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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
[[File:1216011812 Wraith.jpg|right|180 px|thumb|A Wraith firing its Plasma Mortar.]] | [[File:1216011812 Wraith.jpg|right|180 px|thumb|A Wraith firing its Plasma Mortar.]] | ||
*A Plasma Mortar fires in an arc so it is somewhat difficult to hit a target. The further away you are, the higher you will have to aim to actually hit | *A Plasma Mortar fires in an arc, so it is somewhat difficult to hit a target. The further away you are, the higher you will have to aim to actually hit your target. | ||
*Timing is critical | *Timing is critical; if perfected, your shot may flip a smaller vehicle over, allowing you to launch a second mortar and obliterate the vehicle and the crew. | ||
*Due to its slow | *Due to its slow speed and high visibility, the plasma bolt is much easier to avoid than a human projectile. | ||
*Remember that even if you are behind cover, you may still not be protected from the plasma's curved trajectory. | *Remember that even if you are behind cover, you may still not be protected from the plasma's curved trajectory. | ||
*Plasma mortars are usually used for close range in Multiplayer due to the difficulty of hitting people with the arc involved. | *Plasma mortars are usually used for close range in Multiplayer, due to the difficulty of hitting people with the arc involved. | ||
*In the ''Halo 3'' campaign, the Wraith's AI is so skilled with the plasma mortar that it can hit you from very far away. Keep moving. | *In the ''Halo 3'' campaign, the Wraith's AI is so skilled with the plasma mortar that it can hit you from very far away. Keep moving. | ||
*When a Plasma Mortar is discharged, it makes a distinctive whining noise as if flies through the air. Use this to your advantage, and keep moving. Chances are, you will be able to completely avoid the shot with some deft maneuvering. | *When a Plasma Mortar is discharged, it makes a distinctive whining noise as if flies through the air. Use this to your advantage, and keep moving. Chances are, you will be able to completely avoid the shot with some deft maneuvering. | ||
*On larger maps like Valhalla, if you continuously launch volleys toward the enemy base, you will eventually get a kill. You can also kill teammates | *On larger maps like Valhalla, if you continuously launch volleys toward the enemy base, you will eventually get a kill. You can also kill teammates, so be careful where the shots are placed. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||