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Subject: Some basic Halo Reach tactics.

Swift Death to All

This is for the noobish to average player population of halo reach. These are some good team slayer tactics to use if you're looking for some pointers. Now im not a pro or nothing so dont expect this to be the best setup ever but its better than going in without a plan at all. I'd say im at least above average so i hope this helps.

1) Reflection - blue side start - As blue side you spawn under the lift that takes you to the sniper area, you should use jet-pack and immediately run forward and jet-pack up the lift so you can stop the red team from getting rockets. Even if you don't, you get the sniper and gain the high ground. 1 person should go for the shotgun or sword. Assuming you know the many tactical spots on reflection (if not i can show you), you should be able to easily obtain most of the power weapons and maintain map control. Red Side start- you will also want to go with the jet-pack, 1 person should be designated to get rockets and fly up to kill people lifting to the sniper area, another person should get the shotgun (this guy might wanna use sprint) and the remaining two should immediately fly up to provide cover for the rocket man so the enemy does do exactly what i said to do for blue side. This will gain you the sniper, shotgun, and rocket launcher which pretty much wins you the game, unless you totally fail which then life becomes difficult for you and if the worst should happen, use those jet-packs and ambush your opponents. Always maintain control of the top floor, if you do that you control the rocket spawn and that wins you the game.


2) Asylum- Both sides are the same 1 person go for the sniper and at least 1 person should rush the enemies sniper spawn to provide cover for your sniper and to see if you can kill theirs. After the snipers have been dealt with controlling the middle of the map can win you the game in this map. It has always been one of my least favorite maps but I have played on it enough to know that whoever controls the middle, controls the map. It is were the sword spawns and 2 needlers, and don't underestimate those needlers. They are a power weapon in the right hands. Shotguns spawn under the sniper on both sides of the map in the tunnel so don't hesitate to grab them. If you are in the middle of the map they can be very useful. This is a map were sprint is probably the best option. Jet-pack is also a decent choice here but the thing about jet-pack here is that if you do it alone you're probably going to get shot down fast. If the whole team does it you can usually pick people off pretty easy and control the entire map from the sky but make sure you don't fly up alone like a jackass and die. There are also 2 DMR spawns on this map and they are located near the flag spawn spots in objective game types.

3) Uncaged -RED SIDE First of all whether you're blue or red side use jet-pack on this map. As red side 1 person should rush the sniper and watch out because the blue team might be going for it as well but you should get there first. 1 Person should grab the grenade launcher and start killing the blue team as they are going for rockets. The other 2 people should rush rockets and be very careful because blue side has a tendency to get rockets first and if that happens use your jet-pack to avoid them and shoot him up and hopefully you can get rockets before he wastes all the ammo. BLUE SIDE as blue side 3 people should be going for the rocket launcher. There are a few routs you can take 1 is that you can go down the ramp to the left when you spawn and shoot the red team when you see them going for them or you can do what I do and instead of going down the ramp when you spawn go up it and jet-pack off the edge of the map twords the rockets, you usually get there first and even if you don't you're already in the air so you can shoot him down easy if he gets there first. 1 person on blue side should jet-pack across the map to the sniper, most people wont do this so as red side you usually don't have to worry but if you're blue side make sure you do this as you will get the sniper first. Most likely you will get swarmed if you grab the sniper as blue side and if that happens make sure you run and if you are going die jump off the edge so that they cant pick up the sniper and that really helps you're team. There is a shotgun on this map in the middle platform but if you're all using jet-pack (you should be) then it becomes kind of useless unless you're going to camp in the middle building (which is a great spot to camp as it has a great view of most spawn points on the map) so I wouldn't bother picking it up unless you're camping.

4) Boardwalk- RED SIDE - 2 people at least should be going for the rocket launcher and you will get there first almost every time if your fast, the enemy may drop down to try and get it but just blow them sky high, then be careful not to get sniped and you should be able to cause some major damage. 1 person should also grab the sniper which is located at the top middle platform and when you get it be careful not to get sniped by their sniper which they will get before you get yours, unless you think you can out snipe them it is wise to find a more sneaky rout instead of just opening fire immediately and getting killed. The final person should either support the people getting power weapons, rush there sniper to provide cover for you team, or go for the shotgun which is located on the right side of the map when you spawn, if you imagine the map as a square and you are spawning in the bottom left corner it is in the bottom right next to a wall. Once you have the power weapons maintain control of the main building and the long elevated area that is up the stairs when you spawn and the game should go well for you, just watch out for there sniper. BLUE SIDE- As blue side 1 person should grab the sniper and watch out because there sniper is probably going to look of the top middle platform to kill you shortly after you pick yours up. Now this map is made to favor red side when it comes to power weapons but it is possible for you to get rockets. Either 2 or 3 people should be going for rockets and they way you're going want to do this is either use sprint or jet-pack (jet-pack if you don't know how to do the maneuver getting to the rocket area without falling off the map, I can teach you if u don't know) and immediately run forward and to the right, don't go down the ramp to were the plasma grenade gun spawns but go to the right were the stairs lead to the upper platform. Instead of going up the stairs fly (or sprint maneuver) down to the rocket area by going through that area were people camp in zombies and grab the rockets. The reason 2 or 3 people should go is that odds are they are going to get the rockets just before you and probably blow one of you up unless your fast enough. That is were the other people come in and finish off the rocket man and get rockets. From there you can get control of the main building and elevated area and once you have control you should be able to win without to much trouble. But be very careful if their sniper is still around. If only two of you go for rockets the last guy can always grab the shotgun which spawns right behind you up against a wall. This map is a good map for jet pack, sprint, and you can use camo IF, and only IF you are the sniper.

