 The emblem for Halo 4 commendations used in-game and on Halo Waypoint. There are 121 commendations in Halo 4. These commendations are primarily advanced through playing War Games and Spartan Ops; only nine commendations can be completed in the campaign. Commendations are organized into five categories: Weapons, Enemies, Vehicles, Player, and Game Types.
There are seven tiers of commendations: Novice, Qualified, Proficient, Adept, Expert, Distinguished, and Master. Not all commendations utilize all seven tiers- the majority contain only five.
Unlike Halo: Reach, Halo 4 commendations can be advanced while playing on Easy.
Levels
Upon completing a tier, players are awarded bonus XP. The amount of XP varies from tier to tier and commendation to commendation, ranging from 250-10000XP.
- Novice: rewards average 250XP
- Qualified: rewards average 500XP (not included if there are fewer than 7 tiers)
- Proficient: rewards average 500-750XP
- Adept: rewards average 750-1000XP
- Expert: rewards average 1000-2500XP
- Distinguished: 2500-5000XP (not included if there are fewer than 6 tiers)
- Master: 2000-10000XP
Enemies
Enemies commendations are awarded in Spartan Ops only
Backstab
Assassinate Covenant and Forerunner enemies.
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
500
|
| Adept
|
50
|
750
|
| Expert
|
100
|
1000
|
| Master
|
100
|
2500
|
Covenant Enemy
Grunt Slayer
Kill Grunt Infantry
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
125
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
250
|
500
|
| Adept
|
500
|
750
|
| Expert
|
750
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
1000
|
2500
|
| Master
|
2500
|
5000
|
Grunt Imperial Slayer
Kill Grunt Imperials and Space Grunts
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
75
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
150
|
500
|
| Adept
|
300
|
750
|
| Expert
|
450
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
600
|
2500
|
| Master
|
900
|
5000
|
Grunt Ultra Slayer
Kill Grunt Ultras
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
25
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
50
|
500
|
| Adept
|
75
|
750
|
| Expert
|
175
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
250
|
2500
|
| Master
|
350
|
5000
|
Jackal Slayer
Kill Jackal Infantry
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
75
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
150
|
500
|
| Adept
|
300
|
750
|
| Expert
|
450
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
600
|
2500
|
| Master
|
900
|
5000
|
Jackal Major Slayer
Kill Jackal Majors
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
25
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
50
|
500
|
| Adept
|
75
|
750
|
| Expert
|
125
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
250
|
2500
|
| Master
|
500
|
5000
|
Jackal Ranger Slayer
Kill Jackal Rangers
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
500
|
| Adept
|
50
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
150
|
2500
|
| Master
|
300
|
5000
|
Elite Slayer
Kill Elite Infantry
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
25
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
50
|
500
|
| Adept
|
75
|
750
|
| Expert
|
125
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
250
|
2500
|
| Master
|
500
|
5000
|
Elite Zealot Slayer
Kill Elite Zealots and Rangers
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
500
|
| Adept
|
50
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
150
|
2500
|
| Master
|
300
|
5000
|
Elite Officer Slayer
Kill Elite Officers
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
15
|
500
|
| Adept
|
30
|
750
|
| Expert
|
60
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
90
|
2500
|
| Master
|
180
|
5000
|
Elite General Slayer
Kill Elite Generals
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
3
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
7
|
500
|
| Adept
|
21
|
750
|
| Expert
|
42
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
63
|
2500
|
| Master
|
84
|
5000
|
Hunter Slayer
Kill Hunters
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
50
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
100
|
2500
|
| Master
|
250
|
5000
|
Covenant Destroyer
Complete all of the following commendations: Elite General Slayer, Elite Officer Slayer, Elite Zealot Slayer, Grunt Ultra Slayer, Grunt Imperial Slayer, Hunter Slayer, Jackal Ranger Slayer, Jackal Major Slayer. Completing this commendation will unlock the Orbital "Aeon" (AEON) armor set and the "Covenant" emblem.
