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{{Title|Magnum}}
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{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Magnum
|image=[[File:H2A M6CPistol.png|300px]]
|faction=[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]])
|tier=Tier-1 [[Loadout weapon|Loadout]] / [[Dual wield weapon]]
|class=[[Weapon_types#Pistol|Pistol]]
|type=[[Kinetic]] [[Precision weapon]]
|mode=Semi-automatic
|range=Close to medium
|counterparts=
;[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]): [[Sidekick]]
;[[Covenant]]: [[Plasma Pistol]]<br>[[Mauler]]
;[[Banished]]: [[Mangler]]
;[[Forerunner]]: [[Boltshot]]
|damage=Low to medium
|aoedamage=
|aoeradius=
|dmgtype=
|projspeed=Medium to very high
|maxrange=
|rof=Low to high
|accuracy=Medium to very high
|spread=
|recoil=
|mag=Varies
|maxammo=
|heat=
|battery=
|zoom=Varies
|tagname=
|generalvariants=
*[[CE Pistol]]
*[[Automag]]
*[[Flagnum]]
*[[Survivor Magnum]]
|hovariants=
|h5reqvariants=
|hinfvariants=
|scopes=
|attachments=
}}
The '''Magnum''' is a [[human]] [[Precision weapon|precision weapon]] featured in most major ''Halo'' games, starting with ''[[Halo 2]]''. A successor to the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Pistol]]'', it has gone through a wide variety of changes from game to game resulting in a few weapon variants as well. What remains consistent is its role as a human [[Weapon class#Pistol|pistol]] capable of performing headshots and featuring either [[dual wielding]] or a scope. It is a predecessor to ''[[Halo Infinite|Halo Infinite's]]'' [[Sidekick]].


==Universe and lore==
<big>'''Magnum'''</big>
{{Main|M6 Series}}
<p style="margin: 0.5em 0;">http://www.yesalbum.com/v001/thepretenders22/magnum.jpg<br></p>
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==Overview==
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===Notable Variants===
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<gallery widths="210px">
File:HCE-M6DMagnumPistol.png|link=CE Pistol|'''[[CE Pistol]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''}}
File:M6C SOCOM r.png|link=Automag|'''[[Automag]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]'' (''MCC'')}}
File:Magnum Quickdraw.png|link=Gunfighter Magnum|'''[[Gunfighter Magnum]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''}}
</gallery>


===Counterparts===
== Summary ==
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<gallery widths="210px">
File:HINF MK50 Crop.png|link=Sidekick|'''[[Sidekick]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo Infinite]]''}}
File:H5G-Plasma Pistol.png|link=Plasma Pistol|'''[[Plasma Pistol]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' multiplayer, ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' and ''[[Halo Infinite]]''}}
File:H3-BruteMauler.png|link=Mauler|'''[[Mauler]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 3]]'', and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''}}
File:HINF Mangler.png|link=Mangler|'''[[Mangler]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo Infinite]]''}}
File:H5G-Z110.png|link=Boltshot|'''[[Boltshot]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''}}
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==''Halo: Combat Evolved''==
A stripped-down version of the M6D [[Pistol]] equipped by the crew of the [[Pillar of Autumn]] during their battle with the [[Covenant]] on [[Installation 04]], the Magnum does not have a scope, nor are its bullets explosive - and it therefore lacks the very features that made it's counterpart so deceptively deadly in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]].
{{Main|Halo: Combat Evolved Pistol}}
The term Magnum never appears in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', instead featuring the CE Pistol. The Pistol serves a completely different gameplay role from the Magnum, behaving more like a rifle than a sidearm. Despite the actual term magnum referring to a type of pistol, later appearances would retroactively classify the Pistol as a variant of Magnum. The Magnum would remain the typical human handgun of the ''Halo'' game series, even adopting traits from the CE Pistol, until being replaced by the Sidekick in ''Halo Infinite''.


