Elite Rifleman

Upgrade Progression
Yellow & Orange indicate increase from previous level. Underline Indicates Max Value.

Update History
 Listed in Reverse Chronological Order -- Click Expand to View Earliest Updates 
 * The Elite Rifleman received a Special Op in the Game Update of  Jan 28, 2015.
 * The Elite Rifleman's Upgrade Times were reduced in the Game Update of Oct. 02, 2014.
 * The Elite Rifleman received the ability to be upgraded to Veteran Level 6 in the Game Update of Aug 06, 2014.
 * The Elite Rifleman received the ability to be upgraded to Veteran Level 5 in the Game Update of Apr 02, 2014.


 * The Elite Rifleman received the ability to be upgraded to Veteran Level 4 in the Game Update of Jan 08, 2014.
 * The Elite Riflemant received the ability to be upgraded to Veteran Level 3 in the Game Update of Oct 30, 2013.
 * The Elite Rifleman received the ability to be upgraded to Veteran Level 2 in the Game Update of Aug 14, 2013.
 * The Elite Rifleman received the ability to be upgraded to Veteran Level in the Game Update of May 30, 2013.
 * The Elite Rifleman were introduced the the Event Shop during Operation: Crossfire.

Additional Facts

 * Elite Rifleman have better damage resistance and deal more damage. They fire a burst of 4 bullets, which is a significant improvement over the Standard Rifleman's single shot. They retain their 4 shot ability when placed inside of bunkers dealing significant damage to units within range.
 * 4 Level 10 Elite Riflemen may be Produced instantly with a Level 10 Barracks.
 * 13 Level 10 Elite Riflemen may be Repaired instantly with a Level 10 Barracks.
 * 150 Elite Riflemen may be placed in a single Platoon with a Level 10 Storage and 320 Elite Riflemen may be placed in your base for defense with a Level 6 Command Center, assuming it is the only type of unit being used.
 * The Elite Riflemen travels the width of the  World Map ( 500 Hex's ) in approximately 8m 20s  giving it a Calculated Map Speed of 1.0 hps ( Hex Per Second ).
 * The exceptional combination of low cost of production, low cost and time of repairing, and the numerous number of these soldiers that can be placed in a single platoon allows the player to Zerg Rush an enemy base or platoon. However, because of the frame-rate drop caused by such a rush, this tactic is looked down upon by other players unless their PC is strong enough to handle it.
 * They are highly effective against the units ejected by the Drone Silo. With sufficient numbers, they can destroy the units in it with ease even if it has 8 level 10 Slayer Drones.  But not effective against Fire Wing Drones.
 * A large number of Riflemen placed in a Player's base can destroy numerous amount of missiles fired by the Hellfire, Hellstorm, V2 or from the Missile Silo.
 * At level 10, they can out range level 10 Hellstorms when placed in a Watchtower Bunker.
 * Due its movement speed, damage, AoE and the Flamethrowers that are ejected from it; the Flame Assault Vehicle are very effective against a frontal assault by a large number of Riflemen.
 * Recommended for Low Level Players due to the following:
 * Their low Event Shop unlocking cost of 2,500 xp.
 * Extremely high Damage to Space Ratio.
 * Low Space Requirements
 * Inexpensive Upgrade, Training and Repair Costs.
 * Ability to Heal a relatively large amount (13 units in Lv10+) instantly.
 * The in-game chat code for the Elite Riflemen is "ERM".
 * Extremely useful when attacking in big groups.
 * Uses the M4A1 Assault Rifle from Level 1-9. Uses the HK416 Assault Rifle from Level 10-15

In-Game Quotes
 Click Expand to View Additional Quotes  "Armed with M4A1 Assault Rifles and new armor, Elite Riflemen are capable of doing massive damage while also being able to withstand stronger enemy hits."

- In-Game Description

"Armed with the new HK416 and reinforced armor, Elite Riflemen are more effective than ever more."

- Level 10 Description

"BURST FIRE - Your Veteran Level 5 Elite Rifleman are ready to rock and roll."

- Veteran Level 5

Related Pages

 * Rifleman
 * Event Shop

External Links

 * Kixeye Forum  ( 04/02/14 )  - Veteran Units Upgrade ( Official ) - Veteran Level 5 released.
 * Kixeye Forum  ( 08/06/14 )  - Seek & Destroy ( Official ) - Veteran Level 6 released.

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