|
Forerunner Enemy
Crawler Slayer
Kill Crawler Infantry
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
125
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
250
|
500
|
| Adept
|
500
|
750
|
| Expert
|
750
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
1000
|
2500
|
| Master
|
2500
|
5000
|
Crawler Sniper Slayer
Kill Crawler Snipers
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
75
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
150
|
500
|
| Adept
|
300
|
750
|
| Expert
|
450
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
600
|
2500
|
| Master
|
900
|
5000
|
Crawler Prime Slayer
Kill Crawler Primes
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
25
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
50
|
500
|
| Adept
|
75
|
750
|
| Expert
|
125
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
250
|
2500
|
| Master
|
500
|
5000
|
Knight Slayer
Kill Knights
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
25
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
50
|
500
|
| Adept
|
75
|
750
|
| Expert
|
125
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
250
|
2500
|
| Master
|
500
|
5000
|
Knight Battlewagon Slayer
Kill Knight Battlewagons and Rangers
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
500
|
| Adept
|
50
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
150
|
2500
|
| Master
|
300
|
5000
|
Knight Commander Slayer
Kill Knight Commanders
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
15
|
500
|
| Adept
|
30
|
750
|
| Expert
|
60
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
90
|
2500
|
| Master
|
180
|
5000
|
Watcher Slayer
Kill Watchers
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
125
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
250
|
500
|
| Adept
|
500
|
750
|
| Expert
|
750
|
1000
|
| Distinguished
|
1000
|
2500
|
| Master
|
2500
|
5000
|
Forerunner Destroyer
Complete all of the following commendations: Crawler Slayer, Crawler Prime Slayer, Crawler Sniper Slayer, Knight Commander Slayer, Knight Slayer, Knight Battlewagon Slayer, Watcher Slayer. Completing this commendation will unlock the Vanguard armor set, and the "Promethean" emblem.
|
Player
Campaign
Dawn
Complete the campaign mission Dawn on Legendary difficulty
Requiem
Complete the campaign mission Requiem on Legendary difficulty
Forerunner
Complete the campaign mission Forerunner on Legendary difficulty
Infinity
Complete the campaign mission Infinity on Legendary difficulty
Reclaimer
Complete the campaign mission Reclaimer on Legendary difficulty
Shutdown
Complete the campaign mission Shutdown on Legendary difficulty
Composer
Complete the campaign mission Composer on Legendary difficulty
Midnight
Complete the campaign mission Midnight on Legendary difficulty
Legend
Complete all of the following commendations: Dawn, Requiem, Forerunner, Infinity, Reclaimer, Shutdown, Composer, Midnight. Completing this commendation will unlock the Mark VI armor set, the "Legendary" visor, and the "117" emblem
|
War Games
Spartan Slayer
Take out enemy Spartans. Completing this commendation will unlock the CIO armor set, and the "Extracted" emblem
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
25
|
250
|
| Qualified
|
50
|
500
|
| Proficient
|
150
|
750
|
| Adept
|
300
|
1000
|
| Expert
|
600
|
2500
|
| Distinguished
|
1200
|
5000
|
| Master
|
2400
|
10000
|
Bullet in the Brain
Take out enemy Spartans with headshots. Completing this commendation will unlock the Defender "Control" (CTRL) armor set
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
15
|
250
|
| Qualified
|
50
|
500
|
| Proficient
|
100
|
750
|
| Adept
|
140
|
1000
|
| Expert
|
400
|
2500
|
| Distinguished
|
800
|
5000
|
| Master
|
1600
|
10000
|
First Strike
Get the first kill in a match. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Assault" stance
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
50
|
1000
|
| Master
|
50
|
2000
|
Multikill
Earn any of these 8 medals: Double Kill, Triple Kill, Overkill, Killtacular, Killtrocity, Killamanjaro, Killtastrophe, Killpocalypse. Completing this commendation will unlock the Infiltrator "Trace" (TRAC) armor set
