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'''Overkill''' is a [[Halo 3]] [[multiplayer]] [[achievement]]. It is awarded when the player gets an [[Overkill (Halo 3)|Overkill]] in a ranked free for all [[playlist]]. This Achievement gives 5 [[Gamerpoint]]s to the player. Overkill also unlocks the helmet piece for the [[Armor ppermutations|Elite Commando Armor]] and shoulders for the Elite Ascetic armor.
'''Overkill''' is an [[Achievements (Halo 3)|achievement]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''. It was awarded when a player earned an [[Overkill]] medal in a ranked free-for-all [[Matchmaking]] playlist. The achievement is worth {{Gamerscore|5}}, and unlocks the [[Sangheili|Elite]] [[Commando harness|Commando]] helmet and the Elite [[Ascetic harness|Ascetic]] shoulder [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor permutations]].


It is represented by a bronze medal with four green stars.
Following the shutdown of [[Xbox 360]] ''Halo'' online services on January 13, [[2022]], this achievement is no longer attainable.{{Ref/Site|Id=shutdown2|D=23|M=1|Y=2022|URL=https://www.windowscentral.com/halo-xbox-360-servers-have-been-shut-down2021|Site=Windows Central|Page=Halo Xbox 360 servers have been shut down, ending an era}}{{Ref/Site|Id=shutdown1|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sunsetting-halo-xbox-360-game-services-in-2021|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Sunsetting Halo Xbox 360 Game Services in 2021}}


== Difficulty ==
==Background==
This Achievement has been antagonized for its difficulty to earn. Currently, there is only one playlist that falls within the conditions. Since the playlist, Lone Wolves, originally only supported 5 players per match a player had to kill every other player in the game within four seconds of each kill. This was proven very difficult, and many players instead opted to get this achievement simply in an [[achievement match]]. This was rectified and made slightly easier in a recent update, where the amount of people allowed per match was increased to 6.
This achievement is known for being very difficult to earn. The only permanent playlist that this achievement could be earned in is [[Lone Wolves]]. Lone Wolves originally only supported five-player matches, such that an Overkill Medal required the killing of every other player in the match. This proved to be quite difficult, and many players instead opted to get this achievement simply in an achievement match.


It was briefly possible to earn this achievement relatively easily during the Halloween zombie special.  If you started as the alpha zombie on a "creeping death" match, it was possible to have four or more opponents clustered together and to easily sneak up and eliminate them all with a single gravity hammer stroke.
This was rectified and made slightly easier in a later updates, where the amount of people allowed per match was increased to six.


An easy way to do this will be to man the turrets on [[The Pit]] in a [[Crazy King]] match. People in the hill area can be too preoccupied to worry about you and you can mow them down with ease. Another popular way to gain the achievement in a Crazy King match is to grab a shotgun or gravity hammer near the hill area. The rushing players will probably be caught unawares  which will make the achievement a bit easier. If, however, a another player is near the player you just killed it will be more difficult.
==Rewards==
Unlocking this achievement rewards the player with the following;
*{{Gamerscore|5}}
*[[Commando harness|Commando]] helmet multiplayer armor permutation
*[[Ascetic harness|Ascetic]] shoulders multiplayer armor permutation


Another way to achieve this is to take a sniper rifle on [[King of the Hill]] games, stay far away from the hill, and pick off the people in the hill area.
==Tactics==
*One way to get this achievement was to use an [[Energy Sword]] on [[The Pit]] during a [[Slayer|Swords]] match. Players that are skilled with the sword were be able to gain [[Triple Kill (Halo 3 achievement)|Triple Kill]], Overkill, [[Steppin' Razor]], and possibly even [[Killing Frenzy (achievement)|Killing Frenzy]] all in the same match. One could also rush for the Energy Sword during a [[King of the Hill]] match.
*The turrets on The Pit could be useful when playing on that map in a Crazy King match. Players at the hill would often be too preoccupied to avoid the turret until it was too late. Alternatively, one could [[Camping#Target Camping|lie in wait near the hill]] with a [[Shotgun]], [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]], or [[Mauler]].
*During a King of the Hill match, [[sniping]] players at the hill was a valid tactic.
*A tricky tactic was to find a Shotgun and a [[Bubble Shield]]. One could activate the Bubble Shield to draw enemies close, and then use the Shotgun to mow them down when they enter.
*During an [[Oddball]] match on [[Guardian (map)|Guardian]], one could go downstairs, grab the ball, and run halfway up one of the small ramps overlooking the central "arena". At that point, one could drop the skull and [[Camping|hide behind the door]]. From there, one could [[melee]] any players that rush for the ball.
*Several Double EXP Weekend playlists were useful for gaining this achievement, including Mythic Brawl and Ranked Living Dead.
**In Living Dead, the Zombies were weak in a few gametypes, and some of the maps were prone to spawnkilling.


