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{{SimilarNames|
*[[M249 (original)]]
}}
{{Weapon
|title1 = M249
|image1 = M249.png
|qualities = Unique Strange Collector's
|class = Brute
|slot = Primary
|stats = 
{{Inventory Item
|Type = Light Machine Gun
|Upside1 = This weapon does not need to revved up
|Upside2 = +67% damage bonus
|Upside3 = 20% more accurate
|Downside1 = This weapon reloads
|Downside2 = -75% bullets per shot
|Downside3 = 33% slower movement speed while active
}}
|vsb = yes
|medieval = no
|infection = no
|ammo = 100 / 100
|type = Hitscan
|creator = [https://www.roblox.com/users/21464308 PrimeFIRE94] & [https://www.roblox.com/users/6464133 ExecutiveKrab]
|owner(s) = 
{{AvailabilityStock
|DollarIcon.png|[[Fitten Co. Store]] <small>([[File:Funds Icon.png|20px|link=]] 10 [[Funds]])</small>
|NameTagOutline.png|[[Item drops|Item Drop]] <small>(Strange)</small>
|M249.png|Combining 5 Strange duplicates <small>(Collector's)</small>
}}
|added_in = February 8, 2021
|kill_icon = 
{{KillIcon|Item=[[File:M249KillIcon.png|190px|center]]}}
}}
{{Quote|Betcha don't even lift.|Brute.|File:Brute dom brute3.ogg}}

The '''M249''' is a primary [[Weapons|weapon]] used for [[Brute]]. It is a gas-operated, belt-fed, open bolt light machine gun with a skeleton stock, closed bipods and a green magazine box designed to fire [[wp:5.56×45mm NATO|5.56×45mm NATO]] rounds.

Unlike the rest of Brute's primary weapons, this weapon does not need to revved up and requires the user to reload, with a clip and reserve size of 100 each. It fires 1 bullet per shot which does +67% more damage with a 20% accuracy bonus. 

== '''Damage and Function Times''' ==
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="3" | Damage and function times
|-
| colspan="2" | Shot type
|Hitscan
|-
| colspan="2" | Damage type
|Bullet
|-
| colspan='2' | Ranged or Melee damage?
|Ranged
|-
! colspan="3" | Damage
|-
|Base damage
|100%
|15.03 / bullet
|-
|Maximum ramp-up
|150%
|22.55 / bullet
|-
|Maximum fall-off
|52.8%
|7.515 / bullet
|-
| colspan="2" | Bullet count
|1
|-
| colspan="2" | Point blank
|22.55 / 1 ammo<br>225 / second
|-
| colspan="2" | Medium range
|15 / 1 ammo<br>150 / second
|-
| colspan="2" | Long range
|7.515 / 1 ammo<br>75 / second
|-
| colspan="2" | Critical
|45.09 / bullet
|-
| colspan="2" | Mini-crit
|<abbr title="Base damage">20.29</abbr>-<abbr title="Maximum ramp-up">30.44</abbr> / bullet
|-
! colspan="3" | Function times
|-
| colspan="2" | Attack interval
|0.1s
|-
! colspan="3" | Values are approximate and determined by community testing.
|}

== '''Tips''' ==
*You should use the M249 in medium to long range scenarios compared to the other minigun options, as the close range DPS of the weapon is much worse in comparison.
*Pairing this weapon with any of Brute's shotguns as opposed to his [[Lunchbox]] items can be a strong combo, especially with the [[Fists]]' increased switch speed bonus, as you can use your secondary to cover your close range weakness and have an option to quickly return to full speed.
*This weapon pairs great with the [[Boxing Gloves]], as you can have more time to utilize the 5 seconds of crits on kill since you don't need to rev your gun.
*The [[Speed Coil]] can also be a great pick, as it can allow the Brute to make up for the speed penalty on this weapon.
*If you would prefer to use a Lunchbox item, the [[Dire Donut]] can be a great option as it allows you to refresh your ammo, and is the fastest to consume.

== '''Strange Variants''' ==
{{Strange Information
|infobackpack=
{{Inventory Item
|Quality = Strange
|Type = Light Machine Gun
|Upside1 = This weapon does not need to revved up
|Upside2 = +67% damage bonus
|Upside3 = 20% more accurate
|Downside1 = This weapon reloads
|Downside2 = -75% bullets per shot
|Downside3 = 33% slower movement speed while active
|Small = true
}}
}}

=='''Related Achievements'''==
{{Hatnote|See: [[Achievements]]}}
==='''[[Brute]]'''===
{{Achievement
|title=Mowdown
|text=Kill 5 players within 5 seconds with your minigun.
}}
{{Achievement
|title=Brute of War
|text=Kill 10 players with the M249 in a single round.
}}
{{Achievement
|title=Minigunaholic
|text=Kill 1,000 enemies with miniguns.
}}

=='''Update History'''==
{{Scrolling box|text=
<big>'''February 8, 2021 ([[Executive Update]])'''</big>
*Added '''M249'''.

<big>'''February 18, 2021'''</big>
*Increased reload speed to 15%

<big>'''February 27, 2021'''</big>
*Replaced -50% damage penalty with a +50% damage bonus due to being inaccurate.

<big>'''February 28, 2021'''</big>
*Increased damage bonus from +50% to +100% '''(Undocumented)'''
*Replaced "This weapon requires the user to reload every 100 shots" with a "This weapon reloads" penalty. '''(Undocumented)'''

<big>'''April 23, 2021'''</big>
*Added new reloading sound.
*Reduced accuracy bonus from 33% to 20% '''(Undocumented)'''
*Removed 50% slower firing speed penalty. '''(Undocumented)'''

<big>'''May 1, 2021'''</big>
*Decreased damage bonus from +100% to +67% '''(Undocumented)'''

<big>'''March 6, 2022 ([[Item Schema]])'''</big>
*Added [[Item Qualities/Strange|Strange]] quality.

<big>'''July 12, 2022 ([[A "Heavy" Update]])'''</big>
*Added [[Item Qualities/Collector's|Collector's]] quality. '''(Undocumented)'''

<big>'''July 14, 2023 ([[The Update with Patches And Content]])'''</big>
*Fixed a bug where you couldn't jump with the M249. '''(Undocumented)'''
}}

=='''Trivia'''==
*This weapon is called the '''M250''' in the game files, this is due to the name M249 being taken by the [[Minigun]] that previously replaced the original version of this weapon.

=='''Gallery'''==
==='''Others'''===
<gallery width="120">
Brute M249 GRN.png|GRN Brute's first person view.
FPM249.png|RED Brute's first person view.
M249 man.png|2021 preview
</gallery>

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