Awkward Halo Infinite Sword Fight Ends With Grenades

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Halo Infinite includes many weapons for players to choose from when jumping into multiplayer battles. From the Forerunner-designed Heatwave to the rapid-fire Bulldog shotgun, there are a number of new guns for players to check out. However, some of the best weapons continue to be the classics from previous Halo games, such as the Energy Sword.

Introduced in Halo: Combat Evolved in 2001, the Energy Sword is a terrifying weapon used in close-quarters combat by Elites. Over the years, it has become a staple of the series as a power weapon available around various maps. While these blades were symbols of advanced fighting skill among members of the Sangheili, several Spartans recently brandished the weapons in a much more inelegant way.

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In a post on Reddit, a user known as TacomaSauce99 shared a video of an unfortunate yet hilarious encounter they had in Halo Infinite. The incident took place on the Aquarius map during a game of Super Fiesta. In the clip, the Reddit user was seen eliminating an opponent with a Gravity Hammer. However, the player then decided to switch to an Energy Sword, a more elegant weapon. Unfortunately, this would soon be a decision they would regret.

Once grabbing the Energy Sword, they ran up a stairway near the back of the map. Reaching the top, they were greeted by an enemy Spartan, brandishing a blade as well. What happened next could best be described as complete chaos as both Spartans tried to defeat each other in the close-range duel. While occasionally one player would parry an attack, often they would simply miss. After a long and clumsy skirmish that even involved using the Grapple Shot and Repulsor, the inglorious