Zo'klada-pattern plasma pistol

This article is about the model introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For the model introduced in Halo: Combat Evolved, see Type-25 plasma pistol.

The Type-54 Directed Energy Pistol (Type-54 DEP)^[1], also known as the Plasma Pistol, is the post-Covenant War successor to the Type-25 plasma pistol.^[2]

Variants

The T-54D plasma pistol was used extensively by the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant in October 2558. It is also the preferred sidearm for Spartan-IV Olympia Vale. It is classified as a Common REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 2 energy.^[2]

Spitfire: The Spitfire is a T-54D produced by Kig-Yar armorers that features a faster rate of fire and reduced heat generated per shot.^[2] It is classified as an Uncommon REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 3 energy. It can also be found in the campaign on the level Genesis.^[3]
Void's Tear: The Void's Tear is an advanced T-54D that features overcharged shots that create an unstable gravimetric vortex by superheating exotic nuclear isomers. At the point of impact the overcharged shot pulls in nearby objects and then explodes. It is classified as a Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 4 energy.^[2]

Can now be zoomed in with Smart scope to decrease reticle bloom.
Overcharges now track targets better if the player is "scoped-in," similar to the Type-56 Needler.
Is once again able to EMP vehicles.
Increased damage, killing a fully-shielded Spartan in 9 bolts.

John-117 overcharging a plasma pistol during the Raid on Argent Moon in Halo 5: Guardians.
First-person view of the plasma pistol in Halo 5: Guardians.
Smart scope with the plasma pistol in Halo 5: Guardians.
Third-person view of the plasma pistol engaged in smart scope.
A Seeker-clad Spartan-IV with an overheated plasma pistol on a Forge remake of Battle Creek.
An Air Assault-clad Spartan-IV with Spitfire on Escape from ARC.
First-person view of Spitfire.
A Spartan wielding Spitfire.
First-person view of Void's Tear.
A Spartan wielding Void's Tear.
The effect created by Void's Tear.