Get Good at Halo 3

For all those new to the whole Halo game series, this guide will get you started playing online with one of the most popular games in the nation at this time.

By the way before you start playing Xbox live if you don't have a good connection you are going to find that it can give you some really dodgy and biased calls.

Steps

Controls

  1. Get familiar with the buttons so you don't have to constantly look down at the controller when you need to get in a vehicle or when you need to switch weapons.
  2. Examine the Control Scheme. Obviously, you must learn the controls before you can play. You should probably use the Default Control Scheme. However, you can change to other Control Schemes using the menu.
    • However, each of the control schemes come with their own advantages. For example, the Bumper Jumper scheme allows you to turn and jump/melee at the same time, etc., etc. Try learning to use more than one, and switch when you've got a better advantage with one over the other.

Maps

  1. Get to know the maps. Knowing where the power weapons spawn (i.e. shotgun, sniper, rocket launcher, etc.) will help you in team slayer and regular FFA (free for all). And know where the power ups are (I.e. Over shield, invisibility in the map guardian re-spawns every 3 minutes.This doesn't feel as long if you get overshields, grav hammer, flare and sniper rifle while you're waiting. )
  2. Use the first couple of your lives to scope out the map. Get to know where the vehicles are and where the good weapons are. Also try to find out your opponent's favorite spot.

Teamwork

  1. Learn how to communicate. Communication plays a huge part in all team games, telling your team what weapon just spawned and the location of the enemy is a huge role.
  2. Get in tune with the gamer lingo: When someone calls you trash/garbage they mean you are bad. Carried means that you are doing poorly and the person who is carrying is pulling your weight.
  3. If you want to become very good at team work, you must learn the map call outs, so you can better communicate with your teammates on where your enemies are located

Strategy

  1. Head shots are key. Ever wonder how you lost that battle and you got the first shot off? Your enemy was probably getting the headshots off with whatever weapon they were using. Remember to always be moving in a battle and jumping around a little, this makes it harder for the enemy to hit you. Whether your using an assault rifle or battle rifle, always go for the headshot, if you can pull it off right, you'll win most of your 1v1 battles.
  2. Use walls!!! Need a way to take out that enemy around the wall but you just can't get a shot off? Throw a grenade at a wall in the hallway in order to make the grenade bounce off into the hallway and cause damage or even kill the enemy that was there.
  3. Find someone to play with. I have always played better with people that can communicate and I can work well with.
  4. Don't get mad at yourself. It will only make playing harder for you and your team, you always tend to play better when your relaxed and can think it through.
  5. Crouch. It can be very useful to crouch, this makes you undetectable on the radar until you fire or start running again, this is also very useful so can sneak around the map without detection, use surprise attacks and sneak up on those pesky snipers, and this works best with camo.

Facing Someone with a Sniper Rifle:

  1. If you are behind a rock and you see that someone is waiting for you to come out, you have two options: 1) Run like mad in the direction that is farthest away from the center of the enemy's scope. 2) Based on what you see in the opponents screen, find out where they are and throw a grenade in their direction.
  2. Never run straight at the sniper as it will be easier for them to shoot you. Instead, try running side to side as you move towards the opponent. Also, you may want to jump, which will make it harder for the average player to kill you. But beware, this will only make it easier for an experienced player to kill you, since you can't change directions in midair. Shoot at him as much as you can while rushing, taking damage will cause the rifle to un-scope and give you more time to get in cover.
  3. If someone is near a ledge and too busy to notice anyone around them then you don't have to waste any bullets on them. Instead, hit them with the melee attack or take a couple swipes at them with a sword. Be sure to not take too much time sneaking up on them because the player could look at your screen and turn around to make your job harder.

Facing Someone in a Vehicle:

  1. Run straight at them. If the vehicle has weapons on it, jump up and down as you run, as most vehicles can't adjust their aim up and down. If the vehicle has no weapons don't jump before you get hit. And if you're in a vehicle and trying to splatter people, act as if your going to run them over, wait for them to jump, when the jump, that's when you stop, wait until they start falling to charge at them, trust me, you'll get them as they can't change direction in mid air.
  2. Be sure to throw grenades in the air and be shooting at your opponent (rather than the vehicle itself) when you aren't throwing the grenade. If all else fails,try to stick the vehicle with a plasma or a stick grenade. Throw a frag in front of you before you would be run over and the vehicle will flip over you and crash.
  3. If you kill your opponent, stop shooting immediately if you don't want to destroy the vehicle. If you do, continue shooting.
  4. If you are out of ammunition or just don't want to waste it, try stealing a vehicle while the person is shooting someone else.
  5. It often helps to hold RB (use) while fighting a vehicle since this will trigger your character to automatically hijack it.
  6. If you are facing a Ghost (the purple one), don't engage until they stop firing and begin to use their turbo toward you. You'll be able to tell because they cannot shoot and the sides glow blue. (They also speed up considerably.) If you are low on shields or ammunition, DON'T BE AFRAID TO HIDE! Your health will regenerate.

