Halo Infinite stands firm in the face of its competition with a mixture of classic competitive multiplayer modes as well as some fresh twists on old formulas. Those twists can be found in activities such as Vampire Ball, which not only removes Oddball's penalties for the carrier but even buffs them considerably.
Capture the Flag, on the other hand, sticks to its roots with good old-fashioned... well, flag-capturing. Many of today's online gaming fans may be less accustomed to its easy-to-grasp, difficult-to-master mechanics — Capture the Flag is deceptively straightforward, with a blatant goal but plenty of subtle approaches to victory. Here are some tips and tricks to turn the tables on enemy flag carriers and sneakily pilfer your rivals' post for your own.
Updated on May 29, 2022 by Quinton O'Connor: New to Halo Infinite? Or perhaps you're returning for Season 2: Lone Wolves? Either way, we've gone ahead and enhanced this guide as thoroughly as possible, offering in-depth advice for every map (including Breaker!) and revamping any outdated tips along the way.
7/7 A Good Defense Is A Good Offense
Halo Infinite does not have instant respawns, and it is easy to overlook this vital piece of information. Getting caught up in the heat of the moment isn't inherently a bad thing — it's half the reason folks love these sorts of games — but try to remember before swinging that grappling hook all willy-nilly that you'll be out of the action for a full ten seconds (plus however long it takes you to get back to where you were headed thereafter).
In Capture The Flag, setting up a strong defensive line in your base to ensure the safety of your flag is vital. This means several players opting to stay behind entirely rather than risking life and limb in the middle of the action. Rest assured, that action will come to you eventually, and you'll be in far better standing when you're prepared to pin down incoming would-be flag thieves before they make off like bandits and score.
6/7 Be A Team Player
Although the toxic player in everyone occasionally comes out, it is vital in Capture The Flag that you work as a team. It can feel tempting to let the flag carrier die so that you can steal all the glory (and points), however, this hubris can often lead to your team being robbed of a free point.
Consider Halo Infinite's wide array of vehicles. Between the Warthog, the Rocket Hog, the Razorback, and even the Mongoose and Gungoose, players have up to five potential multi-seat getaway vehicles in a given map. You don't have to be the one holding the flag to be a deciding factor. Your team's carrier will be grateful that someone was nearby to steer the wheel and shorten their dangerous trek considerably.
If all else fails, be a meat shield. If your carrier is running ahead, and you're running directly behind them, lots of shots intended for their helmet will hit you instead. It's not the most glorious role, but oftentimes someone will, indeed, have to do it.
5/7 Familiarize Yourself With The Maps
Not only is this enjoyable due to the gorgeous graphics, but this will also help players remain a step ahead of any enemies. With many maps having various ways of getting from location to location, it is vital in Capture The Flag that you familiarise yourself with each area that enemies can take in order to get to your base.
With many areas being chokes that are certain death traps if you walk into them or hidden areas that are only accessible through hacking the terminals outside the doors. It is vital to know what route the enemy flag carrier is on or will be on. This will also greatly help out if you ever get ahold of the flag, as you will know both the safest and fastest options for you to get back.
4/7 Key Tactics For Every Big Team Battle Map
Many rounds of Capture the Flag will be played in eight-player maps that force everyone to get up close and personal on a frequent basis. But many more will occur on the massive battlefields of Fragmentation, Highpower, Deadlock, and the recently-added Breaker. These four maps hold a whopping 24 players, and with the arguable exception of Deadlock, rarely feel cluttered for it. They require some preemptive advice if you're hoping to get ahead from the get-go, so we've provided it here.
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3/7 Keep An Eye On The Prize
Grappling into fights, trying to splatter any enemies while in a vehicle, or just charging into a group of low-health enemies is part of what makes Halo Infinite so great. However, it is vital for even the hardest of players to make sure they are consistently checking their base and their flag's location.
It can be incredibly easy to get caught up in the fantastic gameplay, but even easier to forget to look at the map objectives and markers, especially if you're dodging Ghosts and Grenades. Although you may be racking up points and kills with ease, it is whoever focuses on the objective more that will be the winner at the end. Therefore, it is crucial that you are consistently checking both your team and the enemy team.
2/7 Make The Most Out Of The Weaponry
Halo Infinite's huge arsenal of weapons is especially great for both casual and competitive players. From classics like the Carbine and the Needler to the new fantastic weaponry like the Skewer, Halo Infinite has introduced many ways for players to adapt to gameplay through their weaponry.
With heavy-hitting, low ammo, splash damage weapons (like the Rocket Launcher) perfect for targeting clusters of groups of people trying to defend the flag carrier or weapons perfect for taking out vehicles carrying the front line of attack (like the Ravager), it is vital for players to familiarize themselves with the wide array of weapons, what they do, and what their ideal use is.
1/7 Don't Be Afraid To Go For Glory (And Die)
Sometimes taking the gamble pays off. Ultimately, Halo Infinite is a fantastic multiplayer experience that enables players to have fun in a variety of ways, and one of the most uniquely wonderful ways this is possible is by being that player. Although when possible it is important to try and avoid mistakes in order to seize a win, sometimes you just have to go in guns-blazing.
Although the odds are that you will die in a spectacular fashion, and not make it at all close to the flag, those occasional times you make it all the way back with explosions ringing in the background, on one health and immediately dying after scoring a point, are undeniably some of the most unforgettable moments any player will have across any Halo game.