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Learn Smoker tactics for instant kills on the No Mercy rooftop finale and strategies for taking down the Tank in Left 4 Dead.

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Learn Smoker tactics for instant kills on the No Mercy rooftop finale and strategies for taking down the Tank in Left 4 Dead.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    On the rooftop finale of the No Mercy campaign, a Smoker (an infected type) often waits on the corner directly across from the fire escape.
  2. 2
    When a survivor (player) emerges, the Smoker will typically grab them and drag them off the roof, resulting in an instant kill.
  3. 3
    Warn other survivors to watch for this deadly tactic.
  4. 4
    Conversely, this is a great tactic for playing as the infected.
  5. 5
    For playing as the Tank (another special infected), a recommended strategy involves having two shotgunners in front, crouched down, and two SMGers or Assault Riflers standing in the back.
  6. 6
    Everyone should open fire at the first sight of the Tank.
Tips
  • The Smoker's grab from the rooftop finale is a very deadly tactic.
  • This Smoker tactic can also be used to help survivors if they are in danger.
  • A coordinated attack with specific weapon loadouts is usually effective at taking down the Tank quickly.

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