Difference between revisions of "Plasma Rifle"
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The plasma rifle is a very good weapon, far outclassing the [[Plasma Pistol]]. On accuracy it has the best Auto and Snap fire of all the weapons in the game (although curiously the [[Heavy Plasma]] is more accurate when aimed) and it's powerful enough to kill most aliens with one shot. | The plasma rifle is a very good weapon, far outclassing the [[Plasma Pistol]]. On accuracy it has the best Auto and Snap fire of all the weapons in the game (although curiously the [[Heavy Plasma]] is more accurate when aimed) and it's powerful enough to kill most aliens with one shot. | ||
| − | + | 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 allows you to begin the [[Plasma Beam]] and [[Hovertank/Plasma]] projects. | Researching the Plasma Rifle and its clip allows you to begin the [[Plasma Beam]] and [[Hovertank/Plasma]] projects. | ||
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* An excellent weapon for soldiers with high [[Firing Accuracy]], turns them into deadly snipers, even from halfway across the map. | * An excellent weapon for soldiers with high [[Firing Accuracy]], turns them into deadly snipers, even from halfway across the map. | ||
| − | * In general, Aimed shot takes too long for too little of an accuracy boost. | + | * 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. |
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Revision as of 21:49, 23 March 2008
The next generation of plasma weapons, the plasma rifle is makes an effective sniper rifle.
The plasma rifle is a very good weapon, far outclassing the Plasma Pistol. On accuracy it has the best Auto and Snap fire of all the weapons in the game (although curiously the Heavy Plasma is more accurate when aimed) and it's powerful enough to kill most aliens with one shot.
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 allows you to begin the Plasma Beam and Hovertank/Plasma projects.
Stats
Plasma Rifle:
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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 regulation 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.