5) Sword base- RED SIDE This map favors red side when it comes to power weapons, 2 people should immediately run forward across the MIDDLE bridge and 1 grab the grenade launcher and the other go get the shotgun and take control of the top level from there. 1 person should jump down the other bridge and grab the sniper then go up the red lift grabbing the dmr along the way and camp up in that room red lift takes you to and start sniping people and giving support fire. The final person should either go with the people going for the power weapons to give them support or he can go to the green lift area and try to kill the people lifting up which there probably will be 2 or 3 people going up this lift so be careful if you intend on doing that. Once you have control of the top floor you should be able to win without to much trouble. BLUE SIDE 1 person should go get the sword and do as much damage as you can. Now with the other people there are a few options. 1 will allow you to get the grenade launcher and shotgun first but this can be a risky thing to do but if you succeed you get most of the power weapons. What you got to do is have 2 or 3 people run forward with jet pack and immediately just pack up to the middle bridge and be ready to shoot the people that are going for the grenade launcher cause there gonna be there. If you manage to kill all the people you can get the grenade launcher and shotgun before red side then take control of the top. Another option is you can all take the green lift and take control of the top faster than red side but you don't get any power weapons this way, if you choose to do it this way make sure you watch out for people rushing the green lift area from the stairs. Then just watch out for those power weapons. This is a good map for using sprint, Armour lock, and jet-pack.

  • 05.11.2012 2:19 PM PDT

Swift Death to All

Countdown - Both sides are the same - 2 people should rush the shotgun and when you get into the room that has the hole you drop down through to get it throw grenades to stop the other team from doing the same because odds are they are going to be rushing the shotgun too considering it is the main weapon on this map. The two other people should rush sword and make sure when you are entering the flag room on your way to the sword lift that you shoot the other team which will probably be in their flag room going for sword as well. Whether you get the weapons or not the next step is to secure the concussion rifle as it can easily overpower a guy with a sword or shotgun if you use it well. From this point if you have the power weapons you should be able to control the map and slay your opponents easily. If you fail at getting the power weapons focus on getting stickie grenades and try for the concussion rifle and play it safe, because they're going to be around the corner with that shotgun or sword i guarantee it. This is also a map were it is a good idea to either use sprint or Armour lock.

  • 05.11.2012 2:20 PM PDT

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Do you seriously expect people to read all of that?

  • 05.11.2012 2:23 PM PDT

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Posted by: TheSpiderChief
Do you seriously expect people to read all of that?


[Edited on 05.11.2012 2:24 PM PDT]

  • 05.11.2012 2:23 PM PDT

Swift Death to All

I doubt ppl will. But if people are wanting some extra advice its there.

  • 05.11.2012 2:24 PM PDT


Posted by: PRIDEOFTHELION


Re-post it at http://Halo.xbox.com. Most people here know the basics.

[Edited on 05.11.2012 2:26 PM PDT]

  • 05.11.2012 2:26 PM PDT

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Posted by: PRIDEOFTHELION
This is for the noobish to average player population of halo reach.


They're all on Waypoint.

  • 05.11.2012 2:37 PM PDT
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Spam whatever gun you have.
Throw grenades.
Melee.

Not necessarily in that order.

Win.

Your whole post could be condensed into this.


[Edited on 05.11.2012 2:55 PM PDT]

  • 05.11.2012 2:55 PM PDT

No one plays team slayer

  • 05.11.2012 3:44 PM PDT


Posted by: Sandtrap
Throw grenades.

Win.

Your whole post could be condensed into this.

Fix'd

  • 05.11.2012 3:59 PM PDT

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Thanks for advice!

  • 05.11.2012 5:52 PM PDT

Step 1: Throw Grenades
Step 2: Melee
Step 3: ????????
Step 4: PROFIT!! :D

  • 05.11.2012 6:58 PM PDT

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Always use armor lock. It's the best gunz in the gaem

  • 05.11.2012 9:51 PM PDT

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  • 05.11.2012 10:49 PM PDT

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  • 05.12.2012 8:08 AM PDT


Posted by: MagicalTaco117
Step 1: Throw Grenades
Step 2: Melee
Step 3: ????????
Step 4: PROFIT!! :D


What step do we take the underwear? ;)

  • 05.12.2012 2:41 PM PDT
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  • 05.12.2012 11:40 PM PDT