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==Introduction==

The Mauler is a cross between a shotgun and a revolver . It is not as powerful as the [[UNSC]] [[shotgun|M90A shotgun]], but its compact design allows for dual wielding, doubling the firepower.~~Unlike most Brute weapons, the~~ Mauler ~~does not possess any kind of useful blade on it, decreasing the power of its melee attack. It does in fact does have~~ a blade ~~on the bottom of the grip~~, however ~~this~~ does not ~~affect the melee attack~~, ~~and~~ is ~~purely aesthetic~~.

The Mauler is a cross between a shotgun and a revolver . It is not as powerful as the [[UNSC]] [[shotgun|M90A shotgun]], but its compact design allows for dual wielding, doubling the firepower. The Mauler has a blade like other [[Jiralhanae]] weapon, however it does not seem to be used in combat, so it is probably for aesthetical reasons.

== Tactics for wielding a Mauler ==

[[Image:Mauler.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A Spartan wielding a Mauler on [[High Ground]].]]

The Mauler is generally unable to inflict the one-hit kill damage that the shotgun does, unless dual wielded ~~at point blank range~~. It is possible to replicate the [[Shotgun]]'s lethality with fast reflexes at close range. To do this, you must first be within melee distance of your target. Fire your first shot and immediately follow up with a melee attack. This will often dispatch the opponent instantly. Although that is not entirely true, it is possible to score an instant kill; you just have to be ~~"in your face~~ close". If you master this skill, you will be able to shoot the target before he has time to react. Take care when using this tactic against a shotgun-wielding opponent; he will usually not need to melee you after his first blast. This does not work against [[overshield|overshielded]] opponents. While dual-wielding a pair of Maulers, one double-blast at close range will kill most enemies. Staggering your shots can be effective as well, but this seems to work best when you're outside of melee range. [[Dual-wielding]] this weapon in tandem with a [[Plasma Rifle]], [[Plasma Pistol]], [[SMG]], or [[Spiker]] is a highly effective combination. Drain your opponent's shield (preferably with one of the Plasma weapons), then move in and shoot. If you are reloading your Mauler when you have one of these combos, drain his or her shield with the other weapon and melee. It doesn't matter that you drop your weapon, just pick it up after the enemy is dead.

The Mauler is generally unable to inflict the one-hit kill damage that the shotgun does, unless dual wielded. It is possible to replicate the [[Shotgun]]'s lethality with fast reflexes at close range. To do this, you must first be within melee distance of your target. Fire your first shot and immediately follow up with a melee attack. This will often dispatch the opponent instantly. Although that is not entirely true, it is possible to score an instant kill, however, you just have to be very close to the enemy. If you master this skill, you will be able to shoot the target before he has time to react. Take care when using this tactic against a shotgun-wielding opponent; he will usually not need to melee you after his first blast. This does not work against [[overshield|overshielded]] opponents. While dual-wielding a pair of Maulers, one double-blast at close range will kill most enemies. Staggering your shots can be effective as well, but this seems to work best when you're outside of melee range. [[Dual-wielding]] this weapon in tandem with a [[Plasma Rifle]], [[Plasma Pistol]], [[SMG]], or [[Spiker]] is a highly effective combination. Drain your opponent's shield (preferably with one of the Plasma weapons), then move in and shoot. If you are reloading your Mauler when you have one of these combos, drain his or her shield with the other weapon and melee. It doesn't matter that you drop your weapon, just pick it up after the enemy is dead.

The Mauler also has one of the fastest reloads in ''Halo 3'', so remember to take advantage of that. Even when dual-wielding, it will reload quickly.

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*The original Covenant Mauler appeared in the Pre-Xbox version of Halo as a [[Covenant]] weapon, it can be seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tqrfy4SR7I&eurl=http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Pre_Xbox_Halo here] beginning at the 2:49 mark.

*The Mauler is one of the 6 [[Brute]] weapons.

*The Mauler, like the [[Brute Shot]] and [[Spiker]], is based on primitive [[Brute]] technology, not [[Forerunner]] technology, like the other Covenant weapons as it doesn't fire plasma. Similar to the human technology, it fires projectiles.

*The Mauler, like the [[Brute Shot]] and [[Spiker]], is based on primitive [[Brute]] technology, not [[Forerunner]] technology, like the other Covenant weapons, as it doesn't fire plasma. Similar to the human technology, it fires projectiles.

*The Mauler bears a strong resemblance to the Mauler pistol in Perfect Dark (for Nintendo 64).

*Players often refer to this weapon as the Brute Shotgun, or, the Mini Shotgun.

