Heroic

''Your enemies are as numerous as they are ferocious; their attacks are devastating. Survival is not guaranteed.''

Summary
Heroic is the second-hardest difficulty in Halo campaign mode. It's one step down from Legendary.

Heroic pits you against the Covenant, who now are slightly smarter, and their weapons inflict more damage per hit. Otherwise considered Hard in other games. It is heroic that is considered to be the most realistic setting to experience Halo with.

Among the features the player enjoys in Heroic mode are...


 * Health meter is weaker. Hits do more damage.
 * Shields are only 75% their "Normal" capacity.
 * Increased Shields and health for enemies.
 * Many Minor Elites are replaced by Major Elites. Major Grunts are more frequent as well.
 * Enemies are smarter in tactical actions, thus harder to kill.
 * Marines have reduced effectiveness and are weaker.

Related Links

 * Easy
 * Normal
 * Legendary