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*It is referred to as the "Brute Gun" in ''Halo Wars''. | *It is referred to as the "Brute Gun" in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
*In ''Halo 2'', you can use a Brute Shot as a type of mortar and shoot targets that are too far away to shoot (like many Brutes will usually do in Campaign). This is best used on slow moving vehicles (like a [[Spectre]], possibly a Warthog), but this is impossible to do in ''Halo 3'' because the grenades explode before they hit the ground if you aim too high. | *In ''Halo 2'', you can use a Brute Shot as a type of mortar and shoot targets that are too far away to shoot (like many Brutes will usually do in Campaign). This is best used on slow moving vehicles (like a [[Spectre]], possibly a Warthog), but this is impossible to do in ''Halo 3'' because the grenades explode before they hit the ground if you aim too high. | ||
*In ''Halo 2'', Brute Shot projectiles fired directly upward will return to the ground after a while. | *In ''Halo 2'', Brute Shot projectiles fired directly upward will return to the ground after a while. Skilled players can use this as a mortar to flush enemies out of cover. | ||
*This is the only weapon in the Halo trilogy (except Halo: Custom Edition) that shoots a form of grenades. | *This is the only weapon in the Halo trilogy (except Halo: Custom Edition) that shoots a form of grenades. | ||
*Many players consider the Brute Shot among the cheapest weapons in the game due to its ability to take out nearly half of a player's shields in a clean slug. | *Many players consider the Brute Shot among the cheapest weapons in the game due to its ability to take out nearly half of a player's shields in a clean slug. | ||
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*When reloading the Brute Shot, you can see visible shots hanging from a string. | *When reloading the Brute Shot, you can see visible shots hanging from a string. | ||
*The Brute Shot is favored by some for a "shot n' slash" tactic, where a player fires a grenade and slashes with the bayonet, killing a player in a few short seconds. This has been considered by some as a "BxR" style tactic for killing players. | *The Brute Shot is favored by some for a "shot n' slash" tactic, where a player fires a grenade and slashes with the bayonet, killing a player in a few short seconds. This has been considered by some as a "BxR" style tactic for killing players. | ||
*It is speculated that [[Bungie]] gave the Brute Shot blades to compensate for the machete that was planned to be in the game but was taken out. (For further info, see [[Machete| this page]].) | *It is speculated that [[Bungie]] gave the Brute Shot blades to compensate for the machete that was planned to be in the game but was taken out. (For further info, see [[Machete|this page]].) | ||
*The Brute Shot is favored mostly for the ability to use the melee fly glitch similar to Sword flying only not as reliable. If used correctly this technique can still defeat enemies in a single blow while getting you closer to the enemies at the same time. This is particularly useful if you are out of ammo or need to save ammo for some reason. This allows you to take out some of your opponents before they realize what is going on. | *The Brute Shot is favored mostly for the ability to use the melee fly glitch similar to Sword flying only not as reliable. If used correctly this technique can still defeat enemies in a single blow while getting you closer to the enemies at the same time. This is particularly useful if you are out of ammo or need to save ammo for some reason. This allows you to take out some of your opponents before they realize what is going on. | ||
*The Brute Shot is powerful enough to flip light vehicles such as the [[Mongoose]] and even heavier vehicles such as the Warthog. | *The Brute Shot is powerful enough to flip light vehicles such as the [[Mongoose]] and even heavier vehicles such as the Warthog. | ||
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*When in a warthog, the player holds the launcher sideways | *When in a warthog, the player holds the launcher sideways | ||
*It's the only "explosive" gun that a marine cannot be equipped with. | *It's the only "explosive" gun that a marine cannot be equipped with. | ||
*In Halo Wars,the Brute Shot can be upgraded to fire an electric shock, which causes electrical stun damage to enemy targets. This upgrade can be purchased at the [[Citadel]], but only if the [[Brute Army Commander]] is your leader unit. | *In Halo Wars, the Brute Shot can be upgraded to fire an electric shock, which causes electrical stun damage to enemy targets. This upgrade can be purchased at the [[Citadel]], but only if the [[Brute Army Commander]] is your leader unit. | ||
*The Brute Shot is one of the Covenant weapons that don't use plasma, along with the Mauler and Spiker. | *The Brute Shot is one of the Covenant weapons that don't use plasma, along with the Mauler and Spiker. | ||
*The Brute Shot takes 3 direct shots to kill a spartan. | *The Brute Shot takes 3 direct shots to kill a spartan. | ||