Assault Rifle

Assault Rifle
Make	WellMax
Model	WM.556
Damage	Lethal (anti-personnel)
Ammo	180
Specifications
Size	Medium
Size	Medium
Weight	3.3 kg
Weight	3.3 kg
Reward	Reach Connection Level 1 with the Waystation North of Mountain Knot City
Reward	Reach Connection Level 1 with the Waystation North of Mountain Knot City
Materials	Metals: 170
Materials	Metals: 170

The WM.556 Assault Rifle, manufactured by WellMax, is a fully automatic lethal anti-personnel weapon that Sam can use to defend himself against enemies.

Overview

The WM.556 is a fully automatic Lethal Anti-Personnel Weapon originally developed for the U.S. Army’s airborne division. After the Death Stranding, its design was adapted by Bridges, becoming their standard-issue rifle. The weapon’s modular components are stored in a compact cargo case that attaches to the one's suit, allowing for quick field assembly when needed.

The Level 1 rifle does not use Sam's blood, making it ineffective against BTs. However, it is capable of killing humans—an outcome with serious consequences in the post-Stranding world, where death can lead to the emergence of BTs and the risk of a voidout.

In addition to being issued to Sam, the rifle is standard equipment for the Bridges Security Team and is also used in its base form by the terrorist faction Homo Demens. Its modular design allows for a wide range of attachments, including a scope mount, cheek pad, grip adapter, and a retractable suppressor, making it highly adaptable in the field.

Two additional variants exist: the WM.556 NL, a non-lethal version designed for subduing human targets without risk of voidouts, and the HG Custom, which fires golden rounds coated in chiralium—enhancing its effectiveness against BTs.

Description

Standard-issue Bridges firearm. Originally developed as a folding assault carbine for the US Army's airborne division, it has been adapted for use as a multi-purpose assault rifle in the post-Stranding world.

Required materials

• Metals: 170

Models

Death Stranding

Name	Description	Ammo	Required materials	Size	Weight	Reward
Assault Rifle (Lv. 2)	Standard-issue Bridges firearm. Improvements upon its predecessor, the WM.556, include a scope mount, a cheek pad, and a grip adaptor. These features add a degree of augmentability, and increase stability while firing. Ammo capacity has also been increased. Furthermore, an optical scope has been added, and the gun can now be loaded with hematic rounds. This allows for instant aiming, and makes it effective against BTs. Lethal Anti-Personnel Weapon	210	Metals: 180 Special Alloys: 80	M	5.1 kg	Reach Connection Level 1 with the Distro North of Mountain Knot City
Assault Rifle (Lv. 3)	Standard-issue Bridges firearm. Improvements upon its predecessor, the WM.556 (Lv. 2), include a retractable suppressor that greatly reduces firing noise. Also features a scope mount, a cheek pad, and grip an adaptor. These features add a degree of augmentability, and increase stability while firing. An optical scope has been added, and the gun can now be loaded with hematic rounds. This allows for instant aiming, and makes it effective against BTs. Lethal Anti-Personnel Weapon	240	Metals: 200 Special Alloys: 120	M	5.1 kg	Reach Connection Level 3 with Mountain Knot City
Assault Rifle (HG Custom)	Standard-issue Bridges firearm. A custom version of the WM.556, with an increased ammo capacity. This model is also capable of firing both hematic rounds and gold rounds, making it highly effective against BTs. It has also been fitted with a grenade launcher that can fire both lethal and non-lethal grenades, as well as an optical scope and suppressor. These allow for instant aiming, and greatly reduce the amount of noise produced. Lethal Anti-Personnel Weapon	240	Metals: 200 Special Alloys: 120	M	6.6 kg	Reach Connection Level 5 with Peter Englert

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Name	Description	Ammo	Materials	Size	Weight	Reward
Assault Rifle Lv1	An automatic rifle effective at close and mid-range. Loaded with live ammunition that will destroy mechs and inflict lethal damage on humans. Comes fitted with a light and a dot sight.	30/120	N/A	M	3.2 kg	Found on the battlefield
Assault Rifle Lv2	An upgraded version of the assault rifle, featuring a higher rate of fire, and a grenade launcher attachment. Loaded with live ammunition that will destroy mechs and inflict lethal damage on humans.	30/130 + 1/4	N/A	M	4.4 kg	Found on the battlefield

Notes

• The design data for the gun is given to Sam as a reward for reaching Connection Level 1 with the Waystation North of Mountain Knot City
• Because the HG Custom fires golden rounds, this means that it will expend chiral crystals.
• The rifle will continue to fire for as long as the trigger is held, but the longer the burst of fire, the less accurate it will become.
• The WM.556 seems heavily inspired by the FN SCAR-H.
• The scope mounted on upgraded models includes the text "FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT / BDG USE".
• The rifle's magazine well reads: "FOR HUNT / VARMINT USE".

Gallery

Assault Rifle (Lv. 1)

Assault Rifle (Lv. 2)

Assault Rifle (Lv. 3)

Assault Rifle (HG Custom)

See also

• Non-Lethal Assault Rifle
• Assault Rifle [MP]
• Assault Rifle [RB]