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| {{quote|No shields, no sensors. Just you, your BR, and a lot of headshots.|Playlist Description}} | | {{ratings}} |
| '''Team SWAT''' is a ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' [[multiplayer]] [[matchmaking]] gametype. As of May [[2008]], Team SWAT is a ranked playlist in Halo 3, after being featured in two Double EXP Weekend playlists. The player has no [[Energy shielding|shields]], no [[motion tracker]], and spawns with a [[precision weapon]]. Common starting weapons are the [[Battle Rifle]], [[Covenant Carbine]], DMR, and an [[M6 Series]] handgun. Mongoose ATVs can be found on maps such as [[Snowbound]] and [[Isolation]]. Inexperienced players should avoid this playlist as it can be particularly frustrating if they are not used to fast-paced gameplay. On October 5, 2010, Team SWAT became an official playlist in ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer.[http://halo.bungie.net/stats/reach/playlists.aspx] SWAT is included as a built-in on-disc [[Slayer]] variant in both ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4''. | | '''Team SWAT''' is a [[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]] [[Matchmaking]] gametype. As of May 2008, Team SWAT is a ranked playlist in Halo 3, after being featured in two Double EXP Weekend playlists. The player has no [[shields]], no [[motion tracker]], and spawns with a [[weapon]] that is well suited for obtaining headshots. Common starting weapons are the [[Battle Rifle]], [[Covenant Carbine]], or the [[M6C Magnum]] handgun. In Halo 3 matchmaking, Team SWAT features either Battle Rifles and Magnums, or just Magnums or Shotguns. Mongoose ATVs can be found on maps such as [[Snowbound (Level)|Snowbound]] and [[Isolation (Level)|Isolation]]. Inexperienced players should avoid this playlist as it can be particularly frustrating if they are not used to fast-paced gameplay. |
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| The lack of shields can significantly increase the speed of the game due to almost instantaneous kills, though there is often a tendency for people to be more cautious due to this vulnerability. Head shots are crucial, as they will take down one, or in some cases with the Battle Rifle, two or three opponents with a single burst. | | The lack of shields can significantly increase the speed of the game due to almost instantaneous kills, though there is often a tendency for people to be more cautious due to this vulnerability. Headshots are crucial, as they will take down one, or in some cases with the Battle Rifle, two or three opponents with a single burst. |
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| ==''Halo 2''== | | ====Changes to Team Swat on September 16, 2008==== |
| The SWAT game playlist features mostly Slayer gametypes although it also has some objective games in it like CTF. SWAT gametypes are standard (Battle Rifle and Pistols), SWAT pistols, and SWAT Carbines, however SWAT Carbines is only available for Ascension, Midship, and Warlock. | | * Objective Gametypes, ShWATGuns set to skip after veto. |
| | * Weighting on all Objective games, SWATGuns and Magnums reduced |
| | * Player Damage Resistance set to 150% (was 200%), players no longer spawn with grenades. |
| | * SWAT map variants now have Carbines and grenades available to pick up. |
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| | ==SWAT on Halo 2== |
| | The SWAT game playlist features mostly Slayer gametypes although it also has some objective games in it like CTF. SWAT gametypes are standard (Battle Rifle and Pistols), SWAT pistols, and Swat Carbines, however SWAT Carbines is only available for Ascension, Midship, and Warlock. |
| Preferred maps: | | Preferred maps: |
| *[[Beaver Creek]] | | *[[Beaver Creek]] |
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| *[[Turf]] | | *[[Turf]] |
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| ==''Halo 3''== | | ==SWAT on Halo 3== |
| [[File:H3 SWAT Guardian.jpg|thumb|Two Elites trying to get headshots on each other on Team SWAT in Guardian.]] | | [[Image:SWAT Guardian.jpg|thumb|Two Elites trying to get headshots on each other on Team SWAT in Guardian.]] |
| Team SWAT was originally a Double EXP Weekend playlist, but is now a permanent, ranked playlist. It was under the [[Team Hardcore (Halo 3)|Hardcore]] playlists group in the matchmaking menu, but, as of August 4, 2009, it has been moved to the Ranked Playlist with the other Hardcore Playlists, while the Hardcore Playlist itself has been retired.All DLC is required to play this playlist. Originally, it was Team SWAT and SWAT Magnums, but it has been expanded in the June Update to include ShWATguns, SWAT 2 Flag, and SWATBall. Unlike ''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'' SWAT does not feature the SWAT Carbines gametype as it is not featured as a starting weapon due to a coding error. Carbines have since been added to standard maps as a secondary weapon for players.
