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Legendary variant weapons

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This article is about special weapon variants in Halo Infinite. For variants in Halo 5: Guardians' campaign, see Special weapons (Halo 5: Guardians).
A UNSC Marine holding the MA40 Longshot in Halo Infinite campaign.
A Marine holding the special Longshot variant of the MA40 assault rifle.

The Legendary variant weapons,[1] or Legendary weapon variants,[2] are weapons that can be unlocked in the campaign of Halo Infinite by performing various tasks. A selection of these weapons can also be found in various areas of the campaign's open world, independent of FOBs or HVT locations.

Overview[edit]

Campaign[edit]

In campaign, Legendary variant weapons can be broadly divided into two categories: boss weapons, which are alien weapons acquired by defeating High Value Targets, and human weapons, which can be unlocked by acquiring Valor and requisitioning them at Forward Operating Bases. Legendary variant weapons of Banished and Forerunner origin can be distinguished by their white or silver painted appearance, while human Legendary variant weapons can be distinguished by their black colouration with yellow stripes and trim.

Some of the Legendary variant weapons are featured in Armory Infinitum, a series of flash fiction hosted on Halo Waypoint's regular Canon Fodder blog posts.

Multiplayer[edit]

Outside of their campaign use, Legendary variant weapons are available in the game's multiplayer. In matchmaking, they are typically available in Big Team Heavy, Super Escalation Slayer and Super Fiesta game modes.[3][4] Some Legendary variant weapons are featured prominently on specific maps; all may spawn in the locked vaults in the Big Team Battle multiplayer map Fragmentation, the Diminisher of Hope is available on Scarr,[5] and the Pinpoint Needler is the central power weapon on Prism.[6] All Legendary variant weapons are available as part of custom game settings and Forge placement.[7]

Boss weapons[edit]

Legendary variant Banished and Forerunner weapons can be acquired by defeating High Value Targets and bosses during the campaign. The sole exception is the M41 Tracker, a human rocket launcher wielded by one of the bosses.

All boss weapons can be spawned at a Forward Operating Base once their respective boss is killed.

Weapon Unlock requirement Description
A cropped screenshot of the Backdraft Cindershot
Backdraft Cindershot		 Defeat Myriad Modified firing core with a three-phase sequential detonation.[7]
A transparent crop of the Calcine Disruptor in-game model. Courtesy of User:BaconShelf.
Calcine Disruptor		 Defeat Bipbap, the Vanquisher Modified with delayed detonation rounds.[7]
A crop of the Bloodblade in Halo Infinite.
Bloodblade		 Defeat Jega 'Rdomnai Energy Sword variant belonging to Jega.[7]
A crop of the Duelist Energy Sword.
Duelist Energy Sword		 Defeat Okro 'Vagaduun Lightweight frame allows for increased agility.[7]
A transparent crop of the inactive Diminisher of Hope in-game model. Courtesy of User:BaconShelf.
Escharum's Axe		 Defeat Escharum Escharum's custom Gravity Hammer that bestows additional mobility.[7]
A transparent crop of the Rushdown Hammer in-game model. Courtesy of User:BaconShelf.
Rushdown Hammer		 Defeat En'Geddon Upgraded gravitic core and composite materials increase effective range and user mobility.[7]
A crop of the Scatterbound Heatwave weapon.
Scatterbound Heatwave		 Defeat Ordo 'Mal Fires modified and repurposed Z-180 rounds which seek targets after a ricochet.[7]
A transparent crop of the Riven Mangler in-game model. Courtesy of User:BaconShelf.
Riven Mangler		 Defeat Balkarus Fires a split-shard projectile at a low rate of fire.[7]
A transparent crop of the Pinpoint Needler in-game model. Courtesy of User:BaconShelf.
Pinpoint Needler		 Defeat Writh Kul Modified Needler with advanced target acquisition and lower supercombine requirement.[7]
A transparent crop of the Unbound Plasma Pistol in-game model. Courtesy of User:BaconShelf.
Unbound Plasma Pistol