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|name=Nornfang
|name = Nornfang
|image=[[File:H5G Nornfang.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:H5G Nornfang.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="Waypoint"/>
|manufacturer = [[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-req-system-introduction '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo 5: Guardians REQ System Introduction'']</ref>
|type=[[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|SRS99-S5 AM]]
|type = [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|SRS99-S5 AM]]
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]  
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]  
|length={{Convert|63.5|in|cm}}
|length = {{Convert|63.5|in|cm}}
|width={{Convert|53.8|cm|in}}
|width = {{Convert|53.8|cm|in}}
|height={{Convert|235.7|cm|in}}
|height = {{Convert|235.7|cm|in}}
|weight={{Convert|15.6|kg|lb}}
|weight = {{Convert|15.6|kg|lb}}
|ammotype=[[14.5×114mm]] HEAP
|ammotype = [[14.5×114mm]] HEAP
|feed= 4-round box magazine
|feed = 4-round box magazine
|operation=Gas-operated, magazine-fed
|operation = Gas-operated, magazine-fed
}}
}}
'''Nornfang''' is a custom-crafted [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]] hand-tuned by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Linda-058]].<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
'''Nornfang''' is a custom-crafted [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]] hand-tuned by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Linda-058]].<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>


== Background ==
== Background ==
Nornfang was manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] for their internal competitive sharpshooting team. The weapon went missing at some point, eventually coming into the possession of Spartan Linda-058.<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-req-system-introduction '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 5: Guardians REQ System Introduction'']</ref> Linda loads Nornfang with [[14.5×114mm]] High-Explosive Armor-Piercing (HEAP) rounds. She has modified the rifle to ensure her HUD's [[motion tracker]] is visible even while using its optics.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref>
The ''Nornfang'' was manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] for their internal competitive sharpshooting team. The weapon went missing at some point, eventually coming into the possession of Spartan Linda-058.<ref name="Waypoint"/> Linda loads the ''Nornfang'' with [[14.5×114mm]] High-Explosive Armor-Piercing (HEAP) rounds and has modified the rifle to ensure her [[Heads-up display|HUD]]'s [[motion tracker]] is still visible even while using its optics.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref>


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
Nornfang is a [[Mythic weapon|mythic]] weapon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[Warzone]] mode. Nornfang does more damage than standard sniper rifles, being capable of an instant kill on an opponent with normal shielding regardless of where the shot lands. Due to the bullets having a proximity explosion effect, this means that even a missed shot can still kill the target as long as they are within range of the bullet's detonation. However, as the increased damage is due to a Damage Boost effect applied to the user while the weapon is active, a wielder of this weapon will appear more visible due to the red particle effects. Just like with the [[Type-1 energy sword#Vorpal Talon|Vorpal Talon]], the motion sensor is still visible even when using [[smart scope]].  
''Nornfang'' is a [[Mythic weapon|mythic]] weapon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[Warzone]] mode, as well as [[War Games]] simulations. ''Nornfang'' does more damage than standard sniper rifles, being capable of an instant kill on an opponent with normal shielding regardless of where the shot lands. Due to the bullets having a proximity explosion effect, this means that even a missed shot can still kill the target as long as they are within range of the bullet's detonation. However, as the increased damage is due to a Damage Boost effect applied to the user while the weapon is active, a wielder of this weapon will appear more visible due to the red particle effects. Just like with the ''[[Type-1 energy sword#Vorpal Talon|Vorpal Talon]]'', the motion sensor is still visible even when using [[smart scope]].  


