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== Summary ==
{{Title|Assault Rifle}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Notice/Gameplay}}
{{Under construction}}
{{Disambig header|the weapon featured in most ''Halo'' games|other uses of the term "assault rifle"|Assault rifle (disambiguation)|l1=its disambiguation page}}
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Assault Rifle
|image=[[File:HINF MA40 Render.png|300px]]
|faction=[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]])
|tier=Tier-1 [[Loadout weapon]]
|class=[[Weapon_class#Assault_rifle|Assault rifle]]
|type=[[Kinetic|Kinetic weapon]]
|mode=Automatic
|range=Close to medium
|counterparts=
;[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]): [[MA5K Avenger|Avenger]]<br>([[Silenced SMG|Silenced]]) [[SMG]]
;[[Covenant]]: [[Needler]]<br>[[Plasma Repeater]]<br>([[Brute Plasma Rifle|Brute]]) [[Plasma Rifle]]<br>[[Storm Rifle]]<br>[[Spiker]]
;[[Banished]]: [[Pulse Carbine]]
;[[Forerunner]]: [[Sentinel Beam]]<br>[[Suppressor]]
|damage=Low
|aoedamage=
|aoeradius=
|dmgtype=
|projspeed=Slow to very high
|maxrange=
|rof=Medium to high
|accuracy=Very low to medium
|spread=
|recoil=
|mag=Varies
|maxammo=
|heat=
|battery=
|zoom=
|tagname=
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The '''Assault Rifle''' is an automatic weapon that has appeared in many ''[[Halo (disambiguation)|Halo]]'' video games.


This [[UNSC]] rifle is gas-operated and magazine-fed. It fires 7.62mm armor-piercing rounds. Rate of fire is limited by a soldier's ability to aim, fire and change magazines. Short, controlled bursts are more accurate than fully automatic fire. The MA5B's integrated computer displays rounds left in the magazine and the relative direction of the gas giant, [[Threshold]], for point of reference. This feature is particularly useful for orienting you in areas where it's easy to get turned around and lose your sense of direction.
==Universe and lore==
{{Main|MA5 series}}
{{Expand-section}}


This weapon can utilize varying types of ammunition, including "shredder" rounds (for lightly-armored infantry), and armor-piercing HE rounds (for moderately, and heavily armored infantry). This weapons also includes a built-in flashlight for low-light situations. Slightly modified versions of the MA5B's barrel can be made to support a silencer for covert missions where both power, and discretion is required.
==Overview==
{{Expand-section}}


The MA5B Rifle is the latest model of the MA series. The MA3, and MA2Bs were the standard rifles in 2525, but the newest model, the MA5B, is the current standard [[Marine]] rifle, and is one of the most versitile weapons in the Marine's arsenal.
===Counterparts===
{{Expand-section}}
{{Clear}}


== Technical Data ==
==''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''==
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Assault Rifle
|image=[[File:HCE MA5B ICWS AR.png|300px]]
|mode=
|counterparts=;[[Covenant]]: [[Needler]]<br>[[Plasma Rifle]]
|damage=10
|dmgtype=<code>assault rifle\bullet</code>
|projspeed=324 [[world unit|wu]]/s
|hitscan=10.8 [[world unit|wu]]
|maxrange=40 [[world unit|wu]]
|rof=15 rounds per second
|spread=2 to 6.5 degrees
|mag=60 rounds
|maxammo=600 rounds (10 magazines)
|melee=
|tagname=<code>assault rifle</code>
{{Ref/File|Id=HCEEK_AR|HCEEK|tags\weapons\assault rifle\assault rifle.weapon}}
}}
{{Main|First-person shooter}}


Rate of Fire  : High, fully automatic (15 rounds per second)
===[[Campaign]]===
Damage per Hit: Low
{{Expand-section}}
Range        : Short to medium
Accuracy      : Low
Magazine Size : 60 rounds
Maximum Ammo  : 660 rounds (including fully loaded magazine)


