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Revision as of 09:42, 6 August 2018
For more uses of the term Beam Rifle, see its disambiguation page.
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The Type-27 Special Application Sniper Rifle,[1] also referred to as the Beam Rifle, is a version of the Covenant beam rifle used during the post-war era.
Gameplay
Advantages
- As a sniper rifle, it can be used at very long ranges.
- It has more aim assist than any other sniper in the entire Halo series, making it easy to get snapshot medals.
Disadvantages
- If two to three shots are fired in rapid succession, it will overheat, rendering it temporarily useless.
Changes
Changes from Halo 4 to Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer
- Weapon is given a purplish hue instead of bluish.
- A front panel of the Beam Rifle now flips up when overheating.
Changes from Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer to Halo 5: Guardians
- Different first-person scope view, with battery indicator at the bottom.
- Scope has targeting indicator in the form of Covenant symbols at the top.
- The front panel no longer flips up when overheating; it lifts up instead.
- More powerful firing sound.
- Scope glimmers a bright purplish-blue color when scoped in, giving away the user's position.
Variants
Sword of the Faithful
Sword of the Faithful in Halo 5: Guardians.
- Main article: Sword of the Faithful
Sword of the Faithful is a modified Type-27 Beam Rifle which is more accurate, fires faster and dissipates heat more effectively.
Krith's Left Hand
Krith's Left Hand in Halo 5: Guardians.
- Main article: Krith's Left Hand
Krith's Left Hand is a Type-27 Beam Rifle which features a burst-fire mechanism instead of the usual semi-automatic.
Gallery
Render of the Beam Rifle in Halo 4.
A render of the Beam Rifle in Halo 2: Anniversary's multiplayer.
Render of the Beam Rifle in Halo 5: Guardians.
Through the scope of the Beam Rifle.
A Kig-Yar firing a Beam Rifle in Halo 4.
Holding the Beam Rifle in Halo 4.
Getting a "Beam Rifle Kill"
Covenant weapons trailer
The Beam Rifle in a pre-release Halo 5 Guardians.
Looking through the scope of the Beam Rifle in pre-release Halo 5 Guardians.
The Beam Rifle in Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer
Looking through the scope of the Beam Rifle in Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer.
The Beam Rifle overheating in Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer.
A comparison of all six Beam Rifles in Halo 5: Guardians.
Appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo 2: Anniversary (Multiplayer only)
- Halo 5: Guardians
Sources
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