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The best way to deal with a Zealot is to either use a [[Plasma Grenade]] or to attack it from a long range, as they almost always wield swords. Also, due to their strong shields, it is advisable to use heavy weapons, such as the sniper rifle and rocket launcher, if they are available. The [[M6D pistol]] is only moderately effective, taking 16 headshots to kill a fully-shielded Zealot on Normal difficulty. The [[Needler]] is both common and extremely effective, due to the fact that 7 needles will kill the enemy and the weapon's large clip. However, it should be noted that this weapon takes too long to work to be of use against a nearby or charging Zealot, and that if the Elite is too close you may take serious damage from secondary explosions or detonating grenades. | The best way to deal with a Zealot is to either use a [[Plasma Grenade]] or to attack it from a long range, as they almost always wield swords. Also, due to their strong shields, it is advisable to use heavy weapons, such as the sniper rifle and rocket launcher, if they are available. The [[M6D pistol]] is only moderately effective, taking 16 headshots to kill a fully-shielded Zealot on Normal difficulty. The [[Needler]] is both common and extremely effective, due to the fact that 7 needles will kill the enemy and the weapon's large clip. However, it should be noted that this weapon takes too long to work to be of use against a nearby or charging Zealot, and that if the Elite is too close you may take serious damage from secondary explosions or detonating grenades. | ||
If you are forced into close-quarters combat with a Zealot, you should use a shotgun. If a Shotgun is not present, using a plasma rifle to take down the Elite's shields and an M6D or Assault Rifle to finish it off is also an efficient tactic at medium to close ranges. | |||
It is also possible to dodge the attack by jumping over him or moving very quickly to the left or right before he hits you. If you are quick enough, turn around swiftly and melee him while he is looking away, melee attacks to the back will always result in an instant kill. | It is also possible to dodge the attack by jumping over him or moving very quickly to the left or right before he hits you. If you are quick enough, turn around swiftly and melee him while he is looking away, melee attacks to the back will always result in an instant kill. | ||