| | SWAT was originally a Double EXP Weekend playlist, but is now a permanent playlist under the [[Team Hardcore (Halo 3)|Hardcore]] playlists group in the matchmaking menu, and is ranked. The legendary map pack and heroic map pack are required to play this playlist. Originally, it was only standard and Magnums, but it has been expanded in the June Update to include ShWATGuns (shotguns only), 2 flag CTF, and SWAT Ball. Unlike Halo 2, Halo 3 SWAT does not feature the SWAT Carbines gametype as it is not featured as a starting weapon due to a coding error. |
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| ===Maps===
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| * Construct (SWAT) - [[Construct (Level)|Construct]] tweaked for SWAT game play. | | *SWAT [[Construct]] |
| *SWAT Epilogue - [[Epitaph (Level)|Epitaph]] tweaked for SWAT game play. Based on "[[Epilogue (Level)|Epilogue]]" | | *HC [[Isolation]] |
| * Guardian (SWAT) - [[Guardian (Level)|Guardian]] tweaked for SWAT game play. | | *SWAT [[Guardian]] |
| * High Ground (SWAT)- SWAT Ground - [[High Ground (Level)|High Ground]] tweaked for SWAT game play. | | *SWAT [[The Pit]] |
| * Isolation (SWAT)- SWATolation - [[Isolation]] tweaked for SWAT game play. | | *SWAT [[High Ground|Ground]] |
| * Narrows (SWAT) - [[Narrows (Level)|Narrows]] tweaked for SWAT game play. | | *SWAT [[Epitaph]] |
| * SWATless - [[Snowbound]] tweaked for SWAT game play. Based on "[[Boundless]]" | | *SWAT [[Snowbound]] |
| * SWAT Stop - [[The Pit (Level)|The Pit]] tweaked for SWAT game play. Based on "[[Pit Stop (Level)|Pit Stop]]." | | *HC [[Snowbound]] |
| * Foundry (SWAT) - [[Foundry]] tweaked for SWAT game play. REQUIRED. | | *SWAT [[Blackout]] |
| * Rat's Nest (SWAT)- [[Rat's Nest (Level)|Rat's Nest]] tweaked for SWAT game play. REQUIRED. | | *SWAT [[Ghost town]] |
| * Blackout (SWAT)- [[Blackout (Level)|Blackout]] tweaked for SWAT game play. REQUIRED. | | *SWAT [[Rat's Nest]] |
| * Ghost Town (SWAT) - [[Ghost Town (Level)|Ghost Town]] tweaked for SWAT game play. REQUIRED.
| | *SWAT [[Foundry]] |
| * Cold Storage (SWAT) -[[Cold Storage (Level)|Cold Storage]] tweaked for SWAT game play. REQUIRED.
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| * SWATssembly - [[Assembly]] tweaked for SWAT game play. REQUIRED.
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| * SWArbital - [[Orbital]] tweaked for SWAT game play. REQUIRED.
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| * Tundra SWAT (Sandbox) - [[Sandbox]] variant "Tundra" tweaked for SWAT game play. REQUIRED.
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| ===Gametypes===
| | *SWAT Magnums - HC Isolation |
| * Team SWAT - Score points by killing players on the opposing team. First team to 50 points wins. Players start with Battle Rifles and Magnums. Player traits: 150% damage resistance, 0× shield multiplier, infinite ammo, motion tracker disabled, no spawning grenades. 12 minute match time limit. | | *SWAT Magnums - SWAT Guardian |
| * SWAT Magnums - Score points by killing players on the opposing team. First team to 50 points wins. Players start with Magnums. Player traits: 150% damage resistance, 0× shield multiplier, infinite ammo, motion tracker disabled, no spawning grenades. Map Traits: No weapons on map. 12 minute match time limit. | | *SWAT Magnums - SWAT Pit |
| * ShWATguns - Score points by killing players on the opposing team. First team to 50 points wins. Players start with Shotguns. Player traits: 200% damage resistance, 0× shield multiplier, infinite ammo, motion tracker disabled, no spawning grenades. Map traits: No weapons on map. 12 minute match time limit. | | *SWAT Magnums - Ghost Town |
| * SWATBall - Carry the skull for points. First pair to 200 points wins. Players start with Battle Rifles and Magnums. Player traits: 150% damage resistance, 0× shield multiplier, infinite ammo, motion tracker disabled, no spawning grenades. 12 minute match time limit.
