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The Shade gun fires two (three in Halo: Combat Evolved) slow moving, high powered bolts of plasma encased in magnetic fields. The accuracy of a Shade's weapon is fairly low, as the bolts of plasma fired can hit anywhere within the aiming reticule. Since it is designed with infantry combat in mind it is highly effective against [[Grunts]] and Jackals, and has exhibited limited effectiveness against [[Elites]] (especially at dropping their shields). But due to their intelligence Elites can often find cover and escape the Shade's field of fire. Its shots lack the required punch to damage [[Hunters]], whose [[armor]] and combat shield are immune to it. It is also fairly ineffective against the Flood, like most other plasma based weaponry. | The Shade gun fires two (three in Halo: Combat Evolved) slow moving, high powered bolts of plasma encased in magnetic fields. The accuracy of a Shade's weapon is fairly low, as the bolts of plasma fired can hit anywhere within the aiming reticule. Since it is designed with infantry combat in mind it is highly effective against [[Grunts]] and [[Jackals]], and has exhibited limited effectiveness against [[Elites]] (especially at dropping their shields). But due to their intelligence Elites can often find cover and escape the Shade's field of fire. Its shots lack the required punch to damage [[Hunters]], whose [[armor]] and combat shield are immune to it. It is also fairly ineffective against the [[Flood]], like most other plasma based weaponry. | ||
The Shade offers a wide field of fire and a 360 degree traversable mount. It is highly effective at combating light infantry, has shown a good ability against light vehicles such as the [[Ghost]] and in desperate situations can serve as anti-aircraft defense (a few direct hits is all it needs to destroy a [[Banshee]]). | The Shade offers a wide field of fire and a 360 degree traversable mount. It is highly effective at combating light infantry, has shown a good ability against light vehicles such as the [[Ghost]] and in desperate situations can serve as anti-aircraft defense (a few direct hits is all it needs to destroy a [[Banshee]]). | ||