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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
*This [[equipment]] will stall a vehicle's engine, but the weapon(s) on the vehicle still work. The most effective way to take out an armored vehicle such as a [[Warthog]] is to throw a Power Drain followed by a grenade, killing most of the players on board. Several follow-up shots will take out any survivors. | *This [[equipment]] will stall a vehicle's engine, but the weapon(s) on the vehicle still work. The most effective way to take out an armored vehicle such as a [[Warthog]] is to throw a Power Drain followed by a grenade, killing most of the players on board. Several follow-up shots will take out any survivors. | ||
*The Power Drain is highly effective when used in conjunction with headshot-capable weapons such as the [[Battle Rifle]], [[Type-51 Carbine|Carbine]] and [[ | *The Power Drain is highly effective when used in conjunction with headshot-capable weapons such as the [[Battle Rifle]], [[Type-51 Carbine|Carbine]] and [[Magnum]]. | ||
*This piece of equipment is useful when facing multiple enemies; once their shields are depleted, the group becomes significantly more vulnerable. | *This piece of equipment is useful when facing multiple enemies; once their shields are depleted, the group becomes significantly more vulnerable. | ||
*As the Power Drain can pass through the [[Bubble Shield]], it's a good idea to throw one inside of a Bubble Shield while your enemies are inside of it. | *As the Power Drain can pass through the [[Bubble Shield]], it's a good idea to throw one inside of a Bubble Shield while your enemies are inside of it. | ||
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*Deploying this equipment near a popular sniper position or an area where people land after using a [[Man Cannon]] can make your enemies susceptible to surprise attacks. | *Deploying this equipment near a popular sniper position or an area where people land after using a [[Man Cannon]] can make your enemies susceptible to surprise attacks. | ||
*It is best to keep at a distance from an enemy with a Power Drain, because it is only effective at close range. | *It is best to keep at a distance from an enemy with a Power Drain, because it is only effective at close range. | ||
*The power drain is a useful for of hijacking an enemy vehicle. For example, if you can throw one at a [[Warthog]] or | *The power drain is a useful for of hijacking an enemy vehicle. For example, if you can throw one at a [[Warthog]] or [[Type-26 Wraith]], it will immobilize them and deplete their shields, meaning that hijacking will kill them and gain you a vehicle. Also, if a [[Banshee]] is close to the ground, a power drain can force it down and allow you to skyjack it. | ||
*The Power Drain negates the effects of a regenerator, rendering it useless. | *The Power Drain negates the effects of a regenerator, rendering it useless. | ||
[[Category:Gameplay guides]] | [[Category:Gameplay guides]] | ||
