When using the Hydra Launcher, please remember that you only need to use two shots to kill a fully shielded enemy Spartan.
That’s right, don’t waste that entire magazine trying to “spray n’ pray” an enemy. Just lock on and pull the trigger twice. If you’ve chosen your target wisely, you’ll hear the hitmarker sound and then see a small red X on your reticule within the next few seconds. And you’ll be able to do this over and over again.
Works like magic.
I still have trouble using it. I’m getting there though.
Lol, yea, it just gets pretty heated sometimes it can’t be helped 
Its not easy to hit someone that ducks around a corner. in an open map its good.
HA thanks for the tip up until this week I had no idea how to use it and finally starting to pick up good kills with it. But i will admit like you said im one of those people who sprays the whole clip just to be safe since I have no faith in me effectively using it. Ill def test out next time I get
If I say so myself, the Hydra is easily my favorite weapons in the game. Not because of it’s performance, but because getting kills with it feels SO rewarding.
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> If I say so myself, the Hydra is easily my favorite weapons in the game. Not because of it’s performance, but because getting kills with it feels SO rewarding.
It is fun. Was the 2nd to last commendation I needed for UNSC heavy (Spartan Laser is my last).
The best times I found to pop it was on the Spire (Raid on Apex 7) & I use it against the players jumping towards it from the East Armory (Also real easy to get snipes that way).
I always fire 3 just in case 1 hits something. Seems to work well as a safeguard.
I use 3 shots per person normally. That’s so I can bring into account of the very real chance of a rocket missing and still getting the kill.
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> If I say so myself, the Hydra is easily my favorite weapons in the game. Not because of it’s performance, but because getting kills with it feels SO rewarding.
I think its about to become my favorite weapon knowing its full potential now. Biggest reason is on a lot of maps I see it go unnoticed for example on basin every time I go to back its there.
I always shoot 3 and I always arc the shot at various angles depending on where the opponent is. But youre right, you only need 2 I just find the 3 shoots to be more fail safe.
If you lock on and shoot straight at an opponent they can easily avoid the rockets with a jump thruster strafe. With an arc shot and 3 rounds the splash damage will usually get you the kill even if they’re bobbing and weaving.
My one of my favorite weapons in this game.
Holy -Yoink- you can lock on? Been playing since launch, completed the hydra commendation… Today I learned.
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> Holy -Yoink- you can lock on? Been playing since launch, completed the hydra commendation… Today I learned.
If you managed a 65% accuracy with the hydra unlocked I will eat my sock…shoes too.
Im calling shenanigans.
I use 3 shots. Also watch the pro guys use it, they lock on then aim in the air quickly to lob the missiles. Works really well
I generally use three to be safe, most of the time at least one rocket misses.
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> Im calling shenanigans.
You’re declaring Shenanigans? Do I need to get my broom?
In an open area, I’d say its the best weapon in the game, right after nornfang, so easy to get kills with.
If I ever have am unsure if I will hit the guy I’m firing at with the hydra will fire 3 and aim up just to be safe. Personally I really like the hydra and I think it was really easy to pick up and use.
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> Holy -Yoink- you can lock on? Been playing since launch, completed the hydra commendation… Today I learned.
How did you just learn this?!?! And we faced each other in matchmaking not too long ago.
I usually fire three shots just in case. I also find the little bit of splash damage to be useful against close enemies.