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| | The so-called "Newb Combo" is the combination of the [[Plasma Pistol]] and [[Battle Rifle]] or the [[Carbine]]. Often one would be walking and hear the splash of the plasma pistol being fired only to turn around and be hit in the face with the giant green blob and then sprayed in the head with the Battle Rifle/Carbine in an instant. This combo was especially rampant on [[Beaver Creek (Level)]] and [[Colossus (Level)]]. It was incredibly effective and often turned the tide of games. This tactic was considered so imbalanced that [[Bungie]] attempted to remove it from the game by implementing the new Battle Rifle game type which removes all Covenant weapons from the map. This was largely ineffective. They also made a team actionsack gametype for it called "combo training" |
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| '''Noob Combo''' is a term coined by multiplayer gamers shortly after the release of ''[[Halo 2]]''. However, the original idea came from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', albeit a modified version. It is typically used to refer to the combination of a [[Plasma Pistol]] overcharge and a semiautomatic or burst-fire weapon, such as a [[Magnum]] or a [[Battle Rifle]], though it can also refer to other [[weapon]] pairings, but not as commonly. The idea is that a noob combo can be used in [[multiplayer]] games to gain quick, easy (and arguably "noobish") kills.
| | Whether or not this weapon combination is actually a sign of being a "newb" is up for debate. While it is indeed a powerful and arguably imbalanced combination, it does require some skill to use, and using weapon combinations effectively is not a trait of a new player. |
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| == Background ==
| | However, even a player who would normally lose to you can win using this combo. Another effective combo is a Magnum and a Plasma Pistol, one in each hand. It is usually your doom or your savior. |
| The basic technique is to sneak up on a player and hit them with a Plasma Pistol overcharge. The overcharged [[plasma]] bolt will drain the victim's shields, allowing the attacker to finish them off with a [[headshot]]. The most common noob combo is the combination of a Plasma Pistol and Battle Rifle. Another popular combination is of the Plasma Pistol and Magnum -- [[dual-wielding|dual-wielded]], of course, to remove the need to switch weapons—as the Magnum is sufficiently accurate at medium range.
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| ''[[Halo 3]]''<nowiki/>'s Plasma Pistol was altered; the overcharge shot's homing ability was weakened, and the projectile's speed was reduced. A new feature was also implemented: "holding" an overcharged shot will continuously drain a Plasma Pistol's battery. This effectively caused a drastic decrease in the use of the noob combo.
| | In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], a Jackal will shoot you with a plasma overcharge, then the other Jackals will shoot you, effectively crippling you. |
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| In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and all subsequent games, the lack of dual wield makes this technique slightly harder than before. However, in the Campaign, enemies are usually stunned when their shields are drained, giving the player time to switch to a finishing weapon.
| | ==Blocking It== |
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| Whether or not these weapon combinations are actually "noobish" is up for debate. Detractors of these combinations have argued that they are overpowered, unbalanced, and do not require much skill. Proponents of the infamous "noob combo" argue that a truly skilled player can survive a noob combo and kill anyone who dares to try one, even though this is highly unlikely due to the speed of the combo and the unfairness of the defender having been instanly drained of their shields. Some people believe that 'noob Combo' should refer to the action, not the weapons.
| | With a great deal of skill, patience and practice it IS possible to block the noob combo! |
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| == Counter ==
| | Here's what you do: |
| In ''Halo 2'', a player can block a noob combo through various means. One method involves a defender who dual-wields weapons and melees when the attacker's overcharged Plasma Pistol shot is about to hit. The melee forces the defender to drop a weapon; if timed right, the attacker's plasma bolt will hit the defender's dropped weapon as it falls. Plasma Rifles work well, due to their bulky heads.
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| Alternatively, a well-timed grenade can block an overcharged Plasma Pistol shot. [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|Plasma]] and [[Frag Grenade|Frag]] Grenades both work, though it is not known which is more effective. Some argue that an overcharged plasma bolt homes in on Plasma Grenades better, while others contend that Frag Grenades are thrown faster. In ''Halo 3'', this counter-strategy (when used with a Frag Grenade) has the added bonus of injuring the opponent—if the defender's grenade is thrown just as the plasma bolt is fired, the bolt will detonate the grenade in front of the attacker.
| | You MUST be dual wielding, and facing your opponent. Wait until the plasma discharge is about to hit you, then immediately press B, or melee. If done correctly, and properly timed, the plasma discharge will hit the weapon you just threw instead of you! It seems best to drop a plasma rifle. |
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| When the aim is to stop a combo in progress (after having been hit by the overcharged plasma shot), a defender can lob a Frag Grenade at the attacker and then crouch. The attacker's attempt to line up a headshot will be slowed down by the defender's crouching, and the grenade will hopefully distract the attacker long enough for the defender's shields to recharge somewhat. Plasma Grenades should not be used, as they take longer to detonate.
| | A second method that can block the noob combo is to hit the discharged shot with a grenade. Plasma and frag grenades both work, and Im not sure which is best to use. Its argued that a plasma is better because it is a glowing ball of energy that the disharged bolt will home in on the grenade instead. My personal account is that frags are better because they fly throught the air faster. |
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| == Uses ==
| | Both the duel wielding and grenade method work and its about preference on which to use |
| Despite the negative stigma surrounding the Noob Combo, it remains a very common tactic in multiplayer. It is also extremely useful when playing the games' [[Campaign]]s and [[Firefight]] on higher difficulties, especially against powerful enemies such as [[Zealots]] and [[Spec Ops Elite]]s. It is of limited use against either varieties of [[Brute]] [[Brute Chieftain|Chieftains]], but against the rest of the Brute ranks found in ''Halo 3'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' it is devastating, removing their armor making the follow up headshot, usually lethal. ''Halo 3: ODST'' encourages the latter usage, granting players [[My Clothes!|an achievement]] for earning ten kills with the combo. In ''Halo: Reach'', the noob combo is less effective against high-ranking enemies. [[Sangheili Zealot]]s and Brute Chieftains gain shields that can withstand multiple overcharges, and are prone to dodge the projectile despite its homing effect.
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| == Trivia ==
| | Survival can't be guaranteed, but it gives you an edge if you can master this slick move! |
| *The Noob Combo has seen one use in the canon, during the bonus cutscene "[[Another Day at the Beach]]".
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| *The combo has to be used to earn the [[My Clothes!]] achievement in ''Halo 3: ODST''.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=37284756'''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3: ODST Forum : What is an EMP?'']</ref>
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| ==Sources== | | ==Other Names== |
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| [[Category:Multiplayer lexicon]] | | Anti-Newb Combo, Newb Package, Dirty Combo, Dirty Package, Bitch Combo, Bull-dogging. |
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| | [[Category: Tricks and Cheats]] [[Category: Terms and Phrases]] |