==''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 2: Anniversary''==
The magazine of this handgun can hold 12 bullets and has moderate stopping power. In close quarters with a dual-wieldable configuration, it can be surprisingly effective when employed against unshielded foes - not to mention stylish. Over longer distances, however, its lack of scope and modest magazine capacity renders the Magnum largely ineffective. It is also rather slow to reload, a fact you should take into consideration before opting to use it against large groups of enemies. It is, however, quite useful for placing exact headshots.
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Magnum
|image=[[File:H2 M6C Magnum Pistol.png|300px]]
|tier=[[Dual wield weapon]]
|mode=
|range=Close
|counterparts=
;[[Covenant]]: [[Plasma Pistol]]
|damage=SP: 8 (can headshot)
{{Clear}}
MP: 5.5 (can headshot)
|dmgtype=<code>bullet_slow</code>
|projspeed=400 [[world unit|wu]]/s
|hitscan=~26.67 [[world unit|wu]]
|maxrange=40 [[world unit|wu]]
|rof=0.1s fire recovery time <br>(10 rounds per second)
|spread=0.25 to 1.5 degrees
|mag=12 rounds
|maxammo=48 rounds (4 magazines)
|zoom=
|melee=<code>strike_melee</code>
|tagname=<code>magnum</code>
{{Ref/File|Id=H2EKMagnum|H2EK|tags\objects\weapons\pistol\magnum\magnum.weapon}}
}}
{{Main|First-person shooter}}


===[[Campaign]]===
== Technical Data ==
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===[[Multiplayer]]===
Official Designation    : M6C Magnum Sidearm
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Projectile Type        : 12.7MM Semi, Armor Piercing
Dual-Wield              : Yes
Damage                  : Medium
Range                  : Close
Accuracy                : Medium
Rate Of Fire            : Medium
Autofire Capability    : Manual
Magazine Capacity      : 12 Bullets
Ammunition (Additional) : 48 (4 Magazines)
Reload Speed            : Slow
Melee Attack            : Average
Scope                  : No


===Changes from ''Halo 2'' to [[Halo_2_Auto-Updates#Balance_changes|''Auto Update 2'']]===
==Related Links==
*Damage decreased to 5.5.
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==''Halo 3''==
*[[Pistol]]
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
|name=Magnum
|image=[[File:H3-M6GMagnumPistol.png|300px]]
|tier=[[Dual wield weapon]]
|mode=
|range=Close
|counterparts=
;[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]): [[Automag]] (MCC)
;[[Covenant]]: [[Plasma Pistol]]
|damage=15 (can headshot) <br>dual: 0.7x (10.5)
|dmgtype=<code>bullet_slow</code>
|projspeed=180 [[world unit|wu]]/s
|hitscan=12 [[world unit|wu]]
|maxrange=40 [[world unit|wu]]
|rof=0.4s fire recovery time <br>(2.5 rounds per second)
|spread=0.5 degrees <br>dual: 0.5 to 1 degrees
|mag=8 rounds
|maxammo=40 rounds (5 magazines)
|zoom=
|melee=<code>strike_melee</code>
|tagname=<code>magnum</code>
{{Ref/File|Id=H3EKMagnum|H3EK|tags\objects\weapons\pistol\magnum\magnum.weapon}}
|generalvariants=
*[[Automag]] (MCC)
}}


===Campaign===
[[Category:UNSC]]
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[[Category:Weapons]]
 
===Multiplayer===
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==''Halo: Reach''==
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Magnum
|image=[[File:HReach-M6GMagnumPistol-LeftSide.png|300px]]
|tier=Default: [[Loadout weapon]]
{{Clear}}
Anniversary: [[Utility weapon]]
|mode=Default: Semi-automatic
{{Clear}}
Anniversary: Automatic
|range=Close to medium
|counterparts=
Default:
{{Clear}}
;[[Covenant]]: [[Plasma Pistol]]
Anniversary:
{{Clear}}
;[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]): [[DMR]]
;[[Covenant]]: [[Needle Rifle]]
|damage=
;Default: 17.5 (can headshot) <br>does not pierce shields
{{Clear}}
;Anniversary: 26.25 (can headshot)
|dmgtype=<code>bullet_slow</code>
|projspeed=3000 [[world unit|wu]]/s
|hitscan=200 [[world unit|wu]]
|maxrange=100 [[world unit|wu]]
|rof=
;Default: 0.19s fire recovery time <br>(~5.26 rounds per second)
{{Clear}}
;Anniversary: 0.285s fire recovery time <br>(~3.51 rounds per second)
|spread=
;Default: 0.6 to 4 degrees
{{Clear}}
;Title Update 1: 0.6 to 3.4 degrees
|mag=8 rounds
|maxammo=40 rounds (5 magazines)
|zoom=2x magnification
|melee=<code>strike_melee</code>
|tagname=<code>magnum</code>
{{Ref/File|Id=HREKMagnum|HREK|tags\objects\weapons\pistol\magnum\magnum.weapon}}
}}
 
===Campaign and [[Firefight]]===
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===Multiplayer===
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===Changes from ''Halo: Reach'' to [[Halo: Reach Title Updates|''Title Update 1'']]===
*Enabled shield damage [[Halo:_Reach_Title_Updates#Damage_Bleed_Through_Shielding|bleed through]].
*Bloom reduced to 85%.
 
