Mangler

Learn how to effectively use the Mangler in Halo Infinite. Discover its strengths, weaknesses, and the best strategies for close-to-medium range combat.

Alright, let's talk about the Mangler in Halo Infinite. It's a Banished pistol you'll find all over the place in Quick Play and Big Team Battle. At first glance, it might seem a bit weak because it fires these spikes, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, this thing is a beast.

Basic Stats:

• Type: Pistol
• Magazine: 8
• Ammunition type: Spikes
• Scope: 1x
• Alt Fire: N/A

The Mangler's main thing is its headshot potential. If you're accurate, a couple of headshots can drop most enemies. However, going for body shots takes way too many hits, and that'll leave you exposed, especially if you're facing multiple opponents. It's not great for stripping shields on its own, so here's the pro-tip: pair it with an energy weapon like the Plasma Carbine, Plasma Pistol, or even an Energy Sword. You use the energy weapon to blast off their shields, then quickly swap to the Mangler for that finishing headshot. It's a super fast combo.

Strengths:

• Great for close to medium range.
• Can be effective at long range if you manage the recoil.
• Devastating with accurate headshots.
• Quick reload speed gets you back in the fight fast.

Weaknesses:

• Struggles to strip enemy shields effectively on its own.
• Small magazine size of 8 means you need to make your shots count.

Because it's not a shield stripper, you'll want to stick with teammates or use that combo I mentioned. If you're going solo and don't have a partner to help with shields, you'll be at a disadvantage against enemies using weapons like the MA40 Assault Rifle who can just spray you down. Also, that 8-round clip means if you miss a lot or don't have backup, you'll be vulnerable while reloading. But hey, at least the reload itself is pretty quick!