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==Tactics==
==Tactics==
*A basic tactic for this achievement is to find a Mongoose in an open area, like on Sandtrap or Highground, and put the Mongoose at high speed at another player.
*The easiest way to achieve this is to play on [[Isolation]], and drive a [[Mongoose]] into the [[Shotgun]] spawn point. People taking cover there are sitting ducks. If you are lucky, some nice players will notice that you are trying to get the achievement and let you drive right into them. A secondary way is to drive at two players dueling and splatter the winner of the duel.
*The easiest way to achieve this is to play on [[Isolation]], and drive a [[Mongoose]] into the [[Shotgun]] spawn point. People taking cover there are sitting ducks. If you are lucky, some nice players will notice that you are trying to get the achievement and let you drive right into them. A secondary way is to drive at two players dueling and splatter the winner of the duel.
*A slightly more risky way of getting this Achievement is to play on [[High Ground]] and keep a close watch on the [[Ghost]]s. When someone gets in a Ghost, follow it with the Mongoose in case they are hijacked, then you can run down the temporarily stunned (and likely shieldless) opponent.
*A slightly more risky way of getting this Achievement is to play on [[High Ground]] and keep a close watch on the [[Ghost]]s. When someone gets in a Ghost, follow it with the Mongoose in case they are hijacked, then you can run down the temporarily stunned (and likely shieldless) opponent.
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*The reason that this achievement is so hard is because only a head on hit with a Mongoose will splatter a shielded opponent. A great way to get this achievement is playing [[Crazy King]] on [[Isolation]] or [[Boundless]], as all the players will be grouped up and will likely have low shields.
*The reason that this achievement is so hard is because only a head on hit with a Mongoose will splatter a shielded opponent. A great way to get this achievement is playing [[Crazy King]] on [[Isolation]] or [[Boundless]], as all the players will be grouped up and will likely have low shields.
*''It is important to note that the Mongoose is prone to explosives, so sometimes your splatter could be due to explosives propelling the vehicle to one spot, or your route of splattering someone could be stopped. [[Fragmentation Grenade]]s and [[Brute Shot]]s are the ones that are especially annoying. [[Rocket Launcher]]s usually destroy the Mongoose within a shot, depending how close it is.''
*''It is important to note that the Mongoose is prone to explosives, so sometimes your splatter could be due to explosives propelling the vehicle to one spot, or your route of splattering someone could be stopped. [[Fragmentation Grenade]]s and [[Brute Shot]]s are the ones that are especially annoying. [[Rocket Launcher]]s usually destroy the Mongoose within a shot, depending how close it is.''


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Mongoose Mowdown is considered one of the more difficult of Halo 3's multi-player Achievements to get, along with Two for One. It is awarded for splattering an enemy with a Mongoose in a ranked Free For All playlist. This achievement also unlocks the Scout Armor shoulder piece for Spartans. The achievement awards the player 5 Gamerscore points.

It is represented by a orange circle with a Spartan driving a Mongoose, three red stars, and a flying body.

Tactics

  • A basic tactic for this achievement is to find a Mongoose in an open area, like on Sandtrap or Highground, and put the Mongoose at high speed at another player.
  • The easiest way to achieve this is to play on Isolation, and drive a Mongoose into the Shotgun spawn point. People taking cover there are sitting ducks. If you are lucky, some nice players will notice that you are trying to get the achievement and let you drive right into them. A secondary way is to drive at two players dueling and splatter the winner of the duel.
  • A slightly more risky way of getting this Achievement is to play on High Ground and keep a close watch on the Ghosts. When someone gets in a Ghost, follow it with the Mongoose in case they are hijacked, then you can run down the temporarily stunned (and likely shieldless) opponent.
  • Another way on High Ground is to just take a Mongoose, (which are always in ample supply), and circle the base, out onto the beach, circle back and drive through the tunnels (which ever one you choose), and back into the base. Chances are, is that you'll get someone by surprise, and get the achievement. The trick is to never stop which lowers the chances of you being killed, and just make enough of a course change so that your always pointed towards your target.
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Player getting the "Mongoose Mowdown" achievement, in the Legendary Brawl playlist.
  • The reason that this achievement is so hard is because only a head on hit with a Mongoose will splatter a shielded opponent. A great way to get this achievement is playing Crazy King on Isolation or Boundless, as all the players will be grouped up and will likely have low shields.
  • It is important to note that the Mongoose is prone to explosives, so sometimes your splatter could be due to explosives propelling the vehicle to one spot, or your route of splattering someone could be stopped. Fragmentation Grenades and Brute Shots are the ones that are especially annoying. Rocket Launchers usually destroy the Mongoose within a shot, depending how close it is.

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