Editing Unggoy/Gameplay

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== Gameplay ==

[[File:Grunt Attack.jpg|thumb|300px|Individually, Grunts are weak. However, in groups they are destructive and violent.]]

Grunts are near always armed with the ubiquitous [[Plasma Pistol]], although they can be seen wielding [[Needler]]s or other one handed weapons. All Grunts are equipped with [[Plasma Grenade]]s, with higher-ranking Grunts such as [[Unggoy Ultra|Ultra]]s and [[Special Operations Unggoy|Special Operations Grunts]] throw grenades in combat more often and with better accuracy. With the Catch skull enabled, Grunt Heavies have been observed throwing upwards of six plasma grenades. They have been known to "spam" Plasma Grenades on the Legendary difficulty, which means that in a group of 10 Grunts, as many as eight of them will throw Plasma Grenades, one after the other, in an attempt to easily dispatch their foes.

The most dangerous grunts are Special Operations Grunts and [[Unggoy Heavy|Grunt Heavies]], by virtue of bearing heavy weapons such as the [[Fuel Rod Gun]] and [[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Plasma Cannon]] or piloting [[Ghost]]s or [[Wraith]] turrets. These enemies should be priority targets, as they can deal immense damage while at the same time being relatively easy to kill. Starting from ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and onwards, high ranking grunts also overcharge their plasma pistols, becoming potentially dangerous to vehicles.

[[File:H3 Suicide Grunt Minor.png|200px|thumb|A Kamikaze Grunt charging at his foes.]]

From ''Halo 3'' and onward, Grunts have a tendency to arm two Plasma Grenades and rush to the player immolating themselves in an explosion, as a result of their Elite or Brute leader being killed in a brutal way (ie, being stuck with a plasma grenade, shot in the head or blown up by a Needler). These Grunts are generally referred to as "Kamikaze Grunts" or "[[Suicide Unggoy|Suicide Grunts]]". While dangerous if not noticed, a quick player can use the suicidal grunt's explosion to finish off any enemies that may be close to him if they kill them quickly. Rarely, grunts are encountered as already suicidal; this will be noted by the game's dialogue.

In ''Halo Wars'', the Grunt [[File (Unit)|Squad]] serves as the main infantry unit for the Covenant army, as goes with all games. On default, the squad is composed of three Unggoy commanded by either an Elite Minor, or a Brute Minor, depending on whichever individual was selected to be the leader unit for the game. They are the direct counterpart to the "Marine Squad" unit of the UNSC, serving as an all-round infantry unit. Though they may be inferior to "Marine Squads", they do move slightly faster. As with all Covenant units, the Grunt Squad is inferior to the Marine Squad, in both armament and skill. Being the main infantry unit, the Grunt Squad is effective against most types of units due to its varied armament. Their standard, primary weapon is the plasma pistol, and their secondary weapon/special ability is the plasma grenade, which is much more effective against light vehicles and even armor. Grunt squads cost 100 resources, a tech level of 0, a population of 1, and can be built at a [[Hall]]. They function best in very large mobs, where their combined fire plus the overwhelming amount of plasma grenades can be a valuable asset. This is at its best when assaulting an enemy base.

Grunt Squads can be built by all Banished leaders at the [[Banished outpost]]. Unupgraded Grunts perform okay against infantry and aircraft but poorly against vehicles and structures. Once the ''Pack Brother'' or ''Squad Reserves'' upgrade is researched Grunt squads will fair okay against vehicles and structures. Elite-led Grunt squads perform better at ranged combat. In [[Blitz]] Grunt Squads cost 10 energy, Prowling Grunts cost 40 energy, Bloodfuel Grunts cost 50 energy, and Grunt Mobs cost 60 energy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Grunts piloting ghosts will drive recklessly and often strafe close to the player, allowing for easier hijacks.

* In ''Halo 2'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''Halo: Reach'', and ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', the Grunt Birthday Party Skull will make Grunts explode into confetti when killed by a headshot. [[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]] also features a skull called the [[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary skulls#Grunt Funeral skull|Grunt Funeral Skull]] which makes every Grunt's [[methane tank]] explode in a similar fashion to a [[Plasma Grenade]], once the Grunt possessing it is killed. This skull is only available for those who pre-ordered Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary and it was released exclusively on Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

*In ''Halo 5: Guardians'', Grunts can now melee the player if they get too close. They also have more animations, such as reacting to being shot by snapping to the side.