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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
===Campaign=== | ===Campaign=== | ||
*In Halo: Combat Evolved, besides another vehicle the | *In Halo: Combat Evolved, besides another vehicle the [[Rocket Launcher]] is the only weapon powerful enough to down a Banshee with a single shot on the higher difficulty settings. To increase your chances of defeating one without wasting your shots separate yourself from the rest of the action. You don't want to have to divide your attention between the Banshee and your surroundings. Once you are in a relatively sheltered position, focus entirely on downing the Banshee. | ||
*If need be, get the Banshees attention with small arms fire with a capable weapon. Get the Banshee to turn and start a strafing run on your position; the pilot will not break off his run until he kills you, you kill him, or he gets very close to you. | *If need be, get the Banshees attention with small arms fire with a capable weapon. Get the Banshee to turn and start a strafing run on your position; the pilot will not break off his run until he kills you, you kill him, or he gets very close to you. | ||
* | *When using the Rocket Launcher to defeat Banshees, aim slightly below the center of the "body" into an area that should be centered between the two cannons and slightly above them, and fire away. Because the banshee pilot will always strafe at a downward angle, he will fly directly into your oncoming rocket. Although one rocket will always bring down the Banshee, it is a good idea to have your launcher fully loaded with two rockets before you intend to use it. Also be aware that the Banshee will still have forward momentum after you bring it down, so watch out for it crashing because it can kill you, ruining a good move. | ||
*On the level [[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved Level)|Halo]] you can use the pistol to take down the Banshee | *On the level [[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved Level)|Halo]], you can use the pistol to take down the Banshee. It will take 20 rounds to take it down, but by staying in the downed life-pod and shooting the vehicle at close range you'll be able to defeat it. | ||
===Multiplayer=== | ===Multiplayer=== | ||
*Alert your teammates as soon as you spot the enemy Banshee in the air. | *Alert your teammates as soon as you spot the enemy Banshee in the air. | ||
*Splattering with a Banshee is very tempting, | *Splattering with a Banshee is very tempting; however, you can easily be stuck with a grenade, especially in tight quarters or, even worse, be [[Skyjacker Medal|skyjacked]]. | ||
*Know when you are taking enough damage | *Know when you are taking enough damage; if you suffer too much damage, the Banshee can be disabled and the enemy can use it in their favor. | ||
*The Banshee can be a big threat if not taken out quickly. To lessen the chance of being blown up, engage the enemy in a hit and run style. | *The Banshee can be a big threat if not taken out quickly. To lessen the chance of being blown up, engage the enemy in a hit and run style. | ||
*The biggest bane of the Banshee is the Spartan Laser. Before charging with a Banshee, ensure that your team is in control of the Spartan Laser. | *The biggest bane of the Banshee is the Spartan Laser. Before charging with a Banshee, ensure that your team is in control of the Spartan Laser. | ||
*If you boost into a wall while damaged, the Banshee will explode and eject you with downed shields. This is a useful escape if being hijacked. | *If you boost into a wall while damaged, the Banshee will explode and eject you with downed shields. This is a useful escape if being hijacked. | ||
*An easy way to fend off a hijacker is to watch when your opponent opens the hatch and do a flip. As you get ejected hold the boarding button, you should be able to jump back on your stolen aircraft to retake it. | *An easy way to fend off a hijacker is to watch when your opponent opens the hatch and do a flip. As you get ejected, hold the boarding button, you should be able to jump back on your stolen aircraft to retake it. | ||
*Trickery can be a weapon that can get you a free Banshee. If you run into a tight corner and distract an enemy Banshee, the pilot may become overconfident and try to splatter you. Funnel it in to a tight area to trap it and possibly hijack it. | *Trickery can be a weapon that can get you a free Banshee. If you run into a tight corner and distract an enemy Banshee, the pilot may become overconfident and try to splatter you. Funnel it in to a tight area to trap it and possibly hijack it. | ||
*Even if the Banshee is destroyed, it still can be deadly. The canopy and the hull can become debris of doom, crushing anyone who is underneath. Be sure the parts are on the ground before you advance. | *Even if the Banshee is destroyed, it still can be deadly. The canopy and the hull can become debris of doom, crushing anyone who is underneath. Be sure the parts are on the ground before you advance. | ||
*A tactic against tanks using the Banshee is to try to come as close as you can to the tank undetected, and then boost. When right above the target, eject and then you can board the tank. | *A tactic against tanks using the Banshee is to try to come as close as you can to the tank undetected, and then boost. When right above the target, eject and then you can board the tank. | ||
*On the Halo 3 map, Valhalla, you can keep the | *On the Halo 3 map, Valhalla, you can keep the Banshee in one place by going up one of the base's towers (vertically) and pulling down on the control stick just before you get to the top. You should stop and not be pulled down by gravity. This is either because of the invisible ceiling, or the vertical climb. | ||
==Changes== | ==Changes== | ||