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== General == | == General == | ||
* Use the Hydra Launcher as you would the [[ | * Use the Hydra Launcher as you would the [[Type-52 plasma launcher|Plasma Launcher]] from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''; activate Smart-Link, plan your target, and fire away. | ||
* As with other projectile weapons, the Hydra's missiles can be stopped by walls or other scenery objects. | * As with other projectile weapons, the Hydra's missiles can be stopped by walls or other scenery objects. | ||
* The Hydra takes 1.5 seconds to lock on to a target once the weapon has detected it. Once locked on, its missiles will track down that target. | * The Hydra takes 1.5 seconds to lock on to a target once the weapon has detected it. Once locked on, its missiles will track down that target. | ||
* The Hydra is effective at damaging both land and aerial targets. | * The Hydra is effective at damaging both land and aerial targets. | ||
== Campaign == | == Campaign == | ||
* The Hydra's first appearance is in ''[[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]'', in the shipyard. It later appears in ''[[Glassed]]'', ''[[Unconfirmed]]'', ''[[Evacuation]]'', ''[[Genesis (level)|Genesis]]'', and ''[[Guardians]]''. | * The Hydra's first appearance is in ''[[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]'', in the shipyard. It later appears in ''[[Glassed (level)|Glassed]]'', ''[[Unconfirmed]]'', ''[[Evacuation]]'', ''[[Genesis (level)|Genesis]]'', and ''[[Guardians (level)|Guardians]]''. | ||
* The Hydra is a powerful asset for AI-controlled Spartans, especially in the mission ''Blue Team''. If the player playing as [[John-117]] or [[Jameson Locke]] finds a Hydra, they should order an AI-controlled teammate to pick it up. This is most effective for characters whose default weapons are short-ranged weapons, such as [[Olympia Vale]] or [[Kelly-087]]. | * The Hydra is a powerful asset for AI-controlled Spartans, especially in the mission ''Blue Team''. If the player playing as [[John-117]] or [[Jameson Locke]] finds a Hydra, they should order an AI-controlled teammate to pick it up. This is most effective for characters whose default weapons are short-ranged weapons, such as [[Olympia Vale]] or [[Kelly-087]]. | ||
* Using the Hydra near the presence of enemy [[Promethean Watcher]]s is unadvisable, as they can throw Hydra missiles back at the player. If the player wants to destroy nearby Prometheans with a Hydra, they should kill the Watchers first. | * Using the Hydra near the presence of enemy [[Promethean Watcher]]s is unadvisable, as they can throw Hydra missiles back at the player. If the player wants to destroy nearby Prometheans with a Hydra, they should kill the Watchers first. | ||
** It is possible to kill the Watcher with a second Hydra missile while it attempts to deflect the first missile towards the player, but this will result in the player wasting ammo. | ** It is possible to kill the Watcher with a second Hydra missile while it attempts to deflect the first missile towards the player, but this will result in the player wasting ammo. | ||
* The Hydra is useful for tearing through [[Promethean Knight|Knights]] and [[ | * The Hydra is useful for tearing through [[Promethean Knight|Knights]] and [[Promethean Soldier|Soldiers]]. | ||
== Multiplayer == | == Multiplayer == | ||
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* Arena and Warzone feature two additional versions of the Hydra: | * Arena and Warzone feature two additional versions of the Hydra: | ||
** '''''Typhon''''': an improved version with a faster rate of fire and lock-on time, upgraded and improved recoil compensation, higher damage output, faster reload speed, and one more additional magazine. This variant is most efficiently used for more aggressive engagements or dishing out damage to vehicles. | ** '''''Typhon''''': an improved version with a faster rate of fire and lock-on time, upgraded and improved recoil compensation, higher damage output, faster reload speed, and one more additional magazine. This variant is most efficiently used for more aggressive engagements or dishing out damage to vehicles. | ||
** '''''Echidna''''': an advanced version with [[electromagnetic pulse|EMP]]-equipped missiles, a much stronger zoom level detecting targets up to 621.79 m (2,040 | ** '''''Echidna''''': an advanced version with [[electromagnetic pulse|EMP]]-equipped missiles, a much stronger zoom level detecting targets up to 621.79 m (2,040 ft) away, and automatic lock-on even without Smart-Link activated. This weapon can be used to facilitate boarding or hijacking action on or otherwise do great damage to enemy vehicles, and is especially useful against aerial Warzone bosses (e.g. [[Phaeton Helmsman|Phaeton Helmsmen]]). | ||
[[Category:Gameplay guides]] | [[Category:Gameplay guides]] | ||
