization
Ammo Looting:
HK416 users recover ammo 60% of raids (10,000-15,000 Koens saved)
P90 users only 30% (5.7x28mm scarcity)
Prioritize magazines over loose rounds
Insurance Strategy:
P90 recovery: 50-55% (low desirability)
HK416 recovery: 35-40% (high demand)
Effective cost reduction: P90 to 43,900, HK416 to 106,900 Koens
Modular Loadouts:
Invest in permanent premium attachments
Use budget base weapons (112,000 Koens)
Transfer attachments between raids
Vendor Discounts:
12% discount saves 690,000 Koens over 50 HK416 raids
Prioritize reputation through tasks, sales, extractions
Season 2 Meta
Top-Tier Preferences:
HK416: 65% adoption in medium-range
P90: 40% among CQB specialists
AEK nerf elevated HK416 position
Map-Specific:
TV Station: HK416 52%, P90 48%
Farm Valley: P90 62% (indoor-heavy)
Armory: HK416 71% (long sightlines)
Future Trends:
Damage nerfs favor fire rate over per-shot damage
Master both weapons for map-specific deployment
Stock ammo during discount events
The Verdict
Choose P90 if:
Farm Valley/indoor maps
Aggressive CQB playstyle
Under 500,000 Koens reserves
4+ kills/raid in close quarters
Solo raids
Choose HK416 if:
Armory/outdoor maps
Tactical medium-range positioning
Over 1,000,000 Koens reserves
Squad raids
Face T4-T5 armor regularly
Hybrid Approach: Map-specific selection achieves 18-22% better efficiency.
Break-Even:
P90: 2.2 kills/successful raid
HK416: 2.0 kills/successful raid
Both profitable at 3-4.5 kills average
FAQ
Which is cheaper: HK416 or P90? P90 costs 37,000-39,000 vs. HK416's 112,000-115,000 Koens (67% cheaper). Complete raid costs: 71,500 vs. 148,500 Koens (52% cheaper). P90 delivers 10,450-17,875 cost-per-kill in CQB, HK416 achieves 29,700 in mixed-range.
Fully modded HK416 cost? Budget: 112,000-115,000. Expensive: 230,000-245,000. Premium with DTK-1, Zenit B30, PK-AS: 700,000 Koens. Complete loadouts: 415,000-665,000 Koens.
P90 vs. T4 armor? SS190 T4 (683.06 pen) exceeds T4 threshold by 20.6%. Requires 4-5 shots. Use L191 T3 for low-tier, SS190 T4 for mixed, SS198 T5 for T5 armor (45-50% cost increase).
Time-to-kill difference? Under 15m: P90 0.18s vs. HK416 0.24s. At 40-60m: HK416 faster due to 75-80% accuracy vs. P90's 45-55%.
HK416 break-even kills? 2.0 kills/successful raid at 50% survival. Typical 29,700 cost-per-kill needs 3-4 eliminations for 150,000+ profit. Insurance recovery reduces to 1.3-1.5 kills.
P90 in Armory profitable? No. 50-70m engagements exceed 40m effective range. Accuracy drops to 45-55%. HK416 dominates with 71% adoption. Use P90 in Farm Valley/TV Station instead.
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