Pod infector/Gameplay: Difference between revisions

A single round from any weapon will burst an infection form. For this reason, automatic weapons are recommended. [[Dual wielding|Dual-wielding]] {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}s, [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle/Jiralhanae variant|Brute Plasma Rifles]], [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker|Spikers]] or using a UNSC ballistic weapon all work well. The [[BR-55 Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] with its bursts fire can be quite effective and the [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|Shotgun]] can work well too when shooting at large groups closing in. Try to avoid using weapons such as [[M6 Series|M6 Handguns]], as their rate of fire is very low. Also, try to use [[Grenade]]s, but be careful as sometimes Infection Forms can be stuck with {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s and may harm you when it gets close. In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', automatic weapons like the [[MA5B|Assault Rifle]] and {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} are good on them as well as the [[Plasma Pistol]], and the Needler can turn out to be a very good alternative as the needles have homing ability. Be careful though, do not stick too many Needles on one at a time while they are close as if you do it will explode and effect you most likely depleting your shields. The best way of using it is to fire a single shot at each Infection Form, which is enough to kill them. SMGs are incredibly effective for taking on swarms of infection forms with its large magazine size and impressive rate of fire. The Sentinel Beam is also extremely effective and can swiftly obliterate entire swarms of infection forms at long ranged distances.