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The '''M395 Designated Marksman Rifle''' ('''M395 DMR''') is a [[Wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]] [[Wikipedia:designated marksman rifle|marksman rifle]] designed by [[Misriah Armory]] and used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="O+A">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4 Official Site | The '''M395 Designated Marksman Rifle''' ('''M395 DMR''') is a [[Wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]] [[Wikipedia:designated marksman rifle|marksman rifle]] designed by [[Misriah Armory]] and used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="O+A">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4 Official Site''' - ''Ordnance + Armor'']</ref><ref name="GI 522012">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/05/02/the-arsenal-of-halo-4.aspx '''Game Informer''' - ''The Arsenal of Halo 4'']</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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[[File:H5G-Render-DMR.png|thumb|250px|The M395B Designated Marksman Rifle.]] | [[File:H5G-Render-DMR.png|thumb|250px|The M395B Designated Marksman Rifle.]] | ||
===M395B Designated Marksman Rifle=== | ===M395B Designated Marksman Rifle=== | ||
The M395B's scope lacks the external ammo counter of the M395 and has an increased magazine size of 15. Very minor cosmetic differences can be seen, such as the shorter cheek rest. It is most often fielded with a [[Longshot sight]]<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' | The M395B's scope lacks the external ammo counter of the M395 and has an increased magazine size of 15. Very minor cosmetic differences can be seen, such as the shorter cheek rest. It is most often fielded with a [[Longshot sight]]<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Locke and Load'']</ref><ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>. | ||
*'''Morph M395B''': DMR with [[Morph sight]]. The Morph sight has demonstrated enhanced acquisition speed against targets exhibiting Flood signatures. | *'''Morph M395B''': DMR with [[Morph sight]]. The Morph sight has demonstrated enhanced acquisition speed against targets exhibiting Flood signatures. | ||
*'''Recon M395B''': DMR with [[Recon sight]]. Marine Force Recon configuration that emphasizes ease of handling and mid-range accuracy. | *'''Recon M395B''': DMR with [[Recon sight]]. Marine Force Recon configuration that emphasizes ease of handling and mid-range accuracy. | ||
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*'''[[Sound Dampener]]''': Increases effective range and reduces firing signature. | *'''[[Sound Dampener]]''': Increases effective range and reduces firing signature. | ||
==Gameplay== | == Gameplay == | ||
The DMR takes one more trigger pull to kill than the [[BR85HB battle rifle|battle rifle]], thus having a slightly slower kill time. However, due to its semi-auto fire mode, 3× scope magnification, and lack of muzzle climb, the DMR is more effective at longer ranges. This makes it much more desirable on larger maps with open sightlines. The DMR falls short of the [[Z-250 Lightrifle|Lightrifle's]] long range effectiveness, but is still somewhat flexible at medium and close ranges and has a larger magazine. Arguably, this makes the DMR one of the most utilitarian weapons in ''Halo 4''. | The DMR takes one more trigger pull to kill than the [[BR85HB battle rifle|battle rifle]], thus having a slightly slower kill time. However, due to its semi-auto fire mode, 3× scope magnification, and lack of muzzle climb, the DMR is more effective at longer ranges. This makes it much more desirable on larger maps with open sightlines. The DMR falls short of the [[Z-250 Lightrifle|Lightrifle's]] long range effectiveness, but is still somewhat flexible at medium and close ranges and has a larger magazine. Arguably, this makes the DMR one of the most utilitarian weapons in ''Halo 4''. | ||
===Changes from M392 DMR in ''Halo: Reach'' to M395 DMR in ''Halo 4''=== | === Changes from M392 DMR in ''Halo: Reach'' to M395 DMR in ''Halo 4'' === | ||
*One less round per magazine from 15 to 14. | * One less round per magazine from 15 to 14. | ||
*Default reserve magazine limit decreased from 4 (15/60 rounds) to 3 (14/42). | * Default reserve magazine limit decreased from 4 (15/60 rounds) to 3 (14/42). | ||
*Heavily decreased bloom, with maximum bloom not exceeding the outer reticle. | * Heavily decreased bloom, with maximum bloom not exceeding the outer reticle. | ||