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 ==Introduction==
-The Mauler is a cross between a shotgun and a revolver . It is not as powerful as the [[UNSC]] [[shotgun|M90A shotgun]], but its compact design allows for dual wielding, doubling the firepower.Unlike most Brute weapons, the Mauler does not possess any kind of useful blade on it, decreasing the power of its melee attack.  It does in fact does have a blade on the bottom of the grip, however this does not affect the melee attack, and is purely aesthetic.
+The Mauler is a cross between a shotgun and a revolver . It is not as powerful as the [[UNSC]] [[shotgun|M90A shotgun]], but its compact design allows for dual wielding, doubling the firepower. The Mauler has a blade like other [[Jiralhanae]] weapon, however it does not seem to be used in combat, so it is probably for aesthetical reasons.
 == Tactics for wielding a Mauler ==
 [[Image:Mauler.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A Spartan wielding a Mauler on [[High Ground]].]]
-The Mauler is generally unable to inflict the one-hit kill damage that the shotgun does, unless dual wielded at point blank range. It is possible to replicate the [[Shotgun]]'s lethality with fast reflexes at close range.  To do this, you must first be within melee distance of your target. Fire your first shot and immediately follow up with a melee attack.  This will often dispatch the opponent instantly. Although that is not entirely true, it is possible to score an instant kill; you just have to be "in your face close". If you master this skill, you will be able to shoot the target before he has time to react.  Take care when using this tactic against a shotgun-wielding opponent; he will usually not need to melee you after his first blast. This does not work against [[overshield|overshielded]] opponents.  While dual-wielding a pair of Maulers, one double-blast at close range will kill most enemies.  Staggering your shots can be effective as well, but this seems to work best when you're outside of melee range. [[Dual-wielding]] this weapon in tandem with a [[Plasma Rifle]], [[Plasma Pistol]], [[SMG]], or [[Spiker]] is a highly effective combination.  Drain your opponent's shield (preferably with one of the Plasma weapons), then move in and shoot. If you are reloading your Mauler when you have one of these combos, drain his or her shield with the other weapon and melee. It doesn't matter that you drop your weapon, just pick it up after the enemy is dead.
+The Mauler is generally unable to inflict the one-hit kill damage that the shotgun does, unless dual wielded. It is possible to replicate the [[Shotgun]]'s lethality with fast reflexes at close range. To do this, you must first be within melee distance of your target. Fire your first shot and immediately follow up with a melee attack. This will often dispatch the opponent instantly. Although that is not entirely true, it is possible to score an instant kill, however, you just have to be very close to the enemy. If you master this skill, you will be able to shoot the target before he has time to react.  Take care when using this tactic against a shotgun-wielding opponent; he will usually not need to melee you after his first blast. This does not work against [[overshield|overshielded]] opponents.  While dual-wielding a pair of Maulers, one double-blast at close range will kill most enemies.  Staggering your shots can be effective as well, but this seems to work best when you're outside of melee range. [[Dual-wielding]] this weapon in tandem with a [[Plasma Rifle]], [[Plasma Pistol]], [[SMG]], or [[Spiker]] is a highly effective combination.  Drain your opponent's shield (preferably with one of the Plasma weapons), then move in and shoot. If you are reloading your Mauler when you have one of these combos, drain his or her shield with the other weapon and melee. It doesn't matter that you drop your weapon, just pick it up after the enemy is dead.
 The Mauler also has one of the fastest reloads in ''Halo 3'', so remember to take advantage of that. Even when dual-wielding, it will reload quickly.
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 *The original Covenant Mauler appeared in the Pre-Xbox version of Halo as a [[Covenant]] weapon, it can be seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tqrfy4SR7I&eurl=http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Pre_Xbox_Halo here] beginning at the 2:49 mark.
 *The Mauler is one of the 6 [[Brute]] weapons.
-*The Mauler, like the [[Brute Shot]] and [[Spiker]], is based on primitive [[Brute]] technology, not [[Forerunner]] technology, like the other Covenant weapons as it doesn't fire plasma. Similar to the human technology, it fires projectiles.
+*The Mauler, like the [[Brute Shot]] and [[Spiker]], is based on primitive [[Brute]] technology, not [[Forerunner]] technology, like the other Covenant weapons, as it doesn't fire plasma. Similar to the human technology, it fires projectiles.
 *The Mauler bears a strong resemblance to the Mauler pistol in Perfect Dark (for Nintendo 64).
 *Players often refer to this weapon as the Brute Shotgun, or, the Mini Shotgun.