- "Standard issue blaster rifle with reliable range and damage output."
- — In-game description
The EL-16 is the default Blaster Rifle available for the Resistance Soldier in DICE's Star Wars Battlefront II.
Design
The EL-16 is a short but somewhat thick blaster rifle with a very rectangular appearance and a stubby, nearly non-existent stock. A tiny glowing display can be seen on either side of the blaster, and a sight has been embedded at the top of the weapon's mostly right-angled body. The blaster releases blue laser bolts that seem to spark with electricity when leaving the barrel.
Overview
As a fully automatic blaster rifle, the EL-16 is at its best at mid-range, where it has a decent chance at standing up to the other weapons for the Assault class. Mods can not be equipped on this weapon, however, severely limiting its battle potential. It would be wise to choose another weapon if you have one unlocked. As a side note, all of the statistics for this weapon are identical to the stats for all other default Assault weapons in the other factions.
The EL-16 deals a good amount of damage and because of the manageable recoil, it's possible to eliminate an enemy from long range. Where the EL-16 shines though is it's performance in medium to short range. This weapon can easily outmatch pistols and certain blaster rifles at medium range. The best way to use this weapon is to aim for the head to take advantage of the decent damage the EL-16 does.
Statistics
| EL-16 | |
| Damage | 36-19 |
| Rate of Fire | 300 RPM |
| Range | Start damage drop-off: 20 meters End damage drop-off: 40 meters |
| Venting | 1 seconds |
| Overheat | 25 shots (0.04 heat per shot) |
| Overheat Penalty | 1 seconds |
| Passive Cooldown Delay | 5 seconds |
| Passive Cooldown | 0.3 heat per second |
Trivia
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