- maverickninja97
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These huge guys are called hunters. In halo 1, a simple shot to the back with a pistol or sniper rifle would put them down, and their melee wouldn't kill you in one hit. Also, they only had one melee move and their cannons operated differently, firing a projectile rather than a beam. In Halo 2, Halo 3, and ODST, however, they are another deal entirely. No weapons will kill them in one shot to the back. By attacking the back, we mean shoot the exposed orange flesh. Sniper weapons and carbines/BR's work very well for this. Explosives are the most commonly used ordnance used against these beasts. Grenades work well, however firebomb grenades have little or no affect, but a flaming hunter sure does look cool. Spike grenades (the brute stickeys) are extremely effective, usually taking only 2 or 3 sticks. Normal stickeys work well also, but don't do as much damage to hunters. Frag grenades do a decent amount of damage, I recommend throwing these if the two hunters are close together. The rocket launcher and fuel rod gun are extremely effective against hunters. No need to deal with the aim for the back business, just aim and nuke. The hammer does inflict some damage, but use against hunters at your own risk. Also, it is possible to dodge around a hunter when he melees, shooting at the back whenever you get the chance. In addition, hunters are extremely prone to high-velocity splatters. The warthog, chopper, and ghost are all quite effective. When it comes to the chopper and ghost, be sure to boost before impact. Lasering a hunter is also effective, being a 1 hit kill, but I recommend trying to line up the two hunters, in order to save precious laser ammo. If you're in a pinch, a brute shot can inflict damage.
Hope this helps.
TL;DR version: Explosives, shots to the back with precise weapons, splatters, and the laser are all effective against hunters.
[Edited on 05.20.2010 5:47 PM PDT]