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{{Center|''Were you looking for the similarly named achievement from ''[[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|Halo 2 for Windows Vista]]'', [[Bonecracker]]?''}} | {{Center|''Were you looking for the similarly named achievement from ''[[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|Halo 2 for Windows Vista]]'', [[Bonecracker]]?''}} | ||
[[File:H3 Medal Bonecracker.png|320px|right]] | [[File:H3 Medal Bonecracker.png|320px|right]] | ||
The '''Bone Cracker''' ('''Beat Down''' in ''[[Halo 3]]'', '''Pummel''' in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', '''Melee''' in ''[[Halo 4]]'', and '''Melee Kill''' in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'') medal is awarded for killing an opponent with a [[melee]] attack from any direction other than from behind. Melees from behind will result in either a [[Beat Down]] or an [[Assassin]] | The '''Bone Cracker''' ('''Beat Down''' in ''[[Halo 3]]'', '''Pummel''' in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', '''Melee''' in ''[[Halo 4]]'', and '''Melee Kill''' in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'') medal is awarded for killing an opponent with a [[melee]] attack from any direction other than from behind. Melees from behind will result in either a [[Beat Down]] or an [[Assassin|Assassination]]. | ||
In ''Halo 2'' through ''Halo: Reach'' it is represented by an inverted five-point silver star with a dark green fist. In ''Halo 4'' and ''The Master Chief Collection'' the medal is represented by a silver fist in a blue circle on a gray four-point star. In ''Halo 3'' after you kill an opponent with a melee attack, a message appears on your screen that says: "You beat down (player's name)." In ''Halo: Reach'' the message "You pummeled (player's name)" will appear. In ''Halo 4'' the message says "You meleed (player's name)." | In ''Halo 2'' through ''Halo: Reach'' it is represented by an inverted five-point silver star with a dark green fist. In ''Halo 4'' and ''The Master Chief Collection'' the medal is represented by a silver fist in a blue circle on a gray four-point star. In ''Halo 3'' after you kill an opponent with a melee attack, a message appears on your screen that says: "You beat down (player's name)." In ''Halo: Reach'' the message "You pummeled (player's name)" will appear. In ''Halo 4'' the message says "You meleed (player's name)." | ||
In ''Halo 3'', ''ODST'', and ''Reach'' it also awarded if an [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]] or [[ | In ''Halo 3'', ''ODST'', and ''Reach'' it also awarded if an [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]] or [[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer|Gravity Hammer]] is used to kill an opponent with the right trigger. In ''Halo 4'' these weapons award their own medals. In ''Halo 5: Guardians'' the Melee Kill medal is awarded for kills with the Gravity Hammer but not the Energy Sword, which again has its own medal. | ||
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*This medal has changed names every game it is included in (Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo Reach, Halo 4, Halo 5: Guardians). | *This medal has changed names every game it is included in (Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo Reach, Halo 4, Halo 5: Guardians). | ||
*The "Green Fist" could be a reference to the [[wikipedia:Incredible Hulk|Incredible Hulk]]; the Hulk uses his powerful fists in battles. It may also depict a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR-armored]] gauntlet. | *The "Green Fist" could be a reference to the [[wikipedia:Incredible Hulk|Incredible Hulk]]; the Hulk uses his powerful fists in battles. It may also depict a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR-armored]] gauntlet. | ||
*Earning this medal in a [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]] matchmade game would unlock the [[Bonecracker]] achievement. | *Earning this medal in a [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]] matchmade game on a would unlock the [[Bonecracker]] achievement. | ||
*Prior to the shutdown of [[Xbox 360]] ''Halo'' online services on January 13, [[2022]], earning five Beat Down or [[Beat Down|Assassin]] medals in a ''Halo 3'' ranked free for all playlists would unlock the [[Up Close and Personal]] achievement. | *Prior to the shutdown of [[Xbox 360]] ''Halo'' online services on January 13, [[2022]], earning five Beat Down or [[Beat Down|Assassin]] medals in a ''Halo 3'' ranked free for all playlists would unlock the [[Up Close and Personal]] achievement. | ||
*Prior to the shutdown, earning this medal five times in a ''Halo 4'' [[War Games]] matchmaking game on a [[Castle Map Pack|Castle map]] would unlock the [[Beating Up the Beat]] achievement. | *Prior to the shutdown, earning this medal five times in a ''Halo 4'' [[War Games]] matchmaking game on a [[Castle Map Pack|Castle map]] would unlock the [[Beating Up the Beat]] achievement. |