Zo'klada-pattern plasma pistol

This article is about the model introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For the model introduced in Halo: Combat Evolved, see Type-25 plasma pistol.

The Type-54 Directed Energy Pistol (Type-54 DEP), also known as the Plasma Pistol, is the post-Covenant War successor to the Type-25 plasma pistol.

Type-54D plasma pistol
The T-54D plasma pistol was used extensively by the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction in October 2558. It is also the preferred sidearm for Spartan-IV Olympia Vale.

Changes from Type-25 plasma pistol in Halo 2: Anniversary

 * Extensive visual redesign; this plasma pistol's barrels are curvier and look more like the Plasma Rifle's barrels.
 * Is now able to be zoomed in thanks to Smart scope.
 * Overcharges now track targets better if the player is "scoped-in," similar to the Type-56 Needler.
 * Is once again able to EMP vehicles.
 * Does more damage per shot

List of appearances

 * Halo 5: Guardians