Ukala Workshop Mauler: Difference between revisions

The Mauler is generally unable to inflict the one-hit kill damage that the shotgun does, unless dual wielded at point blank range.  It is possible to replicate the shotty'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 follow up with a melee attack.  This will often dispatch the opponent instantly. Although that is not entirely true   , it is possible an instant kill you just have to be "in your face close". If you master this skill, you will be able to shoot the target before he has 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.  This does not work against [[overshield|overshielded]] opponents.  While dual-wielding a pair of Maulers, one double-blast at close range will kill most enemies.  Staggering your shots can be effective as well, but this seems to work best when you're outside of melee range.  [[Duel-wielding]] this weapon in tandem with a [[Plasma Rifle]], [[Plasma Pistol]], [[SMG]], or [[Spiker]] is a highly effective combination.  Drain your opponent's shield (preferably with one of the Plasma weapons), then move in and shoot.  If you are reloading your Mauler when you have one of these combos, drain his or her shield with the other weapon and melee.  It doesn't matter that you drop your weapon, just pick it up after the enemy is dead.