Explain someone to me how does the weapon works … I charge it and during that time i release it anytime i want , i charge for a certain amount ot time and it fires automatically spartal laser style , or i charge it a certain amount of time and then i release it enytime i want ?
Just like the spartan laser. It charges and shoots when charged. Don’t take your finger off the trigger. Though I assume you mean when you played at E3, PAX, Eurogamer, NYCC, EB Expo. etc right?
That gun looks deadly! And I’m sure it works like a Spartan laser. At least that’s the way it looks like.
It was stated in one of the bulletins that this is how it works:
The weapon is similar to the spartan laser in the sense that you charge it up and then it fires without releasing the trigger. HOWEVER, one of the developers (I believe it was David Ellis, but don’t quote me on that) did say that you can actually release the trigger a little bit before it auto-fires to shoot the projectile earlier.
-NUT
PS: This is the weapon I’m most excited to use. It looks as if it may become my new favorite Halo gun.
You hold down the trigger and then its ready to fire it does so automatically. You cannot hold down the trigger and release it at the opportune time. Just like the laser, you have to time it right and make sure that reticule is over the enemy when it fires
Fine. If you people aren’t going to believe me, HERE:
RAILGUN
DESIGNATION: Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920
MANUFACTURER: Acheron Security
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 1 round
Powerful linear accelerator that fires explosive rounds at tremendous speed to efficiently eliminate targets.
How it feels:
Frank - The charge time is interesting. It charges quicker than a Spartan Laser (and is weaker, obviously) but is so quick that it’s hard to use on “planned” targets in the way the Splaser was – so you often feel like it goes off before you intended it to and before the target you intended to lead, falls into view. Satisfying for sure and a good backup when trying to take down a troublesome vehicle, but hardly a giant-killer.
David - First described to me as a junior Spartan Laser, the Railgun is anything but. The quicker charge times allow me to be a little more fast and free in engaging in 1v1 showdowns. I also find it more useful against vehicles in situations where, say, a Banshee gets a drop on me in the open. The lack of a zoom means you have to be careful at what range you’re attempting to engage others, but when you do, the feeling of satisfaction is fantastic.
Chris - This one has a bit of a learning curve on it because you have to master the quick charge time to be successful but man, once you get it down this is one of the most satisfying weapons to use in the game. It’s really good against vehicles and in tight corridor spaces. It also utilizes some splash damage so it’s great against bunches of enemies as well. Mechanically, it’s somewhat similar to a Spartan Laser – you charge it up and it fires, but unlike a Splaser, you have some control over it. What I mean is that it has an overcharge so you can’t hold it down forever but <mark>there is also a small window where you can release the trigger early to fire</mark> as well so you don’t have to time your charge absolutely perfectly as is the case with the Splaser. One other pro-tip: Try using this in conjunction with Promethean Vision!
Kynan - I like the Rail Gun since it’s basically a Sniper Rifle, Rocket Launcher, and Spartan Laser all wrapped into one. You charge it up to shoot a direct damage shot that explodes on impact. WIN!
Pierre - The Railgun is awesome! The combination of the charge and the one-shot kill makes this weapon the ultimate risk/reward weapon for me. Killing a guy as soon as he pokes his visor around a corner or getting mid-air Railgun kills have to be some of the most satisfying kills the game offers.
-NUT
thanks !