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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, their flight speed remains unchanged. 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, their flight speed remains unchanged. 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. | ||
* [[Warzone]] and Arena feature two additional variants of the Needler, each being situational but efficient upgrades: | * [[Warzone]] and Arena feature two additional variants of the Needler, each being situational but efficient upgrades: | ||
** '''''Hailstorm''''': basically a straight upgrade to the standard Needler with a 50% larger magazine, faster needles, and slightly stronger tracking. | ** '''''Hailstorm''''': basically a straight upgrade to the standard Needler with a 50% larger magazine, faster needles, and slightly stronger tracking. | ||
** '''''Talon of the Lost''''': an anti-vehicle/anti-armor Needler. While not as efficient against something heavy like a [[M820 Scorpion|Scorpion]] or [[ | ** '''''Talon of the Lost''''': an anti-vehicle/anti-armor Needler. While not as efficient against something heavy like a [[M820 Scorpion|Scorpion]] or [[Phaeton]], it works well enough against [[Karo'wark-pattern Ghost|Ghosts]] and [[M290 Mongoose|Mongooses]], as well as armored enemies or even bosses like [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]], [[Promethean Knight]]s, {{Pattern|Pnap|Goblin}}s, and the [[Warden Eternal]]. It also appears in the seventh campaign mission ''[[Reunion]]''. | ||
*** 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. | *** 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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:50, August 27, 2022
- 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, their flight speed remains unchanged. 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.
- Warzone and Arena feature two additional variants of the Needler, each being situational but efficient upgrades:
- Hailstorm: basically a straight upgrade to the standard Needler with a 50% larger magazine, faster needles, and slightly stronger tracking.
- Talon of the Lost: 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 or even bosses like Hunters, Promethean Knights, Pnap-pattern Goblins, and the Warden Eternal. It also appears in the seventh campaign mission Reunion.
- 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.
