Berserker's Claw
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| “ | Spartans are well-versed at sourcing weapons from the remains of their enemies. The Berserker's Claw fires a devastating fuel rod shot after a short charging cycle. This fuel rod will track aerial targets.[1] | ” |
Berserker's Claw is a variant of the iconic arm-mounted assault cannons utilised by Mgalekgolo infantry.[2]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
- Main article: Assault cannon
The Berserker's Claw is a specialised variant of assault cannon, designed to use magnetic fields to shape and contain incendiary gas in a manner similar to other plasma weaponry. It has a red colouration with white and yellow accents, and requires a short charge-up before firing. Once the bolt is fired, it can track aerial targets in a manner similar to the heavy fuel rod cannons of anti-aircraft Wraiths.[1]
Usage[edit]
Although typically wielded by Mgalekgolo, Berserker's Claws are sometimes ripped off dead units to be wielded by Spartans as heavy weaponry.[1] They have been integrated into War Games simulations for use by SPARTAN-IVs.[3]
In-game information[edit]
Halo 5: Guardians[edit]
- "Equally effective against infantry as well as medium vehicles, the Berserker’s Claw requires a short charge up before it can be fired, but does fire projectiles that will explode on impact and possibly take out a cluster of targets with one shot. The projectiles also track flying vehicles, and are a great counter to early vehicle play."
- — Senior Systems Designer Dan Wiksten, regarding Berserker's Claw.[2]
Berserker's Claw was added to Halo 5: Guardians in the Anvil's Legacy update. It is an Ultra Rare 
energy REQ card that can be requisitioned in Warzone.
Gallery[edit]
Berserker's Claw REQ card.
A screenshot of the weapon, from the left side.
A screenshot of the weapon.
The Berserker's Claw heads-up display.
A Venator-clad Spartan holding the weapon.
An Indomitable-clad Spartan holding the weapon.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo 5: Guardians
- Anvil's Legacy (First appearance)
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Berserker's Claw description "Spartans are well-versed at sourcing weapons from the remains of their enemies. The Berserker's Claw fires a devastating fuel rod shot after a short charging cycle. This fuel rod will track aerial targets."
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Anvil's Legacy Preview (Retrieved on Mar 19, 2017) [archive]
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Berserker's Claw in-game weapon
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