Needler

The needler

Changes from Halo: Combat Evolved to Halo 2

• In Halo: Combat Evolved, the gun, as well as the needles before and after firing, had a slight blue tinge to them, this is all but eliminated.
• It is wielded far less often by enemy Elites and Grunts.
• The magazine size is increased to thirty needles. Maximum amount of magazines remains the same.
• Explosion has significantly less pressure wash to harm those nearby.
• Only one explosion is needed to kill any covenant enemy; in Halo: CE, up to three were needed to kill high ranking elites on difficulties as low as Normal.
• Needles fly faster.
• Only one explosion will go off within an enemy, in Halo: Combat Evolved multiple explosions could go off in one body, even after death.
• The melee attacks are faster than in Halo: Combat Evolved.
• Slower rate of fire in Halo 2.
• Melee animation is different, and seems to do less damage.
• Dual-wieldable.

Changes from Halo 2 to Halo 3

• Reticle must be red in order for the needles to seek.
• Magazine size has been decreased to 19 rounds.
• Rate of fire has been dramatically increased.
• Needles appear to travel faster.
• Weapon can no longer be dual wielded.
• Will Never be wielded by Elites unless you give them one.
• Power Increased (Requires less needles for a large explosion).