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Chapter 2 - Predator Strategies

Weapons

The Predator has a wide assortment of weaponry, each of which involves a new set of skills and tactics. Whether you're in a close-combat situation or long-distance sniping, the Predator arrives with an arsenal sure to please.

Pistol
The pistol is an energy weapon that draws its ammo from, oddly enough, your energy reserves. As long as you have energy, you can spit out energy blasts with reckless abandon. Keep in mind though, the more you fire, the more energy you're using. If you fire too much too fast, don't be surprised if you find yourself a sitting duck, stuck without energy and forced to switch to a shoulder cannon.

The pistol does not fire in a straight line, say like a bullet. Instead, the pistol fires something akin to a mortar shell, so practice is recommended with this weapon so you can get a feel for how high your fire arc should be, depending upon where your enemy is located. It's easy to be deceived into thinking the pistol has a low range, but given enough ceiling clearance, it can actually fire just as far as any other weapon.

The pistol is an effective weapon against both Marines and Aliens, but will generally require two direct shots to bring either to their knees.

Spear Gun
The spear gun is the weapon of choice for would-be snipers. Able to kill with a single blow, the spear gun can be zoomed in and out for long-distance attacks. Add to this mix your ability to cloak and you'll be one tough nut to crack. Better still, the spear gun does not deplete any energy, instead having its own ammo supply of 30 spears. Keep careful watch over the ammunition, as it can only be replenished in-between levels.

The key to effective spear gun use is going for head shots. A head shot on either the Alien or Marine will result in instant death. Anything less will maim your foe but leave them still kicking around, waiting for that second shot to bring an end to their life. Note that using the speargun will shut turn off the cloak, however.

The spear gun is a very ineffective weapon at close range, being a semi-automatic weapon, so only use it in such a situation as a last resort!