Facing Someone in an Aerial Vehicle:

  1. Use the missile launcher if possible. This weapon locks on to vehicles and homes in with deadly accuracy, and it's very easy to aim. And if they happen to get close enough you should use a plasma pistol so it temporarily shut down the vehicle and Hijack it, oh and, you can thank them for the shiny new banshee/hornet.
  2. Fight fire with fire. Grab your own aerial vehicle. You can ask a friend to pick off your foe while you distract him, if you're on a team.
  3. If you're playing Infection and have decreased gravity and/or increased speed for zombies on, simply get a running start. You can even defeat foes if you're using the energy sword like this, with patience and practice.
  4. Experiment with the weapons and vehicles in the game to see which ones you are better at using. A great way to do this is use the Forge feature in the game. It would be good to use them when fighting enemies.
  5. Once you have found a weapon you like, think of how it would perform in situations where there are many enemies, or possibly only one enemy. The Gravity Hammer may be great for killing one Brute, but if there is a pack of Brutes, you have a problem. Try to get comfortable with a weapon that works in all situations, as well as your favored one. For example, the Assault Rifle or Battle Rifle is a great secondary weapon to the Sniper Rifle or Beam Rifle. Also consider how often it is found in the game, and how fast it runs through ammunition.
  6. Use cover and items to your advantage. If you see a wall that extends into a battlefield, hide behind it when your shield starts to run low, and run out when your shield recharges. Halo 3 is an accurate game, so you can use real battlefield tactics, like flanking and cover just like in real life.
  7. Know how to counter vehicle attacks. Being able to take out a pack of Brutes is great, but what if they all get Choppers? Find and exploit the weaknesses of the vehicles, such as, shoot the Covenant out from the turret in Wraiths and shoot the fuel tank on the Ghost. Being able to snipe a Brute or Grunt out of a ghost is not essential as it is very difficult, but learning to do so can make the Legendary campaign significantly easier.
  8. Be sure you have ammunition. If you run out of ammo, just run to a dead body and pick up a new gun, and find a new one later. If there is a small Covenant with a good gun, run up to it and beat it down, then take its gun and continue on your course.
  9. Always be aware of your surroundings; keep track of your motion tracker in case any enemies are near.
  10. Keep a close range, and a medium range weapon at hand at all times.

