Editing Hydra

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|name=Hydra
|image=
|faction=[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]])
|tier=[[Pickup weapon]]
|class=[[Weapon class#Launcher|Launcher]]
|type=
|range=Medium
|counterparts=
[[Covenant]]:
*[[Concussion Rifle]]
*[[Fuel Rod Gun]]
*[[Plasma Launcher]]
|dmgtype=[[Damage types#Explosive|Explosive]]
|mode=Semi-automatic
|damage=High
|rof=Medium
|accuracy=High
|projspeed=Slow
|mag=6 rockets
|maxammo=
|generalvariants=
|h5reqvariants=
|hinfvariants=
*[[Pursuit Hydra]]
|scopes=
|attachments=
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The '''Hydra''', also referred to as the '''Hydra Launcher''', is a [[human]] [[pickyp weapon]] first introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', but featured prominently throughout the entire series. It is a semi-automatic weapon which fires rockets which explode on impact, and deal enough damage to kill a Spartan in an average of 4-6 hits. To compensate for its power, it only has six rockets per magazine.

==Universe and lore==

==Overview==
The Hydra is one of the more powerful weapons in Halo 5: Guardians and Halo Infinite. It features in both campaign and multiplayer, but is uncommon. In [[multiplayer]], it is a powerful weapon and will typically be found in central map locations, where its spawn can be easily contested by multiple players. In campaign, it can be found in a handful of places.

===Unlock and acquisition requirements===
This weapon can be unlocked in Halo 5: Guardians as well as Halo Infinite.

====''Halo 5: Guardians''====
In ''Halo 5: Guardians''{{'}} campaign and [[Arena]] [[multiplayer]] modes, the Hydra can be found on the level or map as usual, and does not need to be unlocked.

However, in [[Warzone]], the weapon can only be acquired via the [[Requisition system|REQ system]].

====''Halo Infinite''====
In ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s multiplayer modes, the Hydra can be found spawning on the map, as usual. In campaign, it can also spawn in certain locations on the open-world map and in missions, but to unlock it for on-demand spawning at [[Forward Operating Base|FOBs]]{{Ref/Game|HI|campaign|Detail=Valor unlocks}}

===Variants===
There are three notable variants of the Hydra, two of which were featured in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' as REQ variants.

====''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ variants====

====''Halo Infinite'' variants====
=====Pursuit Hydra=====
{{Main|Pursuit Hydra}}
{{Ref/Game|HI|weapon|Detail=Pursuit Hydra}}

In campaign, the Pursuit Hydra is a [[Legendary variant weapons|legendary weapon]].
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===Counterparts===
The ''Halo'' games have featured a few notable weapons similar in role to the Hydra, all are [[Covenant]].

====Concussion Rifle====

====Fuel Rod Gun====

====Plasma Launcher====

==Gameplay==
===Stats===
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===Advantages===
*High damage, typically a 4-6 kill
*Moderate explosion radius, making it easier to aim
*Has a tracking ability for moving targets and a non-tracking feature for more precise hits
*Reload is slow but loads one round at a time allowing the user to fire while reloading 

===Disadvantages===
*Reload speed is relatively slow
*Easy to accidentally hurt yourself with, if the projectile impacts too close

===Tactics and strategies===
**In campaign, save it for more powerful enemies like [[Elite]]s or [[Brute]]s, and if enemies are using it, prioritise killing them over most other enemies in the vicinity.
**In multiplayer, ensure you or your teammates acquire the weapon before an enemy does, if possible.
*Don't necessarily use the tracking ability on ground based enemies, find what works best for you.
*For airborne infantry enemies, always use the tracking ability.
*In close quarters, make some distance between you and the enemy before firing to ensure you don't get caught in the blast.

==Evolution==
====Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''Halo Infinite'' ====

{{UNSC support weapons}}
[[Category:UNSC infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Hydra MLRS| ]]