Talk:Type-31 needle rifle

That Warthog is low quality. Like, Halo 1 quality. Like, Halo: Custom Edition. Was this picture actually in the GameInformer magazine? Because I couldn't find it at all. Tedibeer 13:48, January 19, 2010 (UTC)

It's a leaked screen shot, of course it's poor quality.--VanFlyhight 14:54, January 19, 2010 (UTC)

Talk about the Warthog on it's own talk page please. Anyway, the Needle Rifle looks like a combination of the Beam Rifle and the Needler combined (Duh) but it also has a green sphere right near where the Covenant Carbine's ammo would be. A queer design, yes, but an ultimately powerful one if it is as speculated. -Manzaross, the unoffical official Halologist

Headshot-capable
Unless they're modifying the engine(which I'm pretty sure they would), headshots would still kill any unshielded enemies in one shot(although never have I seen a game wherein you can't kill a human enemy, full health, no armor whatsoever, with one headshot). And I've heard that this could only detonate your enemies when unshielded. Doesn't that kinda make headshots more useful than detonations? But hey, I know the details are a bit fuzzy right now. PX1'7'3 12:47, January 26, 2010 (UTC)
 * I think they're making a whole new engine- that's what's taking so long. Sorry, I know that wasn't your question.--Fluffball Gato 18:17, January 26, 2010 (UTC)
 * Taking so long? Halo: Reach will be developed in 3 years, just like Halo 3.. Warhead xTEAMx 13:12, February 18, 2010 (UTC)


 * And from scrap, I think. 50% sure. PX1'7'3 13:15, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

It's a good weapon for inexperienced players, scoring a kill after 3 shots even if they miss the head.  3vil  D3m0n     Don't worry, I'm not really evil... 06:49, January 28, 2010 (UTC)

i think it will be real helpful in campigain i think it can pirece shields pretty well

Well, unless they're improving the explosion, I guess you would more likely headshot the guy to save ammo. If you couldn't kill a guy in one headshot, though, it'd be kinda pointless, since you could just make him go boom. So it'd either be headshots or fireworks. Yet I don't see the point in having both. PX1'7'3 13:15, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

Design
It looks like someone took the beam rifle, plasma pistol, needler, and carbine, and shoved them all together... just saying :) Anubis 10545 01:08, January 30, 2010 (UTC)


 * Yeah, I mostly see the carbine and needler, though.--Fluffball Gato 07:37, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

If that's the case, this thing is going to be the ultimate Covenant amalgam. I can't wait to try it out. Sliding Ghost 21:43, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

Boom?
Will we be seeing the enemy explode if after we fill them with needles from the type-31 rifle?SalemElliot 21:50, January 30, 2010 (UTC)


 * Its probable. Especially if the 'leaked' info is true. Three needles and boom. 112 21:57, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

Automatic?
I heard it mentioned in the most recent podcast that the Needle Rifle was fully automatic, but could be fired in single shots easily, and that automatic fire made it very inaccurate. Is this true or am I making it up? Just wanting a confirm, really.

Cheers.

Diaboy 03:46, February 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * ComfirmedWarhead xTEAMx 13:14, February 18, 2010 (UTC)
 * An automatic headshot weapon? Like I said, unless headshots aren't instant kills anymore, I don't think that would be a good option, unless it would be like the H1 weapons, where you can hold down the trigger for semi-automatic weapons (especially the pistol) and fire quickly. Just doubtful, but I'm asking for a reference. PX1'7'3 14:45, February 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * It is indeed automatic. Just found out while playing invasion.Jabberwock xeno 16:56, May 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * It is indeed automatic. Just found out while playing invasion.Jabberwock xeno 16:56, May 9, 2010 (UTC)

Homing
Are the projectiles homing like the needler, or just shot straight? Teh lolz! Bionicle+Lotr 00:58, February 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * Probably not, since it'd be hard to use a long range weapon whose projectiles home in on the target. If it were like the H3 plasma pistol's homing, however, it'd be a much different case.

They are confirmed not homing. ApolloisNaughty 15:33, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

Supercombining
Is there a source for the trivia bit claiming Bungie is removing the needles ability to supercombine? I find it unlikely that they would change it without making it more publicly known after its been posted on the ordnance page. 76.78.253.45 12:37, April 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * It had no references, and having listened to every podcast, and read through most unique written info, I have heard no such thing, and thus removed the section. It appears that it was a variant of another tidbit that Bungie released, where they stated that they had toyed with the idea of making it supercombine on shielded targets, but it was removed out of balancing issues. As far as I remember the wording. Warhead xTEAMx 13:07, April 8, 2010 (UTC)

In the fall of reach
I'm not sure what page it is but /spoiler is this the long needles Fred sees after blowing up the covenant ship in banshees, which we previously thought was from a Scarab.Paladin cross 20:37, April 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * That is more than likely the Heavy Needler. Its purpose reflects the situation, shooting down hostile aircraft. 112 21:03, April 16, 2010 (UTC)

Reload animation
The reload animation for the Needle Rifle is featured in the multiplayer ViDoc, Carnàge Carnivàle, at 3:35. It looks almost similar to the Type-51 Carbine's; the spent magazine is shot out the same way.

SolidLemonsoup 07:39, April 24, 2010 (UTC)

Will the Needle Rifle still be able to 'poporn' when reloading, similar to the Covenant Carbine in Halo 3? --Mmm... Jackal Stew 14:38, September 11, 2010 (UTC)

Kills per mag
If the final version of the Needle rifle holds 21 shots per mag and takes 7 shots minimum to kill a spartan (and 8 for an elite) why does the main page say 3 elite kills? Either the front page is wrong or it takes 7 shots for elites, 8 x 3 = 24 not 21. Can someone update me on how many shots kill a spartan and an elite plz TMek7  Clan Leader 23:49, July 30, 2010 (UTC)

About a year late, and pointlessly answering, it takes three to an unshielded enemy--Blahmarrow 17:47, 9 May 2011 (EDT)

Visual Homage?
When you look at it from the side, the needle rifle looks just like the gravity rifle cut from Halo 1. Is it worth it to note this potential homage in the trivia section?

71.147.36.206 07:04, August 18, 2010 (UTC)

Collapsible fact comment
If I had to guess, it would have to collapse either sideways, or be removed completely. Any other thoughts on that?--Blahmarrow 17:52, 9 May 2011 (EDT)

"Bonus damage for headshots"?
Pretty sure that is false, I can't check in game at the moment, can somebody check and eidt the article as needed? 74.235.92.33 17:44, 28 August 2011 (EDT)

What do you mean by that? Of course it's got bonus damage it's a head shot weapon.

Needle Rifle Scope Image
Does anyone have a screenshot of the sniper's scope of the Needle Rifle? I've been looking around for one, but so far have found nothing yet. Can anyone help out here? I think a screenshot of the Needle Rifle's scope would be a really nice addition to the Gallery section of this article. Xamikaze330 19:31, 12 October 2011 (EDT)Xamikaze330

Why were all instances of the word "Needle Rifle" de captailized, and the main image switched to a edited in game screenshot?
Isn't it standard for the titular noun of a page to be capitalized? And isn't it standard for weapons in real life to be capitalized?

And why was the main image changed? Don't we use renders, whenever possible, due to them having controlled lighting and angle of view? It's not like the render in question was an outdated model.

If nobody responds to this soon, I will revert those changes. http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/9315/signxb.jpg 16:25, 2 June 2013 (EDT)