Type-56D needler
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The Type-56 Guided Munitions Launcher[1], more commonly known as the Needler, is the post-Covenant War successor to the Type-33 Needler.
Variants
Type-56D Needler
The T-56D Needler was extensively used by the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction in October 2558. It is ranked a Common REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 3 energy while giving 50 REQ points if sold.
Hailstorm
The Hailstorm is based off of a pre-Covenant Sangheili weapon. It fires blamite shards at a faster velocity and has superior tracking capabilities.[2] It is ranked a Uncommon REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 3 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold.
Talon of the Lost
The Talon of the Lost fires carefully calibrated shards of blamite that are capable of embedding themselves into the armor of Mgalekgolo and vehicles.[2] It is ranked a Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 4 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold.
Gameplay
Changes from the Type-33 Needler in Halo 2: Anniversary
- The normal Needler's shards travel at a much faster speed and have better tracking, while the Hailstorm's travel speed is even faster.
- Super-combines with 7 rounds instead of 8.
- Decreased ammo capacity; the Needler has a 22 round magazine and a maximum of 66 reserve rounds.
Gallery
- H5GC-Needler.png
Concept art of the T-56D Needler for Halo 5: Guardians.
- H5G-NeedlerHUD.png
First-person view of the T-56D Needler in Halo 5: Guardians.
- H5G-Needlerzoom.png
Smart scope with the T-56D Needler in Halo 5: Guardians.
REQ card of the Hailstorm variant
REQ card of the Talon of the Lost variant
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List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo Waypoint - Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load
- ^ a b Cite error: Invalid
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