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To unlock a skull, you must start its level from the beginning, on [[Normal]] or higher. You can stop playing at any time (provided you resume using the "Resume Solo/Co-op Game" option from the main menu), and you do not need to carry the skull all the way to the end (with the exception of the IWHBYD skull).
To unlock a skull, you must start its level from the beginning, on [[Normal]] or higher. You can stop playing at any time (provided you resume using the "Resume Solo/Co-op Game" option from the main menu), and you do not need to carry the skull all the way to the end (with the exception of the IWHBYD skull).


The Mythic Skull is the only skull available on [[Easy]], although you will not receive the achievement for it. Also, a ''very'' important note is that the skulls ''are'' affected by physics. This means that, with the exception of the Famine Skull, skulls can be moved by grenades, explosions, and other forces.
The Mythic skull is the only skull available on [[Easy]], although you will not receive the achievement for it. Also, a ''very'' important note is that the skulls ''are'' affected by physics. This means that, with the exception of the Famine skull, skulls can be moved by grenades, explosions, and other forces.


Once a skull is unlocked, you can activate it from the Campaign Lobby. Simply press '''X''' while in the Campaign Lobby, and then select a skull with '''A''' to activate it. Multiple skulls can be activated at once.
Once a skull is unlocked, you can activate it from the Campaign Lobby. Simply press '''X''' while in the Campaign Lobby, and then select a skull with '''A''' to activate it. Multiple skulls can be activated at once.


There are two different types of skulls: Gold Skulls and Silver Skulls. Gold Skulls will, when unlocked, grant you achievements, each worth 10 [[Gamerscore]]; when activated, they add multipliers to your [[Campaign Scoring|Campaign Meta-game score]]. The nine Gold Skulls affect the difficulty of game-play, making the game more challenging. Silver Skulls do not unlock achievements or add multipliers to your meta-game score. They are differentiated on the selection screen by their color, but are identical in-game. There are five Silver Skulls, and four of them affects the physics, dialog, and appearance of gameplay.
There are two different types of skulls: Gold skulls and silver skulls. Gold skulls will, when unlocked, grant you achievements, each worth 10 [[Gamerscore]]; when activated, they add multipliers to your [[Campaign Scoring|Campaign Meta-game score]]. The nine gold skulls affect the difficulty of game-play, making the game more challenging. Silver skulls do not unlock achievements or add multipliers to your meta-game score. They are differentiated on the selection screen by their color, but are identical in-game. There are five Silver skulls, and four of them affects the physics, dialog, and appearance of gameplay.


Collecting 5, 9, and all 13 skulls of either type will unlock the [[Hayabusa Powered Assault Armor|Hayabusa]] Chest, Shoulders, and Helmet [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|Armor Permutations]], respectively, for usage in Multiplayer and Matchmaking.
Collecting 5, 9, and all 13 skulls of either type will unlock the [[Hayabusa Powered Assault Armor|Hayabusa]] Chest, Shoulders, and Helmet [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|Armor Permutations]], respectively, for usage in Multiplayer and Matchmaking.
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In ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', the functionality of ''Halo 3'' skulls is identical, with two differences. All skulls (and Armor Permutations) are unlocked for gameplay from the start. The skulls can still be found and collected in campaign for achievements: both gold and silver skulls unlock achievements worth 5 Gamerscore each.
In ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', the functionality of ''Halo 3'' skulls is identical, with two differences. All skulls (and Armor Permutations) are unlocked for gameplay from the start. The skulls can still be found and collected in campaign for achievements: both gold and silver skulls unlock achievements worth 5 Gamerscore each.


== Campaign Skulls ==
== Campaign skulls ==
=== Meta Game Quick Reference ===
=== Meta game quick reference ===
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|[[File:Halo 3 IWHBYD Skull.png|center|50px]]
|[[File:Halo 3 IWHBYD Skull.png|center|50px]]
|[[#IWHBYD (I Would Have Been Your Daddy) Skull|IWHBYD]]
|[[#IWHBYD (I Would Have Been Your Daddy) skull|IWHBYD]]
|1×
|1×
|Rare dialogue becomes more common.
|Rare dialogue becomes more common.
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===List of Gold Skulls===
===List of gold skulls===
==== Iron ====
==== Iron ====
[[File:H3 Iron.jpg|thumb|The Iron Skull is located on the left side of the image.]]
[[File:H3 Iron.jpg|thumb|The Iron skull is located on the left side of the image.]]
{{Article quote
{{Article quote
|Death carries a heavy price...
|Death carries a heavy price...
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<center>
<center>
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H3 Tough Luck Pipe.jpeg|The pipeline that must be traversed to the Tough Luck Skull.
File:H3 Tough Luck Pipe.jpeg|The pipeline that must be traversed to the Tough Luck skull.
File:H3 Tough Luck.jpg|The Tough Luck Skulls in its hidden location.
File:H3 Tough Luck.jpg|The Tough Luck skulls in its hidden location.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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</center>


