Defeating hijackers : FPS / MMORPG / RTS Discussion

Use the following trick in multi-player mode with someone that is trying to steal your vehicle. When you definitely know that they are trying to board your vehicle, press X to hop out as they board. This will give you about three or four seconds to blast them before they can get a bead on you. This requires some skill, but works very well. It is possible to take out a Banshee, Ghost, and Warthog with one SMG by doing this.


When someone tries to steal your vehicle (and it is not a Banshee), allow them to do so. When you hit the ground outside the vehicle, press X as fast as possible. You should steal the vehicle back from the person. Move quickly away from them or they will do the same thing to you.


When someone is hijacking your Ghost, Warthog, Specter or Banshee, wait for them to almost take it away from you (just before you lose control of it). Press X quickly to get out, then immediately after you press X, hold X. You will ditch your Ghost or other vehicle, and will not kicked off and can now hijack it back.


If you have a powerful close or long-range weapon (shotgun, sniper, or beam rifle) and someone boards when you are in a Banshee, quickly aim at the feet of the person. Shoot as much as you can with the shotgun until he flies away. If done correctly, his shields should be down. You should have about three or four seconds until his shields recharge. Zoom in with the sniper or beam rifle and shoot.