MA5B assault rifle: Difference between revisions

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*When up against a Sniper (or in some cases, a pistol-wielder) use grenades and strafe in a circle. Only open up when you're within range. There's nothing worse then an empty magazine when you're finally able to take the kill.
*When up against a Sniper (or in some cases, a pistol-wielder) use grenades and strafe in a circle. Only open up when you're within range. There's nothing worse then an empty magazine when you're finally able to take the kill.


*Even at long ranges, you can still use the AR to protect yourself from snipers. Remember: it only takes one shot to knock them out of their scope! Use this when you accidentally expose yourself, or when you just need to get to a better position.
*Even at long ranges, you can still use the AR to protect yourself from snipers. Remember: it only takes one shot to knock them out of their scope! Use this when you accidentally expose yourself, or when you just need to get to a better position. Use the "rapid-pulse" technique when that sniper is within the targeting sights. One should be able to fire much quicker than the sniper aligning his aim for a headshot. Especially if one is constantly on the move.


*If your enemy is using a Banshee in multiplayer, this weapon is choice. Just point it in the direction of the Banshee and fire.  
*If your enemy is using a Banshee in multiplayer, this weapon is choice. Just point it in the direction of the Banshee and fire (Full auto at close range where the pilot had intended to flatten you =A and missed, controlled shots at mid-range).  


*If you're in co-op and your partner's shield goes down, tell them to take cover and use your assault rifle as a SAW (squad automatic weapon) and suppress the enemies. This tactic is very effective on the first level of Halo: Combat Evolved.
*If you're in co-op and your partner's shield goes down, tell them to take cover and use your assault rifle as a SAW (squad automatic weapon) and suppress the enemies. This tactic is very effective on the first level of Halo: Combat Evolved.