Sangheili/Gameplay: Difference between revisions

Although Elites are most commonly seen with [[Energy Sword]]s, {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}s and [[Needler]]s, because of their strength and versatility, Elites can utilize ''any'' weapon in the field of battle, human or Covenant, though most Elites would rather die than use a human or Jiralhanae-oriented weapon. [[Frederic-104]] theorizes that the Elites follow an edict of the Prophets that states that they should not use [[human]] weapons, based on his own sightings of Elites happily dying rather than pick up a fully loaded [[MA5B assault rifle]] at their feet. The Brutes however do not behave in a similar manner, even attempting to steal FENRIS nuclear warheads during the [[Battle of Earth]].

The [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]], it appears, has no particular objection to sullying his already fraudulent honor with a human weapon, and has even shown interest in human weapons before becoming Arbiter. Most other Elites will use a human or a Brute weapon if it is given to them by the Arbiter, although usually with a derogatory remark (with some exceptions like the Spartan Laser or Rocket Launcher), such as, "Bah! Even as trophies, these weapons are worthless!", "Really??", or even "Worthless piece of crap!" However, in the hands of an Elite, any human weapon can be deadly. Elites can hold a [[Rocket Launcher]] with one hand due to their superior strength, unlike normal [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] or even [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN IIs]]. Their marksmanship is easily comparable to a skilled Marine and they can quickly kill any opponent from afar with their skill in long-ranged combat, as well as being extremely deadly in close quarters with energy sword equipped warriors being even deadlier. Thanks to their armor and increased musculature they can survive attacks that would kill a normal human soldier, even with their personal shields down.