Whats up everyone, so i have been playing halo since i could touch a controller, but never really dabbled into oddball so i have a few noob questions. (Also would like to add i only picked up halo 5 a week ago) is it common for teammates not to stick close to the dude with the ball? Because whenever i have it i try to go to where my teamates are so they can guard me but they usually end up running away to chase kills or something. So i guess i want to know the proper strategy to play cuz losing 90% of my matches is getting a little frustrating.
I keep moving around or stay in a place where that takes time to reach so I can run away with the ball as soon as someone attempts to reach me. I know a bunch of escape tactics so I can basically carry my team whenever I can. It’s a good tactic, but since you picked up Halo 5 a week ago, I recommend sticking with your teammates even if they are going after something else. The ball is also a 1 Hit Kill, so don’t be afraid to knock an enemy who is too close to you.
Keep the carrier in a safe place, set up the rest of the team around in strategic spots, and defend the carrier from attackers… very set-up oriented game mode.
Team play and communication is essential since you basically have to go a “man down” to score points… you’re basically fighting 3v4, so you have to find ways to position yourselves as a team to maximize your firepower and damage output, despite having more guns pointed at you.
Use the fact that they have to rush the objective to your benefit… nading oncoming routes and adjacent positioning contributing to a teamshot is highly effective.
Literally the only way to play Halo 5 Oddball is just accept fate & earn 5 points
If its patched, well protect the Ball carrier at all cost check the flanking points as well, if you’re holding it, don’t bloody run around, sit in a spot with your team Defending the area, make sure you have communication, (Unless they’re in a party, well good luck with that)
In my expierience its best if you tick to one Corner of the map and to try to defend that spot as best as possible.
Clutch the ball like your life depends on it, soldier.
If your about to die and lose ball control throw the ball off the map for ball reset. This gives your team time to respawn and setup, plus you don’t want to give the ball to the enemy team in a good place to hold it.