

It fires in burst, full auto, and a special charged “slug-shot” mode. The high damage plasma rounds combined with the “Custodian-like” ability to swap out “magazines” to keep fire on target, means this weapon can do a lot of damage in a short amount of time. With 3 separate modes of fire, the Karna is a situationally diverse plasma beast. There are so many moving parts on the Karna Plasma Rifle that you might think it was a transformer. This weapon is available in-game at the following major landing zones, which will require you to use your quantum drive to travel to Skutters - Grim Hex or CenterMass - Area 18.You’ll need to remember to carry ammo magazines around with your wherever you go. Being a ballistic weapon, this rifle has a distinct disadvantage versus typical energy weapons.The smaller caliber round allows the weapon to stay on target with ease, compared to other ballistic weapons in its class.The top ballistic assault rifle at range, with a scope attached by default.The S71 is often used in a single shot fire mode for high accuracy with a punchy strong “clack” with every pull of the trigger. Gemini prides itself not only on clean design, but also their dynamic weapon components, which can often be seen operating while the gun fires, or is at the ready state. The Gemini-made S71 assault rifle is one of the most ergonomically pleasing rifles in the game. The S71 assault rifle is well known for its long barrel, lending it improved accuracy at range. This weapon is also available at the “Live Fire Weapons” weapons shop located at the following “Rest Stop” space stations, which are scattered around the solar system, and will require you to use your quantum drive to travel to: R&R CRU L5, R&R HUR L1, 元, L5, R&R ARC L1.This weapon is available in-game at the following major landing zones, which will require you to use your quantum drive to travel to: Live Fire Weapons - Port Olisar (starting location), Skutters - Grim Hex, Conscientious Objects - Levski, Cubby Blast - Area 18.Unfortunately, the swappable batteries also mean this energy weapon, unlike most, has a limited ammo capacity.The Custodian can be immediately ready with a swapped battery to keep up with your rate of fire. Energy weapons typically have a rechargeable battery which must be waited on when fired at a high rate.

The ammo battery is loaded from the top of the weapon, similar to the real-life P90. While the range is not particularly high on this weapon, it can make short work of a lightly armored foe in close quarters. It uses two firing methods a normal full auto stream of lasers, and a charged burst blitz style of fire for high damage. The Custodian is a 35 Megawatt Laser weapon with a short form factor and a replaceable battery “magazine”. The Custodian Energy Rifle accepts replaceable batteries as ammo, where most energy rifles are rechargeable. This will allow you to equip muzzle flash dampeners, silencers, stabilizers, tactical lasers, flashlights, and scopes to your weapon. Plasma weapons exhibit the highest damage but suffer from more spread and very high weight.Įach of the following weapons contains multiple attachment slots. Energy weapons do less damage per shot, but encounter less spread, recoil, ammo limitations, and are more effective at range. Ballistic weapons maintain high damage per shot at close ranges which tapers off until eventually each shot is penalized per distance. These are ballistic weapons, and laser/energy weapons, plasma weapons. There are 3 types of weapon damage in alpha 3.7. This guide will help you determine which rifles are best for your play style. In Star Citizen, you can blast your enemies with different damage types depending on which weapon you are using, and what fire mode you are using it with. Assault rifles give you the perfect balance of damage and range versus weight and size, and with most armor in Star Citizen, you’ll be able to carry two at a time. You need to be able to dish out as much damage as you can take, or maybe even a bit more. A pistol may help in a pinch, but an assault rifle will be necessary to scare off a dedicated pirate.Īrmor is only one side of the equation when it comes to FPS gameplay. Don't find yourself stranded without adequate defense.
