Editing Tufasumo-pattern plasma caster/Gameplay

== General ==
* The uncharged shot is useful for indirect fire and single-target engagement at close range. However, it is not as efficient as the [[Z-390 incineration cannon|Incineration Cannon]], as it requires 3 bolts to kill an enemy instead of 2 uncharged projectiles. In addition, the plasma bolts do not detonate immediately upon impact; instead, they bounce off and then explode, so planning the target and timing the shots are critical.
* The charged shot is useful for engaging targets at range, groups of enemies, vehicles, and clearing out tight corridors. Like the [[Type-1 plasma grenade|Plasma Grenade]], the Plasma Caster's charged projectiles stick to armor, but can adhere to any surface as well.
** Once the initial projectile explodes, it leaves behind 6 explosive bolts that deal massive damage to surrounding targets, in a similar manner to the ''[[Halo 4]]'' version of the Incineration Cannon.
* All variants of the Plasma Caster carry a maximum total of 20 rounds.
* The Plasma Caster's charged shots exhibit good homing behavior against vehicles.

== Campaign ==
* The Plasma Caster is the last weapon introduced to the player, being found only from the mission ''[[Reunion]]'' onwards.
* When aiming at [[Type-26 Shade|Shade Turrets]] from afar with the Plasma Caster, aim a little higher and then fire charged shots at the Shade Turrets. It takes 3~6 charged shots to destroy one, depending on the difficulty.
** It is best to adjust your aim so that the charged projectiles touch the base of the Shade Turret for maximum damage.
* Should a campaign playable character be stuck with a charged projectile from a Plasma Caster, he/she will complain as though he/she was stuck with an actual Plasma Grenade, but he/she will not instantly die from the resulting explosions from the charged projectile, unlike the Plasma Grenade.
* The final mission ''[[Guardians (level)|Guardians]]'' features the ''[[White Scar]]'', an advanced variant which fires modified Needler-like shards that proximity detonate if hipfired.
** If the player picks up the ''White Scar'', it is ideal to use it against [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]], [[Promethean Knight]]s, or [[Z-510 focus turret|Focus Turrets]], as the shards pierce through their armor and can detonate to deal further damage to them.
* It is highly advisable to avoid using the Plasma Caster near the presence of a [[Promethean Watcher]], as it will fling any shots back at the player.
** In this case, the player should be equipped with a precision weapon (e.g. [[M395 DMR#M395B Designated Marksman Rifle|DMR]]) or a powerful automatic weapon (e.g. [[M739 SAW|SAW]]) to kill the Watcher as quickly as possible.
* Using the [[Halo 5: Guardians Skulls#Cowbell|Cowbell]] skull will cause the explosive submunitions of the Plasma Caster's charged shots to travel even further distances, making it harder to deal damage effectively.

== Multiplayer ==
* The Plasma Caster is a rather uncommon weapon on Arena maps, but is commonly found in the Super Fiesta game modes.
* Warzone and Arena feature two variants:
** '''''[[Scourge of Fire]]''''': an improved variant with two plasma bolts per shot, a faster charging time, and no overheating. This variant is more useful for aggressive engagements on foot and is also proficient at destroying ground vehicles.
** '''''White Scar''''': an advanced variant with modified bolts carrying Needler-like shards that proximity detonate if hipfired. This variant can be used as a booby trap on unsuspecting enemies (its charged shots have a very long detonation timer), as well as a piercing weapon that works well against armored enemies.

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