==Related Links==
===[[Multiplayer]]===
*[[SMG]]
{{Expand-section}}
{{Clear}}


[[Category:UNSC]]
==''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST''==
[[Category:Weapons]]
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Assault Rifle
|image=[[File:H3-MA5C-ICWS-AR-Left.png|300px]]
|mode=
|counterparts=
;[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]): ([[Silenced SMG|Silenced]]) [[SMG]]
;[[Covenant]]: [[Needler]]<br>([[Brute Plasma Rifle|Brute]]) [[Plasma Rifle]]<br>[[Spiker]]
;[[Forerunner]]: [[Sentinel Beam]]
|damage=7.5
|dmgtype=<code>bullet_slow</code>
|projspeed=80 [[world unit|wu]]/s
|hitscan=~2.67 [[world unit|wu]]
|maxrange=40 [[world unit|wu]]
|rof=10 rounds per second
|spread=0.1 to 3 degrees<br>(0.1 degrees min error)
|mag=32
|maxammo=352 rounds (11 magazines)
|melee=<code>strike_melee</code>
|tagname=<code>assault_rifle</code>
{{Ref/File|Id=H3EK_AR|H3EK|tags\objects\weapons\rifle\assault_rifle\assault_rifle.weapon}}
{{Ref/File|Id=H3ODSTEK_AR|H3ODSTEK|tags\objects\weapons\rifle\assault_rifle\assault_rifle.weapon}}
}}
 
===Campaign and [[Firefight]]===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Multiplayer===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Changes from ''Halo 3'' to ''ODST''===
*Bullet damage vs shields decreased to 50%
{{Clear}}
 
==''Halo: Reach''==
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Assault Rifle
|image=[[File:HR-MA37-left.png|300px]]
|mode=
|counterparts=
;[[Covenant]]: [[Needler]]<br>[[Plasma Repeater]]<br>[[Plasma Rifle]]<br>[[Spiker]]
|damage=5.834 to 6.788
|dmgtype=<code>bullet_slow</code>
|projspeed=3000 [[world unit|wu]]/s
|hitscan=200 [[world unit|wu]]
|maxrange=100 [[world unit|wu]]
|rof=10 rounds per second
|spread=0.3 to 2.5 degrees
|mag=32
|maxammo=288 rounds (9 magazines)
|melee=<code>strike_melee</code>
|tagname=<code>assault_rifle</code>
{{Ref/File|Id=HREK_AR|HREK|tags\objects\weapons\rifle\assault_rifle\assault_rifle.weapon}}
}}
 
===Campaign and Firefight===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Multiplayer===
{{Expand-section}}
{{Clear}}
 
==''Halo 4''==
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Assault Rifle
|image=[[File:H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-AltLeftSide.png|300px]]
|mode=
|counterparts=
;[[Covenant]]: [[Storm Rifle]]
;[[Forerunner]]: [[Suppressor]]
|damage=Default: 7.5
{{Clear}}
Tuning: 9
|dmgtype=<code>bullet_slow</code>
|projspeed=1500 [[world unit|wu]]/s
|hitscan=100 [[world unit|wu]]
|maxrange=100 [[world unit|wu]]
|rof=10 rounds per second
|spread=Default:0.15 to 2.4 degrees
{{Clear}}
Tuning:0.15 to 2 degrees
|mag=32
|maxammo=224 rounds (7 magazines)
|melee=<code>strike_melee</code>
|tagname=<code>storm_assault_rifle</code>
{{Ref/File|Id=H4EK_AR|H4EK|tags\objects\weapons\rifle\storm_assault_rifle\storm_assault_rifle.weapon}}
}}
 
===Campaign and [[Spartan Ops]]===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Multiplayer===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to [[Halo_4_Title_Updates#Weapon_Tuning_Update|''Weapon Tuning Update'']]===
*Damage increased to 120%.
*Max [[spread]] decreased from 2.4 to 2 degrees.
*[[Auto aim]] angle decreased from 5 to 3 degrees.
*[[Magnetism]] angle decreased from 10 to 7 degrees.{{Ref/File|Id=H4EK_WT|H4EK|data\multiplayer\megalo\weapon_params.txt}}
{{Clear}}
 
