Flood pure form: Difference between revisions

Ranged Forms can usually be found clinging to ceilings or walls, though unlike the Stalker Form, they rarely move from a given spot. They can fire sharp projectiles at you, without the need of a weapon. These are slightly more tricky to kill due mainly to the fact that they can have you pinned down in a position for a very long time. If they are left alone for some time, they will change back into a Stalker form, get a better angle, and become a Ranged form again. The general consensus is, however, that if you have access to a Needler at a medium distance and fire a volley, they go down easily enough. [[Plasma Rifles]] tend to work just as well at closer distances. Also note that this Pure Form may shield its self by curling up, it is then almost invulnerable (the [[Flamethrower]], [[Energy Sword]], [[Gravity Hammer]], general explosives, and sustained [[Spiker]] fire will still kill it).  A [[Brute Shot]] may be the best way to knock a Pure Ranged Form off of a wall by means  of one or two shots. Please note that when changing form it is easiest to kill, seeing how it can't move while changing and it seems to have the health of the Stalker Form.

[[Tank Form|Tank Forms]] are large and easily spotted. Unlike the other [[Flood]] Pure Forms, they can not climb on walls and ceilings. These Flood can take a tremendous amount of damage and can kill you in one hit in higher difficulties. They also occasionally spew Infection Forms from their 'mouths'. The [[Energy Sword]] is the only weapon that can kill one of these flood forms in one hit. A [[Flamethrower]] can also kill a Tank Form with only a small amount of flame used. A [[Plasma Rifle]] has also proven effective to a certain degree. Also, the melee of a Brute Shot can be very effective, especially if used in a "hit and run" style, with the player rushing up, meleeing, and then retreating (2 hits are needed on [[Legendary]], or a shot and a melee). This tactic is very effective when [[Tank Form|Tank Forms]] are supporting a large number of [[Combat Forms]], as it frees up much needed ammo for fighting other [[Flood]] troops. Also it is helpful as the [[Brute Shot]] melee has infinite "ammo," so one can essentially take down a whole horde with clever melee tactics. However, please note that when changing form it is easiest to kill, seeing how it can't move while changing and it seems to have the health of the [[Stalker Form]]. When use of a Shotgun is necessitated, get close and aim for the target's "mouth", however the Pure form will occasionally attempt to cover its "mouth" with its left arm while charging, making headshots difficult.