Elutuzem-pattern stalker rifle

The Elutuzem-pattern long shooter, also known as the stalker rifle, is a semi-automatic plasma sniper rifle in service with the Banished.

Design details
Although the stalker rifle resembles the particle acceleration weapons used by the original Covenant, it differs in functionality and performance. The stalker rifle employs the same electromagnetic compositors as the to launch bolts of superheated plasma at extraordinary distances. It contains a native-link system that allows for various optics configurations, including 3× and 6× magnifications. Atriox's elite Jiralhanae Stalkers worked closely with the Merchants of Qikost to perfect this integrated sighting system.

Usage
"The Brute Stalkers would be proud."

- Iratus during a War Games simulation.

Stalker rifles were originally used by snipers in the Covenant, and have become a preferred weapon of Banished snipers and scouts - especially those closest to Atriox and Escharum. During the Battle for Zeta Halo, the stalker rifle was commonly employed by Kig-Yar Snipers.

Variants

 * Stalker Rifle Ultra: A modified variant of the stalker rifle with a higher rate of fire. It can be fired 12 times before overheating and holds 64 shots at full charge instead of 32. Used by Barroth during the Battle for Zeta Halo.

Gameplay
The Stalker Rifle in Halo Infinite is a semi-automatic directed-energy weapon that serves as a hybrid between the and the. It is capable of venting, but if fired 7 times in a row without waiting, the stalker rifle will overheat. It is capable of killing a Spartan in 3 headshots in multiplayer. In the campaign, the stalker rifle is wielded exclusively by Kig-Yar Snipers, though Sangheili and Jiralhanae may also pick up nearby unused or dropped stalker rifles.

Production notes
The stalker rifle was first revealed as a weapon included in with the Kig-Yar Sniper figure in the Halo Infinite line.

List of appearances

 * Halo Infinite