==== Catch ====
==== Catch ====
[[File:H3 Catch.jpg|thumb|The Catch Skull is located on top of the silo.]]
[[File:H3 Catch.jpg|thumb|The Catch skull is located on top of the silo.]]
{{Article quote|Pull pin. Count to three. Throw.}}
{{Article quote|Pull pin. Count to three. Throw.}}


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'''Icon''': A skull marked with an image of a [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|Plasma Grenade]].
'''Icon''': A skull marked with an image of a [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|Plasma Grenade]].


'''Effect''': All AI-controlled units, friend or foe, throw grenades more often, where applicable. It even affects scripted grenades. For example, on the level Crow's Nest, on the part where the [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]] is hit by a [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|Plasma Grenade]], it will now be hit by two, three, or even four. The Catch Skull has no effect on [[The Flood|Flood]]. It should be noted that characters will throw an unlimited amount of grenades at their enemies. The skull actually does seem to increase the number of [[Unggoy#Suicide Grunts|Kamikaze Grunts]]. It has been observed that the Marines will sometimes throw grenades with reckless abandon, similar to their behavior in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
'''Effect''': All AI-controlled units, friend or foe, throw grenades more often, where applicable. It even affects scripted grenades. For example, on the level Crow's Nest, on the part where the [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]] is hit by a [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|Plasma Grenade]], it will now be hit by two, three, or even four. The Catch skull has no effect on [[The Flood|Flood]]. It should be noted that characters will throw an unlimited amount of grenades at their enemies. The skull actually does seem to increase the number of [[Unggoy#Suicide Grunts|Kamikaze Grunts]]. It has been observed that the Marines will sometimes throw grenades with reckless abandon, similar to their behavior in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.


'''Point Multiplier''': 1.5×
'''Point Multiplier''': 1.5×
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==== Fog ====
==== Fog ====
[[File:H3 Fog.jpg|thumb|The Fog Skull is in the Combat Form's right hand]]
[[File:H3 Fog.jpg|thumb|The Fog skull is in the Combat Form's right hand]]
{{Article quote|You'll miss those eyes in the back of your head...}}
{{Article quote|You'll miss those eyes in the back of your head...}}


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==== Famine ====
==== Famine ====
[[File:H3 Famine.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The Famine Skull on The Ark.]]
[[File:H3 Famine.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The Famine skull on The Ark.]]
{{Article quote|Trust us. Bring a magazine.}}
{{Article quote|Trust us. Bring a magazine.}}


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==== Thunderstorm ====
==== Thunderstorm ====
[[File:H3 Thunderstorm.jpg|thumb|The Thunderstorm Skull, and in the background, an aerial battle rages.]]
[[File:H3 Thunderstorm.jpg|thumb|The Thunderstorm skull, and in the background, an aerial battle rages.]]
{{Article quote|Field promotions for everyone.}}
{{Article quote|Field promotions for everyone.}}


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#After deactivating the first tower, there is a part in the level where you have to fly a Hornet to the third tower. As you hop into the Hornet, the title ''If You Want It Done Right'' will be displayed—if it isn't, then no skull will appear.
#After deactivating the first tower, there is a part in the level where you have to fly a Hornet to the third tower. As you hop into the Hornet, the title ''If You Want It Done Right'' will be displayed—if it isn't, then no skull will appear.
#On your way to the third tower, you will see the second tower (which was disabled by the Elites). This is also the tower with the [[Terminal (Halo 3)|Terminal]]. Fly over to it.
#On your way to the third tower, you will see the second tower (which was disabled by the Elites). This is also the tower with the [[Terminal (Halo 3)|Terminal]]. Fly over to it.
#There is a long, flat, semi-enclosed part of the tower that extends out over the ocean. There is a very tall ramp that leads up to it. At the end of the extension you will find the Thunderstorm Skull.
#There is a long, flat, semi-enclosed part of the tower that extends out over the ocean. There is a very tall ramp that leads up to it. At the end of the extension you will find the Thunderstorm skull.


