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The Power Node is a key game objective found in the Unreal series.
Overview[]
The Power Node is the second most important key game objective of the Onslaught and Warfare gametypes. It allows each team to build a path between their Power Core and the enemy core in order to damage it and blow it up. Unlike Cores, Nodes can be rebuilt and repaired with the Link Gun.
Tips & tricks[]
- Main article: Onslaught/Strategy
- The quickest way to destroy a node on foot is by either shock-comboing it (land the combo directly between the node base and floaty piece) or maybe flak primary directly into it (secondary flak seems to be effective as well). Or a direct Redeemer hit to take it out in one shot.[1]
- Boosted Link Guns quickly destroy nodes.[1]
- Boost your nodes to build them faster. With few exceptions, it is better to have that node up than to wait while it's building. Other teammates may be waiting to attack the next node in line.[1]
- Heal damaged nodes. When you respawn at a node, heal it before jumping into a vehicle or teleporting away.[1]
Capture Tips[]
The following are a series of tips released by the defunct website Capture.
"Beam Me Up, Scotty!
The power nodes play an important role in onslaught, but they also serve another purpose. This second function is that of teleportation. If you stand on the base of the node (or on top of your main base’s power core) and press your use (default: e) key, a window containing a large map of the entire playing field will pop up. You can then click on any node under your team’s control (as indicated by being your team's color) and then you will be instantly teleported to that point. Big deal, right? I know, I know, you'd rather take your precious Manta and lop off some heads in the process, but bear with me, because this method of transportation has several advantages:
1. Speed. I don't care what you say about Mantas, the node teleport is faster. No need to run to a vehicle and drive there. Also, with the plague of vehicle camping that infects the pub servers, your chances of getting a single-occupancy vehicle to ride to your destination is unlikely.
2. Stealth. Vehicles all have their distinctive sounds, but the teleport is quiet. The roar of your engine would give away your position to an AVRiL-happy enemy, while the teleport allows you to transport to and fro as low key as the cartel travelling through Miami.
3. Equipment Accessibility. Having the right tools in Onslaught is the key to victory. AVRiL's are indispensable for taking down enemy vehicles; You can never have too much Link ammo for repairing friendly nodes and vehicles; The Grenade Launcher packs a heavy punch against enemy nodes. The problem is that these weapons are spread vastly throughout the map. With intelligent use of the teleporters, you can spawn at a point, grab the goodies at that node, teleport to the other points to grab the wares available there, and be back before your seat gets cold.
In ONS-Torlan, this would mean grabbing the 100 Shield from the upper tank node, the Mine Layer from the middle node, the AVRiL, 50 Shield, 100 Keg, and Grenade Launcher, then hopping in the Hellbender and going cruising for teammates. A honk or two of the horn will usually summon an ally or two to the turrets, and then you can dish out the 0wnage at any opposing nodes. Be warned however, because teleportation is not free of worries. If a node comes under direct attack, the node will show up as having a fire on it, and you will be unable to teleport yourself there. Keep this in consideration when teleporting to the opposite side of the map, because if one of your nodes comes under attack and your current node has no vehicles available, you've got a long walk ahead. Still, strategic teleporting is a powerful technique and deserves use in your Onslaught play. Happy fragging!"
The power nodes play an important role in onslaught, but they also serve another purpose. This second function is that of teleportation. If you stand on the base of the node (or on top of your main base’s power core) and press your use (default: e) key, a window containing a large map of the entire playing field will pop up. You can then click on any node under your team’s control (as indicated by being your team's color) and then you will be instantly teleported to that point. Big deal, right? I know, I know, you'd rather take your precious Manta and lop off some heads in the process, but bear with me, because this method of transportation has several advantages:
1. Speed. I don't care what you say about Mantas, the node teleport is faster. No need to run to a vehicle and drive there. Also, with the plague of vehicle camping that infects the pub servers, your chances of getting a single-occupancy vehicle to ride to your destination is unlikely.
2. Stealth. Vehicles all have their distinctive sounds, but the teleport is quiet. The roar of your engine would give away your position to an AVRiL-happy enemy, while the teleport allows you to transport to and fro as low key as the cartel travelling through Miami.
3. Equipment Accessibility. Having the right tools in Onslaught is the key to victory. AVRiL's are indispensable for taking down enemy vehicles; You can never have too much Link ammo for repairing friendly nodes and vehicles; The Grenade Launcher packs a heavy punch against enemy nodes. The problem is that these weapons are spread vastly throughout the map. With intelligent use of the teleporters, you can spawn at a point, grab the goodies at that node, teleport to the other points to grab the wares available there, and be back before your seat gets cold.
In ONS-Torlan, this would mean grabbing the 100 Shield from the upper tank node, the Mine Layer from the middle node, the AVRiL, 50 Shield, 100 Keg, and Grenade Launcher, then hopping in the Hellbender and going cruising for teammates. A honk or two of the horn will usually summon an ally or two to the turrets, and then you can dish out the 0wnage at any opposing nodes. Be warned however, because teleportation is not free of worries. If a node comes under direct attack, the node will show up as having a fire on it, and you will be unable to teleport yourself there. Keep this in consideration when teleporting to the opposite side of the map, because if one of your nodes comes under attack and your current node has no vehicles available, you've got a long walk ahead. Still, strategic teleporting is a powerful technique and deserves use in your Onslaught play. Happy fragging!"
– ThRaWn70[2]
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External links and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Blitz (February 13, 2004). "Onslaught tips and tricks". Unreal Playground. Archived from the original on July 27, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
- ↑ "Beam Me Up, Scotty!". Capture. Archived from the original on Jun 7, 2004. Retrieved Nov 22, 2024.