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Subject: Is the sword the only way to kill them

I'm playing the campaign on legendary, and haven't had any problems until now. I'm on long night of solace, at the part where you have to backtrack and the guy on the radio says something like (sarcastically) "blah blah come back at your earliest convenience blah blah" and I have to kill like 3 silver guys and 2 orange/gold guys. I've spent hours shooting them and used up all the ammo of every gun and they won't die. The only way I've been able to kill them is with the sword. Is that the only way?

  • 03.20.2012 11:05 PM PDT

legendary
answer you are looking for


and no you idiot, they're tanks on legendary, so weapons dont do much to an ultra's shield

[Edited on 03.20.2012 11:08 PM PDT]

  • 03.20.2012 11:06 PM PDT

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Plasma pistol + DMR/Magnum. /thread

  • 03.20.2012 11:09 PM PDT

I haven't tried the plasma pistol, so thanks for the idea

Not sure why you have to call me an idiot just because I'm asking a simple question.

  • 03.21.2012 12:27 AM PDT

I just tried the plasma pistol and easily killed them with one charged shot and headshot w/ DMR, so I guess you're wrong about weapons not doing anything, idiot.

  • 03.21.2012 12:41 AM PDT
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I reject your reality and substitute my own

lol thread/

  • 03.21.2012 1:03 AM PDT

LOL @ OP

  • 03.21.2012 2:27 AM PDT
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You must confront your inabilities
You must adjust to your capabilities

Last time I checked there was rocket and sniper ammo as well... Sure it won't kill everything in sight but those things will help some.

  • 03.21.2012 2:38 AM PDT
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If this kid has played every Halo ... and only just figured out the plasma pistol charge knocking out shields ...

  • 03.21.2012 3:03 AM PDT

*sigh*

I know plasma pistol kills the shield, but I never use it. In fact, I hadn't used a plasma pistol at all until that part, I was just like wtf cuz all of a sudden I had these guys that I couldn't kill no matter what... I didn't think that the only gun I could use to kill them would be the plasma pistol. I've always thought of it as the weakest weapon.
Posted by: boomdeyadah
LOL @ OP

Iono what you're laughing at, your answer to my question was "lolz idiot, its teh legendairy so itz hardd"

  • 03.21.2012 3:18 AM PDT
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Posted by: woke up baked
*sigh*

I know plasma pistol kills the shield, but I never use it. In fact, I hadn't used a plasma pistol at all until that part, I was just like wtf cuz all of a sudden I had these guys that I couldn't kill no matter what... I didn't think that the only gun I could use to kill them would be the plasma pistol. I've always thought of it as the weakest weapon.
[quote]Posted by: boomdeyadah
LOL @ OP


Plasma works the best against shields, period. The Plasma Rifle even eats through pretty nicely. And the Plasma Pistol doesn't even necessarily have to be charged to knock out a shield. Just peppering an elite will get the job done.

Noob combo (DMR, Plasma Pistol) is the way to go when it comes to beating Legendary.

Easiest ways to kill the Shielded Chieftans (Exodus, Pillar of Autumn) is to use the Plasma Pistol, then either stick them once their shield is down or use a needle rifle (3 or 4 shots and they'll explode).

Elite Generals/Zealots are nothing compared to Chieftans.


[Edited on 03.21.2012 3:29 AM PDT]

  • 03.21.2012 3:27 AM PDT
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Legendary is easy, anybody saying its hard is a noob...

LASO is hard... (Legendary All Skulls On)

  • 03.21.2012 4:05 AM PDT

***KEEP IT CLEAN***

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Wow are you guys jerks to each other.

Yes, Legendary is hard.

Yes, Ultras will dominate you and (if coding allowed) would probably teabag you too.

And Previous Halo's fooled you into thinking a EMP burst from the plasma pistol was enough. WRONG. Halo Reach is set back before the higher graded weapons like the Plasma rifle and Plasma pistol. To EMP a Ultra would take 2-4 times. And this is before he runs towards you, rages and makes sweet love to you.

