Why does most everybody absolutely praise precision weapons, more predominantly the BR and magnum? And why is the AR so neglected amongst popular belief? It seems like every arena match, especially BTB, is a BR camp fest. And if not the BR it’s guys doing nothing but pressing Y and only using the magnum in an entire game of slayer. Why is this? It gets irritating when every match has these same people using nothing but BR or magnum. I’m not coming here saying these things because I don’t know how to use them. In fact, I use precision weapons just fine, I just prefer the AR. It’s a legendary classic, being around since the very beginning of Halo itself with the exception of Halo 2.
And do not give me the “superior playstyle” bullcrap. I can down a BR runner with an AR no problem in some engagements. Mainly because they enter CQC areas thinking they can dominate with a Med-Long range weapon. I see too many posts saying the AR is “too easy to use” and is a “n00b weapon.” Well, on the contrary of popular belief, I say it’s the BR that’s too easy to use. You already know how many shots you need to land to kill someone. You just point, aim, shoot 4x, and get your headshot. If you don’t get it in 4, you can easily get it in 5. I can do the exact same thing you can do. I honestly think the AR takes more skill to use than the BR. Why, you may ask? There’s really not a known, consistent number of shots it takes to kill someone with it. You have to really keep your reticle on target to successfully win a battle. Using disciplined bursts of 2, 3, and 5 can help, but then we have to deal with most BR users, sitting cozy at the far edge of the arena map, popping headshots and playing it safe. It’s obnoxious.
I’m not calling myself the all-powerful Halo player here. I’m far from it, obviously. I’m just an average player who prefers the AR and is tired of being pinned down by BRs and magnums game after game in arena.
Right there with ya man, I LOVE using the AR and tried my best using it in Reach Successfully. You have to worry about constantly staying on point with the AR and every shot counts,and like you said the BR is a sure thing and Dominates everywhere.
People say the BR is iconic, probably the Same Halo 2 elitist who also happen to hate the Magnum. But guess what people, the AR was here first and it’s very much more Iconic. I know the AR is strong in this game, but it actually loses to the SMG in extreme CQB, as it should. But it gets outgunned by BR’s any further, so idk where it’s supposed to shine.
It depends on my mind set for me for what I feel best using or spreeing with like I’m on a role with this weapon don’t stop using it.
or if I’m having trouble taking some one down with spraying or precision switching them so they aren’t ready to act in the right way if I was using the opposite.
Precision just makes sense to have out as your 1st weapon until spray is needed.
Ever since Halo 2 the BR has always been seen as a “skill weapon”. Who could snag a rare 3 shot, who could pull off the perfect 4-shot were a very important aspect of Halo 2 going into Halo 3. In Halo Reach the DMR was introduced adding more precision and variety. Then Halo 4 implemented loadouts to buff the neglected Carbine, add the lightrifle and add a personal choice to your starting weapon. Which leads us to Halo 5 and the AimDownSights “concept”. The BR in Halo 5 is the most useless weapon in the game. It is used as a midrange sprayfire weapon that is no longer focused on precision, but dps. In bigger maps it is used as a spamfire weapon to try to chip away the shield of random enemies and score unsuspecting kills. Halo 5 literally only has the Lightrifle, Carbine and DMR as mid-long range precision rifles with the 2 snipers having massive hitboxes and the BR no longer requiring any skill.
Why can’t I play with the gun I happen to like and feel most comfortable using? If you like the ar that’s cool but don’t let me catch you in anything other than close range or you’re done lol.
History.
Pistol/BR have been usefull and at one point in time the only useable guns for most encounters.
The AR has historically been a second hand / weapon of last resort people toss at first chance. Even though its been good since reach and at its best in h5 its range and the more powerful alternative close range weapons is what keeps it from being a go to gun.
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> You are absolutely right, I despise those players…and you know what…they come on here and say the AR is OP and needs to be nerfed. LOL!
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HAHA! I forgot about them whining about the AR being overpowered! That’s obnoxious.
I still don’t understand why it’s so disliked. In previous games, it has been pretty weak, yes. But it’s a viable weapon choice now. I think it’s simply people just living in the past.
Oh yes the assault rifle , like what I referred to as pray and spray. I like the magnum, battle rifle, and assault rifle . Not a big fan of the DMR but like the covenant equivalent.
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> You spray and pray with the AR and you’ll die
Lmao, no, you won’t. Please don’t make me dig for videos of people getting kills with that giant crosshair to the side of their opponent.
People praise precision weapons because they require more skill and add more tactical depth. It is a waste of time to debate with anyone in denial of those facts.
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Please do explain. Anyone can count to 4 or 5, make sure all their shots land, and get the headshot. It’s a simple concept really, unless the player REALLY IS bad. And spraying and praying won’t help anyone with the AR. The videos you’ve seen are probably someone getting sloppy seconds on someone after a near loss. On a full on gunfight between two Spartans with full shields, you have to make sure all your shots land so you can score a kill. Spray and pray will cause several shots to miss and put you at the disadvantage.
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Because it works. Because Magnetism will negate the spread, because spread will cause you to get hits that should’ve otherwise missed at random, and because even if you sweep left and right you’re still guaranteed to land a few bullets.
Christ sake, I could maybe see this argument if we were referring to the Sentinel Beam, but we’re talking about the AR. And that’s all I’m going to say, first because It’s 1am, and second because this is a pointless argument. Anyone who has even played the game in the slightest should be well aware how easy using the AR is, a significant part of my K/D is from abusing it alone.
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lol Go digging please
You’ve been brainwashed into thinking the AR requires no skill, you HAVE to have faster reflexes, get the first shot, and make sure that EVERY shot lands to be successful and get the kill
The BR has 3 bullets, count that on your finger, 3! That each do a fair amount of damage and can 1 shot a non shielded opponent. Even with an unshielded foe the AR still has alot of work to do to get their health down
Jesus it’s like opposite world in this thread. Dude not everyone can aim and land every shot using a br. It’s why they even have a medal for the thing. You telling me you believe holding down the trigger and just aim at the general direction of an enemy is harder than aim to make sure every shot lands on target?? Gimme some of the stuff you smoking cause you tripping hardcore.
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> Jesus it’s like opposite world in this thread. Dude not everyone can aim and land every shot using a br. It’s why they even have a medal for the thing. You telling me you believe holding down the trigger and just aim at the general direction of an enemy is harder than aim to make sure every shot lands on target?? Gimme some of the stuff you smoking cause you tripping hardcore.
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> Jesus it’s like opposite world in this thread. Dude not everyone can aim and land every shot using a br. It’s why they even have a medal for the thing. You telling me you believe holding down the trigger and just aim at the general direction of an enemy is harder than aim to make sure every shot lands on target?? Gimme some of the stuff you smoking cause you tripping hardcore.
But they can learn. It’s not hard to learn the ways of the BR. It can be mastered in a few hours. And it’s not simply laying down on the trigger and pointing in the general direction of the enemy. Spray and pray, like I’ve said already, isn’t effective. I’m talking squeeze the trigger for 5-7 rounds, pause if needed, and resume, wash, rinse, repeat until enemy eliminated. You still gotta ensure all your shots land when firing the AR to score a kill.
And Ramirez, you’re really gonna pull the magnetism argument? In my experience I see none. If I miss my shot, I miss my shot. Plain and simple. This isn’t Halo 4, where kills are handed to you on a silver platter.