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In Halo 3, the melee ability is much more powerful than it was in the past two games, making it a seemingly integral part of all close range engagements, especially in multiplayer.  Due to it's augmented power, a common multiplayer tactic is to charge the enemy with an assault rifle, then melee the enemy once up close.  If performed correctly, the enemy should have been slain once meleed, given that the enemy had regular shields.  When the energy sword is equipped, the melee ability becomes a quick "slice", which although faster, is significantly weaker than the regular "lunge". Also, it is possible to assassinate another play through thin glass, such as the glass in the Valhalla and Snowbound bases.