I was a fan of the H4 Boltshot, but that was also a gun that got changed because of “problematic balancing”. That would be interesting especially if it used up the entire magazine. Unfortunately the Brutes don’t really use super-high tech weapons like the Elites that can have supercharge firing modes. The Mangler really just looks and feels like a regular gun.
Your idea did remind me of McCree’s magnum from Overwatch. (If you aren’t familiar) he has a specially ability that allows him to fire all of the remaining rounds in his gun at blind speed. Quickdraw, cowboy style. So this could be the replacement to the Tap n’ Slap. Also it would reduce how often you could “one hit kill” because it wastes all the ammo, and may you need to land at least for shots for the kill to actually register.
It’s funny how more than have respondants to this poll don’t want it changed. Not that it’s a huge sample size, but considering 343 stated the community ‘asked for it’, I’m starting to think that was a lie too.
The only people that even wanted it changed, were the 23 people left on the planet that still play ranked. They could have just removed it from ranked or had it spawn on the Bulldog pad, but noooooo, 343 made another tidepod decision and nerfed all melee damage. Might just stop playing. The clown in charge clearly never played Halo before.
I like how of the 15 options I suggest, a global melee damage reduction wasn’t one of them. Like who wanted that? I’m not necessarily opposed to it. I think it could do some good for AR and sidekick balance, but why do this specifically for the Mangler?
Halo has always had quick melee kills since CE. In the lore the Spartans fists were stronger than the weapons they wielded. It’s disrespectful to the lore and gameplay at the same time!
