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'''Ranged Weapon Switching''' is a skill that is used to grab [[weapons]] from afar at the cost of at least one [[grenade]] (or explosive device). This is a trick that is easy to learn but hard to master.
'''Ranged Weapon Switching''' is a skill used to grab weapons from afar at the cost of a [[grenade]] or explosive device. However, the placement of the thrown grenade would determine the direction of the weapon which varies. This is very useful when you are in a dire need of another weapon to suit the situation, or if you need ammunition.


==How to==
==How to==
First, throw the grenade just behind a weapon of choice so that the weapon is between you and the grenade. When the it explodes, the weapon will go flying over towards you (if you aimed right). Jump just as the weapon gets past you and hold (X). If done correctly, you should have the weapon in your grasp. If you already have that weapon in your disposal, you will just get the ammo.
First, throw the grenade just behind a weapon of choice. When the grenade explodes, the weapon will go flying towards you (if you aimed right). Jump as the weapon gets past you and hold (X for Xbox Users) or (E for PC Users). If done correctly, you should acquire the weapon. If you already have that weapon in your disposal, you will only receive the ammunition.


==Weapons to use==
==Weapons to use==
*[[Plasma Grenade]]s: If you prefer accuracy and if you have time.
*[[M9_HE-DP Grenade|Frag Grenades]]: If you have mastered the skill and are in need of time.
*[[M19 SSM Rocket_Launcher|Rocket Launcher]]: If your aim sucks. Bad.


This is very useful if you are in a dire need of another weapon to suit the situation, or if you need ammo. Possibly the most famous of these switches is the sniper-sword on [[Lockout]]. As the match starts, the player runs to the sword spawn, grabbing plasma grenades on the way. After picking up the sword, the player runs forward and looks up at a wire crossing the map. The player uses the grenade to propel the sniper across the map into their arms. All this can be done in a few seconds at the start of the map.
*[[Plasma Grenade]] and [[M9_HE-DP Grenade|Frag Grenade]]: The best to used. However, the placement determines the direction of the weapon flying.
*[[M19 SSM Rocket_Launcher|Rocket Launcher]]: An alternative weapon. However, it would be a waste.
 
==Update==
*In Halo 3, the skill has been proved useless as weapons can no longer be blown away by explosives. However, environmental device such as fusion coils still allows weapons near them to be blown away.


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Ranged Weapon Switching is a skill used to grab weapons from afar at the cost of a grenade or explosive device. However, the placement of the thrown grenade would determine the direction of the weapon which varies. This is very useful when you are in a dire need of another weapon to suit the situation, or if you need ammunition.

How to

First, throw the grenade just behind a weapon of choice. When the grenade explodes, the weapon will go flying towards you (if you aimed right). Jump as the weapon gets past you and hold (X for Xbox Users) or (E for PC Users). If done correctly, you should acquire the weapon. If you already have that weapon in your disposal, you will only receive the ammunition.

Weapons to use

Update

  • In Halo 3, the skill has been proved useless as weapons can no longer be blown away by explosives. However, environmental device such as fusion coils still allows weapons near them to be blown away.
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