Halo 3's multiplayer is a very fast paced, high-octane experience and approaching combat correctly can be the difference between victory and defeat
Movement and Aiming in Halo 3's Multiplayer Over Xbox Live
The game's default controller setting may not suit online play. If the default settings lead to problems such as moving too slowly or turning too quick, go into the setup menu and adjust the controller sensitivity until it feels right.
Practice movements offline or in the Halo 3 single player campaign, work on developing gaming reflexes such as turns and strafing and get up to speed before going online to face the world.
Also work on jumps and crouches, and learn to control aiming while jumping, as this tactic will become essential online.
Adjust the aiming reticule so that it suits the online play style and learn to lead targets. If the enemy is running right, aim for his head and lead by about a head's width before pulling the trigger. Try and practice sniping from a distance, allowing an enemy to get close can be fatal.
Basic Halo 3 Gameplay Tips: Shielding, Motion Detectors, Ammunition and The Environment
The in-game heads-up-display (HUD) features several important meters that should be watched at all times:
The shield bar (top) displays current shield strength, if it is depleted the character's armour can absorb two or three hits before death, so try to keep an eye on it. If the character's shields are taken are down, find some cover and wait for them to regenerate- never keep going towards a battle, fall back and re-arm first.
Motion detectors display the movements of the enemy within a 10-meter radius and are essential for staying one step ahead in a firefight. Try to keep an eye on them during the fight and plan a strategy around enemy movements. Remember that crouching (click in on the controller’s left analogue stick) renders your character invisible to enemy motion detectors- set up ambushes when crouched for easy kills.
The game allows each character to carry two guns- try and keep both a ranged and short range weapon at all times, and always keep them reloaded in-between firefights. Ducking into cover and reloading the Battle Rifle (BR) and Assault Rifle (AR) allows you to go into combat prepared for trouble, rather than scrambling for a reload.
Use the environment for an advantage, but be aware of the dangers- don't, for example, stand next to an explosive device while sniping, and keep an eye out for natural choke points- throw grenades into closed corridors for easy kills. Always look for cover to hide behind when the going gets tough, and use tight corners to set up for a counter attack.
Close Combat on Halo 3's Smaller Multiplayer Maps and The (Essential) Melee Attack
Smaller Halo 3 maps such as Isolation and The Pit often result in small scale, close-combat skirmishes. Each character has a strong melee attack, which is used by pressing the B (red) button, and this should be used whenever fighting close with the enemy as two strikes is enough for a kill. Also, when used in conjunction with the AR, BR or shotgun, the melee attack can quickly ramp up the kills.
Continue to watch out for enclosed spaces on smaller maps and don't charge in, hurl grenades and sweep the survivors with rifle fire.
Keep Cool and Get Lots Of Practice in the Single Player Campaign
It can be very easy to get irritated with Halo 3 multiplayer, so try and keep cool. Remember that it's only a game, and if you lose a round then there will be many more to come, relax and enjoy the fight.
More importantly, continual practice will lead to improvement over time, especially with offline practice sessions with friends or time spent in the single player campaign mode.
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