Energy sword (fiction): Difference between revisions
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*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 2'', use the advantage that the Elites need to be close to one to damage the player's energy shield. On higher difficulties, use the [[Noob Combo]] to eliminate the energy sword-wielding Elites. With this tactic, one can kill a [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Elite Honor Guard]] with a single [[Plasma Pistol]] easily in ''Halo 2'', even on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]]. | *In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 2'', use the advantage that the Elites need to be close to one to damage the player's energy shield. On higher difficulties, use the [[Noob Combo]] to eliminate the energy sword-wielding Elites. With this tactic, one can kill a [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Elite Honor Guard]] with a single [[Plasma Pistol]] easily in ''Halo 2'', even on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]]. | ||
*''' | *It is '''extremely''' ill-advised to use the sword against [[Grunt]]s, [[Jackal]]s, [[Drone]]s, or [[Engineer]]s. Due to the low-threat nature of these enemies they can easily be killed with any other weapon, or even a simple melee. | ||
*The sword is extremely valuable against Elites, [[Brute]]s, and perhaps [[Hunter]]s. | *The sword is extremely valuable against Elites, [[Brute]]s, and perhaps [[Hunter]]s. | ||
*When facing sword-wielding Elites, a sound tactic is to jump and lunge attack them. This will kill them quickly and save one's shields or even life on higher difficulties. | *When facing sword-wielding Elites, a sound tactic is to jump and lunge attack them. This will kill them quickly and save one's shields or even life on higher difficulties. | ||
