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==Campaign== | ==Campaign== | ||
*The BR55 is the all around go to weapon when facing Covenant forces, as it can effectively take down [[Grunts]] and [[Jackals]] with one well placed three shot burst to the head (torso shots require about two to four bursts to kill). | *The BR55 is the all around go to weapon when facing Covenant forces, as it can effectively take down [[Grunts]] and [[Jackals]] with one well placed three shot burst to the head (torso shots require about two to four bursts to kill). | ||
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*In ''Halo 2'', you can kill a Brute with three head shots, as the first two bursts will knock off the helmet, and the following headshot will kill the Brute. However, shooting a Brute in any other area is not particularly effective due to their extreme resilience (on Heroic it takes about 17 3-round bursts, or one and a half magazines, to bring down a Brute). | *In ''Halo 2'', you can kill a Brute with three head shots, as the first two bursts will knock off the helmet, and the following headshot will kill the Brute. However, shooting a Brute in any other area is not particularly effective due to their extreme resilience (on Heroic it takes about 17 3-round bursts, or one and a half magazines, to bring down a Brute). | ||
*When engaging a Hunter, dodge behind them, firing as many bursts as possible into their exposed orange sections before they turn around. | *When engaging a Hunter, dodge behind them, firing as many bursts as possible into their exposed orange sections before they turn around. | ||
*The BR55 is somewhat limited against the [[The Flood|Flood]], however, a 3-round burst to the center of a Combat Form's chest where the | *The BR55 is somewhat limited against the [[The Flood|Flood]], however, a 3-round burst to the center of a Combat Form's chest where the Infection Form is will generally destroy it. | ||
==Multiplayer== | ==Multiplayer== | ||
*The BR55 replaces the [[M6D magnum]] from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. Most of the tactics remain the same; however, you do not need to lead your shots as much as the M6D due to the fact that the BR55 relies on a hitscan mechanic. | *The BR55 replaces the [[M6D magnum]] from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. Most of the tactics remain the same; however, you do not need to lead your shots as much as the M6D due to the fact that the BR55 relies on a hitscan mechanic. | ||
*The BR55 paired with the [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] makes a good [[Noob Combo|combo]]. Paired with an [[Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel|SRS99C-S2 | *The BR55 paired with the [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] makes a good [[Noob Combo|combo]]. Paired with an [[Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel|SRS99C-S2 AMB Sniper Rifle]] the battle rifle will fill the gap of medium to long range. | ||
*There is a playstyle known as the "four-burst tactic": three to the body and one to the head, As long as the opponent doesn't have an Overshield, and/or any other in-game health bonuses. | *There is a playstyle known as the "four-burst tactic": three to the body and one to the head, As long as the opponent doesn't have an Overshield, and/or any other in-game health bonuses. | ||
*The BR55 returns in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' as a mythic loadout weapon. It is functionally very similar to its counterpart in Halo 2, and has a noticeably faster weapon-switch speed than other weapons. This can be used to more effectively replicate button combos from its game of origin | *The BR55 returns in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' as a mythic loadout weapon. It is functionally very similar to its counterpart in Halo 2, and has a noticeably faster weapon-switch speed than other weapons. This can be used to more effectively replicate button combos from its game of origin | ||
*The ''Halo 5: Guardians'' BR55 has a marginally slower kill time than its counterpart the BR85, but has much higher bullet magnetism and a faster reload speed. It also can enter Smart-scope faster. | *The ''Halo 5: Guardians'' BR55 has a marginally slower kill time than its counterpart the BR85, but has much higher bullet magnetism and a faster reload speed. It also can enter Smart-scope faster. | ||
[[Category:Gameplay guides]] | [[Category:Gameplay guides]] | ||
