Why is the Oddball a two-hit kill?

Games Halo Infinite
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I just wrote a paragraph about why I don’t like this change but then I read it back and even I got bored so I’ll keep it brief

Having the Oddball be a two-hit kill completely negates any defense the ball holder had and forces you to put faith in your teammates, in a ranked playlist this isn’t really an issue but in social it’s just …chaotic, almost like you’re being forced to play like you would in a ranked environment, always on your toes, in a social playlist I’d much prefer a little less stress.

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It’s the same with the flag. It damn sucks. You can now beat the carrier in a melee fight.

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Same with the flag, I literally shouted WHAT?! at my screen when i punched a guy with the oddball and he didn’t die.
Like this is a core thing established in every single Halo game to date…why on earth would you change it, gives you literally no defensive options as a carrier.

I suspect 343’s response will be something like “it’s designed to make squad play more important”… but it’s just wrong to change such a base and established feature.

Also you’re still defenceless at distance, and half the skill is drawing enemies in so you can 1 hit kill them, that’s their fault for getting to close to a carrier when they can take you out at distance should they want.

I’m OK with removing flag juggling, that was always something of a “glitch” that gave a distinct advantage to skilled players, while newer ones couldn’t do it.

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In one of the trailers, a spartan smacks another spartan with the Oddball and they’re sent rag dolling several feet in one hit.

I need that in my life.

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I’ve got a “play a game of oddball” challenge I’ve played close to 25 games…haven’t had a single game of oddball yet

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Haha, thanks for saving us from your original post.
I’m on the fence about the flag melee, but I vehemently agree that oddball should be one hit kill. I don’t care if it is a faster animation. Slow it back down and make it one hit. Now carrying the ball is even more of a death sentence.

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Was going to ask this same question. I thought it used to be one hit and I’m not crazy. Really made it hard to defend in a social playlist where there’s no comms. Same goes for FC. That was the 1 advantage you got.

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As a Swat player, I too, support one-hit kill Oddballs and Flags.

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Same for me but with Control, these challenges suck (っ °Д °;)っ

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yeah now you can rush the oddball guy instead of halo 3 where killing the oddball was a challenge since he could one hit. (same for the flag)

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Yeh this is bizarre. I have no clue who’s balancing infinite at moment but feel like there not doing a good job. Things like flag/oddball should be 1 hit kill. I feel like the only way this will get fixed is in custom games until 343i sort this out themselves. :frowning:

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I like the normal melee damage in Oddball. It makes it more challenging and rewarding to get those melee kills.

It would be really difficult to get the ball back from a good team on maps like Recharge if the carrier can kill with a single hit.

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Completely agree, there is no advantage on being a carry player if this continues to be.

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Mercilessly beating people to death with the objective is a big part of what made those modes fun in Halo. Without the one-hit melee, I just feel like a target with no real options, especially on CTF.

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343 said this issue with the flag is a conflicted one, but I do not see anyone in favor of it.

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So… try less??? I go to quick play for challenges and to play any way I want, just don’t play to win lol. Being able to one shot anyone who get’s close to you isn’t gonna make you tryhard less.

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Yeah idk who’s “big brain” thought it was a good idea but being a carrier now just sucks all the fun out of it since the carrier at least had a fighting chance that didn’t involve dropping the item. Even splitgate kept the one hit kill on their game.

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It must be one hit kill in with the oddball and the flag

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You get a faster melee to compensate for that.

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Perfect way to sum up 343’s entire apparant philosophy of matchmaking design. It’s like they can’t comprehend that anyone would just want to play for fun without sweating.

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