===Changes from ''Title Update 1'' to [[Halo:_Reach_Title_Updates#Creating_the_Halo:_Combat_Evolved_Pistol|''Anniversary'' Settings]]===
*Changed firemode to automatic.
*Increased damage to 150%.
*Increased fire recovery time to 150% (decreased firerate to 67%).{{Ref/File|Id=HREK_CEX|HREK|data\multiplayer\megalo\tu1_classic_gametypes.txt}}
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==''Halo 4''==
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Magnum
|image=[[File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol-SideRender.png|300px]]
|tier=[[Loadout weapon]]
|mode=
|range=Close to medium
|counterparts=
;[[Covenant]]: [[Plasma Pistol]]
;[[Forerunner]]: [[Boltshot]]
|damage=
;Default: 15 (can headshot) <br>does not pierce shields
{{Clear}}
;Tuning: 17.3 (can headshot) <br>does not pierce shields
|dmgtype=<code>bullet_slow</code>
|projspeed=3000 [[world unit|wu]]/s
|hitscan=200 [[world unit|wu]]
|maxrange=250 [[world unit|wu]]
|rof=0.2 fire recovery time <br>(5 rounds per second)
|spread=0.15 to 1.75 degrees
|mag=8 rounds
|maxammo=32 rounds (4 magazines) <br>40 rounds with Ammo Mod
|zoom=2x magnification
|melee=<code>strike_melee</code>
|tagname=<code>storm_magnum</code>
{{Ref/File|Id=H4EKMagnum|H4EK|tags\objects\weapons\pistol\storm_magnum\storm_magnum.weapon}}
|generalvariants=
*[[Flagnum]]
}}
 
===Campaign and [[Spartan Ops]]===
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===Multiplayer===
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===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to [[Halo_4_Title_Updates#Weapon_Tuning_Update|''Weapon Tuning Update'']]===
*Damage increased to 115%.{{Ref/File|Id=H4EK_WT|H4EK|data\multiplayer\megalo\weapon_params.txt}}
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==''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer==
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Magnum
|image=[[File:H2AMP M6C left transparent.png|300px]]
|tier=[[Loadout weapon|Loadout]] / [[Dual wield weapon]]
|mode=
|range=Close to medium
|counterparts=
;[[Covenant]]: [[Plasma Pistol]]
|damage=7.25 (can headshot) <br>does not pierce shields
|dmgtype=<code>bullet_slow</code>
|projspeed=400 [[world unit|wu]]/s
|hitscan=~13.34 [[world unit|wu]]
|maxrange=40 [[world unit|wu]]
|rof=0.1s fire recovery time <br>(10 rounds per second)
|spread=0.5 to 1.5 degrees <br>dual: 0.7 to 1.6 degrees
|mag=12 rounds
|maxammo=48 rounds (4 magazines)
|zoom=
|melee=<code>strike_melee</code>
|tagname=<code>h2a_magnum</code>
{{Ref/File|Id=H2AMPEKMagnum|H2AMPEK|tags\objects\weapons\h2a_magnum\h2a_magnum.weapon}}
|generalvariants=
*[[Survivor Magnum]]
}}
 
===Multiplayer===
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===Changes from Magnum to Survivor Magnum===
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{{Clear}}
 
==''Halo 5: Guardians''==
<center>''Disclaimer: all below statistics are derived from unofficial tools and may be inaccurate''</center>
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Magnum
|image=[[File:H5G-Render-Pistol.png|300px]]
|tier=Tier-1 [[Loadout weapon|Loadout]] / [[Utility weapon]]
|mode=
|range=Medium
|counterparts=
As a pistol:
{{Clear}}
;[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]): [[CE Pistol]]
;[[Covenant]]: [[Plasma Pistol]]
;[[Forerunner]]: [[Boltshot]]
As a utility weapon:
{{Clear}}
;[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]): [[Battle Rifle]] [[Halo 2 Battle Rifle|(Halo 2)]]<br>[[DMR]]<br>[[CE Pistol]]
;[[Covenant]]: [[Covenant Carbine]]
;[[Forerunner]]: [[Lightrifle]]
|damage=17.5 (can headshot) <br>does not pierce shields
|dmgtype=<code>bullet_slow</code>
|projspeed=3000 [[world unit|wu]]/s
|hitscan=100 [[world unit|wu]]
|maxrange=250 [[world unit|wu]]
|rof=0.28 fire recovery time <br>(~3.57 rounds per second)
|spread=0 to 0.6 degrees
|mag=12 rounds
|maxammo=48 rounds (4 magazines) <br>60 rounds with Patrol Case
|zoom=2x magnification
|melee=<code>strike_melee</code>
|tagname=<code>magnum</code>
|generalvariants=
*[[Flagnum]]
|h5reqvariants=
*[[Gunfighter Magnum]]
*[[Tactical Magnum]]
*[[Whispered Truth]]
*[[Halo: Combat Evolved Pistol]]
|scopes=
|attachments=
*[[Extended Mag]]
}}
 
