This article is about the player skins introduced in Halo: The Master Chief Collection. For the armor customization found in Halo 3, see here.  A Spartan utilizing a unique Battle Rifle skin. Skins are an element of player customization found in Halo 3 for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Skins allow players to customize their Spartan visor color as well as the appearance of weapons and vehicles in-game. Skins are an element of customization separate to armor permutations, which allow the player to customize their armor components. The launch of Season 3: Recon in 2020 saw the introduction of weapon skins and visor colors for Halo 3, with more weapon skins and newly introduced vehicle skins being included with Season 4: Reclaimer in November 2020.[1] Another batch of skins was included in Season 5: Anvil. Season 6: Raven saw the addition of animated visors and more weapon and vehicle skins.
Known skins[edit]
Weapon skins[edit]
Skins for the Magnum pistol.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
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Golden |
Season 3, Tier 44 ( 1) |
Bling on the ring.
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Sharpshooter |
Season 3, Tier 31 ( 1) |
The bite stuff.
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Hunter’s Blood |
Season 3, Tier 1 ( 1) |
Well armed. Well armored.
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Blue Heaven |
Season 3, Tier 22 ( 1) |
Reach for the sky.
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Hazard Pay |
Season 5, Tier 57 ( 1) |
Safety first!
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Tech Camo Bravo |
Season 5, Tier 40 ( 1) |
Gunner's seat, please.
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Assault Rifle[edit]
Skins for the Assault Rifle.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
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Golden |
Season 3, Tier 37 ( 1) |
Bling on the ring.
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Corrosion |
Season 3, Tier 33 ( 1) |
The Oxidation Sensation.
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Woodland |
Season 3, Tier 8 ( 1) |
Camping is a legitimate strategy.
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Squirt |
Season 3, Tier 24 ( 1) |
It's good under pressure.
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Desert |
Season 5, Tier 86 ( 1) |
Looks very stylish with a poncho.
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Hazard Pay |
Season 5, Tier 43 ( 1) |
Safety first!
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Black Rhine |
Season 6, The Exchange ( 3) |
The king of the battlefield.
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Sapphire Raven |
Season 6, Tier 91 ( 1) |
On land and stormy seas.
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Battle Rifle[edit]
Skins for the Battle Rifle.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
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Tropical Thunder |
Season 3, Tier 27 ( 1) |
The palm in your hand.
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Art Of War |
Season 3, Tier 35 ( 1) |
Tag. You’re it.
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Tech Camo Bravo |
Season 3, Tier 19 ( 1) |
Gunner’s seat, please.
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Red Alert |
Season 3, Tier 50 ( 1) |
The source of cautionary tales.
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Great Journey |
Season 5, Tier 83 ( 1) |
Don't worry... I know what the aliens like.
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Desert |
Season 5, Tier 18 ( 1) |
Looks very stylish with a poncho.
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Golden |
Season 5, Tier 53 ( 1) |
Bling on the ring.
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Lucky Shot |
Season 5 Challenge: Combo Maker |
But you had something they didn't...
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Grey Scales |
Season 5, Tier 65 ( 1) |
There are many sides to every argument.
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Hazard Pay |
Season 5, Tier 48 ( 1) |
Safety first!
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Scarlet Thorn |
Season 5, Tier 21 ( 1) |
Points well made.
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Hunter's Blood |
Season 5, Tier 33 ( 1) |
Well armed. Well armored.
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Black Rhine |
Season 6, The Exchange ( 4) |
Take out targets in style.
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Amber Raven |
Season 6, Tier 88 ( 1) |
Waiting in the sleeping forest.
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Sniper Rifle[edit]
Skins for the Sniper Rifle.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
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Golden |
Season 4, Tier 50 ( 1) |
Bling on the ring.
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Avalanche |
Season 4 Challenge: Recon Renegade
(Reach Rank  in the Recon Slayer competitive playlist)
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Like Sidewinder, but with more polygons.
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Woodland |
Season 4, Tier 22 ( 1) |
Camping is a legitimate strategy.
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Desert |
Season 4, Tier 35 ( 1) |
Looks very stylish with a poncho.
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Red Alert |
Season 5, Tier 61 ( 1) |
The source of cautionary tales.
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Hazard Pay |
Season 5, Tier 68 ( 1) |
Safety first!
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Black Rhine |
Season 6, The Exchange ( 3) |
An artist appreciates their tools.
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Amethyst Raven |
Season 6, Tier 17 ( 1) |
Searching for foes under alien skies.
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Shotgun[edit]
Skins for the Shotgun.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
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Golden |
Season 4, Tier 24 ( 1) |
Bling on the ring.
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Woodland |
Season 4, Tier 8 ( 1) |
Camping is a legitimate strategy.
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Hunter's Blood |
Season 4, Tier 38 ( 1) |
Well armed. Well armored.
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Black Rhine |
Season 6, The Exchange ( 3) |
Invest in close-range success.
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Jade Raven |
Season 6, Tier 85 ( 1) |
Deep in trackless green.
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Rocket Launcher[edit]
Skins for the Rocket Launcher.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
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Hunter's Blood |
Season 4, Tier 10 ( 1) |
Well armed. Well armored.
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Corrosion |
Season 4, Tier 19 ( 1) |
The Oxidation Sensation.
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Hazard Pay |
Season 5, Tier 22 ( 1) |
Safety first!
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Black Rhine |
Season 6, The Exchange ( 3) |
Dream big.
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Skins for the SMG.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
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Tech Camo Alpha |
Season 4, Tier 5 ( 1) |
Don't wait up for me.
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Bengal |
Season 4, Tier 15 ( 1) |
The Real King of the Jungle.
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Art of War |
Season 5, Tier 77 ( 1) |
Tag. You're it.
