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Contents 1 Basic use 2 Tactical uses of the shock rifle in Warfare 3 Tactical uses of the shock rifle in Deathmatch 4 Defending against the shock rifle

[edit] Basic use

• Primary fire shoots an instant hit beam of energy that damages opponents.
  • The bolts slows down any Vehicles it hits; and especially against raptors causes the vehicle to change orientation; throwing as opponent's aim.
• Secondary fire shoots a ball of energy
• Hitting an energy ball with primary fire causes it to explode; and creates considerably more damage.

[edit] Tactical uses of the shock rifle in Warfare

• The bolts slows down any Vehicles it hits; and especially against raptors causes the vehicle to change orientation; throwing as opponent's aim.
• The same is true of cicadas; and shock primary is the preferred foot soldier weapon against cicada
• The shock secondary is far more effective at stopping Vehicles; and works very well against incoming mantas that are about to run you over.
• Shock secondary also absorbs weapon fire; and can be used as impromptu shields.
• Shock combos (Hitting a shock core with primary fire) - usually gives a one hit kill -especially if done from your opponent's blindspot; and he can't see it coming.
  • Your opponent must either be stationary - or you must predict wer he'll be; this prediction is a critical part of effective combat
  • Shooting 2 shock cores at slightly different angles will give your opponent even less room to move out of the way
  • Detonating a shock core just above a manta cockpit kills the pilot; and if initially undamaged will then give you a vehicle to drive.
  • Using shock combos is one of the quickest ways to demolish nodes on foot.
• The shock rifle is probably the trickiest weapon to master; but soon becomes first choice for most situations

[edit] Tactical uses of the shock rifle in Deathmatch

• To know how far your shock core has traveled; its glow on the floor gives an useful clue.
• Aim just above your opponents head with a shock core; which will allow you to combo them; rather than simply hit them with the secondary.

[edit] Defending against the shock rifle

• Run away (it's usually used by better players, and discretion can be the better part of valour).
• Close down the distance and use a more powerful weapon
• Hope that you are facing a person who stands still to pull off combos; and use this opportunity to pull off a headshot with a sniper rifle.