Thursday, May 6, 2010

HR: Armor Abilities - Jet Pack

Basic description: Allows player to fly. Note that Halo Reach has fall damage, so a player that runs of jetpack fuel and falls out of the sky will take damage and be stunned for a moment. It's a good idea to save some fuel so that you can feather your landing. Jets only fire when the action button is held. Available to both Spartans and Elites.

Restrictions: Can not hold any objective items (will drop bombs or flags), can not be in vehicles.

Uses: Good for getting places quickly, especially vertically oriented maps like Sword Base. Good for getting over obstacles and otherwise inaccessible areas. Sometimes can provide a good high sightline for firing. Works well when starting from a running jump.  Pairs very well with Rocket Launcher, Plasma Launcher or Grenade Launcher.

Counter: Jetpacks are very loud and not easily maneuverable. Players above your position show up in radar as a red dot with a shadow. Jetpacks tend to be easy targets for precision weapons like the DMR, Needle Rifle, Human Pistol or Sniper Rifle.

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