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Qualified
|
10
|
500
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
750
|
| Adept
|
50
|
1000
|
| Expert
|
100
|
2500
|
| Distinguished
|
250
|
5000
|
| Master
|
500
|
10000
|
Assassin
Assassinate enemy Spartans. Compleing this commendation will unlock the Venator armor set
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
750
|
| Adept
|
25
|
1000
|
| Expert
|
50
|
2500
|
| Master
|
50
|
10000
|
Spartan Spree
Earn any of these 7 medals: Killing Spree, Killing Frenzy, Running Riot, Rampage, Untouchable, Invincible, Inconceivable. Completing this commendation will unlock the Soldier "Zenith" (ZNTH) armor set
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Qualified
|
10
|
500
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
750
|
| Adept
|
50
|
1000
|
| Expert
|
100
|
2500
|
| Distinguished
|
200
|
5000
|
| Master
|
400
|
10000
|
Assistant
Earn any of these 4 medals: Assist, Vehicle Destroy Assist, Distraction, EMP Assist. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Sunspot" visor
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
25
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
50
|
500
|
| Adept
|
250
|
750
|
| Expert
|
500
|
1000
|
| Master
|
1000
|
2500
|
Protector
Earn any of these 3 medals: Protector, Guardian Angel, Savior. Completing this commendation will unlock the Ranger "Strike" (STRK) armor set
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
500
|
| Adept
|
50
|
750
|
| Expert
|
100
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2000
|
Close Quarters
Earn any of these 3 medals: Melee, Beat Down, Bulltrue. Completing this commendation will unlock the Twin-plated "Aeon" (AEON) forearms
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
25
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
50
|
500
|
| Adept
|
250
|
750
|
| Expert
|
500
|
1000
|
| Master
|
1000
|
2500
|
Combat Opportunity
Earn any of these 5 medals: Killjoy, Headcase, From the Grave, Reload This, Showstopper. Completing this commendation will unlock the Ranger armor set
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
500
|
| Adept
|
100
|
750
|
| Expert
|
250
|
1000
|
| Master
|
500
|
2500
|
Payback
Kill the enemy Spartan that just killed you. Completing this commendation will unlock the Contoured "Shard" (SHRD) legs
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
25
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
50
|
500
|
| Adept
|
100
|
750
|
| Expert
|
250
|
1000
|
| Master
|
500
|
2000
|
Avenger
Kill an enemy Spartan that just killed a teammate. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Blindside" visor
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
15
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
30
|
500
|
| Adept
|
90
|
750
|
| Expert
|
180
|
1000
|
| Master
|
360
|
2000
|
From the Brink
Kill an enemy Spartan while close to death. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Cyan" visor
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
15
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
30
|
500
|
| Adept
|
60
|
750
|
| Expert
|
90
|
1000
|
| Master
|
180
|
2000
|
Hail of Death
Call in personal ordnance. Completing this commendation will unlock the EVA "Breach" (BRCH) armor set, and the "Ordnance" emblem
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
20
|
750
|
| Expert
|
40
|
1000
|
| Master
|
60
|
2000
|
Perfection
Complete a match without dying and get at least 15 kills. Completing this commendation will unlock the Contoured "Shard" (SHRD) forearms
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
1
|
1000
|
| Proficient
|
2
|
2000
|
| Adept
|
3
|
3000
|
| Expert
|
4
|
4000
|
| Master
|
5
|
5000
|
Exterminator
Killed every enemy Spartan that finished the match. Completing this commendation will unlock the Recruit "Tiger" (TIGR) legs
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
3
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
5
|
500
|
| Adept
|
7
|
750
|
| Expert
|
9
|
1000
|
| Master
|
18
|
2000
|
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Weapons
Weapons commendations are only advanced in War Games.
