Forum:Is there a better weapon?

Is there a better weapon in Halo?

There are Many different opinions about this topic, some will say yes, others will say no.

Your weapon of choice may be different than someone elses weapon of choice, and different weapons are good for different situations. You would not use an Assault Rifle for semi-long ranges, or even medium ranges, and you would not bring your Battle Rifle with you in close combat. Every weapon in Halo is good at something, there is no weapon that is "useless" according to some. ( ie: the Needler )

There is a best weapon, however, for each situation, but it is hard to say which weapon is the best at everything, infact there may be no weapon that is best at EVERYTHING (some say the M6D pistol in Halo 1)

For Very Long ranges, the weapon of choice would be a Sniper Rifle, or Beam Rifle

For long ranges, the weapon of choice would be a M6D or maybe a Carbine

For Medium or semi-long ranges, the best would be a M6C Magnum, or BR55 Battle Rifle (also the [[M6D)

and close ranges, a Shotgun

Some people say the M6D is the best weapon ever, in Halo, and Halo 2. The M6D infact is the best weapon for Medium, and long ranges (in both halo's) however at close ranges the Shotgun beats it. Those are only the facts stated, you may or may not agree with the facts. You may have a different weapon of choice, and most likely everyones weapon of choice will be different.

Another factor we must consider, is what enemy you are fighting against.

When fighting against a shielded enemy, your best bet is a Covenant weapon, because Energy based weapons lower shields faster than human weapons (with the exeption of the Sniper rifle)

If you are fighting an enemy with no shields, do not use a covenant weapon, because Energy Based weapons do very low flesh damage, your best bet will be a human weapon with Very High flesh damage like the M6C Magnum, or M6D.

in conclusion, Human weapons are better against flesh, and Covenant weapons are better against shields.

There are weapons that are best in a specific situation, but it is hard to say which weapon is THE best. Yes there may be "the one" well rounded weapon that is good for all situations(like the M6D), but this is usally not the case, otherwise there would only be one weapon!! (with the exeption of HALO:CE's M6D)