Editing Zo'klada-pattern plasma pistol

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Title|''Zo'klada''-pattern plasma pistol}}
{{Disambig header|the plasma pistol introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''|the plasma pistols introduced in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo Infinite]]''|Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol|Rohakadu-pattern plasma pistol}}
{{Weapon infobox
|image = [[File:H5G-Plasma Pistol.png|300px]]
|name=''Zo'klada''-pattern Pistol
|manufacturer = [[Iruiru Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=291}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=out10|Out|Chapter=10}}
|series = Type-54{{Ref/Reuse|LAL}}
|type = [[Directed-energy weapon|Directed-energy pistol]]{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|gameplay}}
|cost = 
|variant = 
*[[Spitfire]]
*[[Void's Tear]]
|service = 
*Early Sangheili interstellar expansion period{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|out10}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
|length = {{Convert|36.9|cm|in|sigfig=3}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|width = 
|height = 
|weight = 
|ammotype = [[Plasma|Superheated plasma]]{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
|capacity =
|feed = 100 battery units{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
|operation = 
|rate = Semi-automatic; single charged bolt{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
|velocity = 
|optics =
|range = Medium to long
}}

The '''''Zo'klada''-pattern Pistol'''  {{Type|54|Directed Energy Pistol|DEP}}{{Ref/Site|Id=LAL|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=News, Canon Fodder|Page=Locke & Load|D=2|M=8|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load.html}} also known as the '''plasma pistol''', is one of the original plasma pistol design templates from the [[Sangheili]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} With the dissolution of the [[Covenant]] and the [[San'Shyuum]]'s restrictions over legacy templates, this variant became a common sight in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]],{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=478}} particularly in the [[Blooding Years]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} The ''Zo'klada''-pattern became the basis for the {{Pattern|Rohakadu|plasma pistol}} which features multiple improvements.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}

== Variants ==
=== Type-54D plasma pistol ===
The T-54D plasma pistol was used extensively by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] in October [[2558]]. It is also the preferred sidearm for [[Spartan-IV]] [[Olympia Vale]].{{Ref/Reuse|out10}} It is classified as a [[Requisition system|Common REQ]] and can be summoned in [[Warzone]] at Level 2 energy.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
==== Type-54D variants ====
* '''[[Spitfire]]''': The ''Spitfire'' is an improved T-54D produced by [[Kig-Yar]] armorers that features a faster rate of fire and reduced heat generated per shot.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} It is classified as an Uncommon REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 3 energy. It can also be found as the second [[Special weapons (Halo 5: Guardians)|hidden weapon]] in the [[campaign]] on the level [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]].{{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Genesis (level)|Genesis]]}}
* '''[[Void's Tear]]''': The ''Void's Tear'' is an advanced T-54D that features overcharged shots that create an unstable gravimetric vortex by superheating exotic nuclear isomers. At the point of impact, the overcharged shot pulls in nearby objects and then explodes. Normal shots also yank back weapons they hit. A direct, fully charged shot where a [[Spartan]] is pulled into the blast will kill in a single hit. Unlike other Plasma Pistol variants and the [[Z-390 incineration cannon|Incineration Cannon]], keeping the ''Void's Tear'' charged for too long does not deplete the battery. It is classified as a Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 4 energy.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
<gallery class=center>
File:H5G Spitfire.png|Spitfire.
File:H5G-VoidsTearclear.png|Void's Tear.
</gallery>

== Gameplay ==
=== Changes from ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' ===
* Can now be zoomed in with [[Smart scope]] to decrease reticle bloom.
* Overcharges now track targets better if the player is "scoped-in", similar to the [[Type-56D needler]].
* Can once again EMP vehicles.
* Increased damage, killing a fully-shielded Spartan in 9 uncharged bolts.
* Overcharges drain 10% of the battery in the campaign and 15% in the multiplayer.
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=== Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''Halo Infinite'' ===
* Like the Type-25 plasma pistol from ''Halo 2'', it cannot disable vehicles.
* It retains the classic hum sound from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to ''Halo: Reach''.
* The firing sound is now reminiscent to the Type-25 plasma pistol’s firing sound from the Bungie titles.
* It is capable of being vented, but firing rapidly or using the alt-fire mode will still overheat it.
* Plasma ammunition crates and Plasma Pistols on weapon racks or the battlefield refill its battery without the need to pick up a fresh one.
* While it’s almost visually identical to the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' version, the organic carapace has been streamlined as discussed in ''The Art of Halo Infinite''. Additionally, the markings on the weapon are now green as opposed to blue, matching the plasma projectiles.

==Production notes==
{{Main|Cut Halo 4 weapons#Halo 5 plasma pistol}}
The Type-54 plasma pistol was one of [[Cut Halo 4 weapons|several weapons]] originally conceptualized and created for ''[[Halo 4]]'', but was never implemented in the final build.{{Ref/Twitter|Unseen_Halo|1485968216639905796|Corbin|Quote=My favorite pic from Halo 4's Development. The same plasma pistol model has made it all the way to Halo Infinite :) @___Gal4xy___  Thanks for the capture|D=27|M=1|Y=2022}}{{Ref/Twitter|Gamecheat13|1487322999397273600|cheato|Quote=The Halo 5 Plasma Pistol redesign was originally made during Halo 4's development.|D=10|M=02|Y=2022}}

== Gallery ==
===''Halo 4'' cut model===
<gallery>
File:H4 Alpha T54PlasmaPistol Side.jpg|The ''Zo'klada''-pattern plasma pistol being held in an early build of ''Halo 4''.
File:H4_Alpha_T54PlasmaPistol_FP.jpg|The ''Zo'klada''-pattern in first-person.
File:H4_Alpha_T54PlasmaPistol_Overcharge.jpg|The ''Zo'klada''-pattern overheating.
</gallery>

===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
<gallery>
File:H5G-John&PP.png|[[John-117]] overcharging a plasma pistol during the [[Operation: BIRD IN HAND|Raid on ''Argent Moon'']] in a ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' prerelease screenshot.
File:H5G-PPHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the plasma pistol by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-PPzoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the plasma pistol by John-117 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-PPOverheat.png|The plasma pistol overheating in Fred-104's hands.
File:H5G-Fred&PP.png|[[Frederic-104]] charging up a plasma pistol in the final version of ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Fred&OverheatedPP.png|Fred-104 with an overheated plasma pistol in his hands.
File:H5G-SpitfireHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of ''Spitfire'' by [[Edward Buck]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-Buck&Spitfire.png|Edward Buck with the ''Spitfire'' on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-PPHUD.png|First-person view of the plasma pistol in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-PPzoom.png|Smart scope with the plasma pistol in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-T54DSS.png|Third-person view of the plasma pistol engaged in smart scope.
File:H5G-Seeker.png|A [[SEEKER-class Mjolnir|Seeker]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] with an overheated plasma pistol on a [[Forge]] remake of [[Battle Creek]].
</gallery>

== List of appearances ==
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''

== Sources ==
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{{Covenant sidearms}}

[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]]