Sangheili Zealot: Difference between revisions

The best way to deal with a Zealot is to either use a [[Plasma Grenade]] or to attack it from a long range, as they will usually wield swords. Also, due to their strong shields, it is advisable to use heavy weapons, such as the sniper rifle and rocket launcher, if they are available. The [[M6D pistol]] is only moderately effective, taking 16 headshots to kill a fully shielded Zealot on [[Normal]] difficulty. The [[Needler]] is both common and extremely effective, due to the fact that 7 needles will kill the enemy and the weapon's large clip. However, it should be noted that this weapon takes too long to work to be of use against a nearby or charging Zealot, and that if the Elite is too close you may take serious damage from secondary explosions or detonating grenades. A tactical flaw that only works in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' is that enemies have certain invisible 'boxes' they cannot leave, and if they do they will walk back to it immediately. These are needed to stop them from wandering all over the place and make them seem organized. When you find the 'box' of a Zealot, stand about 5 feet outside of it. When a Zealot approaches you, it's programming will forbid it to leave it's box, and since it's weapon is short range only, it will not be able to hurt you, and merely stand there swiping air the whole time. You may then finish it off with whatever your heart may desire.  

If you are forced into close quarters combat with a Zealot, you should use a [[Shotgun]].  If a Shotgun is not present, using a Plasma Rifle to take down the Elite's shields and an [[M6D Pistol]] or [[Assault Rifle]] to finish it off is also an efficient tactic at medium to close ranges. The "noob combo" is also very effective when dealing with a zealot. Meaning, a plasma pistol and a battle rifle/magnum. In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', use a magnum or an assault rifle.