The multiplayer of Halo Infinite launched surprisingly early. Since then, it has enjoyed great popularity on Steam and Xbox. MeinMMO tells you which weapons dominate in the matches and why they are so important and powerful.
Halo Infinite feels like an old-school shooter. It is therefore not only a very good alternative if you are currently disappointed with Call of Duty and Battlefield – there are also many peculiarities that need to be learned.
One of those peculiarities is that there is no clearly best weapon in Halo Infinite. Each of the currently 22 weapons in the game has its own niche. They thus operate under a rock-paper-scissors principle: Every gun is very strong against one type of weapon, but very weak against another.
Thus, declaring one weapon the “best weapon” in Halo is impractical. There is also no best hand gesture in rock-paper-scissors. Instead, we tell you what the most important weapons in Halo Infinite are and what makes them so good.
BR75 – The better assault rifle
What makes this weapon so strong? When Halo professionals dream of a weapon, it’s the BR75 battle rifle. Since Halo 2, this weapon has impressed with its power, precision, and reliability. This is no different in Halo Infinite. That’s why the weapon is part of the standard loadout in the ranked arena.
The BR75 fires in bursts of 3 shots. Thanks to plenty of ammunition in the magazine and the zoom function, the BR75 is a danger at most distances. You should always take this weapon with you if you have the chance.
How do you use the weapon correctly? The BR75 kills with 3 body shots and 1 head shot. Like most weapons in the game, the BR75 only does increased damage to headshots after a shield is broken. Therefore, you should always aim for the body as long as your opponent still has a shield. A precise headshot afterwards will take down the opponent in no time.
MK50 Sidekick – The most important weapon in the game
What makes this weapon so strong? This little weapon is perhaps the most important gun in the game. It may not be the strongest in terms of firepower, but you will get an outsized number of kills with this weapon. This is because you always start with it. Additionally, it kills with just one headshot after a shield is broken.
Because the Sidekick is always perfectly precise with the first shot, it can also do so at longer distances.
How do you use the weapon correctly? Since you always start with this weapon, you should pull it out whenever, for example, you have broken the opponent’s shield with the standard assault rifle. A quick headshot with the weapon is deadlier than continuing to shoot with the assault rifle.
With its light zoom feature, it is also helpful at distances. However, be careful not to shoot too quickly with the pistol at distance – it becomes very imprecise with a high fire rate.
Do not use the Skewer reactively, but rather plan ahead: Aim where you expect the opponent to be any moment; not where they already are.
S7 Sniper Rifle – The potentially best weapon in the game
What makes this weapon so strong? The S7 sniper rifle can single-handedly kill an entire team multiple times. In normal 4vs4 matches, one magazine is enough to take down every opponent once. The only requirement is that you hit the head: The S7 always kills with a headshot – even opponents with full shields.
Because you are perfectly precise even while moving and firing from the hip, this sniper rifle is an enormous threat. It is one of the most important and best weapons in the game.
How do you use the weapon correctly? There is only one rule for the S7: Hit with your shots. Whoever plays this weapon well can keep a team from playing for minutes. However, if the player has poor aim, they waste incredibly important potential.
M41 SPNKR – Perfect against large groups
What makes this weapon so strong? The rocket launcher works in Halo Infinite just as you would expect: It deals substantial explosive damage within a certain radius. This can kill multiple opponents with one shot. It is also one of the strongest counters against vehicles, however, the M41 in Halo Infinite has no lock-on feature.
How do you use the weapon correctly? Don’t aim directly at the opponent, but at their feet. The area damage is enough to kill enemies. Therefore, it is unnecessarily complicated to aim for the body of an opponent.
But be careful not to hit your own feet – suicides happen very easily with the weapon. This gives the opponent the chance to pick up this powerful weapon without opposition.
Each of these 8 weapons is currently among the most important in the multiplayer of Halo Infinite. Which one is your favorite? Do you have another favorite weapon that doesn’t appear in this list? And how are you coping with the game’s pace? Let us know in the comments.
If you are still unsure whether Halo Infinite is even for you, we tell you here who should check out the multiplayer:
Halo Infinite has launched on Steam and Xbox – Who should check out the multiplayer?
Despite its reliability, you should still replace the MK50 Sidekick with better distance weapons as soon as possible – like the BR75.