==''Halo 2: Anniversary'' Multiplayer==
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Assault Rifle
|image=[[File:H2A MA5D-AR.png|300px]]
|mode=
|counterparts=
;[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]): ([[Silenced SMG|Silenced]]) [[SMG]]
;[[Covenant]]: [[Needler]]<br>([[Brute Plasma Rifle|Brute]]) [[Plasma Rifle]]
;[[Forerunner]]: [[Sentinel Beam]]
|damage=7.5
|dmgtype=<code>bullet_slow</code>
|projspeed=1500 [[world unit|wu]]/s
|hitscan=50 [[world unit|wu]]
|maxrange=75 [[world unit|wu]]
|rof=10 rounds per second
|spread=0.4 to 2.3 degrees<br>(0.2 degrees min error)
|mag=32
|maxammo=224 rounds (7 magazines)
|melee=<code>strike_melee</code>
|tagname=<code>h2a_assault_rifle</code>
{{Ref/File|Id=H2AMPEK_AR|H2AMPEK|tags\objects\weapons\h2a_assault_rifle\h2a_assault_rifle.weapon}}
}}
 
===Multiplayer===
{{Expand-section}}
{{Clear}}
 
==''Halo 5: Guardians''==
<center>''Disclaimer: all below statistics are derived from unofficial tools and may be inaccurate''</center>
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Assault Rifle
|image=[[File:H5G-Render-AssaultRifle.png|300px]]
|mode=
|counterparts=
;[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]): [[SMG]]
;[[Covenant]]: [[Brute Plasma Rifle]]<br>[[Storm Rifle]]
;[[Forerunner]]: [[Sentinel Beam|Safeguard Sentinel Beam]]<br>[[Suppressor]]
|damage=Default: 7.8 (2x headshot)
{{Clear}}
Tuning: 6 (6x headshot)
|dmgtype=<code>bullet_slow</code>
|projspeed=1500 [[world unit|wu]]/s
|hitscan=50 [[world unit|wu]]
|maxrange=100 [[world unit|wu]]
|rof=Default: 10 rounds per second
{{Clear}}
Tuning: 10.5 rounds per second
|spread=Default: 0.15 to 2.3 degrees<br>(0.05 degrees min error)<br>(0.09 to 1.38 degrees zoomed)
{{Clear}}
Tuning: 0.15 to 2 degrees<br>(0.05 degrees min error)
|mag=36
|maxammo=216 rounds (6 magazines) <br>324 rounds with Ammo Mod
|zoom=1.4x magnification<br>(projection sight)
|melee=<code>strike_melee</code>
|tagname=<code>assault_rifle</code>
|generalvariants=
|h5reqvariants=None
|scopes=*[[Projection Sight]] (default)
*[[Recon Sight]]
*[[Longshot Sight]]
*[[Hybrid Sight]]
*[[COG]]
*[[Morph Sight]]
|attachments=*[[Kinetic Bolts]]
*[[Silencer]]
*[[Laser Targeter]]
*[[Long Barrel]]
*[[Stabilization Jets]]
*[[Energy Bayonet]]
*[[Extended Mag]]
*[[Knight Blade]]
*[[Threat Marker]]
*[[Sound Dampener]]
}}
 
===Campaign===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Multiplayer and [[Warzone]]===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Unlock and acquisition requirements===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''[[Overtime|Weapon Tuning Update]]''===
{{Expand-section}}
{{Clear}}
 
==''Halo Infinite''==
<center>''Disclaimer: all below statistics are derived from unofficial tools and may be inaccurate''</center>
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=MA40 AR
|image=[[File:HInf MA40 cutout 2.png|300px]]
|mode=
|counterparts=
;[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]): [[MA5K Avenger]]
;[[Banished]]: [[Needler]]<br>[[Pulse Carbine]]
;[[Forerunner]]: [[Sentinel Beam]]
|damage=11.77 (2.55x headshot)
|dmgtype=[[Kinetic]]
|projspeed=360 [[world unit|wu]]/s
|hitscan=12 [[world unit|wu]]
|maxrange=100 [[world unit|wu]]
|rof=12 rounds per second
|spread=SP: ~0.35 to ~2.1 degrees<br>(~0.15 to ~0.75 degrees min error)
{{Clear}}
MP: ~0.25 to ~1.3 degrees<br>(~0.25 degrees min error)
|mag=36
|maxammo=216 rounds (6 magazines)
|zoom=1.4x magnification
|melee=SP: <code>strike_melee</code>
{{Clear}}
MP: <code>strike_melee_mp</code>
|tagname=<code>assault_rifle</code>
|hinfvariants=
*[[MA40 Longshot]]{{Ref/Game|Id=longshot|HINF|[[Forge]] - MA40 Longshot description|Quote=Precision MA40 with improved long-range performance.}}
}}
 