'''Note''': Restarting from Rally Point Alpha allows you to go to the skull's location, but no skull is present. Also, the "Too Close to the Sun" achievement can be unlocked from the skull location.
'''Note''': Restarting from Rally Point Alpha allows you to go to the skull's location, but no skull is present. Also, the "Too Close to the Sun" achievement can be unlocked from the skull location.


==== Tilt ====
==== Tilt ====
[[File:H3 Tilt.jpg|thumb|The Tilt Skull in its hiding place.]]
[[File:H3 Tilt.jpg|thumb|The Tilt skull in its hiding place.]]
{{Article quote|What was once resistance is now immunity.}}
{{Article quote|What was once resistance is now immunity.}}


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#The skull is at the top of the large circular room where [[Cortana]] says ''"It was the coin's fault! I wanted to make you strong, keep you safe (drop in tone). I'm sorry, I can't..."'' When you enter this room you will fall out of a hole in the ceiling, next to a sitting, dead Elite. To the left of the room will be some small, somewhat fungal, growths on the walls. Near this is a rounded pillar.
#The skull is at the top of the large circular room where [[Cortana]] says ''"It was the coin's fault! I wanted to make you strong, keep you safe (drop in tone). I'm sorry, I can't..."'' When you enter this room you will fall out of a hole in the ceiling, next to a sitting, dead Elite. To the left of the room will be some small, somewhat fungal, growths on the walls. Near this is a rounded pillar.
#Stand on the pillar and jump to the thin growth outcrops to the left. On many of them, you will hit your head on an obstruction above if you are not careful; spoiling the jump. After the first two to the left, turn around and look away from the rock wall - then left ninety degrees for another one with a longish extrusion of Flood material.
#Stand on the pillar and jump to the thin growth outcrops to the left. On many of them, you will hit your head on an obstruction above if you are not careful; spoiling the jump. After the first two to the left, turn around and look away from the rock wall - then left ninety degrees for another one with a longish extrusion of Flood material.
#This one is difficult as your head will hit the wall with jumps from many of the obvious positions. One jump that works is at the tip of this jump, back about 2 feet from the edge, and jumping slightly left (approx one foot) of the tip of the target jump. Another jump that works is; When you get on the upper outcrop on the left, facing the other outcrop you are jumping to, move as far as you can to the left. Then, jump toward the other outcrop with the extension of flood material. Walk up the extruded Flood tentacle onto the roof of the area where you will find the Skull in a small pile of blood and bones. Note that underneath the platform you usually walk on are two to three Deployable Covers near the [[Terminal (Halo 3)|Terminal]] with Cortana's message. These can be placed on the pillar and the ledge to make the jumps easier and help you avoid things that can cause your jumps to fail.
#This one is difficult as your head will hit the wall with jumps from many of the obvious positions. One jump that works is at the tip of this jump, back about 2 feet from the edge, and jumping slightly left (approx one foot) of the tip of the target jump. Another jump that works is; When you get on the upper outcrop on the left, facing the other outcrop you are jumping to, move as far as you can to the left. Then, jump toward the other outcrop with the extension of flood material. Walk up the extruded Flood tentacle onto the roof of the area where you will find the skull in a small pile of blood and bones. Note that underneath the platform you usually walk on are two to three Deployable Covers near the [[Terminal (Halo 3)|Terminal]] with Cortana's message. These can be placed on the pillar and the ledge to make the jumps easier and help you avoid things that can cause your jumps to fail.


==== Mythic ====
==== Mythic ====
[[File:H3 Mythic.jpg|thumb|This Skull is the Mythic Skull]]
[[File:H3 Mythic.jpg|thumb|This skull is the Mythic skull]]
{{Article quote|Coverage under the Covenant Health Plan.}}
{{Article quote|Coverage under the Covenant Health Plan.}}


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#Move inside, turning your [[flashlight]] on (up on the D-pad of the controller). Soon you will reach a dead end, and the skull is on the ground, among the rocks.
#Move inside, turning your [[flashlight]] on (up on the D-pad of the controller). Soon you will reach a dead end, and the skull is on the ground, among the rocks.


