Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle: Difference between revisions

The weapon is known for its power and accuracy and its high rate of fire. Like other  plasma weapons, the Plasma Rifle is effective at depleting shields, though not as effectively as the [[Plasma Pistol]]. The Plasma Rifle is also able to [[Dual Wielding|Dual Weild]].

The plasma rifle in the original Halo game is somewhat more powerful and accurate then the version in the sequel.  Furthermore the weapon held a unique ability to stun opponents that were hit by the high velocity plasma rounds that the weapon fires.  This effect greatly reduces the victims ability to move and dodge the incoming projectiles and allows the wielder of the plasma rifle to more easily hold the opponent in the weapon's firing arc. The drawback, however, was that this effect is only felt when the weapon is fired in its automatic mode.  Therefore while the opponent was much easier to repeatebly hit while stunned the weapon will often overheat before the opponent was completely killed.  However despite this drawback the stun ability is a useful and potent feature in the hands of an experienced user.