===Campaign===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Multiplayer===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Unlock and acquisition requirements===
The Assault Rifle is unlocked at 400 Valor and once unlocked can be summoned at any FOB in the campaign.{{Ref/Game|HI|campaign|Detail=Valor unlocks}}
 
===Variants===
=====Longshot Assault Rifle=====
The Longshot variant of the MA40 assault rifle has increased precision capabilities, raising its performance at long-range. It has additional yellow coloration on certain components, including the ammunition counter, the charging handle, and the magazine. Despite the name and increased ranged performance, the rifle does not appear to employ a [[Longshot sight]].
 
In campaign, the MA40 Longshot is a [[Legendary variant weapons|legendary weapon]] awarded to the player in the [[Forward Operating Base]] progression system upon reaching 2,300 [[Valor]]. The weapon can then be acquired at any Forward Operating Base. It has a reduced magazine size from 36 to 25, though it has increased accuracy, much greater damage (killing a fully-shielded Spartan with 15 rounds instead of 20 rounds), and is capable of dealing headshot damage.
 
In multiplayer, when players pick up or spawn with the MA40 Longshot, their [[Weapon customization|customization options]] are automatically applied to the weapon model, and the unique appearance of the MA40 Longshot is lost.
 
<gallery>
File:HINF MA40Longshot 1.jpg|A Marine wielding the MA40 Longshot on Zeta Halo.
File:HINF MA40 Longshot.png|First-person view of the MA40 Longshot.
</gallery>
{{Clear}}
 
==''Halo: Spartan Assault'' and ''Halo: Spartan Strike''==
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Assault Rifle
|image=
|tier=[[Weapon_types#Primary|Primary]] [[Loadout weapon|standard weapon]]
|mode=Automatic
|range=Medium
|damage=Low
|rof=High
|mag=352
}}
{{Main|Twin-stick shooter}}
{{Quote|Medium-ranged standard UNSC rifle|''Halo: Spartan Assault'' loadout description{{Ref/Game|Id=HSA|HSA|Loadout description}}}}
 
===Campaign===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Unlock and acquisition requirements===
{{Expand-section}}
{{Clear}}
 
==''Halo: Fireteam Raven''==
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Assault Rifle
|image=
|mag=60
}}
{{Main|Halo: Fireteam Raven}}
 
===Campaign===
{{Expand-section}}
{{Clear}}
 
==Skins and cosmetics==
===''Halo 4''===
{{Main|Weapon skins (Halo 4)}}
{{:Weapon skins (Halo 4)/AssaultRifle}}
 
===''Halo: Combat Evolved'' (''MCC'')===
{{Main|Skins (Halo: Combat Evolved)}}
{{:Skins (Halo: Combat Evolved)/AssaultRifle}}
 
===''Halo 3'' (''MCC'')===
{{Main|Skins (Halo 3)}}
{{:Skins (Halo 3)/AssaultRifle}}
 
===''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
{{Main|Skins (Halo 2: Anniversary)}}
{{:Skins (Halo 2: Anniversary)/AssaultRifle}}
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
{{Main|List of REQ cards/Weapon Skins}}
 
===''Halo Infinite''===
{{Main|Weapon coatings (Halo Infinite)}}
 
==Gallery==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
</gallery>
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Renders===
<gallery>
</gallery>
{{Expand-section}}
 