=== List of Silver Skulls ===
=== List of silver skulls ===
Silver Skulls provide no score multipliers when turned on.
Silver skulls provide no score multipliers when turned on.
==== Blind ====
==== Blind ====
[[File:H3 Blind.jpg|thumb|The Blind Skull on the rock.]]
[[File:H3 Blind.jpg|thumb|The Blind skull on the rock.]]
{{Article quote|Shoot from the hip.}}
{{Article quote|Shoot from the hip.}}


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==== Grunt Birthday Party ====
==== Grunt Birthday Party ====
[[File:BirthdayGruntCloseUp.jpg|thumb|The effect of the Grunt Birthday Party Skull.]]  
[[File:BirthdayGruntCloseUp.jpg|thumb|The effect of the Grunt Birthday Party skull.]]  
{{Article quote|Light a match...}}
{{Article quote|Light a match...}}


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==== Cowbell ====
==== Cowbell ====
[[File:H3 Cowbell.jpg|thumb|The Cowbell Skull above the stairs.]]
[[File:H3 Cowbell.jpg|thumb|The Cowbell skull above the stairs.]]
{{Article quote|More bang for your buck.}}
{{Article quote|More bang for your buck.}}
'''Level''': [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]
'''Level''': [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]
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##'''Method D''': If you managed to pass through the previous room without setting off any of the plasma batteries, push one down to the edge of the openings, detonate it with a plasma grenade or a brute shot, and explosive jump to the top opening.
##'''Method D''': If you managed to pass through the previous room without setting off any of the plasma batteries, push one down to the edge of the openings, detonate it with a plasma grenade or a brute shot, and explosive jump to the top opening.


==== IWHBYD (I Would Have Been Your Daddy) Skull ====
==== IWHBYD (I Would Have Been Your Daddy)====
[[File:H3 IWHBYD.jpg|thumb|The IWHBYD Skull in front of the light bridge.]]
[[File:H3 IWHBYD.jpg|thumb|The IWHBYD skull in front of the light bridge.]]
{{Main|IWHBYD Skull (Halo 3)}}
{{Main|IWHBYD Skull (Halo 3)}}
{{Article quote|But a dog beat me over the fence!}}
{{Article quote|But a dog beat me over the fence!}}
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'''Directions''': Near the end of the level, after you and the Arbiter fight through the Covenant to stop Truth from firing the Halo rings, the Flood will turn against you. Fight your way back to the elevator, but '''DO NOT''' drop through the vent at the end. Instead, turn around, facing the 7 holographic rings. From here, the closest ring is 1, the farthest away is 7. '''''FOLLOW THIS SEQUENCE''''': 4 6 5 4 5 3 4 (If you listen closely, the humming noise of each holographic ring corresponds to one of 7 notes on a musical scale, and the sequence of notes produced by the rings in the sequence follows the tune of the last [[seven]] notes of the Gregorian Chant from the famous [[Halo Theme]]). Afterward, head all the way back to the control console and the skull should be on the floor just in front of the light-bridge.
'''Directions''': Near the end of the level, after you and the Arbiter fight through the Covenant to stop Truth from firing the Halo rings, the Flood will turn against you. Fight your way back to the elevator, but '''DO NOT''' drop through the vent at the end. Instead, turn around, facing the 7 holographic rings. From here, the closest ring is 1, the farthest away is 7. '''''FOLLOW THIS SEQUENCE''''': 4 6 5 4 5 3 4 (If you listen closely, the humming noise of each holographic ring corresponds to one of 7 notes on a musical scale, and the sequence of notes produced by the rings in the sequence follows the tune of the last [[seven]] notes of the Gregorian Chant from the famous [[Halo Theme]]). Afterward, head all the way back to the control console and the skull should be on the floor just in front of the light-bridge.


