HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis/Gameplay

Gameplay tactics

Campaign and Spartan Ops

• The Mantis is only available in two Halo 4 campaign levels, Infinity and Composer. Both levels involve waves of Covenant infantry and as such multiple Mantises are available in case the player's original Mantis should be heavily damaged or destroyed. You should always be weary of enemies wielding Type-33 fuel rod guns and overcharging their Type-25 plasma pistols.
  • In Infinity the player should use the Mantis' missiles to destroy the multiple Type-44 Phantoms and Z-510 focus turrets. The Mantis' machine guns and stomp ability are more than capable of dealing with the Covenant and Promethean infantry even on Legendary. The player should also be weary of the occasional Type-26 Banshee. A combination of the Mantis' machine guns and missiles will make quick work of all aircraft.
  • In Composer the player should once again use the Mantis' missiles to destroy the incoming Phantoms. However, unlike Infinity, the Phantoms will drop both Type-26 Wraiths and Type-32 Ghosts. You should always keep a distance between your Mantis and enemy Wraiths as a boosting Wraith is capable of destroying a Mantis regardless of difficulty. Also, unlike Infinity, there are many more Banshees present in this level and are a threat when they are sent in waves. It's best for you to find cover where you can until your shields are up before you engage another Banshee squadron.
• In Spartan Ops the Mantis is only available in three chapters, Shootout in Valhalla, Backup, and Out the Other.
  • In Shootout in Valhalla the four Mantises will always spawn back if destroyed. The only real threat is the occasional Wraith and the massive amount of Banshees in this chapter. This makes it ideal for the player to complete there Covenant vehicle destruction commendations using the raw power of the Mantis.
  • In Backup the Mantis should only worry about enemies wielding fuel rod guns and Z-390 incineration cannons. All enemies can easily be killed using the Mantis' main weapons.
  • In Out the Other the Mantis should take out the hordes of Promethean Watchers first before moving onto the Knights.