Shock Rifle – The special weapon that isn’t
What makes this weapon so strong? The Shock Rifle, unlike the S7 Sniper Rifle, is not a special weapon, but it always kills with a headshot. This makes it extremely dangerous in the right hands.
Also strong is the fact that hits deal an electric shock to all other opponents in close proximity. This not only deals additional damage: You can also tell where other opponents are located by the electrical effects.
How do you use the weapon correctly? You should use this weapon just like the S7 Sniper Rifle: Stay at a distance, aim for heads, and try not to get hit.
Sentinel Beam – A deadly beam for specific situations
What makes this weapon so strong? The Sentinel Beam is reminiscent of the Lightning Gun from Quake or Zarya’s weapon from Overwatch. You deal a lot of damage with a continuous laser beam, but it has a limited range. As long as you can aim well with this weapon, you dominate your opponents.
How do you use the weapon correctly? With this weapon, it is very important to fire at your opponent from the perfect distance. If you are too far away, your laser doesn’t have enough range; if you are too close, it becomes hard to keep your crosshair on the opponent.
So try to be as exact as possible in how far away from the opponent you are as long as your laser beam is. This way, you will be frighteningly strong with this weapon.
Mangler – The community’s dark horse
What makes this weapon so strong? This weapon does not have the highest fire rate. Additionally, the bullets are projectiles. This makes it harder to use than hitscan weapons, which hit the opponent immediately after firing. Nevertheless, this brute revolver is currently becoming a dark horse in the community.
The weapon kills faster than most others in the game: With two body shots, this weapon breaks a shield, and a subsequent headshot kills. It is thus a monster for precise players at medium distances.
The Mangler is also very strong at close ranges: it kills as quickly as the shotgun, and its blades deal more melee damage. A shot followed by a melee attack can take down an opponent immediately.
How do you use the weapon correctly? With the Mangler, you can take on 2 – 3 opponents without having to worry about ammunition. Try to shoot opponents primarily from medium range. Use the higher melee damage when they come too close.
Skewer – Pure power, difficult handling
What makes this weapon so strong? The Skewer is a mix of a rocket launcher and a sniper. The harpoon you fire with this weapon flies slowly and heavily through the air but kills with every hit – whether you hit the head or the little toe. Vehicles also get destroyed after 1 – 2 hits with the Skewer.
This incredible strength is balanced by its clumsiness: It is hard to hit opponents with the Skewer, reload times are long, and ammunition is severely limited.
How do you use the weapon correctly? Although the weapon has a zoom function, it should rarely be used as a traditional sniper. It is easiest to hit opponents who are jumping – shoot where they will land.
Do not use the Skewer reactively, but rather plan ahead: Aim where you expect the opponent to be any moment; not where they already are.
S7 Sniper Rifle – The potentially best weapon in the game
What makes this weapon so strong? The S7 sniper rifle can single-handedly kill an entire team multiple times. In normal 4vs4 matches, one magazine is enough to take down every opponent once. The only requirement is that you hit the head: The S7 always kills with a headshot – even opponents with full shields.
Because you are perfectly precise even while moving and firing from the hip, this sniper rifle is an enormous threat. It is one of the most important and best weapons in the game.
How do you use the weapon correctly? There is only one rule for the S7: Hit with your shots. Whoever plays this weapon well can keep a team from playing for minutes. However, if the player has poor aim, they waste incredibly important potential.
M41 SPNKR – Perfect against large groups
What makes this weapon so strong? The rocket launcher works in Halo Infinite just as you would expect: It deals substantial explosive damage within a certain radius. This can kill multiple opponents with one shot. It is also one of the strongest counters against vehicles, however, the M41 in Halo Infinite has no lock-on feature.
How do you use the weapon correctly? Don’t aim directly at the opponent, but at their feet. The area damage is enough to kill enemies. Therefore, it is unnecessarily complicated to aim for the body of an opponent.
But be careful not to hit your own feet – suicides happen very easily with the weapon. This gives the opponent the chance to pick up this powerful weapon without opposition.
Each of these 8 weapons is currently among the most important in the multiplayer of Halo Infinite. Which one is your favorite? Do you have another favorite weapon that doesn’t appear in this list? And how are you coping with the game’s pace? Let us know in the comments.
If you are still unsure whether Halo Infinite is even for you, we tell you here who should check out the multiplayer:
Halo Infinite has launched on Steam and Xbox – Who should check out the multiplayer?