===HUD icons===
<gallery>
</gallery>
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
</gallery>
{{Expand-section}}
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo Online]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
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{{Navbox/Weapons/Gameplay/Engine|CE|H3|ODST|HR|H4|H2AMP|H5G|HI|HSA|HSS|HFR}}
[[Category:Halo: Combat Evolved weapons]]
[[Category:Halo 3 weapons]]
[[Category:Halo 3: ODST weapons]]
[[Category:Halo: Reach weapons]]
[[Category:Halo 4 weapons]]
[[Category:Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer weapons]]
[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians weapons]]
[[Category:Halo Infinite weapons]]
[[Category:Halo: Spartan Assault weapons]]
[[Category:Halo: Spartan Strike weapons]]
[[Category:Halo: Fireteam Raven weapons]]
[[Category:Human weapons (gameplay)]]
[[Category:Rifle weapons]]
[[Category:Bullet weapons]]
[[Category:Loadout weapons]]
[[Category:Magazine-fed weapons]]
[[Category:Automatic weapons]]

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Assault Rifle
Render of the MA40.
Gameplay role

Faction:

Human (UNSC)

Weapon tier (?):

Tier-1 Loadout weapon

Weapon class (?):

Assault rifle

Weapon type (?):

Kinetic weapon

Firing mode:

Automatic

Effective range:

Close to medium

Counterparts:

Human (UNSC)
Avenger
(Silenced) SMG
Covenant
Needler
Plasma Repeater
(Brute) Plasma Rifle
Storm Rifle
Spiker
Banished
Pulse Carbine
Forerunner
Sentinel Beam
Suppressor
Weapon stats

Damage:

Low

Projectile speed:

Slow to very high

Rate of fire:

Medium to high

Accuracy:

Very low to medium

Magazine size:

Varies

 

The Assault Rifle is an automatic weapon that has appeared in many Halo video games.

Universe and lore[edit]

Main article: MA5 series
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Overview[edit]

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Counterparts[edit]

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Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary[edit]

Assault Rifle
HCE MA5B ICWS AR.png
Gameplay role

Counterparts:

Covenant
Needler
Plasma Rifle
Weapon stats

Damage:

10

Damage type (?):

assault rifle\bullet

Projectile speed:

324 wu/s

Hitscan range (?):

10.8 wu

Max range:

40 wu

Rate of fire:

15 rounds per second

Spread (?):

2 to 6.5 degrees

Magazine size:

60 rounds

Reserve ammo capacity:

600 rounds (10 magazines)

Tag name (?):

assault rifle [1]

 
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Campaign[edit]

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Multiplayer[edit]

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Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST[edit]

Assault Rifle
H3-MA5C-ICWS-AR-Left.png
Gameplay role

Counterparts:

Human (UNSC)
(Silenced) SMG
Covenant
Needler
(Brute) Plasma Rifle
Spiker
Forerunner
Sentinel Beam
Weapon stats

Damage:

7.5

Damage type (?):

bullet_slow

Projectile speed:

80 wu/s

Hitscan range (?):

~2.67 wu

Max range:

40 wu

Rate of fire:

10 rounds per second

Spread (?):

0.1 to 3 degrees
(0.1 degrees min error)

Magazine size:

32

Reserve ammo capacity:

352 rounds (11 magazines)

Melee damage (?):

strike_melee

Tag name (?):

assault_rifle [2] [3]

 

Campaign and Firefight[edit]

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Multiplayer[edit]

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Changes from Halo 3 to ODST[edit]

  • Bullet damage vs shields decreased to 50%

Halo: Reach[edit]

Assault Rifle
HR-MA37-left.png
Gameplay role

Counterparts:

Covenant
Needler
Plasma Repeater
Plasma Rifle
Spiker
Weapon stats

Damage:

5.834 to 6.788

Damage type (?):

bullet_slow

Projectile speed:

3000 wu/s

Hitscan range (?):

200 wu

Max range:

100 wu

Rate of fire:

10 rounds per second

Spread (?):

0.3 to 2.5 degrees

Magazine size:

32

Reserve ammo capacity:

288 rounds (9 magazines)

Melee damage (?):

strike_melee

Tag name (?):

assault_rifle [4]

 

Campaign and Firefight[edit]

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Multiplayer[edit]

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Halo 4[edit]

Assault Rifle
H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-AltLeftSide.png
Gameplay role

Counterparts:

Covenant
Storm Rifle
Forerunner
Suppressor
Weapon stats

Damage:

Default: 7.5

Tuning: 9

Damage type (?):

bullet_slow

Projectile speed:

1500 wu/s

Hitscan range (?):

100 wu

Max range:

100 wu

Rate of fire:

10 rounds per second

Spread (?):

Default:0.15 to 2.4 degrees

Tuning:0.15 to 2 degrees

Magazine size:

32

Reserve ammo capacity:

224 rounds (7 magazines)

Melee damage (?):

strike_melee

Tag name (?):

storm_assault_rifle [5]

 

Campaign and Spartan Ops[edit]

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Multiplayer[edit]

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Changes from Halo 4 to Weapon Tuning Update[edit]

  • Damage increased to 120%.
  • Max spread decreased from 2.4 to 2 degrees.
  • Auto aim angle decreased from 5 to 3 degrees.
  • Magnetism angle decreased from 10 to 7 degrees.[6]

Halo 2: Anniversary Multiplayer[edit]

Assault Rifle
H2A MA5D-AR.png
Gameplay role

Counterparts:

Human (UNSC)
(Silenced) SMG
Covenant
Needler
(Brute) Plasma Rifle
Forerunner
Sentinel Beam
Weapon stats

Damage:

7.5

Damage type (?):

bullet_slow

Projectile speed:

1500 wu/s

Hitscan range (?):

50 wu

Max range:

75 wu

Rate of fire:

10 rounds per second

Spread (?):

0.4 to 2.3 degrees
(0.2 degrees min error)

Magazine size:

32

Reserve ammo capacity:

224 rounds (7 magazines)

Melee damage (?):

strike_melee

Tag name (?):

h2a_assault_rifle [7]

 

Multiplayer[edit]

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Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

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Assault Rifle
H5G-Render-AssaultRifle.png
Gameplay role

Counterparts:

Human (UNSC)
SMG
Covenant
Brute Plasma Rifle
Storm Rifle
Forerunner
Safeguard Sentinel Beam
Suppressor
Weapon stats

Damage:

Default: 7.8 (2x headshot)

Tuning: 6 (6x headshot)

Damage type (?):

bullet_slow

Projectile speed:

1500 wu/s

Hitscan range (?):

50 wu

Max range:

100 wu

Rate of fire:

Default: 10 rounds per second

Tuning: 10.5 rounds per second

Spread (?):

Default: 0.15 to 2.3 degrees
(0.05 degrees min error)
(0.09 to 1.38 degrees zoomed)

Tuning: 0.15 to 2 degrees
(0.05 degrees min error)

Magazine size:

36

Reserve ammo capacity:

216 rounds (6 magazines)
324 rounds with Ammo Mod

Zoom:

1.4x magnification
(projection sight)

Melee damage (?):

strike_melee

Tag name (?):

assault_rifle

Variants and attachments

Halo 5 REQ variant(s):

None

Scope options:

Attachments:

 

Campaign[edit]

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Multiplayer and Warzone[edit]

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Unlock and acquisition requirements[edit]

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Changes from Halo 5: Guardians to Weapon Tuning Update[edit]

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Halo Infinite[edit]

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MA40 AR
A transparent crop of the MA40 Longshot in-game model. Courtesy of User:BaconShelf.
Gameplay role

Counterparts:

Human (UNSC)
MA5K Avenger
Banished
Needler
Pulse Carbine
Forerunner
Sentinel Beam
Weapon stats

Damage:

11.77 (2.55x headshot)

Damage type (?):

Kinetic

Projectile speed:

360 wu/s

Hitscan range (?):

12 wu

Max range:

100 wu

Rate of fire:

12 rounds per second

Spread (?):

SP: ~0.35 to ~2.1 degrees
(~0.15 to ~0.75 degrees min error)

MP: ~0.25 to ~1.3 degrees
(~0.25 degrees min error)

Magazine size:

36

Reserve ammo capacity:

216 rounds (6 magazines)

Zoom:

1.4x magnification

Melee damage (?):

SP: strike_melee

MP: strike_melee_mp

Tag name (?):

assault_rifle

Variants and attachments

Halo Infinite variant(s):

 

Campaign[edit]

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Multiplayer[edit]

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Unlock and acquisition requirements[edit]

The Assault Rifle is unlocked at 400 Valor and once unlocked can be summoned at any FOB in the campaign.[9]

Variants[edit]

Longshot Assault Rifle[edit]

The Longshot variant of the MA40 assault rifle has increased precision capabilities, raising its performance at long-range. It has additional yellow coloration on certain components, including the ammunition counter, the charging handle, and the magazine. Despite the name and increased ranged performance, the rifle does not appear to employ a Longshot sight.