You can also do this with an energy sword on a small map like [[Epitaph]]. Since Epitaph has a "Main Battle area" (inside on the 1st floor) where all the carnage occurs, go there and try to sneak up on people. Sword clashing is the negative side to this, though. Sword clash battles can take more than 4 seconds to finish, which violates a requirement for this achievement. You can also try tossing in grenades while your enemies sword clash each other. If the grenade is thrown right and their shields are down (from sword clashing each other), It should land you at least a double kill.
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


A tricky, but certainly possible, way to get the achievement is to get both a shotgun and a bubble shield. First activate the bubble shield, which will act as a magnet, attracting other players. As soon as they come give them a nice shot in the face with your shotgun. If enough players come within a few seconds, you could at least get a Triple Kill. Beware of [[Energy Sword|swords]].
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A fairly easy way to gain this achievement is in a Crazy King match on Epitaph. Grab the rocket launcher and battle rifle, position yourself above the hill, and wait until the hill area is populated. When you see enough players in the hill area, fire off two rockets. Most likely no one is paying attention to you, so you could take the battle rifle and any remaining rockets to go for the Killing Frenzy achievement by picking them off from a distance with the battle rifle.
 
Another way to get it is to go downstairs on a guardian map. Wait till it is an oddball match. Grab the ball and run half way up one of the small ramps overlooking the small fighting circle. Drop the skull and hide behind the door. People come running up and you give them a nice whack to the face. Usually they will travel in groups. This is also a good way to get a killing frenzy too.
 
 
 
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Overkill
H3 Achievement Overkill.png
5 Gamerscore icon taken from Xbox.com. Originally a single block colour (with the two circles both being white and the 'G' a transparent cutout), but modified by myself to display nicely on dark *and* light themes, and to be reminiscent of the pre-Xbox One gamerscore icon.

Overkill is an achievement in Halo 3. It was awarded when a player earned an Overkill medal in a ranked free-for-all Matchmaking playlist. The achievement is worth 5 gamerscore, and unlocks the Elite Commando helmet and the Elite Ascetic shoulder armor permutations.

Following the shutdown of Xbox 360 Halo online services on January 13, 2022, this achievement is no longer attainable.[1][2]

Background[edit]

This achievement is known for being very difficult to earn. The only permanent playlist that this achievement could be earned in is Lone Wolves. Lone Wolves originally only supported five-player matches, such that an Overkill Medal required the killing of every other player in the match. This proved to be quite difficult, and many players instead opted to get this achievement simply in an achievement match.

This was rectified and made slightly easier in a later updates, where the amount of people allowed per match was increased to six.

Rewards[edit]

Unlocking this achievement rewards the player with the following;

  • 5 gamerscore
  • Commando helmet multiplayer armor permutation
  • Ascetic shoulders multiplayer armor permutation

Tactics[edit]

  • One way to get this achievement was to use an Energy Sword on The Pit during a Swords match. Players that are skilled with the sword were be able to gain Triple Kill, Overkill, Steppin' Razor, and possibly even Killing Frenzy all in the same match. One could also rush for the Energy Sword during a King of the Hill match.
  • The turrets on The Pit could be useful when playing on that map in a Crazy King match. Players at the hill would often be too preoccupied to avoid the turret until it was too late. Alternatively, one could lie in wait near the hill with a Shotgun, gravity hammer, or Mauler.
  • During a King of the Hill match, sniping players at the hill was a valid tactic.
  • A tricky tactic was to find a Shotgun and a Bubble Shield. One could activate the Bubble Shield to draw enemies close, and then use the Shotgun to mow them down when they enter.
  • During an Oddball match on Guardian, one could go downstairs, grab the ball, and run halfway up one of the small ramps overlooking the central "arena". At that point, one could drop the skull and hide behind the door. From there, one could melee any players that rush for the ball.
  • Several Double EXP Weekend playlists were useful for gaining this achievement, including Mythic Brawl and Ranked Living Dead.
    • In Living Dead, the Zombies were weak in a few gametypes, and some of the maps were prone to spawnkilling.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Windows Central, Halo Xbox 360 servers have been shut down, ending an era (Retrieved on Jan 23, 2022) [archive]
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint, Sunsetting Halo Xbox 360 Game Services in 2021 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]

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