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{{quote|No shields, no sensors. Just you, your BR, and a lot of headshots.|Playlist Description}} | {{quote|No shields, no sensors. Just you, your BR, and a lot of headshots.|Playlist Description}} | ||
'''Team SWAT''' is a ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' [[multiplayer]] [[matchmaking]] gametype. As of May [[2008]], Team SWAT is a ranked playlist in Halo 3, after being featured in two Double EXP Weekend playlists. The player has no [[shields]], no [[motion tracker]], and spawns with a [[weapon]] that is well suited for obtaining headshots. Common starting weapons are the [[Battle Rifle]], [[Covenant Carbine]], DMR, and an [[M6 Series]] handgun. Mongoose ATVs can be found on maps such as [[Snowbound]] and [[Isolation]]. Inexperienced players should avoid this playlist as it can be particularly frustrating if they are not used to fast-paced gameplay. On October 5, 2010, Team SWAT became an official playlist in ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer.[http://halo.bungie.net/stats/reach/playlists.aspx] SWAT is included as a built-in on-disc [[Slayer]] variant in both ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4''. | '''Team SWAT''' is a ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' [[multiplayer]] [[matchmaking]] gametype. As of May [[2008]], Team SWAT is a ranked playlist in Halo 3, after being featured in two Double EXP Weekend playlists. The player has no [[Energy shielding|shields]], no [[motion tracker]], and spawns with a [[weapon]] that is well suited for obtaining headshots. Common starting weapons are the [[Battle Rifle]], [[Covenant Carbine]], DMR, and an [[M6 Series]] handgun. Mongoose ATVs can be found on maps such as [[Snowbound]] and [[Isolation]]. Inexperienced players should avoid this playlist as it can be particularly frustrating if they are not used to fast-paced gameplay. On October 5, 2010, Team SWAT became an official playlist in ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer.[http://halo.bungie.net/stats/reach/playlists.aspx] SWAT is included as a built-in on-disc [[Slayer]] variant in both ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4''. | ||
The lack of shields can significantly increase the speed of the game due to almost instantaneous kills, though there is often a tendency for people to be more cautious due to this vulnerability. Head shots are crucial, as they will take down one, or in some cases with the Battle Rifle, two or three opponents with a single burst. | The lack of shields can significantly increase the speed of the game due to almost instantaneous kills, though there is often a tendency for people to be more cautious due to this vulnerability. Head shots are crucial, as they will take down one, or in some cases with the Battle Rifle, two or three opponents with a single burst. | ||
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* [[SWATBall]] - Carry the skull for points. First pair to 200 points wins. Players start with Battle Rifles and Magnums. Player traits: 150% damage resistance, 0× shield multiplier, infinite ammo, motion tracker disabled, no spawning grenades. 12 minute match time limit. | * [[SWATBall]] - Carry the skull for points. First pair to 200 points wins. Players start with Battle Rifles and Magnums. Player traits: 150% damage resistance, 0× shield multiplier, infinite ammo, motion tracker disabled, no spawning grenades. 12 minute match time limit. | ||
* [[SWAT 2 Flag]] - Players attempt to capture the opposing team's flag. First team to three captures wins. Players start with Battle Rifles and Magnums. Player traits: 150% damage resistance, 0× shield multiplier, infinite ammo, motion tracker disabled, no spawning grenades. 15 minute match time limit. | * [[SWAT 2 Flag]] - Players attempt to capture the opposing team's flag. First team to three captures wins. Players start with Battle Rifles and Magnums. Player traits: 150% damage resistance, 0× shield multiplier, infinite ammo, motion tracker disabled, no spawning grenades. 15 minute match time limit. | ||
* [[Recon Swat]] - Players start with only the [[M6C/SOCOM|Automag]]. ([[Halo 3]] only. | |||
Settings [http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=18643907&viewreplies=true&postRepeater1-p=1]: | Settings [http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=18643907&viewreplies=true&postRepeater1-p=1]: | ||
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===Gametypes=== | ===Gametypes=== | ||
*[[SWAT]] | *[[Special Weapons and Tactics|SWAT]] | ||
*[[SWAT Magnums]] | *[[SWAT Magnums]] | ||
*[[SWAT Oddball]] | *[[SWAT Oddball]] | ||
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==Tips and Strategy== | ==Tips and Strategy== | ||
*In ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3'', many players prefer [[Elite]] armor permutations in this game type due to claims that Elites are nearly impossible to headshot from behind. This, including claims that Elites have a disadvantage when shot from the side, have been verified by Bungie as untrue, although some players would disagree. The Elite's head sticks out farther than a Spartan's head from the side, making it a bigger target. However, there is a spot in the Elite's neck that grenades and projectiles can pass through without any damage. | *In ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3'', many players prefer [[Sangheili|Elite]] armor permutations in this game type due to claims that Elites are nearly impossible to headshot from behind. This, including claims that Elites have a disadvantage when shot from the side, have been verified by Bungie as untrue, although some players would disagree. The Elite's head sticks out farther than a Spartan's head from the side, making it a bigger target. However, there is a spot in the Elite's neck that grenades and projectiles can pass through without any damage. | ||
*If you do have trouble shooting Elites, try to aim between their mouth and neck, because it can be frustrating if you hit them too high. | *If you do have trouble shooting Elites, try to aim between their mouth and neck, because it can be frustrating if you hit them too high. | ||
*If you stand an Elite beside a Spartan, the Elite's necks is roughly at the same height as the Spartan's head. In the end result it is equal, and the critical head shot area is the same in both. | *If you stand an Elite beside a Spartan, the Elite's necks is roughly at the same height as the Spartan's head. In the end result it is equal, and the critical head shot area is the same in both. | ||
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*Another popular name for Team SWAT is World War 2 (or simply WW2) for its plain usage of rifles and pistols in combat. | *Another popular name for Team SWAT is World War 2 (or simply WW2) for its plain usage of rifles and pistols in combat. | ||
*If you're playing SWAT Magnums a good way to train shooting someone in the head with a Magnum is too shoot a little higher above their head because most people back up with the Magnums when they're shooting, so it may hit them in the head if you time it right. | *If you're playing SWAT Magnums a good way to train shooting someone in the head with a Magnum is too shoot a little higher above their head because most people back up with the Magnums when they're shooting, so it may hit them in the head if you time it right. | ||
*As an [[Elite]], it is actually possible to "run backwards into battle" and look down so that people can't score headshots on you—with a high look sensitivity, it's no problem to turn around and shoot them in the head; be careful, though, as you can easily be Assassinated. | *As an [[Sangheili|Elite]], it is actually possible to "run backwards into battle" and look down so that people can't score headshots on you—with a high look sensitivity, it's no problem to turn around and shoot them in the head; be careful, though, as you can easily be Assassinated. | ||
*On regular SWAT in ''Halo 3'', melees are instant kills. This is not so in ''Halo: Reach'', as it takes two melees to kill an opponent with full health. One-melee kills return in ''Halo 4''. | *On regular SWAT in ''Halo 3'', melees are instant kills. This is not so in ''Halo: Reach'', as it takes two melees to kill an opponent with full health. One-melee kills return in ''Halo 4''. | ||