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Learn how to defeat Hunter, the Arena Lord of Tier 2 in Quake III Arena. This guide covers her strategies, weaknesses, and tips for securing victory on The Proving Grounds (q3tourney2).

Alright, let's talk about Hunter, the Arena Lord you'll face in Tier 2. She's the boss of The Proving Grounds (q3tourney2), a map that really tests your movement with its mix of open areas, tight catwalks, and teleporters. Hunter's got a serious grudge against the Sorg for wrecking her homeworld, and she's not afraid to show it. Who is Hunter? She's a tall, Amazonian-looking warrior, about 6'6" and 170 lbs. She wears dark green bands and metallic pads adorned with skulls, topped with what looks like a Sorg skull and feathers. Don't let the fancy headwear fool you; she's as tough as they come. Hunter's Arsenal and Tactics Hunter loves her weapons, especially the Lightning Gun, which she's incredibly skilled with. She's also proficient with the Rocket Launcher and Shotgun. * Close Range: If you get too close, expect a blast from her Shotgun. * Mid Range: This is where her Lightning Gun shines. She's deadly accurate with it. * Long Range/Out of Ammo: She'll resort to her Machinegun if she needs to keep pressure on or is low on other ammo. At higher difficulties, she's no joke. She'll rush you with the Lightning Gun, and her accuracy is way above average for bots. She even refers to herself as "we" in her chat lines, which is pretty unique! How to Beat Hunter To take her down on her home turf, here's the game plan: 1. Grab Armor: Collect all the Light Armor pickups you can find on the map. Keeping your armor up is key. 2. Control Key Areas: Secure the Lightning Gun spawn point and the teleporter bridge. Diving through the central teleporter is a good way to control movement. 3. Lightning Gun Pressure: If you can get the Lightning Gun, great! If not, at least deny her access to it. Use Rocket Launcher pressure fire periodically to keep her away from it. 4. Use Teleporters: Keep moving through the teleporters to control the flow of the match and avoid getting cornered. 5. Defensive Positions: If you need to buy time for armor to respawn, duck into one of the smaller rear rooms or the stairway area. Just be aware she might respawn near the LG area and try to surprise you. Important Notes: * Don't let her surprise you with the Lightning Gun. If you're struggling, remember she's one of the toughest bots in the game, designed to really test your aim. * At lower difficulties, she's less of a threat, but don't get complacent. At higher levels, she's incredibly aggressive and accurate. Keep these tips in mind, and you'll be able to handle Hunter. Good luck!