Mounted Turret
Kill enemy Spartans with any Turret Mounted Weapon. Completing this commendation will unlock the Enforcer "Tribal" (TRBL) armor set
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Weapon Mastery
Complete all of the following commendations: Covenant Loadout Mastery, Covenant Ordnance Mastery, Forerunner Loadout Mastery, Forerunner Ordnance Mastery, UNSC Loadout Mastery, UNSC Ordnance Mastery, Mounted Turret. Completing this commendation will unlock the Protector "Drift" (DRFT) armor set
UNSC
Assault Rifle
Kill enemy Spartans with the Assault Rifle
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Qualified
|
25
|
500
|
| Proficient
|
50
|
750
|
| Adept
|
100
|
1000
|
| Expert
|
250
|
2500
|
| Distinguished
|
500
|
5000
|
| Master
|
1000
|
10000
|
DMR
Kill enemy Spartans with the DMR
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Qualified
|
25
|
500
|
| Proficient
|
50
|
750
|
| Adept
|
100
|
1000
|
| Expert
|
250
|
2500
|
| Distinguished
|
500
|
5000
|
| Master
|
1000
|
10000
|
Pistol
Kill enemy Spartans with the Pistol
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Qualified
|
10
|
500
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
750
|
| Adept
|
50
|
1000
|
| Expert
|
100
|
2500
|
| Distinguished
|
250
|
5000
|
| Master
|
500
|
10000
|
Sniper Rifle
Kill enemy Spartans with the Sniper Rifle
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Shotgun
Kill enemy Spartans with the Shotgun
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Battle Rifle
Kill enemy Spartans with the Battle Rifle
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Qualified
|
25
|
500
|
| Proficient
|
50
|
750
|
| Adept
|
100
|
1000
|
| Expert
|
250
|
2500
|
| Distinguished
|
500
|
5000
|
| Master
|
1000
|
10000
|
Railgun
Kill enemy Spartans with the Railgun
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Sticky Detonator
Kill enemy Spartans with the Sticky Detonator
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Rocket Launcher
Kill enemy Spartans with the Rocket Launcher
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Spartan Laser
Kill enemy Spartans with the Spartan Laser
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Frag Grenade
Kill enemy Spartans with Frag Grenades
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
SAW
Kill enemy Spartans with the SAW
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
UNSC Loadout Mastery
Complete all of the following commendations: Assault Rifle, Battle Rifle, DMR, Pistol, Frag Grenade. Completing this commendation will unlock the Protector armor set, and the "Projectile" emblem
UNSC Ordnance Mastery
Complete all of the following commendations: Railgun, Rocket Launcher, Shotgun, Sniper Rifle, Spartan Laser, Sticky Detonator, SAW. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Breach" stance
|
Covenant
Energy Sword
Kill enemy Spartans with the Energy Sword
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Needler
Kill enemy Spartans with the Needler
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Storm Rifle
Kill enemy Spartans with the Storm Rifle
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Qualified
|
25
|
500
|
| Proficient
|
50
|
750
|
| Adept
|
100
|
1000
|
| Expert
|
250
|
2500
|
| Distinguished
|
500
|
5000
|
| Master
|
1000
|
10000
|
Covenant Carbine
Kill enemy Spartans with the Covenant Carbine
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Qualified
|
25
|
500
|
| Proficient
|
50
|
750
|
| Adept
|
100
|
1000
|
| Expert
|
250
|
2500
|
| Distinguished
|
500
|
5000
|
| Master
|
1000
|
10000
|
Plasma Pistol
Kill enemy Spartans with the Plasma Pistol
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Qualified
|
10
|
500
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
750
|
| Adept
|
50
|
1000
|
| Expert
|
100
|
2500
|
| Distinguished
|
250
|
5000
|
| Master
|
500
|
10000
|
Plasma Grenade
Kill enemy Spartans with Plasma Grenades
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Gravity Hammer
Kill enemy Spartans with the Gravity Hammer
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Fuel Rod Cannon
Kill enemy Spartans with the Fuel Rod Cannon
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Beam Rifle
Kill enemy Spartans with the Beam Rifle
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Concussion Rifle
Kill enemy Spartans with the Concussion Rifle
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Covenant Loadout Mastery
Complete all of the following commendations: Storm Rifle, Covenant Carbine, Plasma Pistol, Plasma Grenade. Completing this commendation will unlock the Recon "Surge" (SURG) armor set, and the "Energy" emblem
Covenant Ordnance Mastery
Complete all of the following commendations: Beam Rifle, Concussion Rifle, Needler, Gravity Hammer, Fuel Rod Cannon, Energy Sword. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Stand Off" stance
|
Forerunner
Lightrifle
Kill enemy Spartans with the Lightrifle
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Qualified
|
25
|
500
|
| Proficient
|
50
|
750
|
| Adept
|
100
|
1000
|
| Expert
|
250
|
2500
|
| Distinguished
|
500
|
5000
|
| Master
|
1000
|
10000
|
Suppressor
Kill enemy Spartans with the Suppressor
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Qualified
|
25
|
500
|
| Proficient
|
50
|
750
|
| Adept
|
100
|
1000
|
| Expert
|
250
|
2500
|
| Distinguished
|
500
|
5000
|
| Master
|
1000
|
10000
|
Scattershot
Kill enemy Spartans with the Scattershot
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Boltshot
Kill enemy Spartans with the Boltshot
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Qualified
|
10
|
500
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
750
|
| Adept
|
50
|
1000
|
| Expert
|
100
|
2500
|
| Distinguished
|
250
|
5000
|
| Master
|
500
|
10000
|
Binary Rifle
Kill enemy Spartans with the Binary Rifle
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Incineration Cannon
Kill enemy Spartans with the Incineration Cannon
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Pulse Grenade
Kill enemy Spartans with Pulse Grenades
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Forerunner Loadout Mastery
Complete all of the following commendations: Boltshot, Suppressor, LightRifle, Pulse Grenade. Completing this commendation will unlock the Warrior "Matrix" (MTRX) armor set, and the "Hardlight" emblem
Forerunner Ordnance Mastery
Complete all of the following commendations: Scattershot, Binary Rifle, Incineration Cannon. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Believe" stance
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Vehicles
Vehicles commendations are advanced in both Spartan Ops and War Games.
