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| Topic Started: Dec 3 2009, 10:24 PM (266 Views) | |
| Vaelyis | Dec 3 2009, 10:24 PM Post #1 |
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Echoes of Her Lullaby
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BOOMER The mighty Boomer and his ever-present Boomshot returns, and it is a serious menace. The Boomer can take you down in a single shot if you aren't careful. Duck whenever you hear them yell "BOOM!" You have a split second to get out of sight before the Boomshot projectile impacts. You don't want to be in the open and drawing fire when Boomers are stomping around. Boomers are distinctively tough, so don't spare your heavy weapons or grenades whenever you spot one. Occasionally, you encounter the rare Flame Boomer variant. These walls of meat are dangerous foes, as they possess the durability that Flame Grenadiers lack. They are relatively slow, but you have to take them down before they close with your position. An undamaged Flame Boomer at close range can put you in a very unpleasant situation if other enemies are around. Be sure to shoot the fuel tanks that Flame Boomers carry. This is one of the best tactics for dealing with this enemy type. Killing a Boomer is usually cause for celebration, as you can put the Boomshot it drops to good use, quickly executing key enemies for the nest several encounters. No army is complete without a tank, and the Locust Horde is no exception. Enter the Boomer! The Boomer is a hulking, slow-moving beast with an amazing resistance to damage and firepower befitting its size. But the Boomer is far from invincible. This rather dimwitted creature is unconcerned with cover, and he even prefaces each Boomshot blast by yelling, "Boom!" Fortunately for Marcus and his allies, Boomers rarely appear in groups. Once you spot a Boomer, take cover immediately. From behind cover, lob a Frag Grenade toward the Boomer to weaken him. Continue attacking until he yells, "BOOM!" Then duck or dive out of the way—as long as the Boomshot's projectile doesn't detonate directly next to Marcus, he should escape without suffering significant splash damage. Focus your team's firepower on the Boomer to down him as quickly as possible. Lastly, resist the urge to attack the Boomer with a melee attack. The chainsaw bayonet does not work against this massive foe, and getting hit with his crushing blow is almost certain death. VITALS WEAPONRY Boomshot HEALTH 2000 COVER Boomers scorn cover, marching toward you and cackling as they unload with their heavy weaponry. For your part, get behind nice, solid cover whenever Boomers are near—they're too dangerous to risk exposing yourself. |
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