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* Smart scoping with the Needler is not as effective as it might seem; while it does increase the range at which the needles track their target, it does nothing to increase their flight speed. If engaging a target who is aware of you, fire from the hip for best results. | * Smart scoping with the Needler is not as effective as it might seem; while it does increase the range at which the needles track their target, it does nothing to increase their flight speed. If engaging a target who is aware of you, fire from the hip for best results. | ||
* If you end up on the wrong end of a Needler, a quick thrust around a piece of cover can save your life. Follow up with a grenade to deter the Needler user from following you for a clean getaway. | * If you end up on the wrong end of a Needler, a quick thrust around a piece of cover can save your life. Follow up with a grenade to deter the Needler user from following you for a clean getaway. | ||
* | * [[Warzone]] and Arena feature two additional variants of the Needler, each being situation but efficient upgrades: | ||
** No matter the version of Needler you use, don't spare the ammo; if you think you have enough rounds in the target to kill them with a supercombine, hit them with a few more. | ** '''''Hailstorm''''': basically a straight upgrade to the standard Needler with a 50% larger magazine, faster needles, and slightly stronger tracking | ||
** '''''Talon of the Lost''''': an anti-vehicle/anti-armor Needler. While not as efficient against something heavy like a [[M820 Scorpion|Scorpion]] or [[Z-1800 Phaeton|Phaeton]], it works well enough against [[Type-54 Ghost|Ghosts]] and [[M290 Mongoose|Mongooses]], as well as armored enemies like [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]], [[Promethean Knight]]s, and the [[Warden Eternal]]. | |||
*** No matter the version of Needler you use, don't spare the ammo; if you think you have enough rounds in the target to kill them with a supercombine, hit them with a few more. | |||
[[Category:Gameplay guides]] | [[Category:Gameplay guides]] | ||
Revision as of 15:38, November 17, 2018
- Smart scoping with the Needler is not as effective as it might seem; while it does increase the range at which the needles track their target, it does nothing to increase their flight speed. If engaging a target who is aware of you, fire from the hip for best results.
- If you end up on the wrong end of a Needler, a quick thrust around a piece of cover can save your life. Follow up with a grenade to deter the Needler user from following you for a clean getaway.
- Warzone and Arena feature two additional variants of the Needler, each being situation but efficient upgrades:
- Hailstorm: basically a straight upgrade to the standard Needler with a 50% larger magazine, faster needles, and slightly stronger tracking
- Talon of the Lost: an anti-vehicle/anti-armor Needler. While not as efficient against something heavy like a Scorpion or Phaeton, it works well enough against Ghosts and Mongooses, as well as armored enemies like Hunters, Promethean Knights, and the Warden Eternal.
- No matter the version of Needler you use, don't spare the ammo; if you think you have enough rounds in the target to kill them with a supercombine, hit them with a few more.
