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The assault rifle is one of the main starting weapons in Halo (besides the [[#pistol|pistol]]). Assault rifles come with 180 rounds out of the box, 60 rounds in each clip, and a maximum total of 600 rounds. In spite of assault rifles being one of a default weapon on most maps, it isn't widely appreciated among Halo players since its accuracy is exponentially impaired when shooting at a target farther than 5 meters away, leading to most people not using it often for that reason. However, the assault rifle has a notable reputation of being a handy sidekick in finishing short range skirmishes quickly. In the event you deplete an enemy's shield and need one more shot to finish it but for some reason don't have that shot from the first weapon, simply move into short range with the enemy and finish it off with chest shots from the assault rifle. Concerning accuracy, the assault rifle's accuracy can be improved by firing in short bursts rather than all at once (hence turning off fully-automatic mode), but you shouldn't need to attempt decent accuracy with the assault rifle in the first place. Generally, you'll always want to have this weapon around if you have no other short range weapon in reach (not that you have a choice.) It also, (interestingly) can shoot down Banshees if you aim correctly. | The assault rifle is one of the main starting weapons in Halo (besides the [[#pistol|pistol]]). Assault rifles come with 180 rounds out of the box, 60 rounds in each clip, and a maximum total of 600 rounds. In spite of assault rifles being one of a default weapon on most maps, it isn't widely appreciated among Halo players since its accuracy is exponentially impaired when shooting at a target farther than 5 meters away, leading to most people not using it often for that reason. However, the assault rifle has a notable reputation of being a handy sidekick in finishing short range skirmishes quickly. In the event you deplete an enemy's shield and need one more shot to finish it but for some reason don't have that shot from the first weapon, simply move into short range with the enemy and finish it off with chest shots from the assault rifle. Concerning accuracy, the assault rifle's accuracy can be improved by firing in short bursts rather than all at once (hence turning off fully-automatic mode), but you shouldn't need to attempt decent accuracy with the assault rifle in the first place. Generally, you'll always want to have this weapon around if you have no other short range weapon in reach (not that you have a choice.) It also, (interestingly) can shoot down Banshees if you aim correctly. | ||
==MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System (Assault rifle)== | |||
[[Image:Halo AR.jpg|thumb|right|The MA5B.]] | |||
Your other first weapon, a rapid-firing rifle that holds 60 bullets, is not terribly accurate, and isn't too powerful either. Its main advantage is its firing speed (It's more like a scaled up SMG than anything else). It is best used as close-range weapon to fill the enemy with lead. It is also useful in the later levels or against smaller enemies like Grunts or Infection forms. The reload time is long, so don't charge into battle with a half-empty clip. This weapon is more useful on Legendary difficulty, where the Plasma Rifle overheats very quickly. | |||
Accuracy improves greatly if the weapon is fired in short bursts, rather than continuously. It's melee attack is fast (only the Plasma Pistol is faster). | |||
* '''Clip size''': 60 rounds | |||
* '''Max. ammo''': 600 rounds | |||
* '''Zoom''': None | |||
* '''Reload time''': ~2.7 seconds | |||
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The assault rifle is one of the main starting weapons in Halo (besides the [[#pistol|pistol]]). Assault rifles come with 180 rounds out of the box, 60 rounds in each clip, and a maximum total of 600 rounds. In spite of assault rifles being one of a default weapon on most maps, it isn't widely appreciated among Halo players since it's accuracy is exponentially impaired when shooting at a target farther than 5 meters away, leading to most people not using it often for that reason. However, the assault rifle has a notable reputation of being a handy sidekick in finishing short range skirmishes quickly. In the event you deplete an enemy's shield and need one more shot to finish it but for some reason don't have that shot from the first weapon, simply move into short range with the enemy and finish it off with chest shots from the assault rifle. Concerning accuracy, the assault rifle's accuracy can be improved by firing in short bursts rather than all at once (hence turning off semi-automatic mode), but you shouldn't need to attempt decent accuracy with the assault rifle in the first place. Generally, you'll always want to have this weapon around if you have no other short range weapon in reach (not that you have a choice.) It also, (interestingly) can shoot down Banshees if you aim correctly. | |||
==M90 Close Assault Weapon System (Shotgun)== | ==M90 Close Assault Weapon System (Shotgun)== |