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== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
''Nornfang'' is a [[Mythic weapon|mythic]] weapon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ''Nornfang'' is a [[Mythic weapon|mythic]] weapon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''{{'}} [[Warzone]] mode, as well as [[War Games]] simulations. It is available as a Level 7 REQ that grants 200 REQ points when sold. ''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 [[ | 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]]. 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 spare mag, 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'' | * ''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 == | == Gallery == | ||