Splatter
Splatter enemy Spartans with a vehicle. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Verdant" visor, and the "Splatter" emblem
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
50
|
1000
|
| Master
|
75
|
2000
|
Wheelman
Earn any of these 4 medals: Hijack, Road Trip, Skyjack, Wheelman. Completing this commendation will unlock the Aviator "Bond" (BOND) armor set
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
500
|
| Adept
|
50
|
750
|
| Expert
|
250
|
1000
|
| Master
|
250
|
2500
|
Mongoose Destroyer
Destroy enemy occupied Mongooses
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
50
|
1000
|
| Master
|
75
|
2000
|
Warthog Destroyer
Destroy enemy occupied Warthogs
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
50
|
1000
|
| Master
|
75
|
2000
|
Mantis Destroyer
Destroy enemy occupied Mantises
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
3
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
6
|
500
|
| Adept
|
9
|
750
|
| Expert
|
27
|
1000
|
| Master
|
75
|
2000
|
Scorpion Destroyer
Destroy enemy occupied Scorpions
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
3
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
6
|
500
|
| Adept
|
9
|
750
|
| Expert
|
27
|
1000
|
| Master
|
75
|
2000
|
Ghost Destroyer
Destroy enemy occupied Ghosts
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
20
|
500
|
| Adept
|
40
|
750
|
| Expert
|
80
|
1000
|
| Master
|
160
|
2000
|
Banshee Destroyer
Destroy enemy occupied Banshees
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
50
|
1000
|
| Master
|
75
|
2000
|
Wraith Destroyer
Destroy enemy occupied Wraiths
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
50
|
1000
|
| Master
|
75
|
2000
|
Vehicle Mastery
Complete all of the following commendations: Banshee Destroyer, Ghost Destroyer, Mantis Destroyer, Mongoose Destroyer, Scorpion Destroyer, Warthog Destroyer, Wraith Destroyer, Wheelman. Completing this commendation will unlock the Air Assault "Verge" (VERG) armor set, and the "Vehicular" emblem
Game Types
Slayer
Slayer Victory
Win a match in any Slayer gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the GUNGNIR armor set
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
500
|
| Adept
|
50
|
750
|
| Expert
|
150
|
1000
|
| Master
|
300
|
2500
|
Slayer High Score
Finish in the top 3 players in any Slayer gametype in matchmaking
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
15
|
750
|
| Expert
|
30
|
1000
|
| Master
|
50
|
2000
|
Slayer Mastery
Complete all of the following commendations: Slayer Victory, Slayer High Score. Completing this commendation will unlock the "The Slayer" emblem
Regicide
Regicide Victory
Win a match in any Regicide gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the EOD "Shadow" (SHDW) armor set
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
50
|
1000
|
| Master
|
150
|
2000
|
Kingslayer
Kill the king in any Regicide gametype in matchmaking
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
20
|
500
|
| Adept
|
40
|
750
|
| Expert
|
60
|
1000
|
| Master
|
80
|
2000
|
Executioner
Assassinate the King in any Regicide gametype in matchmaking
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
2
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
5
|
500
|
| Adept
|
15
|
750
|
| Expert
|
25
|
1000
|
| Master
|
50
|
2000
|
Regicide Mastery
Complete all of the following commendations: Regicide Victory, Kingslayer, Executioner. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Kingslayer" emblem
Capture the Flag
Flag Victory
Win a match in any Capture the Flag gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the Vanguard "Converge" (CNVG) armor set
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
50
|
1000
|
| Master
|
150
|
2000
|
Deadly Flag
Kill enemy Spartans while carrying the flag in any Capture the Flag gametype in matchmaking
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
1
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
5
|
500
|
| Adept
|
7
|
750
|
| Expert
|
15
|
1000
|
| Master
|
30
|
2000
|
Carrier Takedown
Kill an enemy flag carrier in any Capture the Flag gametype in matchmaking
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
500
|
| Adept
|
50
