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{{Status|Gameplay}}
== Campaign ==
== Campaign ==
* As with the [[M808C Scorpion]], unless there is a large amount of infantry who can inflict large damage to you, let your gunner eliminate them. Vehicles, if present, are always your first priority.
* As with the [[M808C Scorpion]], unless there is a large amount of infantry who can inflict large damage to you, let your gunner eliminate them. Vehicles, if present, are always your first priority.
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== Multiplayer ==
== Multiplayer ==
* Like with the M808C, another popular tactic with the M820 is to use a "[[wikipedia:hull-down|hull-down]]" position. The tactic essentially requires the tank to be positioned such that its hull (the main part of the vehicle) is behind a crest or other raised ground, but its turret (or a superstructure or roof-mounted weapon) is exposed.
* Like with the M808C, another popular tactic with the M820 is to use a "[[wikipedia:hull-down|hull-down]]" position. The tactic essentially requires the tank to be positioned such that its hull (the main part of the vehicle) is behind a crest or other raised ground, but its turret (or a superstructure or roof-mounted weapon) is exposed.
* Equipped with a powerful gun, the Scorpion can easily take out any aircraft it lays its eyes on. A way to counter this is to position your aircraft directly above the tank where its "blind spot" is. Then lower the aircraft on top of the tank keeping sure that you're still in its blind spot. Then, get out of the aircraft and jump on it and stick it with a grenade effectively destroying the tank. This tactic is primarily for use by the [[AV-49 Wasp|Wasp]] and [[Phaeton|Phaeton]] with them being the only two vehicles in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' with VTOL technology. This tactic can still be employed with the [[D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee|Banshee]], but with a less effective outcome.
* Equipped with a powerful gun, the Scorpion can easily take out any aircraft it lays its eyes on. A way to counter this is to position your aircraft directly above the tank where its "blind spot" is. Then lower the aircraft on top of the tank keeping sure that you're still in its blind spot. Then, get out of the aircraft and jump on it and stick it with a grenade effectively destroying the tank. This tactic is primarily for use by the [[AV-49 Wasp|Wasp]] and [[Z-1800 Phaeton|Phaeton]] with them being the only two vehicles in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' with VTOL technology. This tactic can still be employed with the [[Type-54 Banshee|Banshee]], but with a less effective outcome.
* Using a Splinter Grenade, Plasma Pistol overcharge, the ''[[Grinder]]'', or ''[[MLRS-1 Hydra#Variants|Echidna]]'' missile will temporarily disable the tank's mobility and greatly weaken its driver. As the tank's weaponry also becomes disabled, it is more vulnerable to being [[Naval boarding|boarded]] or destroyed by other enemies, especially the Legendary or Mythic Warden Eternal or {{Pattern|Pnap|Goblin}}s in Warzone Firefight.
* Using a Splinter Grenade, Plasma Pistol overcharge, or ''[[Hydra MLRS#Variants|Echidna]]'' missile will temporarily disable the tank's mobility and greatly weaken its driver. As the tank's weaponry also becomes disabled, it is more vulnerable to being [[boarding|boarded]] or destroyed by other enemies, especially the Legendary or Mythic Warden Eternal in Warzone Firefight.
* An effective hijacking/boarding technique is to use [[active camouflage]] (either from a power-up or from the ''[[Prophets' Bane]]'') and wait for the tank to pass by or approach the player.
* An effective hijacking/boarding technique is to use [[active camouflage]] (either from a power-up or from the ''[[Prophets' Bane]]'') and wait for the tank to pass by or approach the player.
* Unlike previous games, ''Halo 5: Guardians'' features multiple variants of the M820 Scorpion:
* Unlike previous games, ''Halo 5: Guardians'' features multiple variants of the M820 Scorpion:
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** '''Tundra Scorpion''', '''Urban Scorpion''', and '''Woodland Scorpion''': improved variants with more armor than the Corp model.
** '''Tundra Scorpion''', '''Urban Scorpion''', and '''Woodland Scorpion''': improved variants with more armor than the Corp model.
** '''ONI Scorpion''': an advanced Scorpion with even heavier armor than the Urban model and upgraded experimental ammunition, useful for dishing out even more damage on large enemies on the ground.
** '''ONI Scorpion''': an advanced Scorpion with even heavier armor than the Urban model and upgraded experimental ammunition, useful for dishing out even more damage on large enemies on the ground.
** '''Hannibal Scorpion''': an advanced Scorpion with directed energy weaponry based on those of the [[M6 Spartan Laser|Spartan Laser]] and [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis#Variants|Hannibal Mantis]], making it very useful for dealing with aerial targets and Legendary or Mythic Warzone bosses. The hitscan nature of its weapons also helps greatly against fast-moving targets.
** '''Hannibal Scorpion''': an advanced Scorpion with directed energy weaponry based on those of the [[M6 Spartan Laser|Spartan Laser]] and [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis#Variants|Hannibal Mantis]], making it very useful for dealing with aerial targets and Legendary or Mythic Warzone bosses.


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