Weapons

  1. Learn how to use the battle rifle. The battle rifle is the best weapon in the game for short to medium ranges.
  2. Examine Your Arsenal. There are many weapons in Halo 3, and to get better at this game, you must learn the strengths and weaknesses of all of them.
    • The Guns. The Guns are your main weapons in Halo 3. You must learn how to use them before playing.
      • The Battle Rifle. The Battle Rifle is a quite strong weapon that shoots 3-round bursts and can zoom in for long-range shots. It can do quite a bit of damage to enemies if you shoot at their heads. This weapon is good for short-to-long ranges. It is not dual-wieldable. This is a standard starter weapon. A good technique with the Battle rifle or BR is to throw a frag grenade at oncoming enemy or any grenade and then get one shot off in the head will typically work quite well. The Battle Rifle takes 4 shots to kill someone in the head.
      • The Assault Rifle. The Assault Rifle is the "cousin" to the Battle Rifle, because it has many similarities with it. However, instead of shooting bursts, the Assault Rifle is a full-auto weapon. It, unlike the Battle Rifle, cannot zoom in. This weapon is good for short-to-medium ranges. It is not dual-wieldable. It, like the Battle Rifle, is a standard starter weapon.
      • The Magnum. The Magnum is a semi-auto handgun. Its rate of fire is somewhat low, and can become inaccurate at long ranges. It's a rather powerful gun which is often underused. The Magnum is good for short-to-medium ranges. It is dual-wieldable. In dual wield configuration and at short ranges, three headshots with both magnums will result in a kill, which is even faster then a Battle Rifle.The Magnum takes 5 shots to the head to kill them.
      • The SMG. The SMG, or Sub-Machine gun, is a full-auto weapon. It is inaccurate at medium-to-long ranges. It can do great damage at short-to-medium range. It is dual-wieldable.
      • The Rocket Launcher. The Rocket Launcher is an extremely strong weapon. It can spread a huge amount of damage where it is shot. It is somewhat inaccurate at long ranges, and enemies can dodge the rockets. It can destroy vehicles. It is good for short-to-medium ranges. It is not dual-wieldable.
        • Shoot at Your Enemy's Feet! An enemy is less likely to survive a rocket shot if you shoot at their feet, because they cannot run away as easily.
      • The Shotgun. The Shotgun is a weapon that can do extreme damage at close range. It can down almost any enemy at point-blank range, and is feared by all enemies. It can deal low damage at medium-to-long ranges, and should be avoided in those situations. It is best at close range. It is not dual-wieldable. You should also Try to get close with the shotgun and shoot and press B for a insta-kill combo!
        • Aim for the Chest! For easier kills with the shotgun, wait for your enemy to approach you then release a hail of BBs at your opponent's chest. Since the torso is the largest target of the human, the BBs will be clustered in one area resulting in more damage.
      • The Sniper Rifle. The Sniper Rifle is a semi-auto weapon that can be extremely strong at long ranges. It can blow up a rocket when shot in its direct path. It can kill in one shot when aimed at the head, and two shots anywhere else. This weapon is one of the best in the game, and its location should be memorized on every map. Remember that you can double-zoom with this weapon. It is best at long ranges. It is not dual-wieldable.
        • Find "Sniper Spots". When using the Sniper Rifle, some places are best for using it. Elevated, out-of-the-way locations are best, because you get the best view of the map, and you can't be seen easily.
        • Refrain From "No-Scoping". No-scoping is when you do not zoom and try to kill enemies shooting "from the hip". As satisfying as no-scope kills can be, they are tough to get, and only masters should attempt.
        • Predict Your Enemy's Movement! Enemies may suddenly jump and move unexpectedly while you are trying to snipe them. This can be very annoying, but if you can predict their movements, you can easily get a snipe.
      • The Spartan Laser. The Spartan Laser is a ridiculously powerful weapon that shoots a red laser that obliterates enemies and vehicles. It, apart from the Sniper Rifle, is the only weapon that can kill multiple enemies with one shot. It charges quite slow, and enemies may take that as a chance to duck out of sight. It is best at long range. Try to make sure when you see a group of enemies at long range you keep your focus on a single target, rather than choosing in "mid-charge", this may cause in a miss, waste of ammo, and revealing your location. It is not dual-wieldable.
        • Use The Spartan Laser Against Clusters and Vehicles! From afar, the Spartan Laser can destroy vehicles and all of the enemies in them. It can also kill clusters of enemies, resulting in multi-kills for more points.
        • Widen Your Beam! Right before one fires the Spartan Laser, shift either to the left or right resulting in an arched beam rather than a beam fired in a straight line.
      • The Machine Gun Turret. The Machine Gun Turret is a grounded weapon that shoots rounds at a fast rate. It can be detached so you can carry it around as a regular weapon. It can destroy many enemies in a row and light vehicles. It is best at medium-long range. It is not dual-wieldable.
      • The Missile Pod. The Missile Pod is a weapon that, like the Turret, is grounded but can be used as a regular weapon; carried around. It can lock on to and destroy vehicles, and can kill enemies with ease. It is best at medium-long range. It is not dual-wieldable.
      • The Flamethrower. The flamethrower is a weapon that shoots deadly flames. It can kill an enemy after the first contact, because it keeps them on fire after you hit them with it. It should only be used at short range. It is not dual-wieldable.
      • The Energy Sword. The Energy Sword is a melee weapon that can kill all enemies in one "lunge". The Energy Sword can be used by pressing the melee button or the attack button, the latter causing a "lunge" that, from a small distance, causes your character to lunge toward the enemy and strike them. Both, if they make contact, are an instant-kill. This weapon's location should always be memorized. Beware though, if you get in a sword fight it is wise to swing with perfect timing and use jump attacks. It should only be used at short range. It is not dual-wieldable.
      • The Plasma Pistol. The Plasma Pistol is a weapon that can shoot relatively weak energy shots at fast rates or "charged", strong shots at slow rates. The latter can instantly deplete any shields. When charged fully it stop a vehicle dead in its tracks, and give you a chance at a kill. This weapon is best at short-to-medium ranges. It is dual-wieldable.
      • The Plasma Rifle. The Plasma Rifle is a weapon that has a very fast rate of fire, and can be very powerful and deplete shields quite fast. This weapon is quite similar to the Plasma Pistol. It is best at short-to-medium ranges. It is dual-wieldable.
      • The Needler. The Needler is a very powerful weapon that shoots pink needles. They are capable of doing lethal damage when shot for enough time. The needles are also semi-homing. The Needler has a fast rate of fire, and can kill enemies quite quickly. It is best at short-to-medium ranges. It is NOT dual-wieldable, as it was in Halo 2.
      • The Beam Rifle. The Beam Rifle is the Covenant equal of the Sniper Rifle. They are mostly the same, however, there are some noticeable differences. Instead of shooting bullets, the Beam Rifle shoots beams of energy. The Beam Rifle cannot reload and has a limited amount of shots before it must be discarded. It can also shoot two consecutive shots in a row, at the cost of temporary overheat. It is best at long range. It is not dual-wieldable.
      • The Carbine. The Carbine is a semi-automatic weapon that has high accuracy and shoots beams of energy. It can zoom in and be potentially deadly when shot at the head. It is best at medium-to-long ranges. It is not dual-wieldable.
      • The Gravity Hammer. The Gravity Hammer is an extremely powerful melee weapon. It is feared by all because of its 100% lethality at close range. It can also deflect a rocket. When an enemy is hit with this weapon at close range they will either be pushed back or killed. This weapon can only be used at close range. It is not dual-wieldable. Its location should be memorized on every map.
      • The Spiker. The Spiker is a weapon with a fast rate of fire. It is a very good weapon to use to beat down enemies. This weapon is best at short-to-medium range. It is dual-wieldable.
      • The Brute Shot. The Brute Shot is a very powerful grenade launcher. Because of its power, this weapon can kill enemies very fast. It can also, in a few shots, destroy vehicles. It is best at short-to-medium range. It is not dual-wieldable.
      • The Mauler. The Mauler is a small weapon not unlike the shotgun. It is less powerful but smaller. It can kill enemies quite fast when dual-wielded. It is best at short range. It is dual-wieldable.

