How to Be Good at 1 vs 1 on Halo
Know the map or maps you are playing on, where the weapons spawn, where to walk and how to get from A to B., Know where you spawn, and as a result, where your opponents are likely to be., Pick up effective weapons for a 1 vs. 1, such as the sniper...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Know the map or maps you are playing on
If possible, try to get your opponent to agree to play on a map you are very familiar with, thus giving you the upper hand. -
Step 2: where the weapons spawn
You can predict their strategy if you have a good grasp of the maps.
On most 1v1 maps, there are only two spawning areas.
For example, in Guardian, if you spawn at elbow, you will know that your opponent spawned bottom blue.
He will either go towards you up the sniper lift or he will go up to yellow lift.
Elbow is the better spawn for the beginning of the game.
It is better because you can get the sniper right away, your opponent will most likely go snipe lift which leads to an easy out BR for you right away 1-0, and you can get nice map control.
Use sniper to get him to one shot then pull out that BR for an easy finish. , Other power weapons such as shotgun or rockets are also effective and the sniper/shotgun combination is very powerful in this form of the game. ,, Sticking your opponent is extremely useful in one player duels, especially as a last-ditch effort to take your opponent down with you if he is about to kill you. , If you have a shotgun or sniper rifle, this is a good tactic, but if your opponent has explosive weapons such as rockets or grenades, then limiting your time in each spot may be a better option. , Although anyone can get a kill, you'll need to out-think and out-play your opponent to win.
Throwing a grenade and shooting with your battle rifle is a good move for example.
Pick up all the tricks you can so that you have a good chance of winning. ,, You may lose, but you'll earn the respect of your peers if you put up a good fight and play it through, rather than conceding an early defeat. -
Step 3: where to walk and how to get from A to B.
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Step 4: Know where you spawn
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Step 5: and as a result
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Step 6: where your opponents are likely to be.
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Step 7: Pick up effective weapons for a 1 vs. 1
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Step 8: such as the sniper rifle or beam rifle
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Step 9: which are invaluable for their close range and long range capabilities.
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Step 10: Stay close to valuable secondary weapons
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Step 11: such as the needler
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Step 12: battle rifle and carbine
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Step 13: which also have good close and long range capabilities.
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Step 14: Stock up on grenades
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Step 15: specifically plasma and spike grenades.
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Step 16: 'Camp'
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Step 17: or basically stay in a well fortified location
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Step 18: making the enemy charge you where you can hopefully defend against them more easily.
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Step 19: Learn advanced moves to kill your enemies.
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Step 20: Be aware of your opponent's movements and weapons - if you can
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Step 21: learn how to sneak up and surprise them without being seen and take opposite weapons to counteract theirs
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Step 22: such as a battle rifle to attack if they have a shotgun.
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Step 23: Be persistent.
Detailed Guide
If possible, try to get your opponent to agree to play on a map you are very familiar with, thus giving you the upper hand.
You can predict their strategy if you have a good grasp of the maps.
On most 1v1 maps, there are only two spawning areas.
For example, in Guardian, if you spawn at elbow, you will know that your opponent spawned bottom blue.
He will either go towards you up the sniper lift or he will go up to yellow lift.
Elbow is the better spawn for the beginning of the game.
It is better because you can get the sniper right away, your opponent will most likely go snipe lift which leads to an easy out BR for you right away 1-0, and you can get nice map control.
Use sniper to get him to one shot then pull out that BR for an easy finish. , Other power weapons such as shotgun or rockets are also effective and the sniper/shotgun combination is very powerful in this form of the game. ,, Sticking your opponent is extremely useful in one player duels, especially as a last-ditch effort to take your opponent down with you if he is about to kill you. , If you have a shotgun or sniper rifle, this is a good tactic, but if your opponent has explosive weapons such as rockets or grenades, then limiting your time in each spot may be a better option. , Although anyone can get a kill, you'll need to out-think and out-play your opponent to win.
Throwing a grenade and shooting with your battle rifle is a good move for example.
Pick up all the tricks you can so that you have a good chance of winning. ,, You may lose, but you'll earn the respect of your peers if you put up a good fight and play it through, rather than conceding an early defeat.
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