It totally blows that I can’t keep a primary with decent range without playing a bunch or buying a bunch of req packs. The BR is… meh… I don’t like the range on the BR. THE MAPS ARE TOO FRIGGING BIG!!!
I haven’t used the dmr much since I got my Halo 2 br so…
As much as i like the DMR, i have to admit the BR is good for long to mid range (for me anyway) i always go with an SMG extra clip and a BR with a silencer. But as the match progresses i usually start using my REQ’s
LOL, I despise the DMR. My loadout is COG BR and Extra Magazine BR. I hate the DMR, the magnum is ok, I use it to level 4, then get my 2 BRs.
I used to use the DMR, but I’ve found that I’m more comfortable with the three-shot burst of the Battle Rifle. However, I do prefer the DMR in SWAT.
I’ll use a silenced DMR recon at level 7, but beyond that, I like the silenced BR at Level 4 for most of the game
Here’s my loadouts from Level 1-9 (Pre-Anvil patch…I’m still working out the best situations for the new magnums and new attachments)
1 - Default spawn
2 - Magnum extended/Regular magnum
3 - BR recon/BR Hybrid
4 - BR Silenced Recon/H2 BR
5 - Same
6 - Same
7 - BR Silenced Recon/DMR Silenced Recon
8 - BR Silenced Recon/Some weapon with energy bayonet (Map dependent)
9 - Same
DMRs are great for Battle of Noctus and Apex 7 (Spire domination focus), but it’s been my experience that DMRs aren’t as dominant on the other maps or in situations where the sight-lines aren’t as long and Unobstructed.
Ever since I got the plain vanilla Sentinel BR I haven’t been longing for the DMR as much. I’ve only got a few DMRs, but I’ll typically switch to that when I get up high enough. That’s usually at rounds 4 & 5 in Firefight, by then I either need a heavier weapon or a vehicle for the bosses.
The BR can kill people on the Temple from the garage on Sanctum (arguably the longest distance between two bases on a Warzone maps). It’s tighter spread, much longer RRR, and better hit registration on top of being a hitscan weapon allows for it to be a deadly weapon in the hands of anyone.
This is why the BR as a starting weapon is such a huge problem in BTB. The maps in BTB are roughly the same size as the space between two bases in Warzone, just look at Deadlock then look at the distance between the armory and fortress on Stormbreak. The BR can hit anyone at almost any range within that space, and even a little further.
It’s totally fine to prefer the DMR, as it does indeed have an increased range, but the BR is just as deadly as the DMR. Especially when paired with the right REQ and scope (my favorite is the classic with increase accuracy) or if you get the H2 BR and become god.
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> Ever since I got the plain vanilla Sentinel BR I haven’t been longing for the DMR as much. I’ve only got a few DMRs, but I’ll typically switch to that when I get up high enough. That’s usually at rounds 4 & 5 in Firefight, by then I either need a heavier weapon or a vehicle for the bosses.
Firefight brings up an interesting point.
I have no testing on this, but based off of feel the DMR has definitely more stopping power. It also seems easier to stagger enemies with DMR rounds than BR rounds. So the DMR would probably be a better choice for late rounds (DMR with Kinetic bolts)
It’d be cool if we could put AI Enemies into Forge to test some of these things out…maybe next update
I would give you one of my DMRs if I could.
The long range BR’s are no joke though. they become available at very low REQ level and can be extremely annoying and effective if you pick your spots wisely.
Halo 2 BR + Sentinel DMR = Love
How long do I have to play this game to get these weapons? I picked up a Halo 2 BR and was shocked at how much it owns… but I have yet to get one. This sucks because I’m constantly being pwned by ppl using these weapons. So wish I had the extended magnum! Love the magnum.
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> How long do I have to play this game to get these weapons? I picked up a Halo 2 BR and was shocked at how much it owns… but I have yet to get one. This sucks because I’m constantly being pwned by ppl using these weapons. So wish I had the extended magnum! Love the magnum.
I have so many things unlocked, but the elusive Halo 2 BR is still one I do not have. I think it is a lot luck of the draw with getting it.
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> It totally blows that I can’t keep a primary with decent range without playing a bunch or buying a bunch of req packs. The BR is… meh… I don’t like the range on the BR. THE MAPS ARE TOO FRIGGING BIG!!!
We all used the BR for long ranged encounters until we unlocked the DMR. Why are you special?
I just use the Sentinel scope on the BR for the larger maps at low req levels. I can be on top of the spire and pick off enemies at either base with it.
it does gives and advantage but as any other weapon you need to be in the right place for its usage.
Well allow me to torment you. This is my mom’s account. She is level 15 and has 11 DMR’s she got her first one at level 10.
I think it adds to balancing. Too bad the enemies are OP though.
tbh i really haven’t used the DMR since we only had the 3 warzone maps and I barely use it lol.
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> I’ll use a silenced DMR recon at level 7, but beyond that, I like the silenced BR at Level 4 for most of the game
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> Here’s my loadouts from Level 1-9 (Pre-Anvil patch…I’m still working out the best situations for the new magnums and new attachments)
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> 1 - Default spawn
> 2 - Magnum extended/Regular magnum
> 3 - BR recon/BR Hybrid
> 4 - BR Silenced Recon/H2 BR
> 5 - Same
> 6 - Same
> 7 - BR Silenced Recon/DMR Silenced Recon
> 8 - BR Silenced Recon/Some weapon with energy bayonet (Map dependent)
> 9 - Same
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> DMRs are great for Battle of Noctus and Apex 7 (Spire domination focus), but it’s been my experience that DMRs aren’t as dominant on the other maps or in situations where the sight-lines aren’t as long and Unobstructed.
Does the silencer do you any good in Firefight? Since they’re AI’s, they’re still going to focus on you once you’ve fired.