Difference between revisions of "Plasma Rifle"
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| − | The plasma rifle is a very good weapon, | + | The next generation of plasma weapon, the plasma rifle makes for an effective rapid fire sniper rifle. |
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| + | The plasma rifle is a very good weapon, improving considerably on performance of the [[Plasma Pistol]] in terms of damage and accuracy. It offers the best snap and auto fire accuracy of all the weapons, although is outdone by the [[Heavy Plasma]] by a mere 5% for aimed accuracy. | ||
The aliens have apparently bought the argument that the [[Heavy Plasma]] is better and tend to abandon other plasma weapons a few months into the invasion. Consequently, if X-Com wants to continue to use the plasma rifle, Elerium has to be used in manufacturing ammunition for it. | The aliens have apparently bought the argument that the [[Heavy Plasma]] is better and tend to abandon other plasma weapons a few months into the invasion. Consequently, if X-Com wants to continue to use the plasma rifle, Elerium has to be used in manufacturing ammunition for it. | ||
| − | Researching the Plasma Rifle and its clip | + | Researching the Plasma Rifle and its clip is one of two options available to you for initiating the [[Plasma Beam]] and consequently [[Hovertank/Plasma]] projects. |
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== Stats == | == Stats == | ||
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*Sell Price: $6,290</td></tr></table> | *Sell Price: $6,290</td></tr></table> | ||
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| + | Although this weapon straddles the middle ground for performance in the plasma weapon family, its increased snapshot accuracy make it a very good rapid-fire rifle for training snipers in actual battle. | ||
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| + | A kneeled snapshot allows the shooter to make use of 98.9% of his or her base accuracy level while enjoying the speed of a snapshot, allowing for more attempts that equals to more accumulated experience and improved accuracy for the next mission. | ||
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| + | A master marksman will eventually be able to consistently make 100% accurate snapshots with the plasma rifle. Once accuracy reaches or goes beyond 116, the sniper no longer needs to kneel to enjoy 100% snapshot accuracy. The sniper can even migrate to the Heavy Plasma and achieve the same level of performance by kneeling. | ||
== Usage Notes == | == Usage Notes == | ||
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* The Plasma Rifle is an excellent all-around weapon. Sporting the highest accuracy in two categories and matching the [[Laser Rifle]] in aimed mode. Kneel for even better shooting. | * The Plasma Rifle is an excellent all-around weapon. Sporting the highest accuracy in two categories and matching the [[Laser Rifle]] in aimed mode. Kneel for even better shooting. | ||
| − | * When loaded, weighs as much as a loaded | + | * When loaded, weighs as much as a loaded standard [[Pistol]]. If a unit for some reason can't move around with a Heavy Plasma, this is an excellent secondary weapon. |
* Can down most enemies reliably in one or two hits. | * Can down most enemies reliably in one or two hits. | ||
* Large clip. | * Large clip. | ||
Revision as of 08:09, 25 August 2008
The next generation of plasma weapon, the plasma rifle makes for an effective rapid fire sniper rifle.
The plasma rifle is a very good weapon, improving considerably on performance of the Plasma Pistol in terms of damage and accuracy. It offers the best snap and auto fire accuracy of all the weapons, although is outdone by the Heavy Plasma by a mere 5% for aimed accuracy.
The aliens have apparently bought the argument that the Heavy Plasma is better and tend to abandon other plasma weapons a few months into the invasion. Consequently, if X-Com wants to continue to use the plasma rifle, Elerium has to be used in manufacturing ammunition for it.
Researching the Plasma Rifle and its clip is one of two options available to you for initiating the Plasma Beam and consequently Hovertank/Plasma projects.
Stats
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Recommendations
Although this weapon straddles the middle ground for performance in the plasma weapon family, its increased snapshot accuracy make it a very good rapid-fire rifle for training snipers in actual battle.
A kneeled snapshot allows the shooter to make use of 98.9% of his or her base accuracy level while enjoying the speed of a snapshot, allowing for more attempts that equals to more accumulated experience and improved accuracy for the next mission.
A master marksman will eventually be able to consistently make 100% accurate snapshots with the plasma rifle. Once accuracy reaches or goes beyond 116, the sniper no longer needs to kneel to enjoy 100% snapshot accuracy. The sniper can even migrate to the Heavy Plasma and achieve the same level of performance by kneeling.
Usage Notes
The following lists how many times a soldier can fire the gun by shot type continuously in any given round and the remaining percentage of any left over TUs that cannot be spent as a shot.
- Aimed: 1 Shot, 40% Remaining TUs
- Snap: 3 Shots, 10% Remaining TUs
- Auto: 2 Bursts (6 Shots), 28% Remaining TUs
Tips
- The Plasma Rifle is an excellent all-around weapon. Sporting the highest accuracy in two categories and matching the Laser Rifle in aimed mode. Kneel for even better shooting.
- When loaded, weighs as much as a loaded standard Pistol. If a unit for some reason can't move around with a Heavy Plasma, this is an excellent secondary weapon.
- Can down most enemies reliably in one or two hits.
- Large clip.
- An excellent weapon for soldiers with high Firing Accuracy, turns them into deadly snipers, even from halfway across the map.
- In general, unless you can achieve 100% accuracy, Aimed shot takes too long for too little of an accuracy boost. Snapshot use is recommended as it will gives you more attempts.