The best way is to either swing around him (like Halo 3 Brute Chieftains) and beat (NOT assassinate) him down. Or use a Plasma rifle/pistol and just shoot directly at him. These rounds would tear down his shields more efficiently then trying to EMP burst him. Once down, then let rip a few magnum or DMR/Needle Rifle rounds. It ain't hard son.

I have completed the whole campaign with every skull (minus Iron and Blind (...I ain't stupid) on. And one of those combos work perfectly.

  • 03.21.2012 4:10 AM PDT

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Posted by: Myth iZ
Elite Generals/Zealots are nothing compared to Chieftans.

Ok. I count you being wrong 3 times. You're out.
Please please play Long Night Of Solace on LASO. I'd let you have Iron and Blind off too to make it easy.
(Tip: Once you set the Corvette back on it's fuelling path. You better make sure that Ultra is dead before the Grunts and Jackals... lol)

  • 03.21.2012 4:14 AM PDT

<(-_-)> Teh mokey is not amused


Posted by: Blackdog Rker
Plasma pistol overcharge + DMR/Magnum. /thread

Fix'd

  • 03.21.2012 5:51 AM PDT


Posted by: ManualLive
Legendary is easy, anybody saying its hard is a noob...

LASO is hard... (Legendary All Skulls On)


Nah I beat every laso with ease.

  • 03.21.2012 5:53 AM PDT
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Ultra's die pretty easily with a plasma pistol overcharge then a DMR shot to the face.

  • 03.21.2012 5:56 AM PDT

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Posted by: ManualLive
Legendary is easy, anybody saying its hard is a noob...

LASO is hard... (Legendary All Skulls On)


Nah I beat every laso with ease.

Pics or it didn't happen.

  • 03.21.2012 6:00 AM PDT

Halo 2 > Halo 3 > Halo 3 ODST > Halo Reach > Halo CE

Based on campaigns.

Why...do you guys have to make fun of OP because he isn't a pro gamer like you ? He finds legendary difficulty so do I. It's is highest difficulty guys, not everyone is as good at games as you. God

OT: As most people are saying PP + headshot weapon is the best way.

[Edited on 03.21.2012 9:36 AM PDT]

  • 03.21.2012 9:34 AM PDT


Posted by: boomdeyadah
they're tanks on legendary, so weapons dont do much to an ultra's shield

they're tanks on legendary
they're tanks
tanks
NEED TO RUN A DPS AND HEALER SETUP, BRO.

[Edited on 03.21.2012 9:37 AM PDT]

  • 03.21.2012 9:36 AM PDT

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Posted by: SubtleSpartan

Posted by: Blackdog Rker
Plasma pistol overcharge + DMR/Magnum. /thread

Fix'd
Eh,rapid fire with the PP works too.

  • 03.21.2012 9:43 AM PDT
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Posted by: Milo2107
Wow are you guys jerks to each other.

Yes, Legendary is hard.

Yes, Ultras will dominate you and (if coding allowed) would probably teabag you too.

And Previous Halo's fooled you into thinking a EMP burst from the plasma pistol was enough. WRONG. Halo Reach is set back before the higher graded weapons like the Plasma rifle and Plasma pistol. To EMP a Ultra would take 2-4 times. And this is before he runs towards you, rages and makes sweet love to you.

The best way is to either swing around him (like Halo 3 Brute Chieftains) and beat (NOT assassinate) him down. Or use a Plasma rifle/pistol and just shoot directly at him. These rounds would tear down his shields more efficiently then trying to EMP burst him. Once down, then let rip a few magnum or DMR/Needle Rifle rounds. It ain't hard son.

I have completed the whole campaign with every skull (minus Iron and Blind (...I ain't stupid) on. And one of those combos work perfectly.


One EMP removes just about any shield in this game on Legendary.

And you're terrible at it. I have no idea why you seem to think you know so much about it.

  • 03.21.2012 1:35 PM PDT

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Posted by: Gangster No1
Anyone who claims the AR takes skill ought to shoot himself in the head. Preferably with the AR because they'll most likely miss with any other weapon.

Wow.

  • 03.21.2012 1:44 PM PDT