==== Unknown Skull (Second Blind Skull/Assassin Skull) ====
==== Unknown (Second Blind/Assassin) ====
 
{{Main|Halo 3 skulls#Assassin skull|l1=Assassin skull}}
{{Main|Halo 3 skulls#Assassin Skull|l1=Assassin Skull}}


'''Level''': [[Cortana (level)|Cortana]]
'''Level''': [[Cortana (level)|Cortana]]
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'''Directions''':
'''Directions''':
#This Skull can be found in the reactor room. First, kill all of the Flood forces in the room. Once the room is free of Flood, search the room for some stacked up Deployable Covers. Make sure you have some grenades (not Spike Grenades or Firebombs) with you.
#This skull can be found in the reactor room. First, kill all of the Flood forces in the room. Once the room is free of Flood, search the room for some stacked up Deployable Covers. Make sure you have some grenades (not Spike Grenades or Firebombs) with you.
#Grab one of the Deployable Covers and climb one of the pillars that extend from the upper floor. Deploy the cover and climb it. Then, jump to the upper floor. If you can't do it with the Deployable Cover, throw a grenade on the end of the pillar and grenade jump—if you got the [[Halo 2 skulls#Famine|Famine Skull]] by grenade jumping, you should be able to reach the upper floor in 2-3 tries.
#Grab one of the Deployable Covers and climb one of the pillars that extend from the upper floor. Deploy the cover and climb it. Then, jump to the upper floor. If you can't do it with the Deployable Cover, throw a grenade on the end of the pillar and grenade jump—if you got the [[Halo 2 skulls#Famine|Famine skull]] by grenade jumping, you should be able to reach the upper floor in 2-3 tries.
#When you're up, search around the surface and look down. At some point, you should find the Skull among some bones. It's above the main door.
#When you're up, search around the surface and look down. At some point, you should find the skull among some bones. It's above the main door.


'''Note''': In ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'', the skull will sometimes fall off its perch when it spawns, falling into the pit and becoming unobtainable.
'''Note''': In ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'', the skull will sometimes fall off its perch when it spawns, falling into the pit and becoming unobtainable.


== Mythic Skulls ==
== Mythic skulls ==
These skulls can be found in the [[Mythic Map Pack]] levels that can give you [[achievement]]s. These skulls only appear when in [[Forge]].
These skulls can be found in the [[Mythic Map Pack]] levels that can give you [[achievement]]s. These skulls only appear when in [[Forge]].
=== Orbital Skull ===
=== Orbital ===
[[File:H3_Orbital_Skull.png|right|thumb|200px|The Orbital skull's location.]]
[[File:H3_Orbital_Skull.png|right|thumb|200px|The Orbital skull's location.]]
'''Level''': [[Orbital]]
'''Level''': [[Orbital]]
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'''Direction''': Above the pit between the two pathways, go up until you see the skull on the ledge. You must exit Edit Mode on the ledge beside it, crouch and get it.
'''Direction''': Above the pit between the two pathways, go up until you see the skull on the ledge. You must exit Edit Mode on the ledge beside it, crouch and get it.


===Assembly Skull===
===Assembly===
[[File:H3_Assembly_Skull.png|right|thumb|200px|The Assembly skull's location.]]
[[File:H3_Assembly_Skull.png|right|thumb|200px|The Assembly skull's location.]]
'''Level''' [[Assembly]]
'''Level''' [[Assembly]]
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'''Direction''': Near the middle. Between the two pipes connecting the middle to the building. Use Edit Mode in Forge to fly up there.
'''Direction''': Near the middle. Between the two pipes connecting the middle to the building. Use Edit Mode in Forge to fly up there.


===Sandbox Skull===
===Sandbox===
[[File:H3_Sandbox_Skull.png|right|thumb|200px|The Sandbox skull's location.]]
[[File:H3_Sandbox_Skull.png|right|thumb|200px|The Sandbox skull's location.]]
'''Level''': [[Sandbox]]
'''Level''': [[Sandbox]]
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'''Direction''':
'''Direction''':


The skull is located between two of the [[The Guardians|Guardian]] towers, at the right of the sun - locating the Skull in [[Theater]] first helps. The towers fire upon the player on sight, and are one-hit kills, so to reach the skull, a player has to use scenery items to protect themselves. An easy way to obtain the skull is through the following steps:
The skull is located between two of the [[The Guardians|Guardian]] towers, at the right of the sun - locating the skull in [[Theater]] first helps. The towers fire upon the player on sight, and are one-hit kills, so to reach the skull, a player has to use scenery items to protect themselves. An easy way to obtain the skull is through the following steps:


'''Method 1:'''
'''Method 1:'''
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#Enter player mode and quickly drop the bubble shield over the skull, giving you time to retrieve it.
#Enter player mode and quickly drop the bubble shield over the skull, giving you time to retrieve it.