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| * SWAT 2 Flag - Players attempt to capture the opposing team's flag. First team to three captures wins. Players start with Battle Rifles and Magnums. Player traits: 150% damage resistance, 0× shield multiplier, infinite ammo, motion tracker disabled, no spawning grenades. 15 minute match time limit. | |
| * Recon SWAT - Players start with only the [[M6C/SOCOM|Automag]]. ([[Halo 3]] only.
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| Settings [http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=18643907&viewreplies=true&postRepeater1-p=1]: | | Settings[http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=18643907&viewreplies=true&postRepeater1-p=1]: |
| *Team Slayer | | *Team Slayer |
| *50 Kills to win | | *50 Kills to win |
| *Weapons: Battle Rifle and Magnum/ Only Magnums | | *Weapons: Battle Rifle and Pistol/ Only Pistols |
| *Damage Resistance: 150% | | *Damage Resistance: 150% |
| *No Shields | | *No Shields |
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| *Time Limit: 12 minutes | | *Time Limit: 12 minutes |
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| ====Changes to Team SWAT in the June Update====
| | SWAT June Update [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13824]: |
| *ShWATguns variant ([[Shotgun]] start, 150% resistance, no default grenades, rest are standard SWAT gameplay settings) | | Announced on the May 23rd 2008 Weekly update the following game-types come into play: |
| *SWATball variant (oddball, 200 points to win, SWAT gameplay settings) | | *[[ShWATguns]] variant ([[Shotgun]] start, 150% resistance, no default grenades, rest are standard SWAT gameplay settings) |
| *SWAT 2 Flag variant (2 Flag CTF, The Pit and Snowbound, no flag return, flag auto returns in 15 seconds of gameplay, 3 flag win) | | *[[SWATball]] variant (oddball, 200 points to win, SWAT gameplay settings) |
| The Team SWAT playlist, along with the other Hardcore playlists, were moved the Ranked Playlists while the Hardcore Playlist was retired as of August 4, 2009.
| | *[[SWAT 2 Flag]] variant (2 Flag CTF, The Pit and Snowbound, no flag return, flag auto returns in 15 seconds of gameplay, 3 flag win) |
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| | Now that Team SWAT is out of the hopper, it is now in Hardcore, a down side is that Hardcore doesn't allow guests, so there will be no guests on Team SWAT until Bungie changes the |
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| | ==Tips and Strategy== |
| | *Many players prefer [[Elite]] armor permutations in this game type due to claims that Elites are nearly impossible to headshot from behind. This, including claims that Elites have a disadvantage when shot from the side, have been verified by Bungie as untrue, although some players would beg to differ. The Elite's head sticks out farther than a Spartan's head from the side, making it a bigger target. However, many gamers believe that grenades and projectiles can pass through an Elite's neck without any damage. |
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| | *This playlist, more or less, comes down to finding viewpoints and angles, quick reactions, getting ready for an opponent at every turn, and being outright paranoid. |
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| | *It can get frustrating when you're new to Team SWAT and you try to shoot someone from across the map and you've been firing at each other for a long time and finally they kill you. If you ever get in a situation like this it is best to just find some other people to kill. |
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| | *If you really want to practice killing with a [[Battle Rifle]] you should try this playlist. |
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| | *When you go up a lift and its clear at the top, never look out whats in front of you because most people can probably hear the lift making noises and will go to where you are. It is wise to just stay put and wait for them to come to you. |
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| | *If you're playing on Blackout it's a smart decision to stay near the lift because you have a good location to spot out the places where most people go and if anyone comes up the lift you will probably have enough time to kill them before they shoot you. |
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| | *If you're unfamiliar to a map it's smart to go explore that map in Custom Games and find good hiding places. |
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| | *If you're camping somewhere and looking all over the place it is wise to crouch especially if you have a lot of your body showing because your head will physically go into your body (not if you're a Spartan) so people won't be able to shoot you that easily. |
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| | *If there is an enemy close to you and you're not good at close-range combat with your BR you should switch to your Magnum. |
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| ====Changes to Team SWAT on September 16, 2008====
| | *If you can, you should play with a team of your friends because it can probably help you focus better. |
| *Objective Gametypes, ShWATguns set to skip after veto.
