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{{Status|Gameplay}} {{Center|''For the medal, see [[Assassin]].''}} [[File:Player vs. Player.png|300px|right|Assassination in ''Halo 4''.]] The '''Assassination''' is a gameplay feature that allows player to enter a third-person view while elaborately taking an enemy player down with a close combat weapon, usually a [[Combat knife|Combat Knife]], [[Energy dagger]], [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Sword]], [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|Gravity Hammer]], a Ball/Bomb, their hands, knees, legs or feet. Assassinations have been featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. Assassinations are different from the [[Beat Down]] medal. A beat down occurs when Player A melees Player B by simply tapping the melee button while behind them, resulting in an instant kill. An assassination occurs when Player A presses and holds the melee button when directly behind Player B. This will also give you the [[Assassin|Assassination]] medal. Assassinations performed in ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer count towards the [[List of Halo: Reach commendations#Rear Admiral|Rear Admiral]] commendation; those performed in ''Halo 4'' multiplayer and [[Spartan Ops]] advance the [[List of Halo 4 commendations#Assassin|Assassin]] and [[List of Halo 4 commendations#Backstab|Backstab]] commendations. In ''Halo 5: Guardians'' multiplayer, they advance the [[List of Halo_5: Guardians commendations#Normal Commendations|Assassin]] commendation and [[List of Halo_5: Guardians commendations#Spartan Company Commendations|Spartan Company commendation]] "So Cuddly". == Mechanics == There are four different basic assassination types that are played according to the species of the players and the current situation: If both players are on the ground, if the assassin is in the air and the victim is on the ground, if both players are in the air, and if the assassin and the victim are both on the ground, but the assassin is higher in elevation than the victim. The specific assassination animation that is used when both players are on the ground is dependent of where the initial melee lands on the victim's body. There are also unique assassinations that can be performed when the player is holding an Energy Sword, Flag, Gravity Hammer, or Ball/Bomb. == ''Halo: Reach'' == {{stub|section=yes}} ''Halo Reach'' is the first Halo game to feature Assassinations. There are over 40 unique assassination animations spread across the Campaign and Multiplayer.{{Ref/Site|Id=40Assassinations|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_081310|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Bungie Weekly Update: 08.13.10|D=03|M=10|Y=2015}} === Spartan vs. Spartan === ; Both players are on the ground This assassination involves Player A standing on the same surface as Player B. The specific animation that is used varies depending on which part of the back is meleed. * Initial melee hits the right shoulder of player B: Player B is spun around to face player A. Holding the knife with the blade pointed up in his/her clenched fist, player A "punches" player B in the chest, stabbing him or her. * Initial melee hits the right side of player B's back: Player B turns to face player A, who raises his/her combat knife and plunges it down on player B's head. <gallery> File:SpartanAssassination.jpg </gallery> * Initial melee hits the center of player B's back: Holding the knife with the blade pointed down in his/her fist, player A forcefully stabs player B in the back, and player B is dragged to the side when the knife is removed. * Initial melee hits the left side of player B's back: Player A spins the knife, stab's player B in the back, then tosses the body off to the side. ; Player A is more elevated than player B, but both are on a surface Player A extends their arm around player B's neck, bending their stomach outward, then stabbing him/her in the gut. ; Both players are airborne Player A melees Player B's back in the air. Player A combines both there hands together in a fist, moves the fist above there head, and delivers a smash on player B's head. Note: If the assassin is wielding an Energy Sword, the animation will be bugged, which results in a armor morphing glitch, where both players armor