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[[Image:FloodTank.jpg|left|thumb|A Tank Form on the exterior of the Control Room.]] | [[Image:FloodTank.jpg|left|thumb|A Tank Form on the exterior of the Control Room.]] | ||
The best way to take a Tank Form down is by simply shooting it in its head or mouth before it can spit [[Infection Forms]], though once hit it will often cover with one arm for protection. If you hit its mouth with a projectile weapon (ex. Battle Rifle) it will count the shot as a head shot. All Flood Combat | The best way to take a Tank Form down is by simply shooting it in its head or mouth before it can spit [[Infection Forms]], though once hit it will often cover with one arm for protection. If you hit its mouth with a projectile weapon (ex. Battle Rifle) it will count the shot as a head shot. All [[Flood Combat Form]]s have this supposed "head mouth". If you want a beat down or like to use the [[Energy Sword]] just pull it out, hit the head, and get a one hit kill, or just throw a grenade that can stick to it and it will kill it instantly. Or you can just simply melee it with a [[brute shot]]. | ||
They are extremely tough, almost like the Flood's equivalent of a [[Hunter]], and attacks that destroy normal Combat forms with one hit deal far less damage to a Tank Form. They are able to take multiple hits from the Gravity Hammer and the Shotgun, though the [[Energy Sword]] seems to make shorter work of them, as will a melee attack in the mouth, usually killing them in one slice. | They are extremely tough, almost like the Flood's equivalent of a [[Hunter]], and attacks that destroy normal Combat forms with one hit deal far less damage to a Tank Form. They are able to take multiple hits from the Gravity Hammer and the Shotgun, though the [[Energy Sword]] seems to make shorter work of them, as will a melee attack in the mouth, usually killing them in one slice. | ||
Since they are very slow and unable to rush the player, the [[Flamethrower]], or [[Firebomb]]s are a simple, ranged, one-hit option attack against the Tank Forms, though rare. Though beware, they can use all four limbs for locomotion. [[Brute Shots]] are also extremely effective against them because the melee attack with the Brute Shot is an instant kill against them on all difficulties except Legendary, which takes one shot with one hit. [[Plasma Grenade]]s, are also very effective only if they are placed near the head area. A pair of | Since they are very slow and unable to rush the player, the [[Flamethrower]], or [[Firebomb]]s are a simple, ranged, one-hit option attack against the Tank Forms, though rare. Though beware, they can use all four limbs for locomotion. [[Brute Shots]] are also extremely effective against them because the melee attack with the [[Brute Shot]] is an instant kill against them on all difficulties except [[Legendary]], which takes one shot with one hit. [[Plasma Grenade]]s, are also very effective only if they are placed near the head area. A pair of [[Shotgun]] blasts to a Tank Form's head is sufficient to put it down on [[Normal]] difficulty. | ||
There is a more unconventional method of jumping onto one's head and either meleeing them or using a powerful weapon, as they are unable to attack above them. | There is a more unconventional method of jumping onto one's head and either meleeing them or using a powerful weapon, as they are unable to attack above them. | ||
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When you see a Tank form you must remember these hints: | When you see a Tank form you must remember these hints: | ||
*Use a headshot capable weapon, like the Carbine or the Battle Rifle but not the | *Use a headshot capable weapon, like the [[Carbine]] or the [[Battle Rifle]] but not the [[Sniper Rifles]], because they have only 2 or 4 shots per cartridge, and '''Aim at the Mouth'''. | ||
*Do not try to | *Do not try to [[Assassinate]] them, they are not as dumb as they look! | ||
*Treat a Tank form like a Hunter with no ranged weaponry. | *Treat a Tank form like a [[Hunter]] with no ranged weaponry. | ||
*Melee them with a Brute Shot, for even on [[Legendary]] it only takes two melees before they kick the bucket. | *Melee them with a [[Brute Shot]], for even on [[Legendary]] it only takes two melees before they kick the bucket. | ||
*Use known anti-flood weapons, like the Energy Sword, the Brute | *Use known anti-flood weapons, like the [[Energy Sword]], the [[Brute Shot]], [[Flamethrower]], the [[Needler]] and the Brute [[Gravity Hammer]]. However, avoid using the [[Shotgun]] frequently against Tank forms as they are resistant to these. | ||
*Stay back! A single melee hit may kill you. It is always best to keep as much distance as possible between you and it. | *Stay back! A single melee hit may kill you. It is always best to keep as much distance as possible between you and it. | ||
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*Remember that this form will chase you. ''Do not allow them to get close to you''. | *Remember that this form will chase you. ''Do not allow them to get close to you''. | ||
*Sticky grenades such as the Spike Grenade, Fire Bomb, and a [[Plasma Grenade]], are effective if stuck near the mouth, and it's a sure fire kill. Bear that in mind. Spike | *Sticky grenades such as the [[Spike Grenade]], [[Type-3 Antipersonnel/Antimatériel Incendiary Grenade|Fire Bomb]], and a [[Plasma Grenade]], are effective if stuck near the mouth, and it's a sure fire kill. Bear that in mind. [[Spike Grenade]]s can also be effective if they land so the spikes go into the Tank Form. | ||
''Note: This only really works if the Tank Form is alone, thus nullifying any risk of damage from other Flood forms''. | ''Note: This only really works if the Tank Form is alone, thus nullifying any risk of damage from other [[Flood]] forms''. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||