Halo's Tiny Tips: Vulcan

[HaloScorpionV2 438]

NOW UPDATED!

 

Tips:

 

1. Vulcan isn't as long-range as you may think! Try to engage in mid-range combat!

 

2. The bullets from Vulcan can sometimes be tricky to see. Adjust your camera so that you can see both the bullets and the enemy.

 

3. Remember - Vulcan has very good auto-aim! Don't be afraid to shoot at awkward angles!

 

4. When engaging in short-mid range combat, imagine there is a cone at the tip of your Vulcan - like a dog's cone collar. Try to start shooting when you have your enemy in your sights, not peripherals. If you didn't know, Vulcan doesn't have the greatest turret rotation.

 

5. Try to flip your enemies with the impact force.

     a. Try to make your enemies go airborne. On ramps, make your enemies come to you, whether you are at the top or bottom of one, and fire at them when they are in the air.

     b. Take advange of people using high recoil turrets and light hulls. If you constantly fire at them, and once they fire back at you, their recoil will lift their hull high enough for you to shoot under their hull and flip them.

 

6. If you are a maniac and "put a brick on your spacebar", try to hide your bullets whenever you can. It's like the Shaft's laser - it will reveal your position. On the other hand, you can "lock down" an area by repeatedly firing. Only a fool will cross infront of your bullets.

 

7. Freeze is your biggest enemy. The major decrease in your turret rotation when frozen is a nightmare. When attacked, keep shooting! The burning effect from overheating will counteract the freezing. When the Freeze has used up all its energy, then you have the odds in your favor.

 

8. It is possible to kill some tanks without overheating. However, it is advised to use a Firebird protection paint. As I said above, Freeze is a pain, so a paint with both Firebird and Freeze is best.

 

9. If you're in close combat, and there is a short ranged turret about to circle you, try to cut off his circling path by backing into a wall. This will only allow the enemy to circle you up to 180 degrees instead of the whole 360 degrees. The best thing to do however, is to pin the enemy. Cornering the tank or pushing him against a wall will allow you to shoot without the enemy circling you. Or if the enemy is near the edge of the map, just push him off. This is best done with tanks with good power/acceleration.

 

Gameplay:

 

Vulcan is a mid-range turret. So, it is best to play mid-field, where you can both defend your base, and attack the enemies', by shooting from a distance. If playing defense, it is best to keep an eye on long and open lines of sight, since that is where your Vulcan will perform at its best. If playing offense, the best path of attack is through, again, long lines of sight. But, instead of being open, it is better for it to be a little narrow. This will minimize possibilty of getting circled, and allow you to shoot without having to turn your turret as much.

 

Hulls:

 

Because of the burn damage after prolonged shooting, it is best to use the medium and heavier hulls.

 

For the heavy hulls, I would choose Titan over Mammoth. The health difference between them is negligible; most importantly, Titan has better speed and acceleration. The speed will help you to maneuver around the map, since location is key for Vulcan, and the acceleration/power will help you to deal with circling enemies, as mentioned above.

 

For the medium hulls, I would choose Dictator as number one. The height will come in very handy because of Vulcan's spectatular auto-aim. Between Hunter and Viking, it depends on you. If you like to traverse around the map, Hunter is better. If you like to have a little more health and less speed, Viking is better.

 

Yay! :D

Edited June 20, 2015 by HaloScorpionV2

[thunderousrailgunner 1,934]

Good  :mellow:

[dilsharox 2,395]

nice

keep it up

[fluctuation123 3,435]

really good and practical tips. you know your turret...

[HaloScorpionV2 438]

really good and practical tips. you know your turret...

Its m0... :mellow:

[sha77777_super 877]

Nice!

[DarkShadow916 304]

Awesome :D

[GHOST68INVINCIBLE 152]

best tips for vulcan keep it up.

[kostas604 106]

The fool may be using a HEAVY HULL ?!

No, no, no, the fool may be NOT using a heavy hull.

Edited June 20, 2015 by kostas604

[Zenyth 6,494]

I heard Firebird-proofing paints are really good with Vulcan. Also, do you guys have any tips for Vulcan when you are defending in tight areas/short-rangers are approaching nearby/you are cornered.. I'm a rookie as far as Vulcan is concerned. I have M0 on my main (this one).

[HaloScorpionV2 438]

Also, do you guys have any tips for Vulcan when you are defending in tight areas/short-rangers are approaching nearby/you are cornered..

Added.

Edited June 20, 2015 by HaloScorpionV2

[momy950666 960]

NICE!

[PetertheGeniusGamer 74]

Nice job, you should try out for a Reporter or the Tanki Writing Club (Unoffical Newspaper).

[trombone_ftw 734]

pro ok