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Golden |
Season 5, Tier 93 ( 1) |
Bling on the ring.
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Hunter's Blood |
Season 4, Tier 25 ( 1) |
Well armed. Well armored.
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Scorpio |
Season 5, Tier 4 ( 1) |
On target, and on brand.
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Flamethrower[edit]
Skins for the Flamethrower.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
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Dear John |
Season 4, Tier 43 ( 1) |
Halo: Grasslands
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Hot Pepper |
Season 4, Tier 15 ( 1) |
It's sure to leave scar tissue.
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Fuel Rod Gun[edit]
Skins for the Fuel Rod Gun.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
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Brutal |
Season 4, Tier 30 ( 1) |
A Jiralhanae's best friend.
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Schism |
Season 5, Tier 95 ( 1) |
For those seeking redemption.
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Needler[edit]
Skins for the Needler.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
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Zealot |
Season 4, Tier 13 ( 1) |
Glory in an honorable death.
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Schism |
Season 5, Tier 28 ( 1) |
For those seeking redemption.
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Plasma Pistol[edit]
Skins for the Plasma Pistol.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
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Zealot |
Season 4, Tier 31 ( 1) |
Glory in an honorable death.
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Schism |
Season 5, Tier 31 ( 1) |
For those seeking redemption.
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Plasma Rifle[edit]
Skins for the Plasma Rifle.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
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Schism |
Season 4, Tier 40 ( 1) |
For those seeking redemption.
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Keeper |
Season 5, Tier 91 ( 1) |
Still searching for true freedom.
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Covenant Carbine[edit]
Skins for the Carbine.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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Schism |
Season 5, Tier 79 ( 1) |
For those seeking redemption.
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Splendor |
Season 5, Tier 58 ( 1) |
Maintaining the Writ of Union.
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Zealot |
Season 5, Tier 36 ( 1) |
Glory in an honorable death.
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Vehicle skins[edit]
Warthog[edit]
Skins for the Warthog.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
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Hazard Pay |
Season 4, Tier 42 ( 1) |
Safety first!
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Rally Hog |
Season 4, Tier 29 ( 1) |
One deadly homologation special.
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Arctic |
Season 4, Tier 3 ( 1) |
Over snow by winter sown.
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ONI |
Season 6: Raven |
Keeping secrets safe since 2178.
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Black Rhine |
Season 6, The Exchange ( 3) |
Moa-skin hubcaps optional.
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Amber Raven |
Season 6, Tier 94 ( 1) |
Because orange is obviously the best color.
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Warthog Gauss Cannon[edit]
Skins for the Warthog Gauss Cannon.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
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Corrosion |
Season 4, Tier 21 ( 1) |
The Oxidation Sensation.
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Shark |
Season 4, Tier 37 ( 1) |
You're gonna need a bigger ship.
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Fire Truck |
Season 6, Tier 86 ( 1) |
For rapid-reaction firefighting fireteams.
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Skins for the Ghost.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
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Schism |
Season 4, Tier 47 ( 1) |
For those seeking redemption.
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Zealot |
Season 4, Tier 7 ( 1) |
Glory in an honorable death.
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Ultra |
Season 4, Tier 44 ( 1) |
The Evocati don't mess around.
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Banshee[edit]
Skins for the Banshee.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
|
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Brutal |
Season 4, Tier 12 ( 1) |
A Jiralhanae's best friend.
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Schism |
Season 4, Tier 23 ( 1) |
For those seeking redemption.
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Zealot |
Season 4, Tier 34 ( 1) |
Glory in an honorable death.
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Scorpion[edit]
Skins for the Scorpion tank.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
|
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Bengal |
Season 4, Tier 12 ( 1) |
The Real King of the Jungle.
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Grim Reaper |
Season 4, Tier 27 ( 1) |
Why so jolly, Roger?
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Arctic |
Season 4, Tier 39 ( 1) |
Over snow by winter sown.
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Hazard Pay |
Season 4, Tier 47 ( 1) |
Safety first!
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Black Rhine |
Season 6, The Exchange ( 3) |
Worth its weight in gold.
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Jade Raven |
Season 6, Tier 96 ( 1) |
Not all Scorpions hide in the sand.
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Mongoose[edit]
Skins for the Mongoose.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
|
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Hazard Pay |
Season 5 Challenge: Release The Geese |
Safety first!
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Blue Lightning |
Season 6, Tier 61 ( 1) |
Put the pedal to the metal.
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Turbo |
Season 6, Tier 79 ( 1) |
The color of finality.
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Black Rhine |
Season 6, The Exchange ( 3) |
Being stylish means never having to apologize for excess.
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Amethyst Raven |
Season 6, Tier 45 ( 1) |
Purple makes you go faster, scientifically.
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Skins for the Hornet.
| In-game |
Appearance Name |
Unlock Requirements |
Description
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| N/A |
Default |
Unlocked by default |
Default skin.
|
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Black Rhine |
Season 6, The Exchange ( 3) |
Golden parachute included as standard.
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Sapphire Raven |
Season 6, Tier 100 ( 1) |
The "whisper mode" option is not included.
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- The "Scorpio" skin for the SMG, along with its black and green color palette, is a reference to the Xbox One X and its production codename "Project Scorpio".
- The "Keeper" skin for the Plasma Rifle is a reference to the Keepers of the One Freedom and their official colors of blue and gold.
- The colours and name of the "Dear John" skin for the Flamethrower are a reference to the John Deere manufacturing company.
- The description of the "Splendor" Carbine skin mentions the Writ of Union, the founding charter of, and an oath of service to, the Covenant.
Gallery[edit]
The Avalanche Sniper Rifle skin, in-game.
Sources[edit]
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