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===''Halo 4''=== | ===''Halo 4''=== | ||
The weapon features hitscan and lacks reticule bloom. When fired the barrel rises vertically, but in a suppressible way. The rifle's three-round burst is particularly effective for mid-range combat. It performs adequately in close- and long-range engagements as well, though the [[MA5D assault rifle]] and [[M395 DMR]] outperform it at these ranges, respectively. The player can carry a maximum of 216 rounds of reserve ammunition for the BR85 from a normal load of 108 rounds. If all the bullets in a three-round burst (one shot) hit a player in matchmaking, it will take four shots to down a player provided the last shot hits the player as a headshot. Only one round from a burst to the head is required to kill an unshielded enemy | The weapon features hitscan and lacks reticule bloom. When fired the barrel rises vertically, but in a suppressible way. The rifle's three-round burst is particularly effective for mid-range combat. It performs adequately in close- and long-range engagements as well, though the [[MA5D assault rifle]] and [[M395 DMR]] outperform it at these ranges, respectively. The player can carry a maximum of 216 rounds of reserve ammunition for the BR85 from a normal load of 108 rounds. If all the bullets in a three-round burst (one shot) hit a player in matchmaking, it will take four shots to down a player provided the last shot hits the player as a headshot. Only one round from a burst to the head is required to kill an unshielded enemy. | ||
====Advantages==== | ====Advantages==== | ||
While the effective range and accuracy is less than those of the DMR or a scoped-in [[Z-250 Lightrifle|Lightrifle]], it has a faster kill time than the DMR and allows for better situational awareness than the | While the effective range and accuracy is less than those of the DMR or a scoped-in [[Z-250 Lightrifle|Lightrifle]], it has a faster kill time than the DMR and unscoped Lightrifle and allows for better situational awareness with its lower zoom magnification. Its effectiveness at closer range is also higher than these weapons, roughly on par with the [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbine]]. This makes the BR85 one of the most well-rounded weapon choices as it excels in mid-range combat and is capable of going toe-to-toe with other weapons in close- and long-range combat. | ||
*The battle rifle can kill a standard-shielded enemy in four bursts, via three bursts breaching the shields and the fourth with a headshot. | *The battle rifle can kill a standard-shielded enemy in four bursts, via three bursts breaching the shields and the fourth with a headshot. | ||
*Headshots with the battle rifle in general are easier to obtain, as there are three chances to get one per shot. As such it is recommended for use in [[SWAT]] for players who are not fully comfortable using the DMR, or on maps with smaller sight lines, such as [[Adrift]]. | *Headshots with the battle rifle in general are easier to obtain, as there are three chances to get one per shot. As such it is recommended for use in [[SWAT]] for players who are not fully comfortable using the DMR, or on maps with smaller sight lines, such as [[Adrift]]. | ||
*Two bursts to the body from a battle rifle followed by a melee will kill an opponent; this common technique is called a two-shot melee or a "bang-bang-whack". | *Two bursts to the body from a battle rifle followed by a melee will kill an opponent; this common technique is called a two-shot melee or a "bang-bang-whack". | ||
*36-round magazine capacity allows 12 bursts, or a maximum of 3 kills (fully-shielded SPARTANs) per magazine in the hands of a skilled user. This is one more potential kill than the DMR, Covenant Carbine, and unscoped Lightrifle. | |||
====Disadvantages==== | ====Disadvantages==== | ||
As previously stated, the battle rifle lacks the accuracy, damage, and range of the other, more specialized primary precision weapons. The recoil is detrimental, but it can be controlled into a predictable vertical flow with practice to gain headshots. Mid-magazine reload time is also rather slow (especially without the Dexterity [[Support upgrades|support upgrade]]); if the magazine is empty the full reload time takes even longer | As previously stated, the battle rifle lacks the accuracy, damage, and range of the other, more specialized primary precision weapons. The recoil is detrimental, but it can be controlled into a predictable vertical flow with practice to gain headshots. Mid-magazine reload time is also rather slow (especially without the Dexterity [[Support upgrades|support upgrade]]); if the magazine is empty the full reload time takes even longer. Additionally, as the magazine empties the report increases in pitch, allowing aware opponents to time their attacks so that the wielder is helpless. | ||
===''Halo: Spartan Assault''=== | ===''Halo: Spartan Assault''=== | ||