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===Advantages=== | ===Advantages=== | ||
While a single Mauler is not as powerful as the UNSC [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|M90 Shotgun]], the Mauler is still a lethal weapon | While a single Mauler is not as powerful as the UNSC [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|M90 Shotgun]] by itself, the Mauler is still a lethal weapon up close. One shot to a light armored or non armored target will result in an instant kill, and the blade on the bottom of the weapon makes it an effective melee weapon. When dual-wielded by a [[SPARTAN-II|SPARTAN]], the Mauler's power is doubled and will kill a heavily armored and shielded target in one or two shots if fired at the same time. A single Mauler going up against a heavily armored and shielded target can still win fairly quickly if the user fires off a shot and follows it up with a powerful melee attack. | ||
===Disadvantages=== | ===Disadvantages=== | ||
The Mauler is generally unable to inflict the one-hit kill damage that the [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|M90 Shotgun]] | The Mauler is generally unable to inflict the one-hit kill damage that the [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|M90 Shotgun]] is capable of, unless dual wielded. The spread of the Mauler's shell severely limits its range, and any weapon that can be used outside of close range can take down a user with a Mauler. Ammunition is often rare to come by and its five shell magazine can be used up rather quickly. | ||
===Influence=== | ===Influence=== | ||
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===Campaign=== | ===Campaign=== | ||
*Conserve Mauler ammo whenever possible, as it is hard to come by, and only use the Mauler against high priority targets like [[Brute]]s and [[Flood Combat Forms]]. | *Conserve Mauler ammo whenever possible, as it is hard to come by, and only use the Mauler against high priority targets like [[Brute]]s and [[Flood Combat Forms]]. In ''ODST'' it's more common, but it should still be reserved for important targets. | ||
*It is tactically unwise to engage any [[Brute Chieftain]] with the Mauler, a Chieftain wielding a Hammer is certain death, and a Chieftain with a [[Fuel Rod Cannon]] will be able to down you pretty quick. | *It is tactically unwise to engage any [[Brute Chieftain]] with the Mauler, a Chieftain wielding a Hammer is certain death, and a Chieftain with a [[Fuel Rod Cannon]] will be able to down you pretty quick. | ||
*Flood infected Brute combat forms will often carry Maulers; when engaging one, never get up close to one on higher difficulties. Stay back and use controlled bursts with a [[MA5C Assault Rifle]] or a [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle]]. | *Flood infected Brute combat forms will often carry Maulers; when engaging one, never get up close to one on higher difficulties. Stay back and use controlled bursts with a [[MA5C Assault Rifle]] or a [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle]]. | ||
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===Multiplayer=== | ===Multiplayer=== | ||
*Unless dual-wielded, the Mauler is the weakest of all close-range weapons, such as the [[M90A Shotgun]], [[Gravity Hammer]], or [[Energy Sword]]. Thus, you should never attempt to engage in a close-quarters fight against someone who has any of these other weapons. Switching to longer-range weapon is often a better option. The Mauler also has very limited ammo. | *Unless dual-wielded, the Mauler is the weakest of all close-range weapons, such as the [[M90A Shotgun]], [[Gravity Hammer]], or [[Energy Sword]]. Thus, you should never attempt to engage in a close-quarters fight against someone who has any of these other weapons. Switching to longer-range weapon is often a better option. The Mauler also has very limited ammo. | ||
*When you have a Mauler, try to dual wield it with almost anything. A [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|Magnum]] would be the best choice, as both weapons are semi-automatics and will be | *When you have a Mauler, try to dual wield it with almost anything. A [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|Magnum]] would be the best choice, as both weapons are semi-automatics and will be easer to control, plus the Magnum's ability to kill a unshielded player with a headshot makes it very useful. This will most likely help on [[The Pit]] and its variant, [[Pit Stop]]. | ||
*When facing an enemy armed with a Mauler, the best tactic is to stay back and take your opponent out from a distance. As with the [[Shotgun]], [[Energy Sword]], or [[Gravity Hammer]], the weapon is virtually useless at long distances, since both the Shotgun and Mauler's ammunition scatters at distances. | *When facing an enemy armed with a Mauler, the best tactic is to stay back and take your opponent out from a distance. As with the [[Shotgun]], [[Energy Sword]], or [[Gravity Hammer]], the weapon is virtually useless at long distances, since both the Shotgun and Mauler's ammunition scatters at distances. | ||
*It is inadvisable to get too close, even if you have a devastating close-range weapon of your own, unless you've weakened the enemy's shields. It is best to stay back and switch to another weapon until his shields are down. | *It is inadvisable to get too close, even if you have a devastating close-range weapon of your own, unless you've weakened the enemy's shields. It is best to stay back and switch to another weapon until his shields are down. | ||
*If you have a Mauler and you get into a sudden close-combat fight (For example; an enemy runs | *If you have a Mauler and you get into a sudden close-combat fight (For example; an enemy runs quickly around a corner and bumps into you) the best thing to do is to shoot them with your Mauler and quickly Melee attack them. This will kill them almost instantly if done correctly. | ||
''Note'': It is unwise to attempt this if the enemy is wielding any other form of close-combat weapon, such as a [[Shotgun]] or [[Energy Sword]]. However, a skilled player can still employ the Mauler-Melee combo and kill the opponent. | ''Note'': It is unwise to attempt this if the enemy is wielding any other form of close-combat weapon, such as a [[Shotgun]] or [[Energy Sword]]. However, a skilled player can still employ the Mauler-Melee combo and kill the opponent. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Mauler was originally thought to be the name of the Brute [[Chopper]] in the early stages of ''[[Halo 3]]'''s development. | *The Mauler was originally thought to be the name of the Brute [[Chopper]] in the early stages of ''[[Halo 3]]'''s development. | ||
*The original Covenant Mauler appeared in the pre-Xbox version of Halo as a [[Human]] weapon, it can be seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tqrfy4SR7I here] beginning at the 2:49 mark. It is referred to by the Bungie employees doing the commentary as the ' | *The original Covenant Mauler appeared in the pre-Xbox version of Halo as a [[Human]] weapon, it can be seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tqrfy4SR7I here] beginning at the 2:49 mark. It is referred to by the Bungie employees doing the commentary as the 'boring device'. | ||
*The Mauler was first seen during the Vidoc "Et Tu, Brute?". | *The Mauler was first seen during the Vidoc "Et Tu, Brute?". | ||
*Due to the loss of dual-wielding capabilities, the Mauler is ''much'' more powerful in [[Halo 3: ODST]]. It has plentiful ammunition in the levels it appears in, and is a fair bit more powerful than the shotgun at point blank, though this is balanced out by its very short effective range. | |||
*Interestingly, the grip of the Mauler appears to be intended for [[Elites]], as it looks similar to the energy sword handle, though the bump may act as a trigger, as no trigger is present otherwise. | *Interestingly, the grip of the Mauler appears to be intended for [[Elites]], as it looks similar to the energy sword handle, though the bump may act as a trigger, as no trigger is present otherwise. | ||