Phoenix Logs

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This is a word-by-word replication of the original collectibles found in Halo Wars 2. As such, any errors or irregularities are simply carried over from the original game.

A log found in the game's campaign.

A variety of images created for the Phoenix Logs.

A variety of images created for the Phoenix Logs in Awakening the Nightmare.

In Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs are a collection of codex entries that provide background information on units, characters, and other events of the Halo universe. Much like its predecessor’s collectible Black Boxes, which unlocked Timeline entries in the game, the Phoenix Logs can be unlocked by both feats of completion and collection and be accessed from the game’s campaign menu.

In February 2023, to celebrate the sixth anniversary of Halo Wars 2, an additional Phoenix Log was released in the aptly-titled "Phoenix Blog" issue of Canon Fodder on Halo Waypoint.

Locations

Halo Wars 2 Campaign

The Signal

Main article: HW2:The Signal

• The Healing of Old Wounds I: Between the First and Second Barricades.
• The Healing of Old Wounds II: Just past the ramp where the Warthog jumps off.
• The Healing of Old Wounds III: Between all of the destroyed research outposts before the light bridge.
• A New Bridge to Cross I: Near the panel that activates the light bridge.
• A New Bridge to Cross II: Near the crashed Pelican site
• A New Bridge to Cross III: Just past the exit of the portal that takes the Warthog to the Henry Lamb Research Outpost

A New Enemy

Main article: A New Enemy

• Rise of Atriox I: Near the waterfall following the initial encounter at the Banished Camp at the beginning of the level.
• The Graveyard: Front of the main Banished Base and this one is easy to find.

Ascension

Main article: Ascension

• Rise of Atriox II: Near the resources and power at the waterfall near the light bridge.
• The Turn of the Screw: Far east side of the metal hallway neat Control Tower C.

One Three Zero

Main article: One Three Zero

• Alice-130 Report #1: Up the hill after rescuing the Hellbringers of the captured soldiers.

The Cartographer

Main article: The Cartographer

• The Blinded: Far west, right at the first conduit.
• The Telegony: Banished mini-base at the eastern back of the platform.

Lights Out

Main article: Lights Out

• A Split Heart Is Easily Conquered: Near the Banished western mini-base after being destroyed.
• Rise of Atriox III: Near a prison camp south of the base.

From the Deep

Main article: From the Deep

• A Warning: Near the stone arch at the eastern shore.

Hold the Line

Main article: Hold the Line

• Chrysalis: Overlook at the eastern spawning point.
• Rise of Atriox IV: Left side mini-base.

Under the Dark

Main article: Under the Dark

• A Small Sacrifice: Past the Kodiaks next to the first Brute Warload.
• Rise of Atriox V: Killing all 3 Brute Warloads with the first one near the Kodiaks, the second one is to the right of the second mini-base and the third is at the second Banished base.

The Foundry

Main article: The Foundry

• Enduring Conviction Battle Reports: Debris next to the damaged Scarab repair pit.
• The Snake That Eats the Tail: After destroying the Banished base in the south basin below.