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** It is best to adjust your aim so that the charged projectiles touch the base of the Shade Turret for maximum damage. | ** 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. | * 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 ''[[ | * 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. | ** 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 | * 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. | ** 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 == | == Multiplayer == | ||
* The Plasma Caster is a rather uncommon weapon on Arena maps, but is commonly found in the Super Fiesta game modes. | * 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: | * 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. | ** '''''[[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. | ** '''''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. | ||
[[Category:Gameplay guides]] | [[Category:Gameplay guides]] | ||