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==Roles== | ==Roles== | ||
Over the years the ''Halo'' community has also created its own terminology based on the way weapons are obtained | Over the years the ''Halo'' community has also created its own terminology based on the way weapons are obtained in [[multiplayer]] and their roles within the context of multiplayer gameplay. The following are notable multiplayer weapon terms both created by ''Halo'' developers and officially recognized by them. | ||
===Loadout Weapon=== | ===Loadout Weapon=== | ||
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===Utility Weapon=== | ===Utility Weapon=== | ||
'''Utility weapons''' are a contentious role, both in terms of their gameplay balance as well as the designation of the role itself. Originating from the ''Halo'' community and adopted by [[343i]], utility weapon now officially describes any starting, mid-ranged, scoped, headshot weapon that remains viable both at close and long ranges alike{{Ref/Site|Id=WaypointTuning|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/halo-5-weapon-tuning-test|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 5 Weapon Tuning Test|D=19|M=09|Y=2017|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/halo-5-weapon-tuning-test.html}}{{Ref/Site|Id=WaypointRanked|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/ranked-competitive-reveal|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Infinite Ranked Competitive Reveal|D=07|M=12|Y=2023}}. While other weapons possess utility functions such as the plasma pistol and its ability to emp shields and vehicles, weapons like the battle rifle instead provide players themselves with utility by allowing the user to deal consistent damage across multiple engagement ranges. This ability to contest at virtually any range has made weapons like the battle rifle viewed as essential in multiplayer. For the weapons that have alternative utility functions, they have sometimes been described as "specialized" or "specialist" weapons{{Ref/Reuse|Id=H5GForge}}{{Ref/Site|Id=WaypointSupport|URL=https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/6882880281364-Halo-Infinite-Weapon-Equipment-and-Vehicle-Inventory-|Site=Halo Support|Page=Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory|D=05|M=05|Y=2023}} | |||
===Dual-wield Weapon=== | ===Dual-wield Weapon=== |