permutations will become one. ; The assassin is airborne, but the victim is not Player B is knocked to the ground, face down. Player A steps on his/her back, crouches down, and snaps their neck. {{clear}} ===Spartan vs. Elite=== ; Both players are on the ground This assassination involves Player A standing on the same surface as Player B. The specific animation that is used varies depending on which part of the back is melee'd. * Initial melee hits the right shoulder of player B: Spartan pounces on the [[Elite]]'s chest, pushing them both to the ground. While the Elite struggles, the Spartan stabs the Elite in the eye. * Initial melee hits the right side of player B's back: Spartan hops on the Elite's back, then the Spartan stabs the Elite in the neck. He sinks to his knees, struggling, and the spartan hops off and rips out the knife. * Initial melee hits the center of player B's back: Spartan slices the Elite's legs, then stabs him in the back on the head, and pulls the Elite to the ground. * Initial melee hits the left side of player B's back: The same as if the melee hit the right side of the back, but the Spartan snaps the Elite's neck instead of stabbing him. <gallery> File:EliteAssassination.jpg </gallery> ; Player A is more elevated than player B, but both are on a surface Spartan caves in the Elite's right foot and stabs him in the top of the head. ; Both players are airborne Spartan goes to the Elite's back, and quickly stabs him in the neck. ; The assassin is airborne, but the victim is not Elite is pushed to the ground. Spartan jumps and lands on the Elite's head, then hops off. {{clear}} === Spartan vs. Grunt === * Initial melee hits the right shoulder: Player grabs the [[Unggoy|Grunt]] and breaks its neck. <gallery> File:GruntAssassination.jpg </gallery> * Initial melee hits the left shoulder: Player grabs the Grunt and stabs it in the head. {{clear}} === Spartan vs. Brute === * Player pushes the [[Jiralhanae|Brute]] down, then stabs it in the back. This assassination is unique in the sense that Brutes can only be assassinated if they have not yet noticed the specific player at any time during their lifespan. <gallery> File:BruteAssassination.jpg </gallery> {{clear}} === Spartan vs. Jackal/Skirmisher === * Player drags the [[Kig-yar|Jackal]]/[[Skirmisher]] by its feathers and stabs its neck. <gallery> File:JackalAssassination.jpg File:Reach Assassination.gif File:SkirmisherAssassination.jpg </gallery> {{clear}} === Elite vs. Spartan === ; Both players are on the ground This assassination involves Player A standing on the same surface as Player B. The specific animation that is used varies depending on which part of the back is meleed. * Initial melee hits the right shoulder of player B: Elite slashes the Spartan across the chest with his energy dagger, then hits the Spartan with a turning side kick. * Initial melee hits the right side of player B's back: Spartan is pushed to the ground, face down. Elite then stabs the Spartan in the lower back, and the Spartan is dragged as the blade is pulled out. <gallery> File:EliteSpartanAssassination.jpg </gallery> * Initial melee hits the center of player B's back: Elite rapidly stabs the Spartan in the lower back with his energy daggers, then does a diagonal slash to the back of the Spartan's knees. * Initial melee hits the left side of player B's back: Elite activates the energy dagger, and proceeds to stab the Spartan directly down on their head. ; Player A is more elevated than player B, but both are on a surface Elite activates the dagger on their right hand, impales the right side of the back of the Spartan's neck, then does the same with his left dagger to the left side. ; Both players are airborne Elite knees the Spartan in the back, impales him/her with the energy dagger, then flicks them behind and over his head. ; The assassin is airborne, but the victim is not Spartan is pushed to the ground. Elite steps on the Spartan's back, then stabs them in the back of the head. {{clear}} === Elite vs. Elite === ; Both players are on the ground This assassination involves Player A standing on the same surface as Player B. The specific animation that is used varies depending on which part of the back is meleed. * Initial melee hits the right shoulder of player B: Player A flicks their wrist, springing the energy dagger out, and