How to Survive a Halo 3 Multiplayer Battle

The heat of battle within the Halo 3 universe can be intense for even the most experienced gamers. Multiplayer action involves confusion associated with flying bullets, disorienting environments and the sound of other players talking trash to each other. You need to keep your cool in order to survive a Halo 3 multiplayer battle.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• XBox 360

1. Station your character in a good hiding place if you plan on using the Forge option in Halo 3. Your character will still be exposed during a multiplayer battle if you decide to change the game map during play.
2. Increase your Ratings Points (RP) and survive a multiplayer battle by going for headshots on opposing characters. You need to consider the meta game of Halo 3 while playing against friends and strangers alike. Accuracy and repeated shots to the head are ideal for players conscious of their RP.
3. Avoid withdrawal in multiplayer battles on Halo 3 to save face in the meta game. Serious players find it better to perish than survive through withdrawal because it negatively influences a player's profile in the Halo 3 universe.
4. Try out support weapons like the Spartan Laser in single-player action to prepare for multiplayer battle. These weapons have serious drawbacks, like excessive size and poor accuracy, but they serve the purpose for players in need of a knockout punch.
5. Learn the basic game boards of Halo 3 to prepare for battle with fellow players. Your studies will help in modified versions of game boards because you will know hiding spots and elevated areas.
6. Employ a power drainer to slow down aggressive players. The power drainer is a stationary shield surrounding the user and it takes away energy from other characters upon contact.
7. Travel from one point to another quickly using one of the vehicles available in Halo 3. You will want to find a vehicle like the Chopper and the Elephant to inflict damage upon other players while quickly crossing the board.
8. Initiate a bubble shield to give your character a chance to regroup and recharge weapons in multiplayer battles. The bubble shield can absorb numerous hits from common weaponry and can be found throughout most levels.

Tips & Warnings

• Silence players who are using profanity and creating an uncomfortable atmosphere in a Halo 3 multiplayer battle. The third version of Halo will utilize a special "A-hole" feature that allows any battle participant to mute a disagreeable player. This feature lets you focus on the battle instead of listening to endless trash talk.