- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
OK, old thread, I know, but I'll continue the debate:
Grunts, Elites, Jackals, Hunters... dumb as doorknobs, I reckon.
Here's my evidence:
Grunts
They're funny, but stupid (actually, they're pretty smart...compared to other Cov.). They stick together... prefect targets for grenades. They don't charge up plasma shots, and they run away from you.
Jackals
They charge up plasma shots at you to take down shields, but they do it to Marines as well. All that does is give them a nasty rash. It's more effective to just fire smaller shots, kill them faster. AND THE SHIELDS... with a sniper, pistol, or any effective weapon (like the butt of your gun, perhaps?) you can kill them like that. In case you're wondering, that small indent where they point their plasma pistol, that's where you fire. They recoil, then one shot to the head finishes them.
Elites
Actually, pretty smart (for a bot :-]). The best way to take them down is to surprise them. Come around a corner, and they go "arrr", "who who who" or "arrrrr who who who!!!" (I agree, REALLY bad translation) while pointing at you. Chuck a plasma grenade at them (or frag) or, charge up a plasma pistol, then shoot them in the head, or launch a rocket at them, or fire at them with the sniper. Too easy.
Hunters
Easiest of the lot. One shot to the back, dead. They just RUN at you. All you have to do is sidestep or jump, then one shot in the back. EASY!
I have only touched the surface. If you've noticed anything about any enemy (Cov., Marines, Flood), send it in!
P.S. If you've noticed anything about what I've said, feel free to correct me.