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| *Weighting on all Objective games, ShWATguns and Magnums reduced.
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| *Player Damage Resistance set to 150% (was 200%), players no longer spawn with grenades. | |
| *Regular Team SWAT map variants now have Carbines and grenades available to pick up.
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| ==''Halo: Reach''==
| | *Every member of your team shouldn't be together, you should split up in pairs or have three people in a group and one person somewhere else, because if you get ambushed by two of your enemies any neither you or any of your teammates have time to react one opponent could get an [[Overkill]] and probably an [[Extermination]]. |
| Team SWAT in Halo: Reach is very similar to the previous games, the player spawns with no shields or motion tracker, and an [[Magnum#Halo:_Reach|M6G Magnum]] sidearm. However, the player now spawns with a [[DMR]] as their primary weapon. The Needle Rifle has not made any appearence in Team SWAT, being as it has less recoil, a smaller reticule, more ammunition, and the ability to kill in 3 shots. The only Armor Ability available is [[Sprint]]. Gametypes such as SWAT Magnums, or SWAT Stockpile are in Halo Reach. A SWAT-specific playlist was established October 5, 2010.
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| The announcer now says "SWAT" at the start of a SWAT game.
| | *All that is needed for a kill is one shot to the head. Long-range shooting is always worth an attempt here, unlike other game types. |
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| ===Maps===
| | *Camping becomes a bigger problem in SWAT games than in any other game type, so always check around corners for people that may be lurking there. |
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| *[[Arena Zealot]]
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| *[[Boardwalk]]
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| *[[Countdown]]
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| *[[Pinnacle]]
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| *[[Powerhouse]]
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| *[[Reflection]]
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| *[[Sword Base]]
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| *[[The Cage]]
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| *[[Condemned]] (Uplink)
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| *[[Uplink]]
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| ===Gametypes===
| | *If you can stay with your team because you can take out smaller threats easier and big threats could have an even chance. |
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| *SWAT Magnums
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| *SWAT 3 Plots
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| | *Spawn killing also becomes a more noticeable problem than in any other game types. When you respawn, always try to find immediate cover and take out any nearby threats. |
| SWAT appears much the same as it did in ''Reach''. Though it received its own playlist on November 12, 2012, SWAT is considered a Slayer variant in Waypoint statistics, and works to advance Slayer [[List of Halo 4 commendations|commendations]].<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/11/14/The-Halo-Bulletin-111412-.aspx '''The Halo Bulletin''': 11.14.12]</ref> Players have a choice of two loadouts featuring either the [[BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle|BR85 Battle Rifle]] or [[M395 Designated Marksman Rifle|M395 DMR]]. The secondary weapon is always the [[M6H Personal Defense Weapon System|M6H Magnum]]. All weapons kill with a single headshot. The Magnum and DMR both kill with 3 body shots, while the Battle Rifle, due to its higher rate of fire, takes 7.<ref name="bltn">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/11/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-11812-.aspx '''The Halo Bulletin''': 11.8.12]</ref>
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| A standard game is 4v4 with a score to win of 600 points (60 kills). Damage resistance is set to .8 (or 80% of normal).{{Ref/Reuse|bltn}}
| | *Even if you are very skilled in Team SWAT, it pays to go on with a team of people you know instead of by yourself. |
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| | *Never stand in front or directly behind somebody getting shot because if the person shooting them has a BR the bullets could go through their head and kill you. |
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| ==''Halo 5: Guardians''==
| | *Being cautious is always rewarded. |
| SWAT has been an official playlist since the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' launch.