*Accuracy for continuous fire increased slightly. | * Accuracy for continuous fire increased slightly. | ||
*Rate of fire has been increased slightly. | * Rate of fire has been increased slightly. | ||
===Changes from M395 DMR in ''Halo 4'' to M395B DMR in ''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | === Changes from M395 DMR in ''Halo 4'' to M395B DMR in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | ||
*New scope lacks an external ammo indicator; instead, it is featured on the lower right when using the scope. | * New scope lacks an external ammo indicator; instead, it is featured on the lower right when using the scope. | ||
*Bloom is toned down to the point of near non-existence. | * Bloom is toned down to the point of near non-existence. | ||
*Accuracy for continuous fire increased once again. | * Accuracy for continuous fire increased once again. | ||
*Once again has a 15 round magazine, with total reserve rounds of 45. | * Once again has a 15 round magazine, with total reserve rounds of 45. | ||
*Rate of fire has been increased once again. | * Rate of fire has been increased once again, although it has since been reduced to be more similar to the ''Halo 4'' M395. | ||
==Trivia== | == Trivia == | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | ||
*In the final release version of ''Halo 4'', the HUD icon for the M395 is actually that of the M392 DMR from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Ironically, some pre-release screenshots of the game show a different HUD icon depicting the correct version of the weapon, albeit lacking the front sight. | * In the final release version of ''Halo 4'', the HUD icon for the M395 is actually that of the M392 DMR from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Ironically, some pre-release screenshots of the game show a different HUD icon depicting the correct version of the weapon, albeit lacking the front sight. | ||
*As with the M392 DMR in ''Halo: Reach'', the M395 erroneously ejects spent [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|M634 X-HP-SAP]] shell casings rather than the M118 7.62×51mm round it actually uses. In addition, the weapon's in-game model lacks an ejection port. In ''Halo 5: Guardians'', this continues to be the case with the M395B, though the model has been given an ejection port. On a related note, the [[BR85 battle rifle|BR85N]] now ironically ejects the M118 shell casings that should belong to the DMR. | * As with the M392 DMR in ''Halo: Reach'', the M395 erroneously ejects spent [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|M634 X-HP-SAP]] shell casings rather than the M118 7.62×51mm round it actually uses. In addition, the weapon's in-game model lacks an ejection port. In ''Halo 5: Guardians'', this continues to be the case with the M395B, though the model has been given an ejection port. On a related note, the [[BR85 battle rifle|BR85N]] now ironically ejects the M118 shell casings that should belong to the DMR. | ||
*The UNSC ''Infinity'' Briefing Packet erroneously states that the M395 uses a fifteen-round magazine.<ref name="brief"/> While this is true of the M392, the M395 carries fourteen rounds. However, a variant of the M395, the M395B, does use a fifteen-round magazine. | * The UNSC ''Infinity'' Briefing Packet erroneously states that the M395 uses a fifteen-round magazine.<ref name="brief"/> While this is true of the M392, the M395 carries fourteen rounds. However, a variant of the M395, the M395B, does use a fifteen-round magazine. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:H5GB-M395zoom.jpeg|[[Smart Scope]] with the DMR in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''. | File:H5GB-M395zoom.jpeg|[[Smart Scope]] with the DMR in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''. | ||
File:H5G-M395BHUD.png|First-person view of the M395B on [[Riptide]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-M395BHUD.png|First-person view of the M395B on [[Riptide]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-M395BHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the M395B by [[Fred-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | |||
File:H5G-M395Bzoom.png|Smart scope with the M395B in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-M395Bzoom.png|Smart scope with the M395B in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-Soldier&M395B.png|A Promethean Soldier with an M395B on [[Raid on Apex 7]]. | File:H5G-Soldier&M395B.png|A Promethean Soldier with an M395B on [[Raid on Apex 7]]. | ||
