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{{Center|Looking for the gameplay tips for [[The Flood/Gameplay|the Flood in general]]?}} | {{Center|Looking for the gameplay tips for [[The Flood/Gameplay|the Flood in general]]?}} | ||
The '''[[ | The '''[[Flood infection form]]''' is one of the easiest creature to eliminate in the ''Halo'' series, requiring only one shot form any weapon. However, as easy as it may seem, a swarm of infection forms can also be a formidable threat to the unwary individual. | ||
==Combat== | ==Combat== | ||
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While individual infection forms are weak, in large numbers they can exert a surprisingly powerful force, being able to shatter doors made of Forerunner alloys. | While individual infection forms are weak, in large numbers they can exert a surprisingly powerful force, being able to shatter doors made of Forerunner alloys. | ||
A single round from any weapon will burst an infection form. For this reason, automatic weapons are recommended. [[Dual wielding|Dual-wielding]] | A single round from any weapon will burst an infection form. For this reason, automatic weapons are recommended. [[Dual wielding|Dual-wielding]] [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifles]], [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle/Jiralhanae variant|Brute Plasma Rifles]], [[Type-25 Carbine|Spikers]] or using a UNSC ballistic weapon all work well. The [[BR-55 Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] with its bursts fire can be quite effective and the [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|Shotgun]] can work well too when shooting at large groups closing in. Try to avoid using weapons such as [[M6 Series|M6 Handguns]], as their rate of fire is very low. Also, try to use [[Grenade|Grenades]], but be careful as sometimes Infection Forms can be stuck with [[Plasma Grenade|Plasma Grenades]] and may harm you when it gets close. In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', automatic weapons like the [[MA5B|Assault Rifle]] and [[Plasma Rifle]] are good on them as well as the [[Plasma Pistol]], and the the Needler can turn out to be a very good alternative as the needles have homing ability. Be careful though, do not stick too many Needles on one at a time while they are close as if you do it will explode and effect you most likely depleting your shields. The best way of using it is to fire a single shot at each Infection Form, which is enough to kill them. SMGs are incredibly effective for taking on swarms of infection forms with its large magazine size and impressive rate of fire. The Sentinel Beam is also extremely effective and can swiftly obliterate entire swarms of infection forms at long ranged distances. | ||
Infection forms are spawned from bulging, sac-like pods in [[Flood hive]]s, called [[Flood | Infection forms are spawned from bulging, sac-like pods in [[Flood hive]]s, called [[Flood growth pod]]s. It may be tempting to destroy these sacs, but it is actually more advisable not to, since destroying them will not kill the infection forms inside. | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
=== ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' === | === ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' === | ||
*It is best to leave the infection forms for last and focus on larger threat such as the combat forms and the carrier forms. However | *It is best to leave the infection forms for last and focus on larger threat such as the combat forms and the carrier forms. However it is best to focus on infection forms first if you bring allies with you. | ||
*Shooting a swarm of infection forms can set off a chain reaction killing a couple of nearby infection forms within that swarm. For example, in a swarm of three infection forms, killing one could incidentally kill off the other two if they're close to one another. | *Shooting a swarm of infection forms can set off a chain reaction killing a couple of nearby infection forms within that swarm. For example, in a swarm of three infection forms, killing one could incidentally kill off the other two if they're close to one another. | ||
*An Assault Rifle is the best tool to kill of a swarm, followed by the Plasma Pistol and the Needler (to kill one at a distance). Reserve the rest of the weapons for the combat forms. | *An Assault Rifle is the best tool to kill of a swarm, followed by the Plasma Pistol and the Needler (to kill one at a distance). Reserve the rest of the weapons for the combat forms. | ||
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**The Needler is fun to use on the infection forms from a distance. The homing needles makes it easier for the player to not aim properly and escape at ease. | **The Needler is fun to use on the infection forms from a distance. The homing needles makes it easier for the player to not aim properly and escape at ease. | ||
*If all else fails, melee the infection forms. | *If all else fails, melee the infection forms. | ||
*Infection form cannot pursue player if it falls down to the hill when attempting to attack player but it also cannot be killed due to script or slow speed during freefall. | |||
=== ''Halo 2'' === | === ''Halo 2'' === | ||
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*Much of the gameplay tips in ''Halo 2'' section above can be used in ''Halo 3''. | *Much of the gameplay tips in ''Halo 2'' section above can be used in ''Halo 3''. | ||
*The SMG and the Assault Rifle are the best tool to kill of the infection forms due to their ammunition count. | *The SMG and the Assault Rifle are the best tool to kill of the infection forms due to their ammunition count. | ||
*Fire weapons, like the [[ | *Fire weapons, like the [[Incendiary Grenade]]s and the [[M7057/Defoliant Projector|flamethrower]], are very effective against the infection forms. | ||
*The Gravity Hammer is very effective against large groups of Infection Forms. | *The Gravity Hammer is very effective against large groups of Infection Forms. | ||
*Once an area has been mostly cleared of hostiles (enough to establish a Checkpoint), any remaining Infection Forms will usually explode if they have not found a body to infect. | *Once an area has been mostly cleared of hostiles (enough to establish a Checkpoint), any remaining Infection Forms will usually explode if they have not found a body to infect. | ||
=== ''Halo Wars'' === | === ''Halo Wars'' === | ||
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*During the first encounter with the Flood in Halo War's Campaign (Ander's Signal), engage the different pockets of Flood forces using only your hero units; none of them can be infected, and Alice-130's chaingun is spectacularly effective at ripping through entire waves of Infection Forms | *During the first encounter with the Flood in Halo War's Campaign (Ander's Signal), engage the different pockets of Flood forces using only your hero units; none of them can be infected, and Alice-130's chaingun is spectacularly effective at ripping through entire waves of Infection Forms | ||
*Flame mortar-armed turrets are an excellent way to defend your base. Two medium turrets can hold off practically any infection form assault. | *Flame mortar-armed turrets are an excellent way to defend your base. Two medium turrets can hold off practically any infection form assault. | ||
*When it infects an infantry unit (except for Hero Units), one of the squad will immediately leave the squad with health capped to 1 during the process and become an individual Flood Combat Form Unit with full health, regardless of any infantry squad type | *When it infects an infantry unit (except for Hero Units), one of the squad will immediately leave the squad with health capped to 1 during the process and become an individual Flood Combat Form Unit with full health, regardless of any infantry squad type. | ||
*When it infects infantry units, the infected infantry will gain invulnerability until the process to become Individual Flood Combat Form is completed. | *When it infects infantry units, the infected infantry will gain invulnerability until the process to become Individual Flood Combat Form is completed. | ||
*A Hero Unit can be instantly downed regardless of remaining HP when their shield is down. | *A Hero Unit can be instantly downed regardless of remaining HP when their shield is down. | ||
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===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ||
*Units that deal splash damage are highly effective against | *Units that deal splash damage are highly effective against swarm of infections. They can be easily killed with one splash shot. Hellbringers, Hunters and units that deal splash damage are reccomended to deal with Infection form. | ||
*Turret defenses are no longer efficient to destroy packs of infection forms even it was upgraded with anti-infantry upgrades. | |||
*Same as previous ''Halo Wars'', it cannot attack air units. | |||
*Turret defenses are no longer efficient | *Beware of Flood Swarmer, it can freely produce infection forms at the spot. | ||
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[[Category:Gameplay guides]] | [[Category:Gameplay guides]] |