Teabag Prevention Presents: How to Suck Less at Halo Vol.2 – Banshee
Teabag prevention is back this week with some thick, succulent Halo goodness.
THIS WEEK: THE BANSHEE
TIP #1 – DO A BARREL ROLL!
Typically, the Banshee only spawns on larger maps. In the event that it spawns on something more medium-sized, you’re going to need a lot of maneuvering and tactical behavior under your belt, as it is often a neutered version of our beloved Banshee. Learn to do flips to avoid (the noid) and hits from the missle pod, as well as incoming fire.
Banshees are quick and can sometimes be very hard to kill. First, you need to know who has any weapon that can kill you. If it’s one of your teammates (score!), then you shouldn’t have a problem dicing down to smash into some enemies; but much like in prison, make sure not to get mounted when trying to mow down some bitches.
If they have a laser, flying around and hiding behind trees / rocks is your best bet for staying alive long enough for your friends to kill ’em. And of course, if you want to risk it, go after them yourself, but at least always keep moving, as you don’t want to give them time/a chance to zero in that laser.
If it’s rockets that they have, just fly high enough so that you can easily avoid any rocket heading towards you, as most people suck at aiming with those. (Note: always aim ahead of your moving target with rockets — go for trajectory and do not just go for getting them in your crosshairs).
TIP #2 – VALHALLA IS BANSHEE HEAVEN. THERE’S ALL THESE BANSHEE VIRGINS, JUST WAITING TO…
This map is the easiest map to get kills on. I know this because I have yet to get a 40+ kill death spree on Sandtrap BTB. So what makes Valhalla so special? The fact that there’s only one Spartan Laser. And that it’s dead in the frakking middle.
A risky attempt would be getting the laser yourself and taking off, but the enemy missile pod can take you down easily. So once you’re clear, you’re able to take out vehicles and infantry alike. Just to be sure to not fly too close. They CAN stick you. And most will try. And if they do, they will act like they discovered fire. Their joy alone is a reason not to get stuck.
TIP #3 – BANSHEE TANGO NO. 5
On the larger maps, avoiding missiles from missile pods is easier than you may think. Flying towards them, but not into them, buys you an amount of time, and can be your best bet. I know it sounds risky, but trust me, we’re all daredevils here, right?
From here, you need to find a tower of sorts to fly around it. Just keep flying around, and the missile will eventually explode or crash into the side of said object you’re flying around.
TIP #4 – TWO BANSHEES, ONE SKY
An important thing to remember is to keep moving. Try to gain the high altitude. It’s easier to fight downward than upward. Time your plasma blasts accordingly. And make sure not to try to ram them because they’re JUST as strong as you…meaning that it will hurt. Don’t do it.
TIP #5 – OH YEAH, AND ON THESE MAPS, BE CAREFUL FOR THESE THINGS, THEY CAN RUIN YOUR DAY; KIND OF LIKE EATING MORE THAN 3 MICROWAVABLE LLOYD’S BBQ PORK SANDWICHES IN ONE SITTING, AS A “MEAL” (NEVER DO THAT).
Laser
Stickies
SMG/AR
Turret
Brute Shots
Brute Chopper
Tanks
Things to Remember
- The Banshee IS maneuverable. Be sure to use that to your advantage.
- Hijacking a Banshee can prove even more useful than just destroying it.
- If you’re on red team, and you have multiple Banshee’s in the air for some reason, it IS appropriate to say: “Red 1, standing by…”
- Halo > X-men Origins…right? Riiiight?!
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