Plasma mortar: Difference between revisions

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==Tactics==
==Tactics==
[[Image:Wraith Attack.jpg|left|180px|thumb|A wraith firing a plasma mortar.]]
[[Image:Wraith Attack.jpg|left|180px|thumb|A wraith firing a plasma mortar.]]
*Plasma mortar fires in an arc so don't aim straight at the target, aim above the target. The further away you are, the higher you will have to aim to actually hit the target.
*A Plasma Mortar fires in an arc so it is somewhat difficult to hit a target. The further away you are, the higher you will have to aim to actually hit the target.
*It is easy to see a plasma bolt coming towards you; if you look up and see a giant light-blue ball of energy in the sky coming towards you, run away or strafe to the side. Due to its slow-moving nature, it will take longer to reach you than a human projectile, so if you see it early you are in with a chance.
*Due to its slow-moving nature, the plasma ball will be much easier to avoid than a human projectile.
*Remember that even if you are behind cover, you may still not be protected from the plasma's curved trajectory.
*Remember that even if you are behind cover, you may still not be protected from the plasma's curved trajectory.