Armor customization

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An Armor Permutation is a feature in Halo 3, allowing custom modifications to both Human Spartan and Elite (Sangheili) Armor systems.

Background

Originally discovered in the Halo 3 Beta code by modders, Halo 3's new multiplayer armor permutations provide high levels of player customization and were confirmed by GamePro's June issue [1].

It was confirmed by Bungie, that 2 SPARTAN and 2 Elite variant armors are given at the start of Halo 3. For SPARTANs, this includes the MJOLNIR Mk. VI armor, and the CQB (Close Quarters Battle) permutation, and for the Elites, the Combat and Assault permutations are included.

Spartan Armor Permutations

There were 5 permutations for Spartans discovered by modders in the Beta code; Bungie confirmed two before the release of Halo 3: EVA (Extra-Vehicular Activity) and CQB (Close Quarters Battle).

Unlocking

File:MJOLNIR Mk.VI Powered Assault Armor (CQB).jpg
One SPARTAN variant, the MJOLNIR Mk.VI/CQB.

Spartan Armor Permutations are unlocked by completing various campaign levels on different difficulty settings or unlocking various achievements via either campaign or online play.

Helmets

  • Flaming Helmet: Bungie Employees only (verified)
  • Mark VI: Default Unlocked
  • CQB: Default Unlocked
  • EVA: Complete Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
  • EOD: Complete Campaign on Legendary
  • Hayabusa: Collect all skulls
  • Security: Get one thousand gamerscore in Halo 3.
  • Scout: Complete "Used Car Salesman" Achievement
  • ODST: Complete "Spartan Graduate" Achievement
  • Mark V: Complete "UNSC Spartan" Achievement
  • Rogue: Complete "Spartan Officer" Achievement

Shoulder Armor

  • Mark VI: Default Unlocked
  • CQB: Default Unlocked
  • EVA: Complete The Ark on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
  • EOD: Complete The Ark on Legendary
  • Hayabusa: Collect 9 skulls
  • Security: Earn 850 out of 1000 Gamerscore Points for Halo 3
  • Scout: Complete "Mongoose Mowdown" Achievement

Body Armor

Template:MJOLNIR Variations

Elite Armor Permutations

The Elite player model also has different armor variations. Elite armor types: [4] A couple of images of the Elite permutations exist below,

Unlocking

Elite Armor Permutations are unlocked by completing various campaign levels on different difficulty settings or unlocking various achievements via either campaign or online play.

Helmets

  • Combat: Default Unlocked
  • Assault: Default Unlocked
  • Flight: Complete Campaign on Heroic or Legendary
  • Ascetic: Unlock "Steppin' Razor" Achievement
  • Commando: Unlock "Overkill" Achievement

Shoulder Armor

  • Combat: Default Unlocked
  • Assault: Default Unlocked
  • Flight: Complete The Ark on Heroic or "The Storm" on Legendary
  • Ascetic: Unlock "Overkill" Achievement
  • Commando: Unlock "Killing Frenzy" Achievement (Still Bugged as of 10/05/07)

Body Armor

  • Combat: Default Unlocked
  • Assault: Default Unlocked
  • Flight: Complete Tsavo Highway on Heroic or Legendary
  • Ascetic: Complete "Up Close and Personal" Achievement
  • Commando: Complete "Triple Kill" Achievement

Template:Elite Variations

Trivia

  • The armor permutations are completely cosmetic; they cause no change in gameplay.
  • Bungie has stated that there are "thousands" [5] of possible combos, but they refuse to state exactly how many variations will be in the final product, including downloadable content.

Images

Human Spartans

  • CQB-Halopedia.jpg

    The finished image of the Close Quarters Battle Armor

  • The Extra Vehicular Armor finished image

    The Extra Vehicular Armor finished image

  • MJOLNIR V Halo 3.jpg

    The Mjolnir Mark V in Halo 3

Elites (Sangheili)

  • Assaultarmor.jpg

    The Elite Assault armor permutation

  • The updated Elite combat armor permutation

    The updated Elite combat armor permutation

  • An Elite in the 'Commando' Armor.

    An Elite in the 'Commando' Armor.

Miscellaneous

  • DSCF0943.JPG

    Magazine scan of most of the known armor, the Arbiter's armor is included in this picture as well

  • Halo 3 Armor Models.jpg

    Spartan and Elite armor models

  • 753777342 19c07c569a o.jpg

    "Recon" armor permutation.

  • Modhelm.jpg

    MJOLNIR Mk. VI, Extravehicular, Close Quarters Battle, and the Recon armor, without the skin.

  • the pre-skin form of the E.O.D. armor "leaked" from bungie

    the pre-skin form of the E.O.D. armor "leaked" from bungie

  • Halo 3 Customization.jpg

    An example of the customization.

Sources

  1. ^ "Halo 3's online mode offers new armor permutations that allow players to customize their personas from head to toe." GamePro June 2007
  2. ^ http://forums.xbox.com/2/15861069/ShowPost.aspx#15875841
  3. ^ http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/09/30/the-hayabusa-saga-continues-sword-time/
  4. ^ http://flamesoffeenix.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/customarmorelites.jpg
  5. ^ http://nikon.bungie.org/bwu/index.html?item=140
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