I love the Needle Rifle, it’s a really cool weapon, I would like to see it return, maybe as a LR/DMR counterpart, honestly it’s also rather unique compared to the human weapons
Eh…
Maybe if it was an on-map power weapon. We already have four starting rifles, that’s a bit ridiculous as is.
no thanks.
Yes.
> Eh…
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> Maybe if it was an on-map power weapon. We already have four starting rifles, that’s a bit ridiculous as is.
I don’t see why not, have the choice of human, covenant or promethean weapon if they are unique, of course 343 could tune it down to be more fair, in Slayer Pro on Reach the DMR faced up fairly well to it
Yes, I enjoyed it. Return to me my needle rifle!
> Eh…
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> Maybe if it was an on-map power weapon. We already have four starting rifles, that’s a bit ridiculous as is.
If we do this perhaps it could be a one-shot on a un-shielded target and taking 5-shots to lower shields?
I think the needle rifle is badass. Bring it back, blend the BR & DMR into one weapon for crying out loud & I’ll be a happy man.
The Needle Rifle is definitely a lot more fun to use than the Needler.
I’m not against it. The NR was one Reach’s cooler weapons.
The NR feels so much more alien than the carbine.
Battle Rifle = Covenant Carbine
DMR = Needle Rifle
They should totally bring it back, it was an awesome weapon.
Way cooler than the Covenant Carbine, IMO
BR = Carbine
DMR = Needle Rifle
I say yes, bring it back.
I think it should work like this:
Zero Bloom; RRR same as the DMR’s and is pin-point accurate; 7 (maybe 8?) shots to pop shields, 3 shots in unshielded chest to supercombine; Can hold down trigger to keep shooting.
I feel like this would make it balanced. It would be the Covie’s DMR, but more accurate (and shoot faster?), but it couldn’t do much at closer ranges due to its kill time. It’d be a long-range weapon unless you got the jump on someone.
> BR = Carbine
> DMR = Needle Rifle
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> I say yes, bring it back.
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> I think it should work like this:
> Zero Bloom; RRR same as the DMR’s and is pin-point accurate; 7 (maybe 8?) shots to pop shields, 3 shots in unshielded chest to supercombine; Can hold down trigger to keep shooting.
> I feel like this would make it balanced. It would be the Covie’s DMR, but more accurate (and shoot faster?), but it couldn’t do much at closer ranges due to its kill time. It’d be a long-range weapon unless you got the jump on someone.
That might make it a better partner for the LightRifle.
You see, as it is now, the DMR is effective at all ranges, but is also outclassed at all ranges. It’s draw is its adaptability.
IE- Enemy charging with Ar’s and Br’s? Back off and scope in. Enemy sniping and cross-mapping? Move up and hipfire.
It’s about catching the enemy in their weak zone.
I despised it, I felt it was a crutch.
That said, if they can improve enemy responses to the shards and balance it better, I wouldn’t mind seeing it again.
At least it’d have a purple scope compared to the god awful green scope used in Halo 4…
@Vektor0 That is so true!
@UrbaneRocket495 Yeah the Carbine is a generic pea shooter. 
I personally prefer it’s aesthetics but it’s gunplay is still unrefined.
@Pending storm Exactly.
@hal0 m4n Sounds good.
I wasn’t a fan of it, but it did add functions that other rifles lacked, so I’m fine if it returns.
> That said, if they can improve enemy responses to the shards and balance it better, I wouldn’t mind seeing it again.
It’s always funny seeing enemies react to having needles in them
I was never a fan of it in all honesty… I would not want to see it return. I also wish the concussion rifle didnt return
It seems like a lot of people don’t like the Needle Rifle simply because it was a weapon that originated in Reach.
As if the Needle Rifle coming back would also bring back Armor Lock and excessive-bloom.
Loved the Needle Rifle.
Very satisfying.
Two Rifles Each Class
DMR - Battle Rifle
Carbine - Needle Rifle
Lightrifle - New Promethean Weapon