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Nornfang

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Nornfang
Halo Infinite Nornfang, Standard Issue
A cropped screenshot of Nornfang.
Nornfang in its SRS99-S7 (top) and SRS99-S5 (bottom) iterations.
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Model series:

SRS99 series

Type:

Anti-materiel sniper rifle

Specifications

Length:

161 centimeters (63.5 in)[2][3][4][5][6]

Width:

22 centimeters (8.7 in)[2][3][4]

Height:

35 centimeters (13.8 in)[2][3][4]

Weight:

15.6 kilograms (34.4 lb)[2][2][4]

Ammunition type:

14.5×114mm M232 APFSDS[2][4][5]

Feed system:

4-round, detachable box magazine[2][4][5]

Operation:

Gas-operated, magazine-fed[2]

Optics:

Oracle-R scope (4×-9× magnification)[5]

Effective range:

2,500 meters (8,200 ft)[7][Note 1]

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 
“ A master-crafted instrument of death and destruction. Mythic Sniper Rifle firing high explosive armor piercing [APHE] rounds that increases overall damage. In addition, Linda's modifications ensure the Motion Tracker is visible even when using Zoom.[8][9] ”

Nornfang refers to a long series of custom-crafted SRS99 series sniper rifles hand-tuned by Spartan Linda-058.[10] [8][11]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Nornfang was manufactured by Misriah Armory for their internal competitive sharpshooting team. The weapon went missing at some point, eventually coming into the possession of Spartan Linda-058.[1] Linda loads the Nornfang with 14.5×114mm Armor-Piercing High-Explosive (APHE) rounds and has modified the rifle to ensure her HUD's motion tracker is still visible even while using its optics. The chassis of the weapon is painted in a yellow, white, and tan color scheme.[8]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Main article: Sniper Rifle (gameplay) § Halo 5: Guardians

Nornfang is a mythic weapon in Halo 5: Guardians' Warzone mode. It is available as a 7 energy REQ that grants REQ Points 200 when sold. Nornfang does more damage than standard sniper rifles, being capable of an instant kill on an opponent with normal shielding regardless of where the shot lands. Due to the bullets having a proximity explosion effect, this means that even a missed shot can still kill the target as long as they are within range of the bullet's detonation. However, as the increased damage is due to a Damage Boost effect applied to the user while the weapon is active, a wielder of this weapon will appear more visible due to the red particle effects. Just like with the Vorpal Talon variant of the energy sword, the motion sensor is still visible even when using smart scope.

In the campaign, Nornfang can be found during the mission Unconfirmed aboard Blue Team's prowler, or if Linda is selected by a player when in cooperative play. Just like with Kelly-087's Oathsworn Shotgun, the campaign version of the Nornfang lacks the multiplayer version's inherent Damage Boost, extra spare magazine, and built-in radar, making it functionally a normal sniper rifle. Additionally, it cannot pick up ammunition from other sniper rifles.

Nornfang's ability to maintain the player's motion tracker while scoped in is mechanically identical to the Awareness support upgrade from Halo 4.

Weapon Lore Rarity Introduced In Warzone Cost Cost and Resale
REQ icon for the Nornfang.
Nornfang 		A master-crafter instrument of death and destruction. Mythic Sniper Rifle firing high explosive armor piercing (APHE) rounds that increases overall damage. In addition, Linda's modifications ensure the Motion Tracker is visible even when using Zoom. Legendary Introduced on launch. Requisition for 7 energy.
  • Purchase a Gold REQ pack for REQ Points 10,000 REQ points.
  • Can be sold for