Metroid Prime Hunters/Trace

General Info
His affinity weapon is the imperialist and his alt-form is the triskeletion. Trace is one of the most popular hunters for experienced players. The imperialist is a sniper-type weapon that kills if you make a headshot. It has a scope and can be used when you press the L button for left-handed people, and R for right-handed people. When Trace has the imperialist, he becomes transparent if he doesn't move around. This is also true with the triskeleton. Though trace is the best in sniping, he has weak close combat skills. He could also be lost in arenas without the Imperialist or high ledges to snipe from.

Strategy

 * The main strategy with Trace is just to find a good sniping spot. One excellent spot is in the Arena, Alinos Gateway. To get to that spot, you must first get to the balconey holding the Imperialist. Once on the balconey, there is tha rock jutting skyward from the lava straight in front of you. Jump onto it. This may take a few tries, but it is worth it. You will have a bird's eye view of almost the entire arena.
 * One strategy to use with Triskelion is to hide in odd places. When a hunter runs by, lunge out and give him a big surprise.
 * Against anything slower than a Lockjaw Alt, you can lunge, get out alt, turn around, zoom in, attack, and then repeat. It's very useful if you're capable of doing it.
 * Remember Trace can get the Imperialist from Affinity Spawns. In arenas like Combat Hall where all the hunters can't snipe, Trace can. One thing you need to remember though, most of these arenas aren't suited for long-term sniping and are often small with limited sniping spots.

Defeating Trace
Trace's main weakness is his weak defence. As a result he chooses to become a sniper. So obviously the best way to defeat him would be one of two. Depending on who you are playing as and you're preference.


 * Playing as Other Hunters: The best idea here is to get into a close proximity. Maybe use your Alt. Form. But in close quarters you can deal a lot of damage to Trace. Because he will most likely have the Imperialist equipped his aim will be poor.


 * Playing as Trace: Or even if you prefer sniping from long range. Now, to use the Harvester arena as an example. It is likely the other Trace player will be standing waiting on one of the platforms off the main area. The main area is the building with the green and yellow force field things which you can't see through from a distance. This, is your vantage point. By standing close to these, you can see though them but you can't be seen. Much like two way glass. Although Trace is invisable, he is not impossible to see. If you pay enough attention you can catch him. And then, taking your time, aim for his head...