In campaign, the MA40 Longshot is a legendary weapon awarded to the player in the Forward Operating Base progression system upon reaching 2,300 Valor. The weapon can then be acquired at any Forward Operating Base. It has a reduced magazine size from 36 to 25, though it has increased accuracy, much greater damage (killing a fully-shielded Spartan with 15 rounds instead of 20 rounds), and is capable of dealing headshot damage.

In multiplayer, when players pick up or spawn with the MA40 Longshot, their customization options are automatically applied to the weapon model, and the unique appearance of the MA40 Longshot is lost.

  • A Marine wielding the MA40 Longshot on Zeta Halo.

    A Marine wielding the MA40 Longshot on Zeta Halo.

  • First-person view of the MA40 Longshot.

    First-person view of the MA40 Longshot.

Halo: Spartan Assault and Halo: Spartan Strike[edit]

Assault Rifle
Gameplay role

Weapon tier (?):

Primary standard weapon

Firing mode:

Automatic

Effective range:

Medium

Weapon stats

Damage:

Low

Rate of fire:

High

Magazine size:

352

 
Main article: Twin-stick shooter

"Medium-ranged standard UNSC rifle"
— Halo: Spartan Assault loadout description[10]

Campaign[edit]

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Unlock and acquisition requirements[edit]

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Halo: Fireteam Raven[edit]

Assault Rifle
Weapon stats

Magazine size:

60

 
Main article: Halo: Fireteam Raven

Campaign[edit]

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Skins and cosmetics[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

Main article: Weapon skins (Halo 4)
Assault Rifle
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Icon Name Description (MCC) Unlock Requirements (Halo 4) Unlock Requirements (MCC)
Default Default Skin applied. Unlocked by default Unlocked by default
H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-PrimeSkin.png
 Prime (PRM) Customized with the PRIME skin. Purchase the Halo 4 Limited Edition or the Halo 4 Game of the Year Edition. Unlocked by default
Render of the Assault Rifle's Predator skin.
 Predator (PRD) Customized with the PREDATOR skin. Reach Pathfinder Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4) Unlocked by default
Render of the Assault Rifle's Turbine skin. Taken from The Master Chief Collection, and added since it's an erroneously flipped model. Resulting in improper charging handle placement.
 Turbine (TBN) Customized with the TURBINE skin. Purchase the Champions Bundle or Steel Skin Pack. Series 4, Tier 45 (Spartan Point 1)
H4 Skin Teeth.png
 Teeth (TTH) Customized with the TEETH skin. Purchase the Champions Bundle. Series 4, Tier 11 (Spartan Point 1)
H4 Skin Trauma.png
 Trauma (TRM) Customized with the TRAUMA skin. Purchase the Champions Bundle. Series 4, Tier 48 (Spartan Point 1)
H4 - Riptide skin (transparent).png
 Riptide (RPT) Customized with the RIPTIDE skin. Purchase the Master Chief figure from the Series 2 line of McFarlane figures for Halo 4. Series 7, Tier 19 (Spartan Point 1)
H4 Render AR-PIXEL.png
 Pixel (PXL) Customized with the PIXEL skin. N/A (MCC-exclusive) Series 7, Tier 87 (Spartan Point 1)

Halo: Combat Evolved (MCC)[edit]

Main article: Skins (Halo: Combat Evolved)
Assault Rifle
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
HCE AssaultRifle Desert Skin.png
 Desert Looks very stylish with a poncho. Series 2, Tier 1 (Spartan Point 1)
HCE AssaultRifle Woodland Skin.png
 Woodland Camping is a legitimate strategy. Series 2, Tier 29 (Spartan Point 1)
HCE AssaultRifle Squirt Skin.png
 Squirt It's good under pressure. Series 2, Tier 46 (Spartan Point 1)
HCE AssaultRifle Corrosion Skin.png
 Corrosion The Oxidation Sensation. Series 2, Tier 69 (Spartan Point 1)
HCE AssaultRifle GreatJourney Skin.png
 Great Journey Don't worry... I know what the aliens like. Series 2, Tier 83 (Spartan Point 1)
HCE AssaultRifle LuckyShot Skin.png
 Lucky Shot But you had something they didn't... Series 2, Tier 100 (Spartan Point 1)
HCE AssaultRifle Golden Skin.png
 Golden Bling on the ring. Series 2 Challenge: Thanks, Misriah
Defeat 300 opponents with the Assault Rifle in any game mode.

