Laser Rifle

Arguably the best weapon in the game. Good accuracy, long range, no ammo needed, burst fire... this gun has it all. It does a LOT less damage than the heavy plasma, but that's about it.

Note that it's shots will quit consistently destroy trees, brick walls, concrete etc etc obstacles. But not reinforced metal like bases or ships.

The only thing that really withstands a pointblank burst from this would be the sectopod.