Talk:Plasma Rifle

How exactly do you train accuracy with Plasma Rifles? I suppose firing at the enemy improves the stats, though I'm curious about the specific details. -Captain Foo 08:31, 29 August 2008 (PDT)

Every time a soldier hits an enemy target with a shot, regardless of weapon, they get an experience point in Firing Accuracy. At the end of the combat, the game tallies up total experience and gives point boosts to stats. Depending on how many points they get in a combat, they'll see an increase in Firing Accuracy between 0 and 6 points. 1-2 successes will give you 0-1 points of increase. 3-5 hits gives you 1-3 points of increase, 6-10 hits gives you 1-4 points, and hitting aliens 11 times or more during a SINGLE combat, they'll have firing accuracy increase by 2-6 points. See more at Experience. Arrow Quivershaft 10:16, 29 August 2008 (PDT)

Hmm... in that case, you could use an even weaker weapon to milk enemies of as much experience as possible. Possibly the laser rifle or something else that is still accurate. Sounds a bit boring though. :) -Captain Foo 12:19, 29 August 2008 (PDT)

You can indeed. The best weapon in X-COM for gaining experience rapidly is the humble Pistol, preferabably under the circumstances of Laser Pistol Gifts, since it allows risk-free improvement of both Reactions and Firing Accuracy. Arrow Quivershaft 12:52, 29 August 2008 (PDT)

The plasma rifle is mainly a very good on-the-go weapon for training. Especially good for really accomplished snipers who want to polish up their already high stats. For the most optimal training, as mentioned the pistol and laser pistol can get the most training out of a single battle. (plus it's fun to be able to ace a battle with pistols if you don't have the means for setting up the ideal training conditions) - NKF 14:09, 29 August 2008 (PDT)