Ukala Workshop Mauler: Difference between revisions
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
Firing at an enemy with the Mauler while right above them will usually kill them in one shot, or if not, just melee to finish them. Staggering your shots could be effective as well, but this seems to work best | Firing at an enemy with the Mauler while right above them will usually kill them in one shot, or if not, just melee to finish them. Staggering your shots could be effective as well, but this seems to work best if you are outside of melee range. | ||
===Campaign=== | ===Campaign=== | ||
*Conserve Mauler ammo whenever possible, as it is hard to come by, and only use the Mauler against high priority targets like [[Brute]]s and [[Flood Combat Forms]]. | *Conserve Mauler ammo whenever possible, as it is hard to come by, and only use the Mauler against high priority targets like [[Brute]]s and [[Flood Combat Forms]]. | ||
*It is tactically unwise to engage any [[Brute Chieftain]] with the Mauler, a Chieftain wielding a Hammer is certain death, and a Chieftain with a [[Fuel Rod Cannon]] will be able to down you pretty quick. | *It is tactically unwise to engage any [[Brute Chieftain]] with the Mauler, a Chieftain wielding a Hammer is certain death, and a Chieftain with a [[Fuel Rod Cannon]] will be able to down you pretty quick. | ||
*Flood infected Brute combat forms will often carry | *Flood infected Brute combat forms will often carry Maulers; when engaging one, never get up close to one on higher difficulties. Stay back and use controlled bursts with a [[MA5C Assault Rifle]] or a [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle]]. | ||
*Taking on a [[Flood Tank Form]] while duel-wielding | *Taking on a [[Flood Tank Form]] while duel-wielding Maulers is very risky, try staying out of its reach and circle around the Tank Form whenever possible. | ||
===Multiplayer=== | ===Multiplayer=== | ||
*Unless dual-wielded, the Mauler is the weakest of all close-range weapons, such as the Shotgun, [[Gravity Hammer]], or [[Energy Sword]]. Thus, you should never attempt to engage in a close-quarters fight against someone who has any of these other weapons. Switching to | *Unless dual-wielded, the Mauler is the weakest of all close-range weapons, such as the [[M90A Shotgun]], [[Gravity Hammer]], or [[Energy Sword]]. Thus, you should never attempt to engage in a close-quarters fight against someone who has any of these other weapons. Switching to longer-range weapon is often a better option. The Mauler also has very limited ammo. | ||
*When you have a Mauler, try to dual wield it with almost anything. A [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|Magnum]] would be the best choice, as both weapons are semi-automatics and will be eaiser to control, plus the Magnum's ability to kill a unshielded player with a headshot makes it very useful. This will most likely help on [[The Pit]] and its variant, [[Pit Stop]]. | *When you have a Mauler, try to dual wield it with almost anything. A [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|Magnum]] would be the best choice, as both weapons are semi-automatics and will be eaiser to control, plus the Magnum's ability to kill a unshielded player with a headshot makes it very useful. This will most likely help on [[The Pit]] and its variant, [[Pit Stop]]. | ||
*When facing an enemy armed with a Mauler, the best tactic is to stay back and take your opponent out from a distance. As with the [[Shotgun]], [[Energy Sword]], or [[Gravity Hammer]], the weapon is virtually useless at long distances, since both the Shotgun and Mauler's ammunition scatters at distances. | *When facing an enemy armed with a Mauler, the best tactic is to stay back and take your opponent out from a distance. As with the [[Shotgun]], [[Energy Sword]], or [[Gravity Hammer]], the weapon is virtually useless at long distances, since both the Shotgun and Mauler's ammunition scatters at distances. | ||
*It is inadvisable to get too close, even if you have a devastating close-range weapon of your own, unless you've weakened the enemy's shields. It is best to stay back and switch to another weapon until his | *It is inadvisable to get too close, even if you have a devastating close-range weapon of your own, unless you've weakened the enemy's shields. It is best to stay back and switch to another weapon until his shields are down. | ||
*If you have a Mauler and you get into a sudden close-combat fight (For example; an enemy runs quicky around a corner and bumps into you) the best thing to do is to shoot them with your Mauler and quicky Melee attack them. This will kill them instantly if done correctly | *If you have a Mauler and you get into a sudden close-combat fight (For example; an enemy runs quicky around a corner and bumps into you) the best thing to do is to shoot them with your Mauler and quicky Melee attack them. This will kill them almost instantly if done correctly | ||
''Note'': It is unwise to attempt this if the enemy is wielding any other form of close-combat weapon, such as a [[Shotgun]] or [[Energy Sword]]. However, a skilled player can still employ the Mauler-Melee combo and | ''Note'': It is unwise to attempt this if the enemy is wielding any other form of close-combat weapon, such as a [[Shotgun]] or [[Energy Sword]]. However, a skilled player can still employ the Mauler-Melee combo and kill the opponent. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