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
100
|
2000
|
Defender of the Flag
Earn any of these 2 medals: Flag Defense, Flag Assist
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
10
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
500
|
| Adept
|
50
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
100
|
2000
|
Capture the Flag Mastery
Complete all of the following commendations: Flag Victory, Deadly Flag, Carrier Takedown, Defender of the Flag. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Flag" emblem
|
Oddball
Oddball Victory
Win a match in any Oddball gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the Scout "Apex" (APEX) armor set
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
15
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
50
|
1000
|
| Master
|
150
|
2500
|
Carry the Oddball
Earn any of these 6 medals: Ball Holder, Ball Keeper, Ball Master, Ball Hog, Magic Hands, First Touch
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
50
|
1000
|
| Master
|
75
|
2000
|
Oddball Beatdown
Kill an enemy Spartan with the Oddball in any Oddball gametype in matchmaking
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
50
|
1000
|
| Master
|
100
|
2000
|
Drop That Ball!
Kill an enemy Spartan who is carrying the Oddball in any Oddball gametype in matchmaking
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
500
|
| Adept
|
50
|
750
|
| Expert
|
100
|
1000
|
| Master
|
100
|
2000
|
Oddball Mastery
Complete all of the following commendations: Oddball Victory, Carry the Oddball, Oddball Beatdown, Drop That Ball!. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Baller" emblem
King of the Hill
King of the Hill Victory
Win a match in any King of the Hill gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the War Master "Primal" (PRML) armor set
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
50
|
1000
|
| Master
|
150
|
2000
|
Top of the Hill
Earn any of these 4 medals: Hill +5, Hill +10, Hill +15, Hill Dominance
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
50
|
1000
|
| Master
|
75
|
2000
|
Hill Defense
Earn any of these 3 medals: Hill Offense, Hill Defense, Hail to the King
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
500
|
| Adept
|
50
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
100
|
2000
|
King of the Hill Mastery
Complete all of the following commendations: King of the Hill Victory, Top of the Hill, Hill Defense. Completing this commendation will unlock the "The Hill" emblem
|
Dominion
Dominion Victory
Win a match in any Dominion gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the Commando armor set
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
25
|
750
|
| Expert
|
50
|
1000
|
| Master
|
150
|
2000
|
Captured
Earn any of these 7 medals: Base Capture Initiated, Capture Initiation Assist, Base Captured, Capture Assist, Turret Destroyed, Base Offense, Base Saved
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
10
|
500
|
| Adept
|
20
|
750
|
| Expert
|
40
|
1000
|
| Master
|
60
|
2000
|
Base Defense
Earn any of these 4 medals: Base Defense, Turret Built, Fortification Assist, Resupply Assist
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
500
|
| Adept
|
50
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
150
|
2000
|
Dominion Mastery
Complete all of the following commendations: Dominion Victory, Captured, Base Defense. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Dominated" emblem
Flood
Flood Victory
Win a match in any Flood gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the Commando "Fracture" (FRCT) armor set
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
500
|
| Adept
|
50
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
150
|
2000
|
The Parasite
Earn any of these 6 medals: Flood Survivor, Flood Exterminator, Juggernaut, Gravemind, Final Conversion, Last Man Standing
| Tier
|
Required #
|
Rewarded XP
|
| Novice
|
5
|
250
|
| Proficient
|
25
|
500
|
| Adept
|
50
|
750
|
| Expert
|
75
|
1000
|
| Master
|
150
|
2000
|
Gravemind
Complete all of the following commendations: Flood Victory, The Parasite. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Infected" emblem
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