===Heretic Skull===
===Heretic===
[[File:H3_Heretic_Skull.png|right|thumb|200px|The Heretic skull's location.]]
[[File:H3_Heretic_Skull.png|right|thumb|200px|The Heretic skull's location.]]
'''Level''': [[Heretic]]
'''Level''': [[Heretic]]
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'''Direction''': Standing on the sword platform face the windows and the skull is 90 degrees to the right of the sword under the vents.
'''Direction''': Standing on the sword platform face the windows and the skull is 90 degrees to the right of the sword under the vents.


===Longshore Skull===
===Longshore===
[[File:H3_Longshore_Skull.png|right|thumb|200px|The Longshore skull's location.]]
[[File:H3_Longshore_Skull.png|right|thumb|200px|The Longshore skull's location.]]
'''Level''': [[Longshore]]
'''Level''': [[Longshore]]
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'''Direction''': On the top of a large ventilation shaft beside a "Fronk's" sign. Head for the aircraft carrier & then turn right. Only accessible via Forge.
'''Direction''': On the top of a large ventilation shaft beside a "Fronk's" sign. Head for the aircraft carrier & then turn right. Only accessible via Forge.


===Citadel Skull===
===Citadel===
[[File:H3_Citadel_Skull.png|right|thumb|200px|The Citadel skull's location.]]
[[File:H3_Citadel_Skull.png|right|thumb|200px|The Citadel skull's location.]]
'''Level''': [[Citadel]]
'''Level''': [[Citadel]]
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==Special / Exclusive Skull==
==Special / Exclusive Skull==
=== Assassin===
Hackers searched the Halo 3 files and found evidence of an "Assassin Skull" in the <code>mainmenu.map</code> file. The same file also had hints of every skulls' locations, and the Assassin skull's hint was "Interred where heroes fall". Interestingly enough, the Sierra 117 Blind skull's hint was "Interred deep within her tomb". That description doesn't match with Sierra 117, but the Assassin skull's description does (the Chief fell from the [[Forerunner Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] at that level). The "unknown skull" on Cortana matches the Blind skull's description, considering that Cortana was trapped in ''[[High Charity]]''. Also, if one retrieves the unknown skull before he retrieves the Blind skull, he automatically unlocks the Blind skull in the Campaign options screen, and it's fully functional.


=== Assassin Skull===
Apparently the unknown skull in Cortana was going to be the Blind skull, and Sierra 117 would have the Assassin skull, but the latter was replaced by the former. However Bungie technically did not remove the "old" Blind skull from the game, nor updated the mainmenu.map file; the Assassin skull and its info were not removed, and the hint for the Blind skull was not corrected.
 
Hackers searched the Halo 3 files and found evidence of an "Assassin Skull" in the <code>mainmenu.map</code> file. The same file also had hints of every skulls' locations, and the Assassin skull's hint was "Interred where heroes fall". Interestingly enough, the Sierra 117 Blind skull's hint was "Interred deep within her tomb". That description doesn't match with Sierra 117, but the Assassin Skull's description does (the Chief fell from the [[Forerunner Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] at that level). The "unknown skull" on Cortana matches the Blind skull's description, considering that Cortana was trapped in ''[[High Charity]]''. Also, if one retrieves the unknown skull before he retrieves the Blind skull, he automatically unlocks the Blind skull in the Campaign options screen, and it's fully functional.
 
Apparently the unknown skull in Cortana was going to be the Blind skull, and Sierra 117 would have the Assassin Skull, but the latter was replaced by the former. However Bungie technically did not remove the "old" Blind skull from the game, nor updated the mainmenu.map file; the Assassin skull and its info were not removed, and the hint for the Blind skull was not corrected.


===Acrophobia Skull===
===Acrophobia===
The Acrophobia Skull is an exclusive skull, featured only in [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]. The Skull was released for the Xbox and PC version in commemoration of Halo 3‘s release on PC on 14th July 2020.
The Acrophobia skull is an exclusive skull, featured only in [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]. The skull was released for the Xbox and PC version in commemoration of Halo 3‘s release on PC on 14th July 2020.


