Got your hands on the HE-1 launcher in Black Ops 6 and aiming for those mastery camos? The gold, diamond, and even dark matter await, but there’s a catch—those aerial scorestreaks need taking down, and it’s no easy task. This launcher’s description changed after launch: originally labeled as a “lock-on” weapon, it’s actually a free-firing launcher. No auto-assist here! Let’s break down exactly how to turn the HE-1 into a reliable tool for this challenge.
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Step 1: Understand the Challenge
The goal? Score three destructions (aerial scorestreaks only) in 10 matches to unlock gold. Vehicles scattered around maps like Red Card? Don’t waste time there—they won’t count toward your progress. UAVs and Counter UAVs are your main targets here, and learning their patterns makes it much easier.
Step 2: Targeting Counter UAVs First
Start with Counter UAVs. They’re bigger and slower than regular UAVs, which makes them ideal for practice. When a Counter UAV flies left to right across your view, follow its movement by tracking right with your aiming stick. Fire a split second after the tip of the Counter UAV appears in the reticle’s edge. It’s almost like a dance: keep your aim fluid and time the shot just as the Counter UAV begins to exit your sightline.
Step 3: Hitting Regular UAVs with Precision
UAVs are smaller, faster, and need a slightly different approach. For these, aim just ahead of the UAV’s path to account for its speed. Instead of shooting right when the tip appears, let it move slightly out of sight, then fire. Your goal is to predict where it’s going—not where it is right now. This gives you a much higher chance of hitting it directly.
Step 4: Fine-Tuning Your Timing
The hardest part? Getting the timing down. If you’re positioned directly beneath the UAV’s path, this gets easier. Misalignment means missed shots. Practice will show you the best angles to take, especially in open areas with clear sightlines. Repeat this rhythm, and soon you’ll find yourself chaining shots—sometimes even knocking out both a Counter UAV and a UAV in one go.
Pro Tips for Consistency
- Be Patient: If you miss a shot, don’t rush the next one. Take a breath and re-align.
- Practice Makes Perfect: The more you try, the more predictable UAV movements become.
- Know When to Aim: Adjust based on each UAV’s size and speed, and always aim slightly ahead of their direction.
By mastering these steps, you’ll soon be on your way to unlocking those camos, one scorestreak at a time.