Part 21

Unreal Tournament 3 Part 21 guide covering strategies for defeating Raptors, Hellbenders, Goliaths, Leviathans, and Turrets with the AVRiL, plus details on the Lightning Gun.

AVRiL Vehicle/Defense Strategies:

1. Vs Raptor: Raptors require two hits and can evade missiles. Avoid close combat; fight in open areas or from higher ground. Anticipate their reappearance if they hide, firing missiles high to reduce travel time. Surprise attacks are ideal, especially when they are distracted by nodes or teammates.
2. Vs Hellbender: Difficult, requiring three lucky missile hits. Avoid if fully manned. Hide and wait for it to pass, then attack from afar. If it stops, it will snipe; hide and wait. If it attempts to flush you out, switch to Flak Cannon or Rocket Launcher and target the driver when close, as maneuverability is limited.
3. Vs Goliath: Engage only from a good hiding spot. Do not charge. Wait for it to pass, then fire missiles from cover. If the turret turns towards you, hide. If it remains aimed at you, relocate or wait for the driver to lose patience. Use the "no warning" tactic to reduce reaction time.
4. Vs Leviathan: Similar to Goliath but requires more sustained attacks. The Leviathan's aura can aid in remaining hidden. Its large size simplifies missile guidance. If it uses the Ion Cannon, stay out of the blast radius. Fire missiles and switch weapons while the AVRiL reloads.
5. Vs Turret: Hide and fire missiles from cover. Pop out briefly to lock on, then retreat. Turrets are stationary.

AVRiL Limitations: The AVRiL is too slow for significant impact against Nodes and the Power Core. Switching weapons during reload can help. Be mindful of recoil, which can push you off ledges.

Lightning Gun Overview:

The Lightning Gun is a makeshift sniper rifle with a 10x scope, intended to balance sniping with player visibility. It offers more power than the Classic Sniper Rifle but is easier to track. Its secondary fire mode is the scope.

Lightning Gun - Primary Fire Mode:

• Damage vs. People: 70 torso | 140 headshot
• Damage vs. Vehicles: 40
• Rate of Fire: 8/10s
• Ammo per Shot: 1
• Max. Ammo: 40
• Charge Time: N/A
• Special Features: Instant hit; beam; pinpoint accuracy; headshot; scoped

Lightning Gun - Introduction: Fires a blue lightning bolt with pinpoint accuracy. Capable of headshots for double damage. Targets are briefly illuminated. It's a straightforward weapon.

Lightning Gun - Secondary Fire Mode:

• Introduction: Operates the scope zoom. Hold to zoom gradually, release to set zoom level. Press again to zoom out. Re-holding zooms in again. Movement does not affect scope.

Lightning Gun - Tactics:

• Treat it as a sniper rifle; standard sniping rules apply.
• Do not use it like a Railgun in close quarters; it's ineffective and makes you a target.
• Best used at medium to long range.
• Can be used to land a first shot, then switch to another weapon for follow-up.
• Not ideal for Deathmatch (DM) due to the effectiveness of close-range weapons like the Flak Cannon and Rocket Launcher.