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The '''[[Flood infection form]]''' is one of the easiest creature to eliminate in the ''Halo'' series, requiring only one shot form any weapon. However, as easy as it may seem, a swarm of | {{Center|Looking for the gameplay tips for [[The Flood/Gameplay|the Flood in general]]?}} | ||
The '''[[Flood infection form]]''' is one of the easiest creature to eliminate in the ''Halo'' series, requiring only one shot form any weapon. However, as easy as it may seem, a swarm of infection forms can also be a formidable threat to the unwary individual. | |||
==Combat== | ==Combat== | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
=== ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' === | === ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' === | ||
*It is best to leave the | *It is best to leave the infection forms for last and focus on larger threat such as the combat forms and the carrier forms. | ||
*Shooting a swarm of | *Shooting a swarm of infection forms can set off a chain reaction killing a couple of nearby infection forms within that swarm. For example, in a swarm of three infection forms, killing one could incidentally kill off the other two if they're close to one another. | ||
*An Assault Rifle is the best tool to kill of a swarm, followed by the Plasma Pistol and the Needler (to kill one at a distance). Reserve the rest of the weapons for the | *An Assault Rifle is the best tool to kill of a swarm, followed by the Plasma Pistol and the Needler (to kill one at a distance). Reserve the rest of the weapons for the combat forms. | ||
**The Assault Rifle is the best gun. Additional ammunition is plentiful in the Flood campaign levels. Make full use of it. | **The Assault Rifle is the best gun. Additional ammunition is plentiful in the Flood campaign levels. Make full use of it. | ||
**The Needler is fun to use on the | **The Needler is fun to use on the infection forms from a distance. The homing needles makes it easier for the player to not aim properly and escape at ease. | ||
*If all else fails, melee the | *If all else fails, melee the infection forms. | ||
=== ''Halo 2'' === | === ''Halo 2'' === | ||
*Unlike in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' above, there is no "chain reaction" effect when shooting a swarm of | *Unlike in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' above, there is no "chain reaction" effect when shooting a swarm of infection forms. As such, the player must use considerable effort to kill the swarm. A SMG would generally be sufficient for such job. | ||
*Similarly to the above section, it is harder (and potentially impossible) to melee the | *Similarly to the above section, it is harder (and potentially impossible) to melee the infection forms. As such, engage them at a distance. | ||
=== ''Halo 3'' === | === ''Halo 3'' === | ||
*Much of the gameplay tips in ''Halo 2'' section above can be used in ''Halo 3''. | *Much of the gameplay tips in ''Halo 2'' section above can be used in ''Halo 3''. | ||
*The SMG and the Assault Rifle are the best tool to kill of the | *The SMG and the Assault Rifle are the best tool to kill of the infection forms due to their ammunition count. | ||
*Fire weapons, like the [[Incendiary Grenade]]s and the [[M7057/Defoliant Projector|flamethrower]], are very effective against the infection forms. | *Fire weapons, like the [[Incendiary Grenade]]s and the [[M7057/Defoliant Projector|flamethrower]], are very effective against the infection forms. | ||
