Bullseye

The Bullseye is the mainstay firearm used by Chimeran Hybrids and one of the most commonly seen weapon throughout the Resistance series. An energy-based battle rifle, the Bullseye fires rounds of red plasma that can home in on the target with the Bullseye Tag.

Resistance: Fall of Man

Bullseye
Specifications
Manufacturer	Chimera
Type	Assault Rifle
Model	Mark I
Weapon Stats
Primary Fire	Energy Round
Secondary Fire	Homing Tags
Rate of Fire	High
Accuracy	Low
Range	Short-Medium
Clip Size	70 rounds, 6 tags Unlimited tags in multiplayer
Maximum Ammunition	280 rounds, 4 magazines

The Bullseye is first acquired in York, where it's found after the second checkpoint has been obtained; it is in an alleyway after Nathan Hale jumps down from the second floor of a building. Quick to fire, while providing reasonable damage, the Bullseye is very good at close quarters. Using the secondary fire, enemies can be "tagged". The tag acts as a tracking beacon for the primary fire rounds and unless something physical is in the way, the rounds will not miss. The Bullseye is later upgraded and supplanted by the Bullseye Mark II in the last level Tower.

Strategy

• Campaign
• Multiplayer

Campaign

• The Bullseye is a very effective weapon in close quarters combat.
• The Bullseye is a common weapon used by Hybrids and ammo is easily replenish from downed Hybrids.
• The Bullseye is an ideal weapon to use on Slipskulls due to the guaranteed accuracy its tag ability offers.
• The Bullseye deals more damage and has a higher rate of fire than the M5A2 Folsom Carbine, but also is noticeably less accurate with a much larger degree of bullet spray. This makes it more suited for close-to-medium range combat, and less effective for long range combat.
  • However, the Bullseye can potentially replace the Carbine as a player's main weapon with its homing ability, which allows it to maintain accuracy even at extreme ranges.
• The Bullseye has the ability to create a Bullseye Trap. This is created by pressing and holding the secondary fire while targeting a surface; firing at the placed tag will cause the bullets to orbit in the air above it. A set Bullseye tag can then be re-targeted by firing a second tag at an enemy, which will cause all the orbiting rounds to hit the enemy at once, or made to explode by holding the tag button again. If it is touched by anyone (including the player), it will explode instantly.
• A good weapon to deter enemies that charge straight at the player, including Leapers, Rollers, Howlers, Gray Jacks etc.
• The Bullseye's massive magazine capacity compared to the Folsom Carbine, combined with its cyclic rate, lightning-fast reloads, and homing tags, all make it an extremely formidable weapon even in the hands of the most amateurish players. It can be a force to reckon with when used by veteran operators.

Multiplayer

• The Bullseye is the starting weapon for the Chimeran forces. It has the largest clip size and has the largest ammo pool, which is good due to its huge rate of fire. It is the weakest weapon, but this isn't necessarily a problem due to how quickly bullets can be rained down on an opponent, indeed it can fire approx 15 bullets a second, which is enough to kill someone should they all be headshots.
• The secondary fire is what makes this weapon exceedingly dangerous. The "tag" acts as a homing device and once applied, all bullets fired will automatically hit the target unless obstacles are in the way. Tags can however wear off if the target gets too far away from the gun, so make sure the red beam out of the front of the weapon is lit as this shows when a tag is applied. Unlike in single player, the Bullseye can carry unlimited amounts of tags.

Intel

“	The Bullseye is a Chimeran main battle rifle. It has a rapid cyclic rate an a high damage capability. Pressing fires a Homing Tag. Once a foe is marked the tag will draw the Bullseye's primary fire. Skillful placement of the tag allows entire magazines of ammunition to be placed on a target from the safety of cover. It is also very effective against fast-moving targets.	”

Resistance 2

Bullseye
Specifications
Manufacturer	Chimera, SRPA
Type	Assault Rifle
Model	Mark I
Weapon Stats
Primary Fire	Energy Round
Secondary Fire	Homing Tags
Rate of Fire	High
Accuracy	Low-Medium
Range	Short-Medium
Clip Size	35 rounds, 6 tags (Campaign) 60 rounds, 3 tags (Op-Op)
Maximum Ammunition	210 rounds, 5 magazines (Campaign) 300 rounds, 5 magazines (Op-Op)

The Bullseye is a common weapon used by Hybrids and is first introduced in SRPA Station Igloo. The Bullseye, including its upgraded counterpart, have been completely redesigned, losing less of the 'rectangle' design appearance. It now also has a slower rate of fire, and is a good default weapon, handy for almost any situation; although it's recoil is stronger than the normal human assault rifle. Three aim 'hairs' atop the Bullseye sway as it is moved around and can be used to judge the accuracy of the shot by how vertical they are. Also, the tag allows the player to view the enemy through obstacles as a glowing silhouette, an effect similar to the Auger in Resistance 2. Furthermore, the reload speed of the Bullseye is halved in an attempt to balance it with the Folsom Carbine, in Fall of Man the Bullseye was reloaded in less than a second.

