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Posted by: haloawsomist
I've only got the windward one because i had time to do that.
Ok, well that was the hardest one for me.
Firstly, don't jump straight to legendary, especially on your own. You will most likely run out of lives before you reach 150K if you are not good. Normal difficulty is the way to go. It does drag a bit more, but you should have absolutely no problems with it. I can get to 250-300K before losing a life.
Secondly, think about what is on the map. What special sprees can you get? Sniper. Shotgun. Hammer. Sticky. Find them and USE THEM.
Thirdly, be sure to cash in on multipliers wherever you can, by getting a special kill on them. An example? Don't chuck a grenade inside a wraith, just laser it. Not only does it mean you don't have to get as close, but it effectively doubles the points you get.
Fourthly, Plasma Pistol, Plasma Pistol, Plasma Pistol. I cannot emphasise how much this thing is your friend. Take down Brutes with an overcharge burst and a single shot to the head. SIMPLE. Cheiftains are better dispatched with a PP burst then a rocket, as even after their shields go it takes 4-5 pistol shots to take their helmet off. Not only does it kill quickly, but it also gets you ridiculous points.
Fifthly, Drones SUCK. Majorly. Even on Normal, at the later stages of a Firefight these things can mob you and OWN. Especially seeing as they are generally coupled with Hunters on the smaller maps. Keep an SMG (or hammer when black eye is on) close at hand.
Sixthly, turn on Grunt Birthday Party. It might only be a small explosion when you headshot them, but it helps. DO NOT however, turn on cowbell.
Seventhly, DO NOT BE A HERO. Regardless of whether that Grunt was your kilimanjaro, you KNOW he wasn't the last enemy. Don't chase things and don't push your luck. Pick an area to hold out and stick to it.
Eighthly, Bonus rounds. Keep moving and jumping, or you will get destroyed with grenades. Headshot with the Magnum and spam your own grenades and you should be fine. Again, don't push it, regardless of how high the multiplier was.
Ninthly, the brief respite you get between rounds should be used as productively as possible. Heal up ONLY if you are below half health. No point wasting it for a miniscule bit more health only to find yourself wanting later on. Learn where the weapon drops are and go to them. Save the biggies like the rockets and laser for specific tasks (Wraiths, cheiftains).
Finally, LISTEN. The AI will often give itself (and its tactics) away with cries like "flush it out" or "flare". These will give you a brief advantage over their next move. Plan where you are going to go in advance, and watch, listen and learn.
Hope this helps, and isn't too long!