Editing Sangheili Honor Guardsman/Gameplay

Honor Guard Elites' armor can take as much damage as that of a [[Sangheili Major]]. They carry [[Honor Guard Pike|ceremonial pikes]], but in combat they often make use of energy swords, {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}s, or [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant carbines]]. They seem to [[Dual Wielding|dual wield]] plasma rifles more often than other Elite types. More wary and agile than the [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Brute Honor Guards]], their speed and quick reflexes with the energy sword, paired with their skill with the plasma rifle's rapid fire, made them quite formidable foes.

As with all Shielded foes, the most efficient means of killing them is with the [[Noob Combo]]. Simply overcharge a [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistol]] and then fire a [[BR55 Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] or Covenant carbine and land a headshot on them. For closer ranges, use the carbine (more damage dealt); for further ranges, use the carbine or the battle rifle. [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute Shots]] also work to some extent, but, on [[Legendary]], are ultimately overpowered by the incredible rate of power and damage dealt of the plasma rifle. Specifically, for the instance at the end of the level [[Delta Halo]] in the cramped space, the easiest means of killing them is the energy sword, as the Elites can easily hide behind all the cover. Be wary though, as some of them have swords of their own.

In ''[[Halo Wars]]'' they appear as a special forces unit. They are only available if the Prophet of Regret is the leader unit. They are trained directly from the [[Covenant citadel|Citadel]]. They initially lack [[Energy shielding#Covenant|energy shields]] and active camouflage, though they can be upgraded with them. Armed with energy swords, they are extremely effective against infantry and light vehicles like [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle|Warthogs]] and [[Wolverine]]s, but are vulnerable to heavy vehicles and useless against air units. A good strategy to group Honor Guards with [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] and [[Unggoy|Grunts]] for firepower against infantry, vehicles, and aircraft, respectively.

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In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' the Sangheili Honor Guard is exclusive to [[Shipmaster]] [[Let 'Volir]] and can be built at the [[War Council]]. They are also available in the Awakening The Nightmare mission [[The Archive]] where an Honor Guard can be recruited at the first teleporter to slip past through the Flood. Honor Guards are great against infantry and vehicles, okay against structures, and cannot attack aircraft. Unlike their ''Halo Wars'' counterparts only one Honor Guard can be deployed by the player at a time, but have a lot more health, do a lot more damage, and have permanent active camouflage. In Blitz, an Honor Guard costs 190 energy.