Ukala Workshop Mauler: Difference between revisions

The Mauler is generally unable to inflict the one-hit kill damage that the shotgun can, unless dual wielded. It is possible to replicate the [[Shotgun]]'s lethality with fast reflexes at close range. To do this, you must first be within melee distance of your target. Fire your first shot and immediately strike with a melee attack. This will often dispatch the opponent instantly. Although that is not entirely true, it is possible to score an instant kill, however, you just have to be very close to the enemy. If you master this skill, you can shoot the target before they had time to react. Take care when using this tactic against a shotgun-wielding opponent; he will usually not need to melee you after his first blast, though if he fails to kill you with the first shot, he will usually shoot again or melee. This does not work against [[overshield|shielded]] opponents. While dual-wielding a pair of Maulers, one double-blast at close range will kill most enemies. Firing at an enemy with the Mauler while right above them will usually kill them in one shot, or if not, just melee to finish them. Staggering your shots could be effective as well, but this seems to work best when you were outside of melee range. [[Dual-wielding]] this weapon in tandem with a [[Plasma Rifle]] or [[Plasma Pistol]] is a highly effective combination. Draining your opponent's shield (preferably with one of the Plasma weapons), then moving in and shooting also works well. If you are reloading your Mauler when you have one of these combos, you can drain there shield with the other weapon and melee. It doesn't matter that you dropped your weapon; you can just pick it up after the enemy is dead. [[Image:1212466661 Mauler.gif|thumb|left|200px|A ''Mauler'' render .]]