Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol: Difference between revisions

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===Changes from Halo 3 to Halo: Reach===
===Changes from Halo 3 to Halo: Reach===
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*The strength of the plasma pistol has been increased and now only takes 4 shots to kill an unshielded Spartan.
*The strength of the plasma pistol has been greatly increased and now only takes about 7-9 shots to kill a fully-shielded Spartan.
*The plasma pistol has received a graphical overhaul with noticeable changes to its design.
*The plasma pistol has received a graphical overhaul with noticeable changes to its design.
*Overcharge bolt tracking has been reduced, however the bolt now travels faster in order to compensate to the weaker tracking.  
*Overcharge bolt tracking has been reduced, however the bolt now travels faster in order to compensate to the weaker tracking.  
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*It has a much more defined grip on the lower section than in previous games.
*It has a much more defined grip on the lower section than in previous games.
*The overcharge bolt now has a minor area-of-effect damage.
*The overcharge bolt now has a minor area-of-effect damage.
*The plasma pistol now has a higher rate of fire doubling its efficiency.
*The plasma pistol now has a slower rate of fire to compensate for its higher power.
*Its battery now takes up 1 full energy unit per shot.


==Tactics==
==Tactics==