Unlike in Fall of Man in which both versions of the Bullseye uses the same ammo, Bullseye ammo is different as both versions are no longer counted as one weapon, which lets the player carry both Bullseyes. In Superhuman mode, the Bullseyes are replaced with Bullseye Mark II which is rather useful as the player inflicts more damage according to the game's higher difficult setting.

Strategy

• Campaign
• Co-Op
• Competitive

Campaign

• The Bullseye is the most commonly found weapon in the game, as it is available in every level and ammo is plentiful.
• The Bullseye Trap, like before, can be stored at a central spot.
• Although the Bullseye Mark II is stronger than the Bullseye Mark I, the latter seems to have a slightly higher rate of fire.

Co-Op

• The Bullseye can be used by both the Soldier and Special Ops classes, but each class has better alternatives to use instead. However, the Bullseye does have its uses due to its ability to fire around corners, which can definitely dig the player out of some tricky spots.

Competitive

• In multiplayer, it has low damage and poor accuracy. However, it has a viciously high rate of fire and a large 60 round magazine, and retains the ability to tag enemies. It is recommended to tag an enemy if possible, as this will guarantee accuracy and a kill.
• The Bullseye Trap is rather useful to close doors and/or putting it on a jumping site.
• Even though the Bullseye has bad accuracy most good Wraith users clam its like a mini version of the Wraith due to the high amount of ammo and the tags which you can fire while under cover.

Intel

“	This upgraded Chimeran battle rifle fires high-velocity ion bursts which perforate victims. While not accurate at great distances, a secondary modification allows the user to deploy a "homing tag" which attracts every subsequent shot. Press to fire ion bursts. To deploy a homing tag, press . The weapon is also capable of setting explosive "traps" which have small - but lethal - blast radiuses. To set a trap, deploy a homing tag by pressing and holding . Once the tag is established on a surface, press to bait the trap. To shift its position, tap . To detonate the trap, press and hold .	”

Resistance 3

Bullseye
Specifications
Manufacturer	Chimera
Type	Submachine gun
Weapon Stats
Primary Fire	Energy Round
Secondary Fire	Homing Laser Tags
Damage	Low-Medium
Rate of Fire	High
Accuracy	Medium
Range	Medium
Clip Size	50 rounds, 6 tags
Maximum Ammunition	250 rounds, 5 magazines
Weapon Stats
Rank	5
Power	40/100
Rate of Fire	90/100
Range	50/100
Move Speed	65/100
Clip Size	40
Maximum Ammunition	160

The Bullseye is the first weapon received in Resistance 3. It is acquired from Dale on the firing range in Haven in the first chapter Home. The redesigned Bullseye features a more blocky appearance and eliminates the sway indicators of the Resistance 2 model, instead featuring a projected holographic sight with indicators showing remaining ammunition and tags. It is very effective at short and medium range, and its fast rate-of-fire and large magazine size makes it ideal for close quarters combat; however, it tends to lose accuracy and power beyond short range.

The Resistance 3 Bullseye's rounds travel much faster than in previous games, being comparable in speed to the normal bullets fired by the M5A2 Folsom Carbine. While this makes it easier to hit enemies with the weapon, it also means you are no longer able to dodge Bullseye projectiles fired by enemy Hybrids. The Bullseye Trap feature is also removed.

Upgrades

Tier	Name	Campaign	Multiplayer
1	N/A	fires a volley of searing energy projectiles. tags an enemy. If an enemy is tagged, all additional Bullseye shots will home in on the tagged enemy.	Same
2	Exploding Rounds	Fires more powerful projectiles that now detonate on contact.	Same
3	Triple Tag	Fires a tag that explodes on contact and can tag up to two additional nearby enemies.	fires a tag that explodes on contact and can tag an additional enemy nearby.

Strategy

• Bullseye is a best weapon to tag and shoot the Brawler's weak points.
• Upgraded Bullseye Level 3 is a most efficient weapon that can fire the tags at enemies, but it also can tag up to small group of enemies at once before the player shoots the energy rounds and kill them lot quicker.
• Ideal for dealing with swarms of Leapers due to it's high rate of fire.