Tips

  • When using a short range weapon, close in or drop down on your opponent, fire a few rounds, then punch for an easy kill!
  • If you're looking for someone to 'help' you, a good idea is to pick the guy that wins the FFA to help! Just remember, be nice.
  • Don't take it personally if you are being called a noob or a loser or "You suck"
  • Bullets can ricochet. Use this to your advantage.
  • If playing team games, you can have one (or more) of your teammates distract the enemy while you sneak behind for the kill.
  • GREAT weapons to have:
    • Battle Rifle*
    • Mauler^
    • Sniper Rifle*
    • SMG^
      • (*=Long range. ^=Short Range.)
  • Practice in Custom Games or in Social game types to improve and sustain your skills in order to be a good halo 3 player.
  • Pay attention to your radar and crouch to make it easier sneaking up on someone. (Walking while crouched is slow but you don't show up on enemy radar. This also works if you walk very slowly.)
  • If playing in a small space use a gravity lift on an enemy. Your enemy will be sent upward and will be stuck between the gravity lift and the ceiling.
  • Get a good weapon, preferably with a 2x scope and a decent rate of fire (Battle Rifle, Covenant Carbine). These are super versatile weapons and own at every distance.
  • When using a long range weapon, try to mirror your opponent's movements. Don't get closer or farther away.
  • Grab a close range and long range weapon. a long range weapon is a battle rifle and can be used as a brawler weapon as well. grab a plasma rifle for instant shield knock out power and when used in a combo with a battle rifle can be devastatingly effective in those frantic fire fights
  • Grenades are one of the useful things in halo. Use them. When running away when you are one shot (no shield) throw grenades to stop people chasing. If your team is coordinated enough you can team "nade"(basically same as team shot). REMEMBER grenades lower your enemies shield if placed correctly. Bank "nades" of walls and always use them. E.G Some one calls out "Weak P2", instead of waiting for him to come out simple throw grenades around that location.
  • Play with good kids and you won't have to worry about these crappy tips, you'll learn on your own...
  • Use your equipment. A gravity lift may sound useless in a firefight, but what better way to cover your retreat than sending your enemy {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} in the air. Even better: send a grenade up the gravity lift along with him.

Warnings

  • Don't get distracted, keep your eyes on the opponent.
  • Don't make your teammates angry they'll probably start team killing you.
  • LCD TVs can affect your game play not recommended for shooter game types.
  • Try to play on smaller screen TVs which are better than big screen to play shooter game types

Things You'll Need

  • Xbox 360
  • Halo 3
  • Xbox Live Gold Membership
  • TV

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