Nornfang

Nornfang
Nornfang in its SRS99-S7 (top) and SRS99-S5 (bottom) iterations.
Production overview
Manufacturer:	Misriah Armory
Model series:	SRS99 series
Type:	Anti-materiel sniper rifle
Specifications
Length:	161 centimeters (63.5 in)
Width:	22 centimeters (8.7 in)
Height:	35 centimeters (13.8 in)
Weight:	15.6 kilograms (34.4 lb)
Ammunition type:	14.5×114mm M232 APFSDS
Feed system:	4-round, detachable box magazine
Operation:	Gas-operated, magazine-fed
Optics:	Oracle-R scope (4×-9× magnification)
Effective range:	2,500 meters (8,200 ft)
Service history
In service:	Human-Covenant War Post-Covenant War conflicts

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A master-crafted instrument of death and destruction. Mythic Sniper Rifle firing high explosive armor piercing [APHE] rounds that increases overall damage. In addition, Linda's modifications ensure the Motion Tracker is visible even when using Zoom.

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Nornfang refers to a long series of custom-crafted SRS99 series sniper rifles hand-tuned by Spartan Linda-058.

Overview

Design details

Nornfang was manufactured by Misriah Armory for their internal competitive sharpshooting team. The weapon went missing at some point, eventually coming into the possession of Spartan Linda-058. Linda loads the Nornfang with 14.5×114mm Armor-Piercing High-Explosive (APHE) rounds and has modified the rifle to ensure her HUD's motion tracker is still visible even while using its optics. The chassis of the weapon is painted in a yellow, white, and tan color scheme.

In-game information

Halo 5: Guardians

Main article: Sniper Rifle (gameplay) § Halo 5: Guardians

Nornfang is a mythic weapon in Halo 5: Guardians' Warzone mode. It is available as a energy REQ that grants 200 when sold. Nornfang does more damage than standard sniper rifles, being capable of an instant kill on an opponent with normal shielding regardless of where the shot lands. Due to the bullets having a proximity explosion effect, this means that even a missed shot can still kill the target as long as they are within range of the bullet's detonation. However, as the increased damage is due to a Damage Boost effect applied to the user while the weapon is active, a wielder of this weapon will appear more visible due to the red particle effects. Just like with the Vorpal Talon variant of the energy sword, the motion sensor is still visible even when using smart scope.

In the campaign, Nornfang can be found during the mission Unconfirmed aboard Blue Team's prowler, or if Linda is selected by a player when in cooperative play. Just like with Kelly-087's Oathsworn Shotgun, the campaign version of the Nornfang lacks the multiplayer version's inherent Damage Boost, extra spare magazine, and built-in radar, making it functionally a normal sniper rifle. Additionally, it cannot pick up ammunition from other sniper rifles.

Nornfang's ability to maintain the player's motion tracker while scoped in is mechanically identical to the Awareness support upgrade from Halo 4.

Weapon	Lore	Rarity	Introduced In	Warzone Cost	Cost and Resale
Nornfang	A master-crafter instrument of death and destruction. Mythic Sniper Rifle firing high explosive armor piercing (APHE) rounds that increases overall damage. In addition, Linda's modifications ensure the Motion Tracker is visible even when using Zoom.	Legendary	Introduced on launch.	Requisition for energy.	Purchase a Gold REQ pack for 10,000 REQ points. Can be sold for 200 REQ points.

Halo Infinite

Nornfang would return in Halo Infinite during the Blue Team Operation as a weapon model available through the game's weapons bench. The Skuld's Veil weapon coating imitates the weapon model's look from Halo 5: Guardians.

Weapon Model	Manufacturer	Lore	Rarity	Introduced In	Unlock Requirements
Nornfang	Misriah Armory	Latest in a long line of carefully customized sniper rifles used by the legendary Spartan sniper, Linda-058.	Legendary	Blue Team	Purchase either: "Argus" for 2,200 cR "Blue Team" for 3,900 cR

Production notes

References

In Norse mythology, the Norns are powerful beings who weave the fate of all things in the cosmos. They are somewhat analogous to the Fates of Greek mythology. "Nornfang" (Norn-fang) would mean "In the Grasp of the Norns" in Old Norse.

Gallery

Halo 5: Guardians

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  A development image of Nornfang.

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  Linda-058 using Nornfang during the raid on Argent Moon in Halo 5: Guardians.

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  First-person view of the Nornfang by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians co-op campaign. Note the absence of the Damage Boost.

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  Fred-104 using 4× zoom with the Nornfang in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.

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  Fred-104 using 9× zoom with the Nornfang in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.

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  First-person view of Nornfang by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign mission Unconfirmed.

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  First-person view of Nornfang on Torque in Halo 5: Guardians.

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  A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with Nornfang on Torque.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards

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  Nornfang.

Halo Infinite

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  An S7-based Nornfang being held by an Argus-clad Spartan in Halo Infinite multiplayer.

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  A close-up view of the S7 Nornfang. Note the eye of the wolf glows.

Miscellaneous

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  Nornfang in Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series.

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  Linda using Nornfang in Halo: Shadows of Reach.

List of appearances

• Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series (First appearance)
• Halo 5: Guardians
• Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
• Halo: Shadows of Reach
• Halo Infinite
  • Spring Update
• Halo: From the Soil to the Stars