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[[Image:Sniping Headshot.jpg|thumb|A headshot made with a sniper rifle.]] | [[Image:Sniping Headshot.jpg|thumb|A headshot made with a sniper rifle.]] | ||
A '''headshot''' is a tactic used in both [[Campaign]] and [[Multiplayer]] to score instant kills. This occurs when a bullet or projectile is fired at an enemy's head causing higher damage | A '''headshot''' is a tactic used in both [[Campaign]] and [[Multiplayer]] to score instant kills. This occurs when a bullet or projectile is fired at an enemy's head causing higher damage. This is more effective than the bullet hitting the enemy's body. Headshots are most commonly performed with semi-automatic weapons that have good accuracy such as the following: | ||
[[Image:Halo_3_Picture_2.jpg|left|thumb|200px|A close-up of a headshot in Halo 3. The weapon used was a Sniper Rifle. The remains of the destroyed shielding and blood from the exit wound are clearly visible.]] | [[Image:Halo_3_Picture_2.jpg|left|thumb|200px|A close-up of a headshot in Halo 3. The weapon used was a Sniper Rifle. The remains of the destroyed shielding and blood from the exit wound are clearly visible.]] | ||
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List of headshot weapons, with headshot power/effectiveness rating against shielded enemies, and flesh (1 to 10, 10 being the strongest) | List of headshot weapons, with headshot power/effectiveness rating against shielded enemies, and flesh (1 to 10, 10 being the strongest) | ||
[[Sniper Rifle]] headshot power/effectiveness against shielded enemy: 10 (pure power) | *[[Sniper Rifle]] headshot power/effectiveness against shielded enemy: 10 (pure power) | ||
[[M6D]] headshot power/effectiveness against shielded enemy: 10 (pure power + fast rate of fire) | *[[M6D]] headshot power/effectiveness against shielded enemy: 10 (pure power + fast rate of fire) | ||
[[M6G]] headshot power/effeciveness against shielded enemy: 9 (pure power) | *[[M6G]] headshot power/effeciveness against shielded enemy: 9 (pure power) | ||
[[M6C Magnum]] headshot power/effectiveness against shielded enemy: 8 (extremly fast rate of fire makes up for some of the power) | *[[M6C Magnum]] headshot power/effectiveness against shielded enemy: 8 (extremly fast rate of fire makes up for some of the power) | ||
[[Beam Rifle]] headshot power/effectiveness against shielded enemies: 10 (pure power) | *[[Beam Rifle]] headshot power/effectiveness against shielded enemies: 10 (pure power) | ||
[[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle]] headshot power/effectiveness against shielded enemies: 8 (power) | *[[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle]] headshot power/effectiveness against shielded enemies: 8 (power) | ||
[[Covenant Carbine]] headshot power/effectiveness against shielded enemies: 8 (fast rate of fire makes up for some of the power) | *[[Covenant Carbine]] headshot power/effectiveness against shielded enemies: 8 (fast rate of fire makes up for some of the power) | ||
[[BR55 Battle Rifle]] headshot power/effectiveness against shielded enemies: 9 (power) | *[[BR55 Battle Rifle]] headshot power/effectiveness against shielded enemies: 9 (power) | ||
Headshots require a great amount of accuracy, so using weapons that do not aim well (such as the [[Assault Rifle]]). A one-hit-kill can be made with the [[Shotgun]] (body or head), although it is difficult and takes practice. | Headshots require a great amount of accuracy, so using weapons that do not aim well (such as the [[Assault Rifle]]). A one-hit-kill can be made with the [[Shotgun]] (body or head), although it is difficult and takes practice. | ||