stab's the victim in the lower back. As the blade is pulled out, the victim is dragged backward. * Initial melee hits the right side of player B's back: The assassin stabs the victim in the back of the head, with the dagger protruding out of the victims open mouth. The assassin pulls the victim backwards, then throws them forward, de-activating the energy dagger. <gallery> File:ElitevElite.jpg </gallery> * Initial melee hits the center of player B's back; the assassin reaches across the victim's chest, bending him so their unarmored stomach protrudes. The assassin then stabs the victim there with his energy dagger, and pushes the body to the ground. ; Player A is more elevated than player B, but both are on a surface Assassin grabs the victim by the top of their "jaw", activates his energy dagger, and stabs the victim in the neck. The assassin then drops the body. ; Both players are airborne Assassin quickly jabs the victim in the lower back with his energy dagger. ; The assassin is airborne, but the victim is not Victim recoils forward from the initial melee. The assassin activates one of their energy daggers, stabs the victim in the lower back, quickly activates the second dagger, and plunges it into the back of the victim's neck with an overhand motion. With both prongs still inside the victim, the assassin throws the body of the victim behind him. {{clear}} === Energy Sword === * Spartan vs. Spartan: Player A hits Player B with an upward diagonal slash, spinning them around. He then stabs them in the gut. <gallery> File:Sword Assassination.jpg </gallery> * Spartan vs. Elite: Spartan jumps and stands on the Elite's back, and stabs the Elite with the prongs of the sword in the neck. <gallery> File:SpartanEliteSword.jpg </gallery> * Elite vs. Spartan: Elite grabs the Spartan by the hand, drags them upwards, then stabs them down through the chest. <gallery> File:EliteSpartanSword.jpg </gallery> * Elite vs. Elite: Player A grabs Player B's left hand, and pulls it, causing him/her to trip and fall. Player A then swipes the sword in an underhand motion, causing Player B's body to flip over. <gallery> File:EliteSwordAssassination.jpg </gallery> == ''Halo 4'' == {{stub|section=yes}} Assassinations returned to the ''Halo'' series in ''Halo 4''. A new medal, [[Airsassination]], is awarded for midair assassinations. Players can now perform assassinations with Flags in [[Capture the Flag]] (rewarding [[Flagsassination]] medal) and with the [[Skull]] in [[Oddball]] and [[Grifball]] (rewarding [[Ballsassination]] medal).<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35_pXjNsDUY '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4 Flag Stabbing and Spartan Cosplay - Comic-Con 2012'']</ref> All forms of [[Prometheans]] can also be assassinated in [[campaign]] and [[Spartan Ops]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWpXszjy3io&feature=g-all-u '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4 - Campaign Impressions'']</ref> However, a [[Promethean Watcher]] will continue reviving a fallen Promethean or projecting its [[Z-90 hardlight shield|Hardlight Shield]] onto a nearby enemy while being assassinated. === Spartan vs. Spartan === ; Both assassin and victim are on level ground * Initial melee hits directly on the victim's right shoulder (four o'clock), and victim IS NOT standing near a ledge: The assassin grabs the victim, and pulls them to their side. The assassin then buries the knife in the victim's throat, and pulls their body to the left. <gallery> File:H4SpartanAssassination.jpg </gallery> * Initial melee hits directly on the victim's right shoulder (four o'clock), and victim IS standing near a ledge: The assassin wraps their hand around the victim's face. While the victim struggles to free themselves, the assassin stabs the victim in the back of the head. * Initial melee hits right side of victim's back (five o'clock): The assassin grabs the back of the victim's collar, and tugs him or her backwards, sending them on their back. The assassin then pulls a knife, and stabs the victim in the heart from just above the sternum. * Initial melee hits from directly behind victim (six o'clock): The assassin grabs the back of the victim's chestplate, and forces him down. He/she then stabs the victim in the base of their neck, then kicks the victim, dislodging