Normally Hunters are the hardest Covenant to kill, due to their powerful armor and shields. However, even the strongest armor has weak spots. If you look at their necks or backs, you can see an orange spot. Aim for it. One shot with the human pistol, sniper rifle, and shotgun will kill them if you hit them there.
The best way to kill a hunter is to use a sniper rifle to zoom in on the orange spot.
If you are being chased by a Hunter or an alien with a sword, run backwards while facing the alien. Jump when they try to slash you. Throw a plasma grenade at the alien and it will stick to him. Turn around and run in a zig-zag pattern to make sure he does not catch you in the explosion.
If you are playing cooperative multi-player mode, have player two run in front of the Hunter until his back is turned to player one. While the Hunter is trying to turn player two into mush, have player one run up to the Hunter's back and melee attack the orange spot. The Hunter should die with several hits.
You can kill the Hunters in a head-on assault. Get in close and use the pistol or shotgun. Aim for the head holding down the trigger. Your first shot(s) will knock back the head, exposing the unarmored neck. One shot in the neck and they will die.
An easy way to kill a Hunter is to hit them with a vehicle. If you chase them with the vehicle, they will try to dodge.
Throw plasmas grenades on them. It may take a some practice to get them stuck on a Hunter, but with two grenades, he will probably be dead (depending on the difficulty setting). Note: Do not stand too close or you may be blown up, and the plasma grenade will not stick to his shield.
Hit Hunters with a melee attack. They will put their head down and the orange spot there can be seen. Melee attack that spot to kill them faster.
Shoot a Hunter in the orange spot in his midsection with a shotgun at point blank range. This will kill it on every setting, including legendary.
If sniping Hunters is not fun for you, try this. Approach a Hunter, being sure to avoid any blasts from his fuel rod cannon. Shoot him a few times to make him charge, and as he starts his melee attack, quickly sidestep around him until you face his back. If done correctly, you should be looking at his back before he finishes his attack. When you are looking at the back, shoot it as many times as you can before he turns around. For even more fun, charge as you are shooting his back and press B when in range for a melee attack. The best gun for this attack is the shotgun, but the assault rifle also works.
Notice that Hunters are left-handed and uses that side to melee attack. To dodge the attack, jump above him on his right side. He will completely miss you. While in the air, turn around to face him. He will still be looking that way, giving you the chance to kill him without being hit by his melee attack. To do so easily, crouch down and melee or shoot him in the bright orange spot.
Wait until Hunters charge you, then step back so they hit air. Shoot them in the stomach with a pistol once their arm is in mid-air. This should kill them.
Although Hunters are equipped with the strongest armor, shield, and a plasma launcher, they are very slow and can never catch you if you keep moving. Hunters are can be easily out-run, but do not try to do so. Close-ranged battles with Hunters are wiser. Step to your left when one tries to melee attack and it will miss. You can now attack him in the orange spot (pistol does a one shot kill) when he is facing the other way, or make him fall to his death. Note: Because of their body armor, Hunters can survive a fall three times more than you can. However, if you try to fight from far away, they can shoot you with a plasma launcher. If you want to fight from a distance, use a sniper rifle and snipe the orange spot. Make sure that he does not see you. Hunters cannot be easily killed by explosives because of their armor and shield. Be careful when two or more Hunters are on you -- dodging both can be difficult and sometimes they can really hurt you.
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