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*Smart scoping with the Needler is not as effective as it might seem; while it does increase the range at which the needles track their target, it does nothing to increase their flight speed. If engaging a target who is aware of you, fire from the hip for best results. | * Smart scoping with the Needler is not as effective as it might seem; while it does increase the range at which the needles track their target, it does nothing to increase their flight speed. If engaging a target who is aware of you, fire from the hip for best results. | ||
*If you end up on the wrong end of a Needler, a quick thrust around a piece of cover can save your life. Follow up with a grenade to deter the Needler user from following you for a clean getaway. | * If you end up on the wrong end of a Needler, a quick thrust around a piece of cover can save your life. Follow up with a grenade to deter the Needler user from following you for a clean getaway. | ||
*The two [[Warzone]] variants of the Needler (Hailstorm and Talon of the Lost) are situation but efficient upgrades. Hailstorm is basically a straight upgrade to the standard Needler with a larger magazine, faster needles and slightly stronger tracking | * The two [[Warzone]] variants of the Needler (Hailstorm and Talon of the Lost) are situation but efficient upgrades. Hailstorm is basically a straight upgrade to the standard Needler with a larger magazine, faster needles, and slightly stronger tracking; and Talon of the Lost is an anti-vehicle/anti-armor Needler. While not as efficient against something heavy like a [[M820 Scorpion|Scorpion]] or [[Z-1800 Phaeton|Phaeton]], it works well enough against [[Type-54 Ghost|Ghosts]] and [[M290 Mongoose|Mongooses]], as well as armored enemies like [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] and the [[Warden Eternal]]. | ||
*No matter the version of Needler you use, | ** No matter the version of Needler you use, don't spare the ammo; if you think you have enough rounds in the target to kill them with a supercombine, hit them with a few more. | ||
[[Category:Gameplay guides]] | [[Category:Gameplay guides]] | ||
Revision as of 16:06, November 14, 2018
- Smart scoping with the Needler is not as effective as it might seem; while it does increase the range at which the needles track their target, it does nothing to increase their flight speed. If engaging a target who is aware of you, fire from the hip for best results.
- If you end up on the wrong end of a Needler, a quick thrust around a piece of cover can save your life. Follow up with a grenade to deter the Needler user from following you for a clean getaway.
- The two Warzone variants of the Needler (Hailstorm and Talon of the Lost) are situation but efficient upgrades. Hailstorm is basically a straight upgrade to the standard Needler with a larger magazine, faster needles, and slightly stronger tracking; and Talon of the Lost is an anti-vehicle/anti-armor Needler. While not as efficient against something heavy like a Scorpion or Phaeton, it works well enough against Ghosts and Mongooses, as well as armored enemies like Hunters and the Warden Eternal.
- No matter the version of Needler you use, don't spare the ammo; if you think you have enough rounds in the target to kill them with a supercombine, hit them with a few more.