Halo 3 (MCC)[edit]

Main article: Skins (Halo 3)
Assault Rifle
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
H3 AssaultRifle Woodland Skin.png
 Woodland Camping is a legitimate strategy. Series 3, Tier 8 (Spartan Point 1)
H3 AssaultRifle Squirt Skin.png
 Squirt It's good under pressure. Series 3, Tier 24 (Spartan Point 1)
H3 AssaultRifle Corrosion Skin.png
 Corrosion The Oxidation Sensation. Series 3, Tier 33 (Spartan Point 1)
H3 AssaultRifle Golden Skin.png
 Golden Bling on the ring. Series 3, Tier 37 (Spartan Point 1)
H3 AssaultRifle HazardPay Skin.png
 Hazard Pay Safety first! Series 5, Tier 43 (Spartan Point 1)
H3 AssaultRifle Desert Skin.png
 Desert Looks very stylish with a poncho. Series 5, Tier 86 (Spartan Point 1)
H3 AssaultRifle SaphireRaven Skin.png
 Sapphire Raven On land and stormy seas. Series 6, Tier 91 (Spartan Point 1)
HTMCC Season 8 battlepass icon.
 Vexing Tomorrow Grim beauty. Series 8, Tier 8 (Spartan Point 1)
H3 AssaultRifle BlackRhino Skin.png
 Black Rhine The king of the battlefield. The Exchange (Spartan Point 3)
MCC Menu icon.
 OGX If it looked any more real, it would be real. The Exchange (Spartan Point 3)
Season 8 skin icon.
 Scorned Fate Neither tide nor time shifts before a conquering hero. The Exchange (Spartan Point 4)

Halo 2: Anniversary[edit]

Main article: Skins (Halo 2: Anniversary)
Assault Rifle
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
Halo 2 Anniversary skin icon
 Black Tiger A symbol of UNSC-affiliated partisans or ONI black ops, depending on who you ask. Series 9, The Exchange Spartan Point 3
Halo 2 Anniversary skin icon
 Bloodscorched Make any enemy a blood donor. Series 9, The Exchange Spartan Point 3
Halo 2 Anniversary skin icon
 Chroma Blue Chemically treated to resist corrosion in exotic atmospheres. Series 9, The Exchange Spartan Point 3
Halo 2 Anniversary skin icon
 Sandstorm Worn and faded by scathing sands and scorching suns. Series 9, The Exchange Spartan Point 3

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Main article: List of REQ cards/Weapon Skins

Halo Infinite[edit]

Main article: Weapon coatings (Halo Infinite)

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Concept art[edit]

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Renders[edit]

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HUD icons[edit]

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Screenshots[edit]

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List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved Editing Kit, game file tags\weapons\assault rifle\assault rifle.weapon
  2. ^ Halo 3 Editing Kit, game file tags\objects\weapons\rifle\assault_rifle\assault_rifle.weapon
  3. ^ Halo 3: ODST Editing Kit, game file tags\objects\weapons\rifle\assault_rifle\assault_rifle.weapon
  4. ^ Halo: Reach Editing Kit, game file tags\objects\weapons\rifle\assault_rifle\assault_rifle.weapon
  5. ^ Halo 4 Editing Kit, game file tags\objects\weapons\rifle\storm_assault_rifle\storm_assault_rifle.weapon
  6. ^ Halo 4 Editing Kit, game file data\multiplayer\megalo\weapon_params.txt
  7. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary Multiplayer Editing Kit, game file tags\objects\weapons\h2a_assault_rifle\h2a_assault_rifle.weapon
  8. ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - MA40 Longshot description: "Precision MA40 with improved long-range performance."
  9. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign: Valor unlocks
  10. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Loadout description

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Flag • Ball • Skull

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