their body from the assassin's knife. * Initial melee hits from the perpendicular of the victim's shoulders (seven o'clock): The assassin forces the victim down on their left knee, and breaks the victim's spine. * Initial melee hits the center of victim's back (eight o'clock): The assassin tackles the target, sending them sprawling. The assassin then raises their knife, and stabs the victim in the face. ; Assassin is airborne, but victim is not * Assassin lands on the victim in a piggyback, and while the victim is forced on their knees, assassin twists the victim's head, snapping their neck. ; Both the assassin and victim are airborne * Assassin stabs the victim in the shoulder, sending him straight down. {{clear}} === Weapon Exclusive === ==== Energy Sword ==== * Assassin impales the victim through the back, and hoists him/her in the air. <gallery> File:H4SwordAssassination.jpg </gallery> {{clear}} ==== Oddball ==== ; Both assassin and victim are on level ground * Victim turns to face the assassin. Assassin then violently slams the Oddball into the victim's chin, sending him/her flying into the air and causing the victim to disintegrate. <gallery> File:H4 Oddball Ballsassination.jpg </gallery> ; Assassin is airborne, but victim is not * The assassin knocks the victim onto their hands and knees. While the victim attempts to escape, the assassin crushes the victim's skull with the Oddball, causing the victim to disintegrate. <gallery> File:H4OddballAssassination.jpg </gallery> {{clear}} ==== Flag ==== * Assassin slams the base of the flagpole into the victim's head, sending them sprawling. The assassin then stands above the victim, and spears the victim's head with the flag, causing him/her to disintegrate. <gallery> File:H4FlagAssassination.jpg </gallery> {{clear}} === Flood vs. Spartan === ; Both assassin and victim are on level ground * Assassin leaps onto the victim, impaling them in the chest. When the victim attempts to escape, the assassin then slams their claw into the victim's head, killing them instantly. ; Assassin is airborne, but victim is not * Assassin pushes the victim onto their back, slashes at their head twice, and then snarls at the victim. <gallery> File:H4FloodAssassination.jpg </gallery> {{clear}} === Spartan vs. Flood === * Spartan vs. Flood assassinations are identical to Spartan vs. Spartan, all animations are shared. <gallery> File:H4FloodAssassination2.jpg </gallery> {{clear}} === Campaign/Spartan Ops === ==== Grunt ==== ; Both assassin and victim are on level ground * Spartan spins the Grunt around to face them. From there, the Spartan buries the knife into the Grunt's head. <gallery> File:H4-Grunt-Assassination.png </gallery> * Spartan wraps one hand around the Grunt's neck, lifting it from the ground. Spartan then grips the Grunt's scalp, and breaks its jaw. ; Assassin is airborne, but victim is not * Spartan tackles the Grunt to the ground. Grunt then turns its head to look at its attacker, and the Spartan stabs it in the neck. {{clear}} ==== Jackal ==== ; Both assassin and victim are on level ground * Spartan grabs the Jackal's left wrist, and thrusts his/her knee into the right side of the Jackal's head, dazing it. Jackal then looks back, and the Spartan stabs it in the side of the neck. * Spartan sweeps its arm under the Jackal, tripping it. Spartan then buries their knife into their neck. <gallery> File:H4-Jackal-Assassination.png File:Halo4JackalAssassination.png </gallery> ; Assassin is airborne, but victim is not * Spartan tackles the Jackal, and rolls into a standing position, sending the Jackal onto the ground. As it gets up, the Spartan embeds their knife into the back of its neck. ==== Elite ==== * Spartan leaps onto the Elite's back. While the Elite thrashes around, attempting to dislodge the Spartan, who then stabs it in the neck. * Spartan grapples the Elite's head, bending it backwards. As the Elite flails around, the Spartan twists its neck, snapping it. * Spartan violently punches the Elite's pelvis, stunning it. Spartan then stabs the Elite in the side of the neck, and throws the body down onto the ground. <gallery> File:H4-Elite-Assassination.png </gallery> * Spartan tackles the Elite, and stabs it in the eye. {{clear}} ==== Promethean Crawler ==== ; Both assassin and target are on level ground * Spartan stabs the Crawler