Pulse Carbine: Banished Weapons Covenant 2

Learn the strengths and weaknesses of the Pulse Carbine in Halo Infinite. Discover its effective ranges, tracking capabilities, and when to switch to other weapons.

Alright, let's talk about the Pulse Carbine in Halo Infinite. It's one of those weapons that can be a bit tricky to get the hang of, but once you understand how it works, you'll know exactly when to pick it up and when to leave it for something else.

Here's the lowdown on its basic stats:

This energy weapon shoots out bursts of plasma. You can get about 5-6 bursts out before it overheats, and then you'll need to vent it to cool it down. Each shot fires multiple energy bolts, and they don't travel super fast. The cool part is that these bolts have a bit of tracking – if you're aiming at an enemy when you fire, the bolts will try to follow them. Just make sure your aim reticle turns red on the target before you shoot!

Where the Pulse Carbine Shines

Honestly, this weapon is best used at medium ranges. Because of that tracking ability, even if the enemy is juking around like crazy, most of your plasma will still connect, as long as you got that initial aim right. If you manage to nail the target with your first shot (you'll see the reticle turn red), you can actually take down most enemies in just three bursts. Pretty efficient when you get it right!

Where the Pulse Carbine Struggles

Now, for the downsides. The Pulse Carbine really struggles at both close and long ranges. The plasma bolts are slow, so if your initial shot is off, enemies can easily dodge them, especially at a distance. Up close, while the shots might land faster, you're often at a disadvantage because enemies can easily outmaneuver you or just rush you with a melee attack. It's a pretty niche weapon, and I wouldn't count on it as your go-to primary.

In most situations, if everything else is equal, you're usually better off sticking with more reliable rifles like the BR75 Precision Rifle or the MA40 Assault Rifle. They're just more versatile and dependable.

So, while the tracking is neat, it's not always the most reliable, and it's definitely tricky to use effectively when things get too close or too far.