Hammerburst Assault Rifle
From Gears of War
- This article refers to the Hammerburst of Gears of War. For the Hammerburst in Gears of War 2, see Hammerburst II
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The Hammerburst Assault Rifle is the early Locust standard-issue assault rifle featured in Gears of War . Regarded as the Locust counterpart to the COG Lancer Assault Rifle, the Hammerburst has a 6-round burst fire mode and a 78-round magazine. Currently, the Hammerburst has largely been replaced by the new Hammerburst model, the Hammerburst II.
[edit] Overview
The Hammerburst features a relatively short barrel and compact size, and excels in medium to long-range combat. However, the Hammerburst is not as effective in short-range combat. The 6-round burst fire mode, in comparison to the fully automatic fire mode of the Lancer Assault Rifle, deals significantly less damage in short-range combat.
Prior to the Hammerburst II, the Hammerburst was used extensively by the Locust. Drones were commonly deployed with the Hammerburst into battle. Ironically, Gears frequently use it due to its great accuracy and damage, an example being Damon Baird.
[edit] Multiplayer
Most players hate the Hammerburst viscerally due to its uselessness in CQB encounters (i.e. no Chainsaw Bayonet); however, this rifle was not designed for such encounters when in use by Gears. Then again, the Lancer Assault Rifle does seem better than the Hammerburst.
However, many firefights occur at ranges where Lancer users find themselves wasting unnecessary ammo without even seriously injuring enemies. The Hammerburst has incredible precision and zero recoil next to the Lancer. In addition, Only two or three full bursts will kill a Drone on Hardcore, and on Casual, a mere one may be necessary. Beyond that, the Hammerburst, even with only half a burst impacting, can screw up a great shot like no other gun of its class (in otherwords, the Lancer).
That being said, the Hammerburst is pretty much only an ideal weapon at medium ranges; the Lancer, Longshot, and Gnasher Shotgun all respectively trounce it in sheer lead output (close), ranged accuracy (300+ feet), and raw, crude stopping power (up close and personal). Veterans frequently use a Lancer/Hammerburst or Hammerburst/Gnasher combo. Either combo makes up for each weapon's weaknesses; the combo of medium/short ranged firepower is usually enough for most situations (such as the infamous fountain brawl, where Locust attack from all sides). When the going gets bad for either gun, the other weapon saves the day (or the next five minutes, depending on the scale of the fight).
[edit] Trivia
- Curiously, the impact of a full burst slightly rocks back a target like a punch impact, as does the Lancer. Both effects are only seen when shooting drones or Theron Guards.
- If you look closely, you can see that the the shells that come out of it are actually from the armor piercing 50 bmg round.
| Weapons of Gears of War | ||
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| COG | Lancer Assault Rifle · Gnasher Shotgun · Longshot Sniper Rifle · Snub Pistol · Bolo Grenade · Smoke Grenade · Hammer of Dawn · Chain Gun · Mortar · Longspear | |
| Locust Horde | Hammerburst Assault Rifle · Hammerburst II · Boltok Pistol · Boomshot Grenade Launcher · Torque Bow · Troika Heavy Machine Gun · Gorgon Burst Pistol · Ink Grenade · Boom Shield · Mulcher · Scorcher | |