in the head, and then grabs its tail. While the Crawler wrestles to free itself, the Spartan kicks it away, causing the Crawler to explode. * Spartan leaps onto the Crawler's back, and grabs its mandibles. As the Crawler attempts to buck its attacker off, the Spartan tears the Crawler's face apart. <gallery> File:H4-Crawler-Assassination.png </gallery> ; Assassin is airborne, but victim is not * Spartan lands on the Crawler, flipping it onto its back, and then punches the Crawler in the leg. While the Crawler flails its legs, the Spartan then stabs it in the belly. {{clear}} ==== Promethean Watcher ==== * Spartan grabs onto the right circle of the Watcher. While it attempts to shake the Spartan off, the Spartan pulls out a knife, and uppercuts it through the Watcher's body, causing it to explode. <gallery> File:H4-Watcher-Assassination.png </gallery> {{clear}} ==== Promethean Knight ==== ; Both assassin and target are on level ground * Spartan grabs the Knight's [[lightblade]] and tears it from its arm. Spartan then spins the knife, cutting off one of the Knight's smaller arms, then stabs the Knight in the head with the blade. <gallery> File:PrometheanAssassination.gif </gallery> * Spartan clenches one of the Knight's smaller arms, and spins it round to face him/her. As soon as the Knight has stopped turning, the Spartan stabs it in the underside of the head. ; Assassin is airborne, but victim is not * Spartan grabs onto the Knight's backpack, and spins around, sending it onto the ground. As the Knight attempts to get up, the Spartan plunges its hand into its back, and rips something out, causing the Knight to disintegrate. {{clear}} == ''Halo 5: Guardians'' == {{stub|section=yes}} ''Halo 5: Guardians'' is the first Halo game to feature customizable Assassinations. The game features allowing players to choose from a number of different animations. The various new animations are unlocked via the [[Requisition system]]. Assassinations otherwise remain the same as in ''Halo 4'', although [[Promethean Watcher]]s are now immune to being assassinated. In addition, the [[Armiger Soldier]] and [[Warden Eternal]] can be assassinated. The [[H5G:Skulls#Black Eye|Black Eye]] skull has also been altered so that it recharges the player's [[energy shielding|energy shields]] after the assassination has been performed as opposed to recharging them during the assassination. === Spartan vs. Spartan === ; Both assassin and victim are on level ground * Default: Default Spartan assassination animations. <gallery> File:H5G Assassination Default.png </gallery> * Don't Flip Out: Player A holds Player B by their left arm, flips them down onto the ground, and stabs them in the neck. <gallery> File:REQ Card - Don't Flip Out.png File:H5G Assassination Don't Flip Out.png </gallery> * Meat Hook: Player A punches Player B in the stomach with their right fist and stabs them in the neck with the knife in their left hand. <gallery> File:REQ Card - Meat Hook.png File:H5G Assassination Meat Hook.png </gallery> * A Good Ribbing: Player A stabs Player B in their midsection from behind and then stabs them in the neck before throwing them away onto the ground. <gallery> File:H5G REQ Cards - A Good Ribbing.jpeg File:H5G Assassination A Good Ribbing.png </gallery> * Shove It: Player B attempts to stab Player A in the face, but Player A grabs Player B's knife, shoves it into their face, and then knees them in the face. <gallery> File:H5G REQ Cards - Shove It.jpeg File:H5G Assassination Shove It.png File:H5G - PK - Shadow and Light - Shove It.gif </gallery> * Spin Cycle: Player A stabs Player B in the chest, spins around and behind them, and then stabs them in the neck before pinning them down on their knees and releasing the knife from their neck. <gallery> File:H5G REQ Cards - Spin Cycle.jpeg File:H5G Assassination Spin Cycle.png File:H5G-Assassination.jpg </gallery> * And Stay Down: Player A slams Player B on the ground and punches them in the helmet. <gallery> File:H5G REQ Cards - And Stay Down.jpeg File:H5G Assassination And Stay Down.png </gallery> * Fisticuffs: Player A pins Player B onto the ground and punches them three times before finishing with a stab to the neck. <gallery> File:H5G REQ Cards - Fisticuffs.jpeg File:H5G Assassination Fisticuffs.png </gallery> * Get Low: Player A steps on Player B's left