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Part 28
Unreal Tournament 3

Part 28

Master the Ball Launcher in Unreal Tournament 3 with advanced passing, evasive maneuvers, and offensive strategies. Learn when to shoot, pass, or draw enemies.

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Master the Ball Launcher in Unreal Tournament 3 with advanced passing, evasive maneuvers, and offensive strategies. Learn when to shoot, pass, or draw enemies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Passing is Key: When surrounded or when a teammate is open far ahead, pass the ball. Lock on first to ensure accuracy. Ensure there are no obstacles and the teammate is not swarmed.
  2. 2
    Teleporting for Passes: After passing, teleport to a position ahead to receive a return pass. Ensure you are in an open position.
  3. 3
    Inaccessible Areas: If you need to reach an area you cannot access, pass to a teammate already there. If no one is present, pass to a nearby teammate, teleport to them, and await a pass. Alternatively, ask a teammate with a charged Translocator to go there and pass to them.
  4. 4
    Drawing Enemies: A strong tactic when carrying the ball is to attract the enemy team. Run back towards your base as they swarm you. If most of the enemy team follows, your teammates can get behind them, creating an opening for an immediate pass to the ball carrier.
  5. 5
    Last Resort - Shooting the Ball: If all else fails, shoot the ball far ahead or into a hard-to-reach place. This buys your team time rather than losing possession directly to an enemy.
  6. 6
    Offensive Ball Shot Tactic (Last Resort): If alone with the ball against a few opponents you can defeat, shoot the ball at one of them. This regains your weapon access. If successful, an enemy will pick up the ball and momentarily lose their own weapons, allowing you to eliminate them and recover the ball. Use this only when no other option is available, as it carries risks like the enemy passing it back or escaping.
Tips
  • Always lock on before passing to avoid missing.
  • Ensure your intended recipient is open and not surrounded by enemies.
  • When teleporting to receive a pass, make sure your position is safe and open.
  • Drawing enemies can create significant advantages for your team.
  • Shooting the ball at an enemy is a high-risk, last-ditch effort.

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