Intel

“	An energy-based Chimeran submachine gun. Very effective at short and medium range. Its fast rate-of-fire and large clip size make it ideal for close quarters combat. It tends to lose accuracy and power beyond short range. - Fires a volley of searing energy projectiles. - Tags an enemy. If an enemy is tagged, all additional Bullseye shots will home in on the tagged enemy.	”

Resistance: Burning Skies

Bullseye
Specifications
Manufacturer	Chimera, Minutemen
Type	Submachine gun
Weapon Stats
Primary Fire	Energy Round
Secondary Fire	Homing Tags
Rate of Fire	High
Accuracy	Medium
Range	Medium
Clip Size	50 rounds, 6 tags
Maximum Ammunition	250 rounds, 5 magazines

The Bullseye is the first weapon obtained in Resistance: Burning Skies. It is acquired after Tom Riley kills the first Longlegs in Staten Island. The Bullseyes bears a cross between the Fall of Man and Resistance 3 versions, using the latter game's holographic-style sights.

Bullseye Tags are now fired using the touchscreen, and highlighting an enemy with the large cursor will ensure the tag hits them. The tag is always placed at the same point on an enemy; for example, it will always be on a Steelhead's head.

Upgrades

Name	Description
Extended Clip	Clip capacity increased.
Range	Greater effective range.
Tag Capacity	Additional tag ammo capacity.
Tag Turbo	Faster fire with active tag.
Explosive Tag	Expiring tag explode.
Stabilizer	Reduced recoil.

Strategy

• Bullseye is one of the best effective weapons against any Chimera.

Intel

“	Hey Alfie, Drop by as soon as you can. We killed half a dozen stinks during the raid and took their weapons. They're calling one of them the "Bullseye" because it shoots real nice. We're talking at least 700 projectiles per minute in the primary fire mode. Yeah, there's a secondary too. It allows you to fire homing tags. Once a stink has been tagged you can shoot it even if it's in cover or round a corner. Tell the guys. Bullseyes should be standard in every cell. Never give up, and never give in. - Tom Touch and Hold the touchscreen to Tag an enemy. All your Bullseye shots will home in on your tagged enemy.	”

Gallery

Fall of Man

Bullseye Ammo pick-up.

Resistance 2

Concept art.

First person view of the Bullseye in Resistance 2.

Resistance 3

Weapon journal.

Tier 1 Bullseye.

Tier 2 Bullseye.

Tier 3 Bullseye.

Upgraded Bullseye.

Fully upgraded Bullseye in first person.

Iron sights.

Bullseye tagging an enemy.

Bullseye launching Triple Tag.

Chimeran Hybrids wielding Bullseyes.

Burning Skies

With Extended Clip and Tag Turbo upgrade.

With Explosive Tag upgrade.

With Tag Capacity and Stabilizer upgrade.

The Bullseye's iron sights.

Ditto.

Bullseye Tag.

Explosive Tag.

Bullseye Primary and Secondary ammunition pick-up.

Trivia

Bullseye replica created by Steve Dymszo.

• The Bullseye's tag / homing function is taken from the Zorg ZF-1 weapon in The Fifth Element.
• The visible part of the Fall of Man Bullseye in first-person resembles the front end of a French FAMAS rifle re-made from junk and cables.
• Former MR VP of Design Steve Dymszo accepted a challenge to build a replica of the Bullseye.
• In the 2022 video game Prodeus, a weapon known as the Plasma Rifle exists, and has an appearance and alt-fire reminiscent to the Bullseye.

Resistance 2

• If a tag is fired, the Bullseye's three hairs will point towards the active tag.
• In the main menu, as the player progresses through the storyline and the Chimeran virus affects Nathan Hale, his M5A2 Folsom Carbine will change into a Bullseye, highlighting how he is slowly turning into a Chimera.
• The Bullseye seems to be Hale's weapon of choice, as he is seen using it in most cutscenes.
• In Co-op, the Bullseye's rate of fire is slightly faster than in the campaign.

Resistance 3

• If the "enemy secondary fire" cheat is on, players can be tagged by an enemy. Then part of the screen will turn red (similar to being targeted by a Sniper Hybrid) and all the laser bolts shot by that particular Bullseye will home in on the player until the enemy is dead or the tag wears off.

Burning Skies

• According to Tom's note, the Bullseye can be the best recommended weapons of choice to be used as a basic standard weapon for the Minutemen after he and his fellow companions seized the stockpiles of Bullseyes.