leg and stomps them in the face. <gallery> File:REQ Card - Get Low.png File:H5G Assassination Get Low.png </gallery> * Liftoff: Player A grabs Player B's right arm, spins around to face the same direction as them, and stabs them in the stomach and then the chin before launching them into the air with a right knee strike. <gallery> File:H5G REQ Cards - Liftoff.jpeg File:H5G Assassination Liftoff.png File:H5G-Assassination-Liftoff.png </gallery> * Oh Snap: Player A takes hold of Player B's right arm, walks underneath it to go behind them, and dislocates Player B's right arm before stabbing them in the head. <gallery> File:H5G-Assassination-OhSnap.png File:H5G Assassination Oh Snap.png File:H5G - PK - Cartographer's Gift - Oh Snap.gif </gallery> * Over The Top: Player A traps Player B into a hold and rotates them to face the same direction before throwing them onto the ground and stabbing them in the throat. <gallery> File:H5G REQ Cards - Over The Top.jpeg File:H5G Assassination Over The Top.png </gallery> * Take Out the Trash <gallery> File:H5G REQ Cards - Take Out the Trash.png File:H5G Assassination Take Out The Trash.png </gallery> * That Took Guts: Player A keeps Player B held in the air by their legs and stabs them in the chest before leaving them to fall onto the ground. <gallery> File:H5G REQ Cards - That Took Guts.jpeg File:H5G Assassination That Took Guts.png </gallery> * Windup: Player A grabs Player B by the neck, spins them around to face them, and breaks their neck by twisting it. <gallery> File:H5G-Assassination-Windup.png File:H5G Assassination Windup.png File:H5G - PK - Infinity's Armory - Windup.gif </gallery> * Back Breaker: Player A performs a muscle buster-like wrestling throw on Player B. <gallery> File:REQ Card - Back Breaker.png File:H5G Assassination Back Breaker.png </gallery> * Emile's Regards: Player A holds Player B by their back and head, stabbing them in the throat and then allowing their body to fall to the ground. <gallery> File:H5G REQ Cards - Emile's Regards.jpeg File:H5G Assassination Emile's Regards.png </gallery> * Eyebiter: Player A grabs Player B by their right arm and swings them onto the ground, stabbing them in the face afterwards. <gallery> File:H5G REQ Cards - Eyebiter.jpeg File:H5G Assassination Eyebiter.png </gallery> * Helping Hands: Player A knees Player B from behind and pins them onto the ground such that they are on their knees and traps them with their body facing the ground. Player A then breaks Player B's left arm, severing their neck in the process as well. <gallery> File:H5G REQ Cards - Helping Hands.png File:H5G Assassination Helping Hands.png File:H5G-Assassination-HelpingHands.png </gallery> * Inevitability: Player B spins around in an attempt to evade Player A, but fails as Player A thrusts their knife into Player B's throat, spilling out blood, and then removes the knife from their throat, spilling out more blood as Player B tries to hold their severed throat in pain with both hands before collapsing onto the ground. <gallery> File:H5G REQ Cards - Inevitability.png File:H5G Assassination Inevitability.png </gallery> * Nice Try: Player B tries to kick Player A from behind in retaliation, but Player A parries and dangles them from their left foot, slams them onto the ground, and stomps them in the face. <gallery> File:H5G-Assassination-NiceTry.png File:H5G Assassination Nice Try.png File:H5G - PK - Cartographer's Gift - Nice Try.gif </gallery> * Stop Stabbing Yourself: Player B tries to stab Player A, but fails as Player A grabs Player B's knife and stabs them twice with it, first in the chest and then in the neck. Player A finally throws Player B away onto the ground. <gallery> File:H5G-Assassination-StopStabbingYourself.png File:H5G Assassination Stop Stabbing Yourself.png File:H5G - PK - Infinity's Armory - Stop Stabbing Yourself.gif </gallery> * Sweep the Leg: Player A sweeps their leg underneath Player B, trapping them on the ground, and thrusts their knife into Player B's neck. <gallery> File:REQ Card - Sweep the leg.png File:H5G Assassination Sweep The Leg.png </gallery> * Take a Look: Player A grabs Player B in the head from behind, and they both rotate slightly before stabbing them in the face, with the knife aimed straight at their helmet's visor. <gallery> File:H5G REQ Cards - Take A Look.jpeg File:H5G Assa