Low condition weapons have a chance to improperly load the next cartridge. The sway increases if the player's need meters are low (e.g., if the player is tired or freezing). Loading will continue until interrupted by clicking or canceling, or the magazine is fully loaded.ĭepending on the player's rifle skill and condition, when aimed, the rifle will sway or shudder slightly, affecting the player's ability to aim. The rifle holds a maximum of 10 rounds at a time, and can be loaded with 5 round stripper clips rounds will be loaded individually if there are 6 or more rounds in the magazine or if the player does not have 5 or more rounds on them. When found, the rifle is always empty and so it will need to be loaded with rifle ammunition (.303 British Rifle rounds). The rifle's condition will degrade after a shot, requiring regular cleaning. The rifle can inflict a critical hit to targets, and the bullets are lighter than arrows. It is the heaviest ranged weapon a player can have in their inventory. The hunting rifle is the first firearm to be added to the game and one of three a player may find throughout the regions of Great Bear Island.
