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Subject: Plasma rifle and magnum combo

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I think that this combo is pretty effective at close range, but I never seen people use it. The Plasma rifle takes out shields and the magnum gets the headshots, killing them is less than a second.(just get at least 3 pr shots and the magnum will finish the job) also, it takes down a person with an overshield in almost three seconds.

I tried this after somebody told me about this and I did pretty well with it. Now I love spawns in the libary on Lockout.

Have you guys ever used this combo? Overall, I think this combo is pretty effective, especially with the brute plasma rifle replacing the regular on turf, but I wonder why it is not very well known.

  • 08.30.2007 1:44 AM PDT

It's theoretically the best combo in the game, but it's quite unwieldy sometimes.

  • 08.30.2007 2:00 AM PDT

The magnum just isnt accurate to rely on, but it can get you out of tough situations.

I normally just use the Plasma Rifle and the SMG combo, works fairly well

  • 08.30.2007 3:33 AM PDT

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I go SMG/Magnum. I feel like it's easier to use. I usually kill the guys using SMG/Plasma Rifle. It's pretty great up close if you don't miss the headshots.

  • 08.30.2007 4:44 AM PDT
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It's a rare combo because you need to find a Magnum and PR when you spawn. Usually since you spawn with a SMG you go for either a Magnum or PR to compliment the SMG. But yeah any weapon combo that combines bullets and plasma is deadly.

  • 08.30.2007 5:07 AM PDT
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Plasma rifle and magnum kicks the can. Magnum for longer range since bullets go faster than plasma. Works like a katoom.

  • 08.30.2007 9:57 AM PDT

I have tried to use that combo myself. I don't like it at all. The plasma shot is quite slow, and most people seem to be able to dodge it, unless you are quite far from them. If you are far, however, the magnum isn't effective.

If you do miss the plasma pistol shot, you're dead because you only have one gun against a more powerful opponent. I prefer the SMG/magnum combo myself.

  • 08.30.2007 10:05 AM PDT
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It is the best Combo in the game...the problem is A) Leading your shots with the Plasma Rifle, and B) Finding both weapon and living long enough to use them.

I love the combo, but it's tricky to use because of the slower movement of the Plasma Bolts. But, if you manage to actually hit someone with the Plasma...they are done, Shields will be gone in an instant.

  • 08.30.2007 11:56 AM PDT
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Someone had to tell you about it for you to figure it out?

  • 08.30.2007 12:44 PM PDT
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The only probelm is magnum shots go astray sometimes. (mid range)

  • 09.02.2007 9:33 AM PDT