Editing Tartarus' Gavel

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon infobox
|name = Tartarus' Gavel
|image = [[File:H5G-Tartarus Gavel render.png|300px]]
|manufacturer = [[Sacred Promissory]]<ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-close-quarters '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Close Quarters'']</ref><br />[[Tartarus]]
|series = Type-2
|type = Energy Weapon/Hammer
|cost = 
|variant = 
|length = {{Convert|203.7|cm|in}}<ref name="visual82">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 82''</ref><ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/gravity-hammer '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Gravity Hammer'']</ref>
|width = {{Convert|33|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|height = {{Convert|61.7|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|weight = {{Convert|38.7|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|feed = 100 battery units
|ammotype = Electromagnetic energy<ref name="Halo 4 Guide">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/31aab608-bda5-4910-b8ef-358b75430c49/gravity-hammer?category=weapons '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo 4 Guide'']</ref><br />Linear kinetic lightning explosions{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}}
|operation = 
|rate = 
|accuracy = 
|range = Close to medium
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|affiliation = [[Jiralhanae]]
}}
{{Quote|Tartarus' loyal lieutenants were also gifted a weapon worthy of such favor. Mythic Gravity Hammer that unleashes a linear series of kinetic explosions with each swing. Equipping Tartarus' Gavel also boosts movement speed, shield strength, and jump height.|In-game description<ref name="REQ">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Requisition system]]''</ref>}}
'''Tartarus' Gavel''' is a special [[Type-2 gravity hammer]] created by [[Tartarus]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF}}<ref name="H5G">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Multiplayer]]''</ref>

== Overview ==
=== Design details ===
The ''Tartarus' Gavel'' is a named variant of the T-2 EW/H, fitted with various upgrades, including a linear series of kinetic explosions with each swing and boosts to its user's movement speed, [[energy shielding|energy shield]] strength, and jump height. It uses the T-2 EW/H's model but with various coloring changes, including a bright orange hammerhead decorated with black and white stripes, as well as bronze, silver, and orange accents with white wrappings.{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}}

=== Service history ===
During his ascent to power within the [[Covenant]], Tartarus used his relationship with the [[Hierarchs|Prophets]] to reward loyal lieutenants with advanced weaponry secretly forged within the [[Sacred Promissory]]; one such hammer was the ''Tartarus' Gavel''.{{Ref/Reuse|CF}}

In late [[2558]], [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] serving aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} trained with ''Tartarus' Gavel'' in [[War Games]] simulations.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

== Gameplay ==
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
The ''Tartarus' Gavel'' is a [[mythic weapon]], appearing as a Level 7 Legendary Power Weapon REQ granting 200 REQ Points when sold. It operates exactly identically to a normal Gravity Hammer except that each swing of ''Tartarus' Gavel'' conjures a linear series of kinetic explosions that can be reflected off of walls and target multiple enemies at once, and the weapon's user is augmented with boosts to their energy shield strength, movement speed, jump height, and [[Spartan abilities|Ground Pound]] damage. Ideally, aiming at an opponent's feet is the best way to score ranged kills with the ''Tartarus' Gavel'', as all of the explosions will reach their target. The kinetic explosions have a maximum range of 20.45&nbsp;m (67.09&nbsp;ft), while the weapon has lunge ranges of 4.86&nbsp;m (15.94&nbsp;ft) and 8.46&nbsp;m (27.76&nbsp;ft) in hipfire and Smart-Link mode, respectively.<ref name="H5GA">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0lhC3cadS4 '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Gravity Hammers Analysis'']</ref> In addition, the ''Tartarus' Gavel'' dominates against all other melee weapons in clashes.{{Ref/Reuse|H5GA}} These improvements make the ''Tartarus' Gavel'' an extremely powerful weapon that can take down almost everything on the ground, even Legendary or Mythic bosses. Users of ''Tartarus' Gavel'' also gain white highlights, making them more visible on the battlefield.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

Under normal conditions, a full shield, full health Spartan with the ''Tartarus' Gavel'' dies to 8 [[BR85 battle rifle|Battle Rifle]] bursts to the head (10 to the body), 3 [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|Sniper Rifle]] shots, or one shot of the ''[[Twin Jewels of Maethrillian]]''. Adding an [[Overshield]] makes a ''Tartarus' Gavel'' user even more resistant to damage, although they can still be instantly killed by being [[splatter]]ed.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5GA}}

==== Changes from the Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer ====
* Spawns a linear series of kinetic explosions with each swing.
* Boosts the user's shield strength, movement speed, jump height, and Ground Pound damage.
* Can cancel out attacks from enemy Gravity Hammers and [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Swords]] much more easily.

== Gallery ==
=== Screenshots ===
<gallery>
File:H5G-TartarusGavelHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Tartarus' Gavel'' in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-TartarusGavel.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV with the ''Tartarus' Gavel''.
File:H5G-TartarusGaveleffect.png|The effect created by the ''Tartarus' Gavel''.
</gallery>

=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===
<gallery>
File:H5G-Tartarus Gavel REQ.png|''Tartarus' Gavel''.
</gallery>

== List of appearances ==
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}

== Sources ==
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{{Covenant sidearms}}
{{Melee Weapons}}

[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Jiralhanae weapons]]