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=== Operational history === | === Operational history === | ||
The Boltshot came into use after the end of the first century of the [[Forerunner-Flood war]] and remained a staple weapon for the rest of the war. It gained prominence approximately 200 years before the activation of the [[Halo Array]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 96''</ref> A small number of Sangheili members within [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and [[Spartan-IV]]s aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} also utilized the Z-110 during the [[Requiem Campaign]].<ref>'''Spartan Ops'''</ref> It is ranked a Common REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations and is available at [[Requisition system|Level 1 energy]] while giving 50 REQ points if sold. | The Boltshot came into use after the end of the first century of the [[Forerunner-Flood war]] and remained a staple weapon for the rest of the war. It gained prominence approximately 200 years before the activation of the [[Halo Array]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 96''</ref> A small number of Sangheili members within [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and [[Spartan-IV]]s aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} also utilized the Z-110 during the [[Requiem Campaign]].<ref>'''Spartan Ops'''</ref> It is ranked a Common REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations and is available at [[Requisition system|Level 1 energy]] while giving 50 REQ points if sold. | ||
=== Design details === | === Design details === | ||
Functioning as a close-range precision weapon, the Boltshot can disintegrate organic matter.<ref name="bulletin92612"/> The weapon is a particle dilator and also has a burst function at close range. Following the [[Requiem Campaign]] the [[Promethean]]s modified their Boltshots to fire in bursts that are able to track enemies.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | Functioning as a close-range precision weapon, the Boltshot can disintegrate organic matter.<ref name="bulletin92612"/> The weapon is a particle dilator and also has a burst function at close range. Following the [[Requiem Campaign]] the [[Promethean]]s modified their Boltshots to fire in bursts that are able to track enemies.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | ||
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== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
* '''Closed Fist''': The left hand of [[Endurance-of-Will]], the ''Closed Fist'' is an improved Boltshot featuring a faster fire rate and 50% larger magazine than standard Boltshots. It is classified as an Uncommon REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 2 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold.<ref name="H5G"/> | * '''Closed Fist''': The left hand of [[Endurance-of-Will]], the ''Closed Fist'' is an improved Boltshot featuring a faster fire rate and 50% larger magazine than standard Boltshots. It is classified as an Uncommon REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 2 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold.<ref name="H5G"/> | ||
* '''Open Hand''': The right hand of Endurance-of-Will, the ''Open Hand'' is an advanced Boltshot that fires a swarm of fast-moving bolts with very strong homing behavior with each press of the trigger that move at the same speed, whether locking on to targets or not. It takes three bursts and [[seven]] rounds to kill a Spartan in [[War Games]]. It is classified as a Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, is available at Level 3 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold, and can be found as the first [[special weapons|hidden weapon]] in the campaign mission [[Osiris (level)|Osiris]].<ref name="H5G"/> | * '''Open Hand''': The right hand of Endurance-of-Will, the ''Open Hand'' is an advanced Boltshot that fires a swarm of fast-moving bolts with very strong homing behavior with each press of the trigger that move at the same speed, whether locking on to targets or not. It takes three bursts and [[seven]] rounds to kill a Spartan in [[War Games]] and does not lose any lighting when zoomed in. It is classified as a Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, is available at Level 3 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold, and can be found as the first [[special weapons|hidden weapon]] in the campaign mission [[Osiris (level)|Osiris]].<ref name="H5G"/> | ||
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File:H5 Boltshot Closed Fist.png|Closed Fist. | File:H5 Boltshot Closed Fist.png|Closed Fist. | ||
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=== Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | === Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | ||
* Can now be zoomed in with [[Smart scope]] to decrease reticule bloom. | * Can now be zoomed in with [[Spartan abilities#Smart scope|Smart scope]] to decrease reticule bloom. | ||
* Magazine size changed from 10 to 24 rounds. | * Magazine size changed from 10 to 24 rounds, increasing maximum total ammo from 40 to 96 (+140%). | ||
* Charge-up feature removed. | * Charge-up feature removed. | ||
* Now fires in three-round bursts that track enemies and seek their weak points. | * Now fires in three-round bursts that track enemies and seek their weak points. | ||
** Projectiles also now move more than twice as fast when hitting enemies within the weapon's | ** Projectiles also now move more than twice as fast when hitting enemies within the weapon's red reticle range. | ||
* Now kills a fully-shielded Spartan in 4 bursts instead of 11 shots. | * Now kills a fully-shielded Spartan in 4 bursts instead of 11 shots. | ||
* Although the weapon retains the ability to headshot, the damage bonus is negligible as it does not reduce the amount of bursts required to kill a target. | * Although the weapon retains the ability to headshot, the damage bonus is negligible as it does not reduce the amount of bursts required to kill a target. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*The developmental name for the Boltshot, as seen in ''Halo 4' | *The developmental name for the Boltshot, as seen in ''Halo 4''{{'}}s files, was the Stasis Pistol. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||