Teabag Prevention Presents – Halo: Reach Zealot
Nothing much to update this week. I’ll be attending Anime Expo, so be on the look out for video game news from the Expo. As for this week, Teabag Prevention zeros in on Zealot. Note: This article is based on Arena Zealot that can be found in both Arena and Team Slayer playlists.
THIS WEEK: ARENA ZEALOT
WEAPONS, YO
Concussion Rifle
This weapon spawns in the zero gravity area. You may either use one of the bigger colored lifts to get up here, or a Jetpack. Careful you don’t spend too much time in the zero gravity area, there’s a softkill zone up there.
Needler
The Needler spawns in the center of the map, both on the top platform, and in the room under the platform. The Needler works great at mid-ranged, which is perfect for this map.
Needler Rifle
Rifles are always a plus. This rifle spawns just ahead of where you and your team spawn.
DMR
The DMR spawns at the bottom of the map. It may be a little hard to see in-game, but you shouldn’t have any trouble finding it after looking at the picture above. A second DMR spawns on the opposite side of the map.
Energy Sword
The Sword spawns at 10:10, or two minutes after the game has started.
Lone Wolf or Team Player?
You’re going to have to make your choice before you choose your weapon class. In most cases, at the start of the game, the two teams will engage almost immediately due to the close proximity of spawn locations.
Knowing this, you can either go with your team and try not to die from the abundance of grenades being thrown at you, or you can run the other direction until you can either get a clear shot or reach a flanking position. You shouldn’t try this if you don’t have sprint.
You should also try not to be Lone Wolf the entire match, or you may end up looking like this:
Another players sometimes plan an ambush to players walking up ramps near the Health Packs. While this can work out in your favor, you always have to wary that the number of enemies walking up that ramp may outnumber you or your friend.
It’s best to have a Sword in this situation.
Also, don’t forget you can drop down and really get the drop on enemies waiting below.
Don’t Be Afraid to Use the Lifts
The lifts provide a faster, and sometimes safer means of getting from point A to point B. There are two smaller lifts located at the mid section of the center of the map. Before using them, you may want to make sure your destination is free of enemies.
Using the larger lifts to get the zero gravity area of the map will also get you to the softkill zone. I like to get myself up there and drop down on enemies below.
Armor Abilities
Jetpack
Jetpacking may not be the best idea for this map. Sure, you may be able to reach the second level of the map, and even reach Zero Gravity from almost any area of the map, but with the softkill zone and low ceiling, you may want to skip the Jetpack this round.
Sprint
Sprinting is probably of Armor Ability of choice for this map. It allows you to get places faster on this smaller map as well reach cover in the curved hallways more quickly.
Active Camo
Camo is very effective on this map. Since Zealot takes place in a Covie ship, you’ll notice there are no corners, only curves and ramps. The numerous ramps and floors can confuse players when you activate your Camo.
Armor Lock
Armor Lock can be effective when you have your team not far from you for support. Armor Lock is not uncommon on this map due to the many grenades being thrown, Energy Sword, and the Concussion Rifle.
Hologram
As I stated earlier, there are many curves to Zealot. Since your Hologram can’t run with the curve, it’s use goes down a bit. When and if you choose it, remember that it’s not going to work in the hallways, but will be more effective sending it up the two smaller lifts as a distraction.
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