In the campaign, Nornfang can be found during the mission "[[Unconfirmed]]" aboard Blue Team's [[ONI Acrisius|prowler]], or if Linda is selected by a player when in [[Cooperative play|cooperative play]]. The campaign version lacks the Warzone version's inherent Damage Boost, extra magazine, and built-in radar, making it functionally a normal sniper rifle. It cannot pick up ammo from other sniper rifles.
In the campaign, ''Nornfang'' can be found during the mission "[[Unconfirmed]]" aboard Blue Team's [[ONI Acrisius|prowler]], or if Linda is selected by a player when in [[Cooperative play|cooperative play]]. Just like with [[Kelly-087]]'s ''[[Oathsworn]]'' [[M45 shotgun|M45D shotgun]], the campaign version of the ''Nornfang'' lacks the multiplayer version's inherent Damage Boost, extra magazine, and built-in radar, making it functionally a normal sniper rifle. Additionally, it cannot pick up ammo from other sniper rifles.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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* "Nornfang" (Norn-fang) would mean "In the Grasp of the Norns" in Old Norse.  
* "Nornfang" (Norn-fang) would mean "In the Grasp of the Norns" in Old Norse.  
* Although the campaign level "Unconfirmed" allows the playable characters of [[Fireteam Osiris]] to acquire Nornfang from Blue Team's prowler, Linda-058 is shown with the weapon throughout the rest of the game. Its inclusion in the level is likely a non-canonical gameplay mechanic.
* Although the campaign level "Unconfirmed" allows the playable characters of [[Fireteam Osiris]] to acquire Nornfang from Blue Team's prowler, Linda-058 is shown with the weapon throughout the rest of the game. Its inclusion in the level is likely a non-canonical gameplay mechanic.
* Nornfang's ability to maintain the player's motion tracker while scoped is mechanically identical to the Awareness [[support upgrade]] from ''[[Halo 4]]''.
* ''Nornfang''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ability to maintain the player's motion tracker while scoped in is mechanically identical to the Awareness [[support upgrade]] from ''[[Halo 4]]''.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==

Revision as of 17:06, November 30, 2018

Template:Weapon Infobox Nornfang is a custom-crafted SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle hand-tuned by Spartan Linda-058.[1]

Background

The Nornfang was manufactured by Misriah Armory for their internal competitive sharpshooting team. The weapon went missing at some point, eventually coming into the possession of Spartan Linda-058.[2] Linda loads the Nornfang with 14.5×114mm High-Explosive Armor-Piercing (HEAP) rounds and has modified the rifle to ensure her HUD's motion tracker is still visible even while using its optics.[3]

Gameplay

Nornfang is a mythic weapon in Halo 5: Guardians' Warzone mode, as well as War Games simulations. Nornfang does more damage than standard sniper rifles, being capable of an instant kill on an opponent with normal shielding regardless of where the shot lands. Due to the bullets having a proximity explosion effect, this means that even a missed shot can still kill the target as long as they are within range of the bullet's detonation. However, as the increased damage is due to a Damage Boost effect applied to the user while the weapon is active, a wielder of this weapon will appear more visible due to the red particle effects. Just like with the Vorpal Talon, the motion sensor is still visible even when using smart scope.

In the campaign, Nornfang can be found during the mission "Unconfirmed" aboard Blue Team's prowler, or if Linda is selected by a player when in cooperative play. Just like with Kelly-087's Oathsworn M45D shotgun, the campaign version of the Nornfang lacks the multiplayer version's inherent Damage Boost, extra magazine, and built-in radar, making it functionally a normal sniper rifle. Additionally, it cannot pick up ammo from other sniper rifles.

Trivia

  • In Norse mythology, the Norns are powerful beings who weave the fate of all things in the cosmos. They are somewhat analogous to the Fates of Greek mythology.
  • "Nornfang" (Norn-fang) would mean "In the Grasp of the Norns" in Old Norse.
  • Although the campaign level "Unconfirmed" allows the playable characters of Fireteam Osiris to acquire Nornfang from Blue Team's prowler, Linda-058 is shown with the weapon throughout the rest of the game. Its inclusion in the level is likely a non-canonical gameplay mechanic.
  • Nornfang's ability to maintain the player's motion tracker while scoped in is mechanically identical to the Awareness support upgrade from Halo 4.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo 5: Guardians
  2. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Waypoint
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint - Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load
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