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| | *If you are hiding away as a sniper and you see three or all of the enemy team it would be smart not to shoot at them unless you are sure you can kill most of them or all of them. If your not certain you can take them all out you should tell your teammates where they are. |
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| * SWAT: Battle Rifle as the primary weapon | | *If you do have trouble shooting Elites, try to aim between their mouth and neck, because it can be frustrating if you hit them too high. This improves your ability to win against Elites. |
| * SWATnums: M6H2 Magnum as the primary weapon
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| * DMR SWAT: DMR as the primary weapon
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| * H1 SWAT: M6D Magnum as the primary weapon
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| * H2 SWAT: BR55 Battle Rifle as the primary weapon
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| *In ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3'', many players prefer [[Sangheili|Elite]] armor permutations in this game type due to claims that Elites are nearly impossible to headshot from behind. This, including claims that Elites have a disadvantage when shot from the side, have been verified by Bungie as untrue, although some players would disagree. The Elite's head sticks out farther than a Spartan's head from the side, making it a bigger target. However, there is a spot in the Elite's neck that grenades and projectiles can pass through without any damage.
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| *If you do have trouble shooting Elites, try to aim between their mouth and neck, because it can be frustrating if you hit them too high.
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| *If you stand an Elite beside a Spartan, the Elite's necks is roughly at the same height as the Spartan's head. In the end result it is equal, and the critical head shot area is the same in both. | | *If you stand an Elite beside a Spartan, the Elite's necks is roughly at the same height as the Spartan's head. In the end result it is equal, and the critical head shot area is the same in both. |
| *Bungie has changed it so that many shots to the stomach will still kill the enemy, if you have a situation where an Elite is looking down and running away, many shots to the body will still bring him down.
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| *This playlist more or less comes down to finding viewpoints and angles, quick reactions, and being ready for an opponent at every turn.
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| *This playlist is good for practicing head shots with the Battle Rifle and DMR.
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| *Players will often use a tactic called "spraying" in which the player in question "rolls" the reticule across the head of their opponent, resulting in all three bullets from the battle rifle hitting the head in three different place, often resulting in a higher chance of a kill.
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| *Another tactic is to use the carbine if you are accurate, as it has a quicker shot rate, so if you miss the first shot you can still get the kill.
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| *When you go up a lift and it's clear at the top, never look out at what's in front of you; most people can probably hear the lift making noises and will go to where you are. It is wise to just stay put and wait for them to come to you.
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| *If you're playing on [[Blackout]], a good camping spot is in the room underneath the sniper. Look across the corridor, and keep watching the side entrance.
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| *Camping in Team SWAT is not recommended, as there is no radar to see where people are coming from.
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| *Jumping or crouching around corners can be very useful as enemies expecting you will have to re-adjust their reticule.
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| *Inexperienced players should use low sensitivity, as it may help keep your weapon steady.
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| *If you're unfamiliar with a map it helps to go explore that map in Custom Games and find good hiding places.
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| *If you're camping somewhere and looking for a target, it is wise to crouch, this way if people find you you have a better chance of surviving,
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| *If there is an enemy close to you and you're not good at close-range combat with your Battle Rifle, switch to your Magnum.
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| *You shouldn't have every member of your team bunched together, because if you get ambushed by two of your enemies anywhere, neither you or any of your teammates have time to react one opponent could get an [[Overkill]] and probably an [[Extermination]]. Instead, you should split up in pairs or have three people in a group and one person somewhere else.
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| *All that is needed for a kill is one shot to the head. Long-range shooting is always worth an attempt here, unlike other game types, most likely because you have the element of surprise, and unless you want to risk a close-encounter run in, it is recommended that you should try this tactic.
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| *Spawn killing also becomes a more noticeable problem than in any other game types. When you respawn, always try to find immediate cover and take out any nearby threats. | | *Always remain calm, it takes one good shot to kill a person. If you are under fire, you are either dead or have a chance to kill the other person. Losing your cool can lead you to missing your chance, or the shot. |
| *Never stand in front or directly behind somebody getting shot because if the person shooting them has a BR, the bullets could go through their head and kill you.
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| *A good tactic is to go around in pairs, not next to each other, but spread out, as this means the enemy cannot get a double kill as easily, and if one gets shot, the other can take the guy out.
| | *A tip to try every once in a while: crouching. If you hear shots flying around you, crouch to throw off your enemy's aim. Do '''not''', however, do this in the open; your opponent may be stunned by a change in posture, but only for a split second. This also works if your getting continuously sniped around corners, because your opponents will be expecting a certain height advantage. |
| *If you are hiding and you see three or all of the enemy team it would be smart not to shoot at them unless you are sure you can kill most of them or all of them. If you're not certain you can take them all out you should tell your teammates where they are.
