Sangheili/Gameplay: Difference between revisions

Sangheili warriors are often considered to be the most skilled and capable species in the Halo series, and are only equaled by [[Hunters]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. However, their code of honor can get in the way of this. They frequently forget to take cover, even whilst their shields are down leaving them very vulnerable to fire from ranged weapons like the Battle Rifle or the Carbine. Use this to your advantage by combining fire with your AI Marines and your chances of taking one down will be high. Also, depending on the weapon you have and the rank of the Sangheili, it can be increasingly difficult to attack an Sangheili efficiently. The best way to do so is to judge by their rank and weapon. For example, if you come across a group of [[Sangheili Minor|Minor]]s or [[Sangheili Major|Majors]] being led by an [[Ultra Sangheili]], it would be best to take out the Ultra first, as he is the strongest enemy present.

|The M6D Pistol has high damage per hit, high accuracy, and thus is very effective against Sangheilis. The only thing you should worry about, however, is the Pistol's low rate of fire. It is best used in conjunction with an overcharged [[plasma pistol]] shot, as on legendary, it can take 6-8 shots to take out a [[Major Sangheili]]'s [[Sangheili Personal Energy Shields|Shields]] and in that time you could easily die.

|Good when coupled with the Plasma Pistol or the Plasma Rifle, as it will break the Shields quickly, and is excellent when it does. Otherwise it works about the same as the MA5B Assault Rifle does, except the medium range accuracy is slightly less than the MA5B Assault Rifle. However, in [[Legendary]], the effect is dampened, as the [[Major Sangheili]]s can absorb enough damage to kill you first.

|Instant kill weapon at close range, except against higher Sangheilis such as [[Ultra Sangheili|Ultras]] and [[Councilor]]s. On Legendary, though, it takes at least two shots to kill a Minor, so you may wish to get an alternative, as the recoil time is excessively long.

|One shot will deplete an Sangheili's Shielding on lower difficulty settings, but one head shot will neutralize one instantly, except [[Zealots]], Councilors, and [[Special Operations Sangheili|SpecOps Sangheilis]] (On Legendary, a Major can also take 2 headshots). It would take about 4 body-shots to kill a [[Minor Sangheili]] on [[Legendary]] difficulty. Easily one of the best weapons at all ranges (at far, they can't even strike back; at close range, you don't even have to aim, as two to three body shots should suffice).

In ''[[Halo 2]]'', they do not use [[Overshield]]s and their shields are as strong as those of a Major Sangheili and [[Special Operations Sangheili]], but they are a lot smarter and tougher. They are still very deadly in close-quarters, however in ''Halo 2'', their sword animation has been changed to being "more realistic" in the sense that in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', a sword swing had a huge area of effect, and it was impossible to dodge a swing. In ''Halo 2'', it is possible to sidestep, and assassinate a Zealot, or any other Sangheili with a sword. When the Zealot is swinging, quickly step to the side and behind him, than melee him, which results in an assassination, and an instant kill. This is the quickest and most effective way of dispatching Zealots, or other sword wielding Sangheilis. It is also more risky however. Their armor without [[Energy shields|Energy Shields]] are much thicker (although it makes it slower) than that of Major and Minor and can sustain more damage. In addition to the tactics mentioned in the preceding paragraph, dual [[M6C Magnum]]s can be very effective at close ranges so long as you stay outside of their sword's reach. Dual Needlers are also effective. Also, Zealot AI is noticeably different in ''Halo 2''; Zealots are always found wielding Energy Swords, ceremonial weapons befitting their high rank.