Halo 4 Battle Rifle vs DMR vs Carbine vs Light Rifle

[HCSFan117]

 

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[Tallgeese]

At ComiCon I liked the Carbine. It had the speed of the BR but almost felt like the DMR. Now it did have a bit more spread, but not as bad as it was in Halo 3. I also got a chance to use the light Rifle, that was my second favorite, it was a good combination of the DMR and BR, good for new players for sure. The DMR was better than in Reach, less spread and bloom and seemed like a mini sniper. The BR was classic and felt nice to play with again, but didnt seem to really contend with the Carbine and LR in my opinion.

[Archangel Tyrael]

At ComiCon I liked the Carbine. It had the speed of the BR but almost felt like the DMR. Now it did have a bit more spread, but not as bad as it was in Halo 3. I also got a chance to use the light Rifle, that was my second favorite, it was a good combination of the DMR and BR, good for new players for sure. The DMR was better than in Reach, less spread and bloom and seemed like a mini sniper. The BR was classic and felt nice to play with again, but didnt seem to really contend with the Carbine and LR in my opinion.

 

Since the LR scoped is a 4 shot kill and such do you think this will be a big advantage over the other weapons in game?

[Hᴜᴍᴘsᴛʏʟᴇs]

The Carbine looks SO sexy. Definitely going to be my go-to primary, with the Light Rifle being a close second.

 

I always preferred the Carbine to the BR back in H2 days anyway

[Tallgeese]

@Archangel Tyrael: I really noticed that when I used the LR and my opponent used the DMR or BR, I won...the LR may fire a bit slower, but it makes up for it in its dual mode and seemingly increased damage. The scope on the LR seemed about the same as the DMR when youre in the middle of combat. I used rogue and the sensor perk so I never was knocked out of scope and I always had my radar up so I could watch my surroundings. That set up was really the way to go

[Hᴜᴍᴘsᴛʏʟᴇs]

@tallgeese, I guess using the mod that keeps you zoomed in whilst in a gun fight with a LR is worth it since the damage is increased. Definitely beneficial.

[RoosterTeethFan]

the Light Rifle is looking like the king of guns in halo 4.

[TheLegendary117]

Battle Rifle, all day every day! If it was a real choice, Id pick the E3 Halo 2 Battle Rifle that has both single fire and 3 burst fire

[Tallgeese]

@TheLegendary117: The Light Rifle is pretty much the E3 build of the BR, 3 round burst un-scoped, and single fire scoed. Pretty much awesome

[upton889]

If the carbine, BR, and DMR are 1.6 second kills, then the light rifle should be 1.6 seconds. The game needs as much balance as possible.

[U4ix]

Well the thing is unless you have the specific armor on, you're not going to be able to get those 4 shots with the LR. I personally prefer the old-fashioned BR. Sadly it is now a 5 shot which pisses me off. The difference between the BR and DMR was the fact of range so they could have kept the BR a 4 shot rifle