I think one of the things the might be keeping people away from using the covie weapons is that they lack the plasma burn/shock effect back in CE. While it may be a little overkill, it should at least stun when the shields are down right? Not sure if this is in the game/should be. Discusss.
I was never a fan of plasma stun in CE, and still am not, really. However, I think a slight decrease in turn speed, (not run speed), when getting hit with a plasma weapon might balance them a bit.
However, that being said, is it really worth it? There’s only two plasma weapons in the game; the Storm Rifle and the Plasma Pistol.
No on the stun and yes on the burn if they nerf the initial damage then make the difference in burn.
But the regular plasma having stun and burn would be way op imo
Bring back the Plasma Rifle… bring back plasma stun… no more redundant weapon, no need for the horrible usurper storm rifle. I don’t know what 343i was thinking.
Hmm, still, that may add more incentive to use said weapons? The storm rile seemed to be lacking at medium/long range.
And unshielded, even a spartan would have to somewhat cringe from plasma burns to an extent? Just think itd be a cool nuance added maybe.
Assuming the Storm rifle is as effective as Assault Rifle, there isn’t any need for it.