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| *Always remain calm, it takes one good shot to kill a person. Losing your cool can lead you to missing your chance, or the shot.
| | *Part of SWAT is also timing especially in shWATguns. Remember just because the reticule isn't red doesn't mean that you won't hit them. This gametype is also particularly frustrating if you are used to automatically meleeing after discharging your [[Shotgun]], meaning if you don't kill them, the lunge brings you closer to your enemy, and this mistake is usually fatal. |
| *A tip to try every once in a while: crouching. If you hear shots flying around you, crouch to throw off your enemy's aim. Do '''not''', however, do this in the open; your opponent may be stunned by a change in posture, but only for a split second. This also works if you're getting continuously sniped around corners, because your opponents will be expecting a certain height advantage. | | |
| *Part of SWAT is also timing, especially in [[ShWATguns]]. Remember just because the reticule isn't red doesn't mean that you won't hit them. This gametype is also particularly frustrating if you are used to automatically meleeing after discharging your [[Shotgun]], meaning if you don't kill them, the lunge brings you closer to your enemy, and this mistake is usually fatal. | | *Keep you weapons cross hairs at head level. Many people are killed easily because they have to adjust the cross hairs. If yours are already on head level you can get and easy kill. |
| *Keep your weapon's reticule at head level. Many people are killed easily because they have to adjust the reticule. | | |
| *If you're in a narrow hallway and someone starts shooting you from behind, don't turn around to shoot them. Turning around only increases the chance they will score a head shot, especially if you're an Elite. Just run behind a wall that the opponent cannot get you from. Then go back and start shooting. | | *If your in a narrow hallway and you want to get out of the hallway and someone starts shooting you from behind, don't turn around to shoot them. Turning around only increases the chance they will score a headshot, especially if your an Elite. Just run behind a wall that the opponent cannot get you from. Then go back and start shooting. Win or Lose, at least you went fighting. |
| *If you're not that accurate at shooting, it is advised to not use a [[Covenant Carbine|Carbine]] as it is single shot unlike a battle rifle.
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| *Due to the lack of radar, in Team SWAT, getting assassinations becomes easier. However, this is one of the few ranked gametypes where it is possible to easily attain a high multi-kill, seeing as how you have a lot of ammo in one magazine and need to apply little damage to kill your opponent. Remember, this concept also applies to ''you''. | | *Team SWAT, like MLG increases your chances of getting assassinations. However, this is one of the few ranked gametypes where it is possible to easily attain a high multi-kill, seeing as how you have a lot of ammo in one magazine and need to apply little damage to kill your opponent. Remember, this concept also applies to ''you''. |
| *If you are skilled with the Battle Rifle, and can pull off head shots with ease, it helps to raise your look sensitivity to help you react faster. It is recommended that you don't move it immediately up to 10 if you play on 3, but slowly work your way up. For example: put it up to 4, and once you can play like you did with three, move it up to 5, and so on. | | |
| *On larger maps, such as [[High Ground]] or Rat's Nest, it can be effective if you and a partner get on a [[Mongoose]] and go around shooting enemies on foot in the head.
| | *If you get skilled with the Battle Rifle, and can pull off headshots with ease, it helps to raise your look sensitivity, to help you react faster. It is recommended that you don't move it immediately up to 10 if you play on 3, but slowly work your way up. For example: put it up to 4, and once you can play like you did with three, move it up to 5, and so on. |
| **It is inadvisable to enter a mongoose in this playlist, as it is easy for even the most inexperienced players to headshot both the driver and passenger easily and quickly, result in an easy double kill.
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| *To add to the jumping tactic, if you DO jump a lot, switch to the button layout of "Bumper Jumper." It allows you to jump with the left bumper, thus allowing you control of your thumbsticks because you never remove your thumb to press 'A'. You also melee with right bumper, which you'll need to get used to/time correctly for AR battles. You also swap grenades and reload left weapons with 'A' and reload your primary/right weapon with 'B'.
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| *If Spartans are your preferred character type, choose a helmet with a small visor. It makes the head harder to see when in a dark corner.
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| *During SWAT Magnums, it is important to remember that your weapon (especially when doubling your pistols) has only so much power. Firing both at the same time could cause your enemy to feel no damage from a distance, and you will use up your ammo a lot quicker. Try to fire one at a time to avoid having to reload a lot.