===Campaign===
All members of [[Blue Team]] and [[Fireteam Osiris]], with the exception of [[Olympia Vale]] (who uses a plasma pistol) outside of the mission ''[[Osiris (level)|Osiris]]'', spawn with a Magnum as their secondary weapon.
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===Multiplayer and [[Warzone]]===
Warzone features the Extended Magazine variant, which increases the magazine size to 24 rounds and increases reserve ammo accordingly.
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===Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''[[Overtime|Weapon Tuning Update]]''===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Unlock and acquisition requirements===
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<gallery>
File:REQ Card - Magnum.png|Magnum REQ card.
</gallery>
 
===Variants===
=====Gunfighter Magnum=====
{{Main|Gunfighter Magnum}}
{{Quote|Lightweight competition pistol carried by Spartan operators who prefer a no-frills backup firearm. Quick draw Magnum with fast-reload magazines. Iron sights only, no Smart-Link module is attached.|REQ description}}
The Gunfighter variant removes the smart-scope feature and features a faster fire rate.
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=====Tactical Magnum=====
{{Main|Tactical Magnum}}
{{Quote|Whisper-quiet tactical pistol loaded with armor-piercing rounds, tailored for Spartan force reconnaissance missions. Match grade Magnum with integral baffle-free suppressor and full-VISR Smart-Link.|REQ description}}
The Tactical variant features a silencer and 2× smart-scope, which makes it similar to the [[automag]] from ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and the ''MCC'' release of ''[[Halo 3]]''.
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=====Whispered Truth=====
{{Main|Whispered Truth}}
{{Quote|Let the lady talk. Mythic Magnum machine pistol with burst fire and integral Silencer. Wielding the Whispered Truth increases movement speed.|REQ description}}
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=====Halo: Combat Evolved Pistol=====
{{Main|Halo: Combat Evolved Pistol}}
{{Quote|You’ll have to find ammo as you go. Classic Magnum with increased damage and higher recoil. Infuses the user with nostalgia and increased movement speed.|REQ description}}
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==''Halo: Spartan Assault'' and ''Halo: Spartan Strike''==
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Magnum
|image=
|tier=[[Weapon_types#Secondary|Secondary]] [[Loadout weapon|standard weapon]]
|mode=Automatic
|range=Close
|damage=High
|rof=Low
|mag=40
}}
{{Main|Twin-stick shooter}}
{{Quote|Short-ranged standard UNSC sidearm.|''Halo: Spartan Assault'' loadout description{{Ref/Game|Id=HSA|HSA|Loadout description}}}}
 
===Campaign===
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===Unlock and acquisition requirements===
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{{Clear}}
 
==''Halo: Fireteam Raven''==
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Magnum
|image=
|mag=25
}}
{{Main|Halo: Fireteam Raven}}
 
===Campaign===
{{Expand-section}}
{{Clear}}
 
==Skins and cosmetics==
===''Halo 4''===
{{Main|Weapon skins (Halo 4)}}
{{:Weapon skins (Halo 4)/Magnum}}
 
===''Halo 3'' (''MCC'')===
{{Main|Skins (Halo 3)}}
{{:Skins (Halo 3)/Magnum}}
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
{{Main|List of REQ cards/Weapon Skins}}
 
==Gallery==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
</gallery>
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===Renders===
<gallery>
</gallery>
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===HUD icons===
<gallery>
</gallery>
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===Screenshots===
<gallery>
</gallery>
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo Online]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
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[[Category:Halo 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Halo 3 weapons]]
[[Category:Halo: Reach weapons]]
[[Category:Halo 4 weapons]]
[[Category:Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer weapons]]
[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians weapons]]
[[Category:Halo: Spartan Assault weapons]]
[[Category:Halo: Spartan Strike weapons]]
[[Category:Halo: Fireteam Raven weapons]]
[[Category:Human weapons (gameplay)]]
[[Category:Loadout weapons]]
[[Category:Pistol weapons]]
[[Category:Bullet weapons]]
[[Category:Magazine-fed weapons]]
[[Category:Dual wield weapons]]
[[Category:Precision weapons]]
[[Category:Scoped weapons]]

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