I have compared the two versions (SR4 + Arsenal, vs SR5) for all weapons from Tasers to Assault Cannons.
These are not my conversion methods, but the conversion method which CATALYST used. It is how they changed Firearms from SR4 to SR5.
Here are the results:
DAMAGE VALUE CHANGES
----------------------Tasers have had their DV raised by +1DV.
Holdsout have had their DV raised by +2DV.
Pistols & SMGs have had their DV raised by +2DV to +3DV. (This includes Light, Heavy, Machine Pistols, and Submachine Guns).
Assault Rifles have had their DV raised from +3DV to +5DV. (+3DV for ColtM23 & +5DV for Ares Alpha).
Shotguns hve had their DV raised from +3DV to +6DV. (+3DV Defiance T; +4DV PJSS Model55; +6DV Enfiels AS-7).
Sniper Rifles have had their DV raised from +5-6DV.
Sporting Rifles have had their DV raised by exactly +4DV.
LMG has had its DV raised by exactly +3DV.
MMG has had its DV raised by exactly +4DV.
HMG has had its DV raised by exactly +5DV.
Panther XXL Cannon has had its DV raised by exactly +7DV.
Missiles have increased by +7DV. +8DV for Anti-Vehicle Rockets.
Stun Grenades have increased by +4DV.
Grenades have increased by +6DV.
ARMOR PIERCING CHANGES
------------------Fletchette rounds are resisted better with armor, from +2AP to +4AP.
All Electric STUN (e) AP has went from -half to -5.
Heavy Pistols and Shotguns have no change to AP at all.
Assault Rifles are more armor piercing, from -1AP to -2AP.
Sport Rifles are more armor piercing, from -1AP to -3AP to -4AP.
Sniper rifles are more armor piercing, from a universal -3 to a more specific_to_weapon -4 or -5.
Cannons are more armor piercing, from -5AP to -6AP.
High Explosives have no change in armor piercing. (Grenades and Rockets).
Fragmentation Explosions are resisted better with armor, from +2AP to +5AP.
Anti-Vehicle Rockets are more armor piercing, from -2/-6 to -4/-10.
MAJOR COST CHANGES
------------------I have included minor costs (<1000¥) in the final quick calculations. For >1000¥ I rounded up 50¥-200¥ or averaged only a handful of firearms. Firearms <1000¥ are averaged, but make a lot of sense given the increased cost of SR5 gear.
Sniper Rifles, which are now 10,000¥ to 20,000¥ more expensive.
Machine Guns, which are now 3,000¥ to 4,000¥ more expensive; 9,000¥ for heavy.
Cannons, which are now 38,000¥ more expensive.
Short and sweet, this is how I'd do a quickrule:
So anyone wanting to do a "Quick Conversion" from SR4's Arsenal, Weapon Heaven, or Weapon Heaven 2, should use these rules:
QUICK CONVERSION RULES
------------------This is IN ADDITION to whatever the Firearm statistics are for the SR4 version:
Tasers +1DV, replace AP with -5AP, +75¥
Light Pistols: +2DV, +200¥
Heavy Pistols +2DV, +350¥
Machine Pistols +2DV, -250¥
(Tougher Pistols & SMGs +3DV)
Shotguns +4DV
Assault Rifles +4DV, -1AP, +500¥
Sniper Rifles +5DV, -2 AP, +10,000¥ to +20,000¥ (+15,000¥ quickadd)
Sport Rifles +4DV, -3AP, +1000¥
Light Machine Guns +3DV, -1AP, +4000¥
Medium Machine Guns +4DV, -1AP, +3000¥
Heavy Machine Guns +5DV, -1AP, +9000¥
Cannons +7DV, -1AP, +38,000¥
Stun Grenades +4DV, -1AP, +70¥
High Explosive Grenades +6DV, +65¥
Fragmentation Grenades: +6DV, +3AP, +55¥
Fragmentation Missiles: +7DV, +3AP, +1500¥
High Explosive Missiles: +7DV, +1400¥
Anti-Vehicle Missiles: +8DV, -2/-4 AP, +1800¥
Fletchette Weapon: Add +2AP
Electric Stun Rounds: Replace all electric -half with -5 AP
NOW FRAG OFF, FRAG FACE!
------------------If I missed anything, goodluck! Just get a copy of SR4 and SR5 yourself and compare, because THIS TOOK ME ALL NIGHT TO TYPE OUT!
You'll have to do your own ACC additions, as there is no conversion for it.
TYPICAL ACCURACY (Adjust Value by -1 or +1 for a more or less accurate firearm)------------------Tasers: 4
Holdouts: 4
Light Pistols: 6
Heavy Pistols: 5
Machine Pistols: 5
SMGs: 4
Assault Rifles: 5
Shotguns: 4
MGs: 5
Cannons: 5
Missile Launchers: 5
Grenade Launchers: 4