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| *The double experience weekend playlist for Team SWAT 2 was on from March 20 through 23rd, but due to an unknown reason was stopped short by two days. To compensate for this error, the playlist was put up again the following weekend. | | *The double experience weekend playlist for Team SWAT 2 was on from March 20th through 23rd, but due to an unknown reason was stopped short by two days. To compensate for this error, the playlist was put up again the following weekend. |
| *Even though it's a good close-quarters weapon most people will not switch to their Magnum in close-quarters, only when they need to reload their BR while still in combat. | | *SWAT on [[Blackout]] will be one of the main focus points of it's return in May 2008, due to the intensity and excitement of playing SWAT on [[Lockout]] in [[Halo 2]] because of the multi-leveled sneaking layout. |
| | *Even though its a good close-quarters weapon most people will not switch to their Magnum in close-quarters, only when they need to reload their BR while still in combat. |
| *Most people who play as Elites in Team SWAT will usually wear Elite helmets that are small and rounded instead of ones that jut out or stick up. | | *Most people who play as Elites in Team SWAT will usually wear Elite helmets that are small and rounded instead of ones that jut out or stick up. |
| *On SWAT 2 Flag or SWATball you may have a better chance to get an Overkill and/or an Extermination because most of the time the enemy is with the person with the Oddball or if the enemy team has your flag in SWAT 2 Flag and they are close to scoring. | | *On SWAT 2 Flag or SWATball you may have a better chance to get an Overkill and/or an Extermination because most of the time the enemy is with the person with the Oddball or if the enemy team has your flag in SWAT 2 Flag and they are close to scoring and you're following them you could kill them all as long as they don't shoot you. |
| *Team SWAT has appeared twice so far as a Double XP Weekend, the first time it appeared from 20 March 2008 through 23rd, although experienced technical errors and was stopped 2 days short, the second time it appeared was from April 24, 2008 through April 27. This was its final appearance until it became a permanent playlist in Halo 3 Matchmaking in May. | | *Team SWAT has appeared twice so far as a Double XP Weekend, the first time it appeared from 20th March 2008 through 23rd, although experienced technical errors and was stopped 2 days short, the second time it appeared was from April 24th 2008 through April 27th. This was its final appearance until it became a permanent playlist in Halo 3 Matchmaking in May. |
| *Even though it's the secondary weapon, most people don't use the Magnum, and even more people don't dual-wield the Magnum in Team SWAT. The main problem is because Magnum possess the shortest range to score a one-hit kill headshot, making it unpopular amongst the Marksman player. | | *Even though its the secondary weapon most people don't use the Magnum, and more people don't duel-wield the Magnum in Team SWAT. |
| *Another popular name for Team SWAT is World War 2 (or simply WW2) for its plain usage of rifles and pistols in combat. | | *Another popular name for Team SWAT is World War 2 (or simply WW2) for its plain usage of rifles and pistols in combat. |
| *If you're playing SWAT Magnums a good way to train shooting someone in the head with a Magnum is too shoot a little higher above their head because most people back up with the Magnums when they're shooting, so it may hit them in the head if you time it right. | | *Many players Top "Tool of Destruction" in Ranked became the BR because of SWAT. |
| *As an [[Sangheili|Elite]], it is actually possible to "run backwards into battle" and look down so that people can't score headshots on you—with a high look sensitivity, it's no problem to turn around and shoot them in the head; be careful, though, as you can easily be Assassinated. | | *It is easier to get Overkills in Team SWAT because all you have to do is shoot someone in the head and they will be dead and most people stay with their teams. |
| *On regular SWAT in ''Halo 3'', melees are instant kills. This is not so in ''Halo: Reach'', as it takes two melees to kill an opponent with full health. One-melee kills return in ''Halo 4''. | | *If you're playing SWAT Magnums a good way to train shooting someone in the head with a Magnum is too shoot a little higher above their head because most people back up with the Magnums when their shooting so it could hit them in the head if you timed it right. |
| | *As an [[Elite]], it is actually possible to "run backwards into battle" and look down so that people can't score headshots on you--with a high look sensitivity, it's no problem to turn around and shoot them in the head; be careful, though, as you can easily be Assassinated. |
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| | * [[:Category:Slayer Variants|Slayer Variants]] |
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