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[Yuanrang]

I would assume that is intended just to encourage you to aim and go for the head.

[whateverman7]

never noticed that cause i always try to make them explode...that **** is so cool to see/hear

[TheKillerAngel]

Abominations do not explode when killed by headshots, making stasis incredibly useful against them.

[Foxtrot813]

Wouldn't know. I have a "live dynamite" policy with Abominations in that I run away and don't stick around to watch them explode. Well, at least not up close. When they grab a melee-happy Krogan, there's not much I can do, is there?

They knew the risks.

[SexyGeth]

It's also good if you are a Batarian and feel like punching some burning space zombies without having your face removed.

[GottvonHoff]

Will they still explode if you successfully break free from their grab and smash their heads with your foot? That counts as "aiming for their heads", right?

[Yajuu Omoi]

Remove the head = remove the boom. That's how it is meant to be.

Here's a list of things people have found to prevent the boom:
Batarian Heavy Melee - remove head
Sword melee - remove head
Headshot - remove head
Geth Heavy Melee - melt
PPR and CSR - turn to goo
Freezing - turn into ice
Stomp action - remove head
...you get the idea...

[LeeVEGETA]

GottvonHoff wrote...

Will they still explode if you successfully break free from their grab and smash their heads with your foot? That counts as "aiming for their heads", right?

I believe they don't explode that way. Or at least that's what I've noticed.

[Kirrahe Airlines CEO]

GottvonHoff wrote...

Will they still explode if you successfully break free from their grab and smash their heads with your foot? That counts as "aiming for their heads", right?

They don't explode when you curb stomp em after a grapple. They only explode when they die by any other method that didn't involve their head exploding from either the curb stomp grapple or a normal headshot from a weapon, heavy sword melee, batarian melee or a grab kill.

[Yajuu Omoi]

thermohuman wrote...

Yajuu Omoi wrote...

Remove the head = remove the boom. That's how it is meant to be.

Here's a list of things people have found to prevent the boom:
Batarian Heavy Melee - remove head
Sword melee - remove head
Headshot - remove head
Geth Heavy Melee - melt
PPR and CSR - turn to goo
Freezing - turn into ice
Stomp action - remove head
...you get the idea...

Nice to know, thanks

No problem! There may be more ways to prevent the explosion, but I am unaware of them if they exist...

EDIT: Forgot one!! the Reegar!!

Modifié par Yajuu Omoi, 13 octobre 2012 - 09:38 .

[whalewhisker]

Oh wow I had no idea! Thanks!

[GottvonHoff]

Oh, so stomping them in the head actually disables their kaboom. Helping a teammate who's grabbed by an abomination is actually a bad idea!

[DarklighterFreak]

It is so fun to troll ppl w that, i mean stasising them right in front of that scared engineer, and blowing their head off w a paladin, i seen ppl hitting ops survive packs in that situation xDD

[count_4]

DarklighterFreak wrote...

It is so fun to troll ppl w that, i mean stasising them right in front of that scared engineer, and blowing their head off w a paladin, i seen ppl hitting ops survive packs in that situation xDD

Also fun: Detonating a PA with a BE to send them flying. Gives a whole new meaning to biotic artillery. 
Have to be careful though to not use the detonation as a panic button too often. With AF the abomination is always primed when it comes near, so a quick throw is sometimes just too tempting...but I always revive the team mate that got the flying surprise gift afterwards.^^

Modifié par count_4, 13 octobre 2012 - 10:07 .

[The Black Waltz]

Batarians need to take care with that blade armor though, as I found out last night when they got themselves killed by hitting me while I was winding up my Heavy melee.

[PaperAlien]

GottvonHoff wrote...

Oh, so stomping them in the head actually disables their kaboom. Helping a teammate who's grabbed by an abomination is actually a bad idea!

Unless you headshotted it

Would these following effects set off or disable an abomination?:
Warp (body disintegrates)
Fire (body disintegrates)
Collector Sniper (possibly also SMG) (body disintegrates)
Acolyte (body disintegrates)
Carnage (gibs)
Scorpion (gibs)

[Harbingerpromo]

Particle Rifle

[Yajuu Omoi]

PaperAlien wrote...

GottvonHoff wrote...

Oh, so stomping them in the head actually disables their kaboom. Helping a teammate who's grabbed by an abomination is actually a bad idea!

Unless you headshotted it

Would these following effects set off or disable an abomination?:
Warp (body disintegrates) - no
Fire (body disintegrates) - no
Collector Sniper (possibly also SMG) (body disintegrates) - CSR? yes, already said
Acolyte (body disintegrates) - worth trying
Carnage (gibs) - yes
Scorpion (gibs) - worth trying

I have tried fire and warp, the body falls over then exploses.
Forgot about carnage, the body shattes, it works. Already mentioned the CSR melting them.
Haven't tried the Acolyte or Scorpion yet though, they are worth a try.

Harbingerpromo wrote...

Particle Rifle

Already said the PPR works.

Modifié par Yajuu Omoi, 13 octobre 2012 - 11:24 .

[Scutshakes]

I hate it when one is in the extraction when the timer reaches zero. It kills everyone and nobody gets their credit bonus.

[Nitrocuban]

So, headshots, ha?
In most cases I am too busy s*** my pants and running away but I´ll consider it next time.