- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Whew... for the sake of realism, the silencer should only be applied to a weapon with a very high rate of fire (SMG) or massive round (sniper rifle). Silencers work by muffling the sound and muzzle flash of a special subsonic round. The subsonic round has greatly reduced velocity (less range and power), making them useless against Elites. It would definitely be cool as an optional attachment for the SMG, though - imagine darting from shadow to shadow, taking out Grunts and evading the Elite until you can set up a 'neck-breaker.'