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SHINOBI-class Mjolnir

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Shinobi
GEN3
The origins of the SHINOBI design remain obscure, but Spartans will use anything at hand. (UNSC/Epic)
GEN2
Render of the Shinobi armor, introduced in the Battle of Shadow and Light update.
Production overview

Type:

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

Several levels of restricted functionality.[2]

 

SHINOBI-class Mjolnir is a human armor suite of unknown origin, was discovered aboard a derelict freighter in the Lacaille 9352 system.[2] It was made to be compatible with the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor after recovery analysis by the Office of Naval Intelligence.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Shinobi helmet's core systems are considered "black boxes" to United Nations Space Command analysts,[1] with the suits featuring several levels of restricted functionality.[2] The shoulder pauldrons are compatible with other armor sets,[3] with ONI's work on the recovered suits making the Shinobi helmet successfully integrated with standard GEN2 Mjolnir techsuits and Spartan neural interfaces.[1]

Development history[edit]

Several suits of Shinobi were discovered aboard a derelict freighter of unknown origin in the Lacaille 9352 system.[2] With several Shinobi suits created,[2] the armor is suggested to be related to a super-soldier program,[4] though its manufacturer and intended users are, c.2558, unknown to ONI. Despite this, the organisation continues to probe the suits to unlock their secrets.[1][2]

Usage[edit]

Though aware of the inherent risks involved, ONI has authorized limited testing of the SHINOBI armor for a select few classified Spartan-IV operatives.[5] With Spartan-III Tom-B292 used the shoulders of this armor in 2558,[3] and has also been seen wearing a full set of Shinobi armor minus the helmet.[6]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Shinobi was first introduced as an armor set in Halo 5: Guardians in the Battle of Shadow and Light update, unlockable through the Requisition system.[7] The Shinobi set has one alternate skin design, Heartless - implemented in the Hammer Storm update.

Armor Description Rarity Introduced in Unlock requirements
REQ icon for the Shinobi armor.
Shinobi (helmet) 		The SHINOBI core systems remain cryptic "black boxes" to UNSC analysts, despite ONI's successes in integrating the SHINOBI helmet with standard GEN2 Mjolnir techsuits and Spartan neural interfaces. Ultra Rare Battle of Shadow and Light Purchase a Gold REQ pack for REQ Points 10,000 REQ points.
REQ icon for the Shinobi armor.
Shinobi Heartless (helmet skin) 		Legendary Hammer Storm
REQ icon for the Shinobi armor.
Shinobi (body) 		Discovered aboard a derelict freighter in Lacaille 9352, SHINOBI armor has no known manufacturer or intended user. ONI continues to probe the recovered suits to unlock what appears to be several levels of restricted functionality. Ultra Rare Battle of Shadow and Light
REQ icon for the Shinobi armor.
Shinobi Heartless (body skin) 		Legendary Hammer Storm

Halo Infinite[edit]

Shinobi would later make a return in an updated form in Halo Infinite, added during the Fall Update's Haloween II operation on October 28, 2025 in celebration of Halo 5: Guardians' 10th anniversary. It is available through both the Shop and the Exchange. The Shinobi helmet and its associated armor parts are primarily available for the Mark VII armor core.[8]

Armor Manufacturer Lore Quality Introduced in Unlock requirements