'''Unlock criteria''': Kill 343 enemy air units (Banshee, Drones, Sentinels, and Phantoms).
'''Unlock criteria''': Kill 343 enemy air units (Banshee, Drones, Sentinels, and Phantoms).
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*The Mythic Skull has gold teeth.
*The Mythic skull has gold teeth.
*A Skull's melee power is the same as a regular melee, rather than an instant kill with the Oddball.
*A skull's melee power is the same as a regular melee, rather than an instant kill with the Oddball.
*''Halo 3'' Skulls also have [[command neural interface|neural interfaces]] in the back of them, like those used by [[John-117]], [[Jacob Keyes|Captain Keyes]] and [[Terrence Hood|Lord Hood]] and etc.
*''Halo 3'' skulls also have [[command neural interface|neural interfaces]] in the back of them, like those used by [[John-117]], [[Jacob Keyes|Captain Keyes]] and [[Terrence Hood|Lord Hood]] and etc.
*The "I Would Have Been Your Daddy" Skull references to the first chapter of [[Assault on the Control Room]], in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' which shares the same name. The skull name is the same quote from the beginning of the level.
*The "I Would Have Been Your Daddy" skull references to the first chapter of [[Assault on the Control Room]], in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' which shares the same name. The skull name is the same quote from the beginning of the level.
*It is possible to "dribble" the skull at the beginning of ''Crows Nest'', just pick up the skull when unarmed and start rapidly pressing right trigger.
*It is possible to "dribble" the skull at the beginning of ''Crows Nest'', just pick up the skull when unarmed and start rapidly pressing right trigger.
*On any level with the Arbiter, if you kill the Arbiter in a safe spot, and drop the skull very close to him, he might jump up and grab it and use it as a weapon, going into the fight hitting enemies with the skull as he goes.
*On any level with the Arbiter, if you kill the Arbiter in a safe spot, and drop the skull very close to him, he might jump up and grab it and use it as a weapon, going into the fight hitting enemies with the skull as he goes.
*The "Grunt Birthday Party Skull" is the only skull that appears in all seven of the Halo games that feature skulls: ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo Wars]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
*The "Grunt Birthday Party" skull is the only skull that appears in all seven of the Halo games that feature skulls: ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo Wars]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
*''Halo 3'' skulls are generally easier to get than in ''Halo 2''. They can be found on the Normal difficulty, and are often hidden in simple places which require far less skill and time to reach; examples being the Tough Luck, Mythic and Thunderstorm skulls, which only require taking a simple detour rather than a complicated jump challenge.
*''Halo 3'' skulls are generally easier to get than in ''Halo 2''. They can be found on the Normal difficulty, and are often hidden in simple places which require far less skill and time to reach; examples being the Tough Luck, Mythic and Thunderstorm skulls, which only require taking a simple detour rather than a complicated jump challenge.
*In Co-op, if any of the players do not have the skull of that corresponding level and someone picks it up, the skull will be unlocked in both the menu and as an Achievement for the players which did not already have it.
*In Co-op, if any of the players do not have the skull of that corresponding level and someone picks it up, the skull will be unlocked in both the menu and as an Achievement for the players which did not already have it.
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File:Main menu map.jpg|The code containing hints to skull locations and descriptions.
File:Main menu map.jpg|The code containing hints to skull locations and descriptions.
File:HxD - Assassin Skull.jpg|The Assassin Skull listed within Halo 3's game code.
File:HxD - Assassin Skull.jpg|The Assassin skull listed within Halo 3's game code.
File:H3 Icon Skull-Gold.png|A Gold Skull as depicted on Bungie.net.
File:H3 Icon Skull-Gold.png|A gold skull as depicted on Bungie.net.
File:H3 Icon Skull-Silver.png|A Silver Skull as depicted on Bungie.net.
File:H3 Icon Skull-Silver.png|A silver skull as depicted on Bungie.net.
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*[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12828 Bungie.net - Get the most out of skulls]
*[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12828 Bungie.net - Get the most out of skulls]
*[http://www.gamerhelp.com/article_viewer.cfm?article_id=129280 Location of all the skulls]
*[http://www.gamerhelp.com/article_viewer.cfm?article_id=129280 Location of all the skulls]
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