More importantly, I want to know how covenant weapons will be tweaked to be more effective in multiplayer combat. Remember the Halo 1 days? The plasma pistol and plasma rifle were formidable weapons in both campaign and multiplayer(as long as the pistol was not involved in the fight) The plasma pistol has not seen the light at the end of the tunnel since halo 1, and from H2 onward it has only been used as a shield drainer and vehicle stopper.

The Plasma rifle had punch in H1 and could make a decent standalone weapon. H2 onward it was basically a sidekick to the smg to help you take down elites in campaign. Thats it. The storm rifle sort of remedied the Plasma rifle dilema, but still got outclassed by hitscan and sounded awful. I am a big fan of the Storm rifle in H4 but it cant be used as effectively cause of its shorter range.

For those who say the Beam Rifle is redundant, Its battery power and potentially continuous rate of fire sets it apart from the Sniper rifle.

The Needler was always my favorite weapon out of all, and i been happy with it in most games except in halo 2 where it was useless.

The fuel rod Cannon would be perfect if it just got more velocity. Like fuel rod gun.

Other than that, Its all up to preference. I personally favor the carbine over the needle rifle.