Battle Rifle

Aphelion

An experimental battle rifle that fires in a 2-round burst. Uses energy ammo with strong armor penetration. Cannot be upgraded.

2.5xHeadshot Multiplier

Weapon Statistics

Base Damage
25
Headshot Damage
63
Rate of Fire
300 RPM
Magazine Size
12

Damage Scenarios

No Shield (100 HP)

Shots to Kill
2
Time to Kill
0.20s

Headshots only

With Shield (100/100)

Shots to Kill
6
Time to Kill
1.00s

4 to break shield, 2 for health

Body Shots Only

Shots to Kill
8
Time to Kill
1.40s

No headshots, 100 shield + 100 HP

Pros & Cons

Strengths

  • High headshot multiplier (2.5x)
  • High velocity rounds
  • Energy weapon

Weaknesses

  • Cannot be upgraded
  • Energy clips are rare

Combat Tips

Shield Strategy

Remember that the 2.5x headshot multiplier does NOT apply to shields. Against shielded enemies, focus on breaking the shield first (body shots are equally effective), then switch to headshots to maximize damage to their health pool.

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