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Coatings (Halo Infinite)

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This article is about the armor coloration system for Halo Infinite. For uses of skins or coatings in other games, see Skins.
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Two Spartans employing different armor coatings, showcasing different armor colors and texture.

Coatings, also known as skins, are an element of player customization in Halo Infinite. They are a seven layer system that change the materials and coloration of a player's armor, weapon, or vehicle.[1]

Coatings act much like base color selection in previous Halo titles. By default, Halo Infinite features an array of average colors for the player to use for free. Additional coatings can be earned through the game's multiple battle passes, events, and challenges. Some coatings could only be obtained through promotional campaigns and the release of certain toys and collectibles that started in 2020. Exclusive coatings, such as Watchdog and Master Builder, can only be obtained through acts such as reaching SR-152 in Halo 5: Guardians, or managing to get a map featured in a playlist in Infinite respectively. Finally, a majority of coatings can be purchased, either individually, or through bundles that rotate in through Infinite's Shop.

While certain coatings such as Neon Superfly are available across all core types, many coatings are exclusive to the core type they launched on, for example, Midway Emerald is armor core exclusive and cannot be used on weapons or vehicles. New coatings released for Season 04: Infection onwards were naturally compatible across all cores. While not every coating from a prior season was originally compatible across their relevant core, updates from the Winter Update through to the July update in 2024 have made the majority viable to use across all available relevant cores.

As of Infinite, every armor coating in the game except for Binding Shadow, Domain Framework, and Front Lines are available across all armor cores. Likewise, every weapon coating in the game except for Eyes Only, Sage Advice, and the Warmaster's Prize coatings are available across all weapon cores. Standard Issue coatings are also exclusive to their native weapons. Finally, every vehicle coating in the game except for Banished Deception is available across all vehicle cores.

Default coatings[edit]

Armor coatings
Armor coatings
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Icon Manufacturer Lore Quality Introduced in Unlock requirements
Icon of the Binding Shadow Coating.
Binding Shadow 		Fracture: Tenrai The shinobi know many methods to trick the senses. A few of which they share with the Imperial Court. Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach Available by default on the Yoroi armor core exclusively.
Icon of the Cadet Blue armor coating.Icon of the updated Cadet Blue armor coating.
Cadet Blue 		UNSC Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach Available by default.
Icon of the Recruit Red armor coating.
Cadet Brick 		UNSC
  • Standard paint and materials. (Mark VII, Mark V [B], Hazmat, Mark IV)
  • Even rebels can find common cause with the UNSC against greater threats. (Rakshasa, Mirage IIC, Yoroi, Eaglestrike, Chimera)
 Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach Available by default.
Icon of the Recruit Brown armor coating.
Cadet Brown 		UNSC
  • Standard paint and materials. (Mark VII, Mark V [B], Hazmat, Mark IV)
  • The universe is larger than human imagination. (Rakshasa, Mirage IIC, Yoroi, Eaglestrike, Chimera)
 Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach Available by default.
Icon of the Recruit Cyan armor coating.
Cadet Cyan 		UNSC
  • Standard paint and materials. (Mark VII, Mark V [B], Hazmat, Mark IV)
  • Valor ages gracefully. (Rakshasa, Mirage IIC, Yoroi, Eaglestrike, Chimera)
 Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach Available by default.
Icon of the Recruit Forest armor coating.
Cadet Forest 		UNSC
  • Standard paint and materials. (Mark VII, Mark V [B], Hazmat, Mark IV)
  • Deep roots and a core that bends, not breaks. (Rakshasa, Mirage IIC, Yoroi, Eaglestrike, Chimera)
 Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach Available by default.
Icon of the Cadet Grey armor coating.
Cadet Gray 		UNSC
  • Standard paint and materials. (Mark VII, Mark V [B], Mark IV)
  • Look upon this ruination. Sear it into your mind. Let it ignite the flames of vengeance. (Rakshasa, Mirage IIC, Hazmat, Yoroi, Eaglestrike, Chimera)
 Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach Available by default.
Icon of the Cadet Olive armor coating.
Cadet Olive 		UNSC Plain dangerous. Common Season 03: Echoes Within Available by default.
Icon of the Recruit Orange armor coating.
Cadet Orange 		UNSC
  • Standard paint and materials. (Mark VII, Mark V [B], Hazmat, Mark IV)
  • The Covenant could not destroy us, what hope does Atriox have? (Rakshasa, Mirage IIC, Yoroi, Eaglestrike, Chimera)
 Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach Available by default.
Icon image of the Scarlett Wake Coating.Icon of the Cadet Red armor coating.
Cadet Red 		UNSC Precious lifeblood. Common Season 03: Echoes Within Available by default.
Icon of the Recruit Sage armor coating.
Cadet Sage 		UNSC
  • Standard paint and materials. (Mark VII, Mark V [B], Hazmat, Mark IV)
  • Nature will hide some scars. (Rakshasa, Mirage IIC, Yoroi, Eaglestrike, Chimera)
 Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach Available by default.
Icon of the Recruit Violet armor coating.
Cadet Violet 		UNSC
  • Standard paint and materials. (Mark VII, Mark V [B], Hazmat, Mark IV)
  • There is beauty in strangeness. (Rakshasa, Mirage IIC, Yoroi, Eaglestrike, Chimera)