Heavy assault rifle

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This article is about the weapon in Doom (2016). For other versions of this weapon, see:
The heavy assault rifle.

The heavy assault rifle is a weapon found in the 2016 Doom game, replacing the machine gun from Doom 3. Its role as a high rate of fire, conventional bullet-based weapon, as well as its ammunition, is shared with the chaingun, but its versatility is exposed through a number of modifications available for it. The UAC considers the weapon to be superseded by the plasma rifle, but recognizes its familiarity, accuracy, and dependability as justification for its continued widespread use by employees. It normally fires .50 caliber FMJ round ammunition.

"Features a dependable mechanical firing mechanism, high accuracy at long range, and an abundant supply of ammunition."
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Modifications[edit]

Micro Missiles
The micro missile mod provides a dramatic temporary power increase, allowing the firing of up to six explosive HMX missiles which detonate on impact. The pack of missiles attaches to the left side of the rifle, which has a port accepting the ammo pack.
Tactical Scope
The tactical scope is a telescopic sight allowing multiple levels of zoom with parallax compensation and gimbal-mounted recoil stabilization. It has a part designation of UAC-TS3. It transforms the already highly accurate heavy assault rifle into a sniper rifle.

Upgrades[edit]

Tactical Scope[edit]

Uranium Coating
Shots fired with the tactical scope's zoom feature will pierce enemies.
Cost: 1 / 3 / 5 weapon points
Skull Cracker
Headshots attained in scope mode do more damage.
Cost: 1 / 3 / 5 weapon points
Light Weight
Increased movement speed while using the scope.
Cost: 1 / 3 / 5 weapon points
Mastery - Devastator Rounds
Unlocked by killing 50 enemies with zoomed-in shots. Fires powerful Devastator rounds.

Micro Missiles[edit]

Ammo Efficient
Decreased ammo usage.
Cost: 1 / 3 / 5 weapon points
Advanced Loader
Improved reload time.
Cost: 1 / 3 / 5 weapon points
Quick Launcher
The micro missile mod can be activated instantaneously.
Cost: 1 / 3 / 5 weapon points
Mastery - Bottomless Missiles
Unlocked by sticking four enemies with missiles within five seconds. Missiles can be continuously fired without a reload.