Countering Energy Sword Attacks on Halo 3?

[Amy S]

I've been having a problem using the Energy Sword on Halo 3. Usually, 1 swipe is all it takes to kill an opponent. However, it seems that every time I lash at an opponent, they counter. How is this possible? It took 4 slashes last night to gain a kill on slayer using swords. I try to juke to the right or left when we're countering each other, but I just can't seem to do it.

 

[xXx]

In Halo 3 Bungie changed the way to sword worked. Now you only get the one swipe kill if you are in lunging distance. If you are up close (close enough to bash with a gun) then it will take multiple swipes. If your target moves to their right, your left, they will preform a sword dodge. Many people know how to counter swords well. A good tactic is hiding that you have the sword and then hitting they with a good long lunge when they don't expect it. Hope this answered your question.