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[[File:Skull.png|thumb | [[File:Skull.png|thumb|200px|The skull in ''Halo: Reach''.]] | ||
The '''skull''' is a bony structure in the head of many creatures that supports the structures of the face and protects the brain from injury. It is composed of two parts, the cranium and the mandible. | The '''skull''' is a bony structure in the head of many creatures that supports the structures of the face and protects the brain from injury. It is composed of two parts, the cranium and the mandible. | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Campaign=== | ===Campaign=== | ||
{{Main|Halo 2 | {{Main|Halo 2 skulls|Halo 3 skulls|Halo Wars skulls|Halo: Reach skulls|Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary skulls|Halo 4 skulls|Halo: Spartan Assault skulls|Halo: The Master Chief Collection skulls|Halo 5: Guardians skulls|Halo Wars 2 skulls|Halo Infinite skulls}} | ||
Skulls were introduced as gameplay-modifying in-game items in ''[[Halo 2]]''. Skulls featured in ''Halo 2'' are more like [[easter eggs]] than actual features—although they do affect gameplay dynamically, they are hidden and not entirely well known to every player, and not essential to a campaign's gameplay experience. Once a skull is found in ''Halo 2'', it can be wielded as a melee weapon, but does the same amount of damage a normal melee with a standard weapon would do (excluding the fatality of a sword lunge). There | Skulls were introduced as gameplay-modifying in-game items in ''[[Halo 2]]''. Skulls featured in ''Halo 2'' are more like [[easter eggs]] than actual features—although they do affect gameplay dynamically, they are hidden and not entirely well known to every player, and not essential to a campaign's gameplay experience. Once a skull is found in ''Halo 2'', it can be wielded as a melee weapon, but does the same amount of damage a normal melee with a standard weapon would do (excluding the fatality of a sword lunge). There is one skull in every level other than the level ''[[Outskirts]]''. | ||
Skulls in ''Halo 3'' are hidden throughout the campaign as they are in ''Halo 2'', but are separated into two different types (silver and gold) and are incorporated into gameplay as score multipliers. Gold skulls represent skulls that amplify and modify scores in campaign levels, and silver skulls represent those that change the game in humorous ways, except for the Blind Skull which changes the dynamics of the player's HUD. Both silver and gold skulls augment the player's score throughout the campaign. Once a skull is found, it can be wielded as a melee weapon just as it could in ''Halo 2''. Skulls are only found on the [[Normal]], [[Heroic]], and [[Legendary]] difficulties. Finding all skulls will unlock the [[Hayabusa]] [[Armor | Skulls in ''Halo 3'' are hidden throughout the campaign as they are in ''Halo 2'', but are separated into two different types (silver and gold) and are incorporated into gameplay as score multipliers. Gold skulls represent skulls that amplify and modify scores in campaign levels, and silver skulls represent those that change the game in humorous ways, except for the Blind Skull which changes the dynamics of the player's HUD. Both silver and gold skulls augment the player's score throughout the campaign. Once a skull is found, it can be wielded as a melee weapon just as it could in ''Halo 2''. Skulls are only found on the [[Normal]], [[Heroic]], and [[Legendary]] difficulties. Finding all skulls will unlock the [[Hayabusa]] [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor permutation]]. Skulls are also featured in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' in both campaign and multiplayer ([[Firefight]] remains the sole multiplayer function for ''ODST''), and are separated into gold and silver as they were in ''Halo 3''. The skulls in ''ODST'' remain the same in concept, name, and function as they were in ''Halo 3'', but are not hidden in campaign levels as they were in the previous installments. Skulls can be activated in a special menu before the game starts, similar to ''Halo 3'', and also feature the separation of skulls into both gold and silver types that function almost the same as they did in ''Halo 3''. Gold skulls modify score, and silver skulls only modify the game itself in humorous ways — both of which retain the names, design, and properties as they did in ''Halo 3''. | ||
In ''Halo Wars'' skulls are more numerous than they are in any other ''Halo'' game, and retain similar properties of the previous games, while adding new functions and types as well. Specifically skulls are not separated into gold and silver, and are activated by completing certain specific optional objectives in certain missions. Once the objectives are completed, the skull will be unlocked, and must be found in a specific location before the mission ends, giving them a similarity to their location in other ''Halo'' games in that they must be "found" in a certain specific area. | In ''Halo Wars'' skulls are more numerous than they are in any other ''Halo'' game, and retain similar properties of the previous games, while adding new functions and types as well. Specifically skulls are not separated into gold and silver, and are activated by completing certain specific optional objectives in certain missions. Once the objectives are completed, the skull will be unlocked, and must be found in a specific location before the mission ends, giving them a similarity to their location in other ''Halo'' games in that they must be "found" in a certain specific area. | ||
Skulls required to be found and claimed in campaign returns in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. Since [[343 Industries]] wanted to preserve the original ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' experience, most of these skulls will not change gameplay dramatically. Due to this, only a few skulls featured in previous games have returned, and most of the newly-introduced skulls do not alter the core gameplay. Just like the new [[Terminal | Skulls required to be found and claimed in campaign returns in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. Since [[343 Industries]] wanted to preserve the original ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' experience, most of these skulls will not change gameplay dramatically. Due to this, only a few skulls featured in previous games have returned, and most of the newly-introduced skulls do not alter the core gameplay. Just like the new [[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]], skulls and their effects do not appear in Classic mode.<ref>[http://ie.ign.com/videos/2011/08/27/halo-fest-halo-anniversary-campaign-discussion '''IGN:''' ''Halo Anniversary Campaign Discussion Panel'']</ref> | ||
===Multiplayer=== | ===Multiplayer=== | ||
[[File:H2A Oddball Midair.jpg|thumb|The Oddball skull in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.]] | |||
{{Main|Oddball|Headhunter (game variant)}} | {{Main|Oddball|Headhunter (game variant)}} | ||
In the [[Oddball]] multiplayer gametype, the skull is an item that must be located and in possession for the longest time possible. While carrying the skull, it temporary replaces the previous weapon the player was using. The skull cannot be holstered, but can be used as a very efficient melee weapon. Depending on the rules of the variant, the skull can deal much more damage than a normal melee would. | In the [[Oddball]] multiplayer gametype, the skull is an item that must be located and in possession for the longest time possible. While carrying the skull, it temporary replaces the previous weapon the player was using. The skull cannot be holstered, but can be used as a very efficient melee weapon. Depending on the rules of the variant, the skull can deal much more damage than a normal melee would. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In ''Halo 2'', the Blind Skull can be used to make the player's weapon and Heads-Up-Display disappear. A [[Command Neural Interface]] resembling that of Captain Keyes, can be seen on the base of the skull. | *In ''Halo 2'', the Blind Skull can be used to make the player's weapon and Heads-Up-Display disappear. A [[Command Neural Interface]] resembling that of Captain Keyes, can be seen on the base of the skull. | ||
*In the ''Halo 3'' campaign level [[Cortana (level)|Cortana]], several lightly rendered Brute skulls can be seen littering the ground of the Flood-infested High Charity, along with several arm and leg bones. The skulls can be seen in better detail if the player kneels down and looks closely. | *In the ''Halo 3'' campaign level ''[[Cortana (level)|Cortana]]'', several lightly rendered Brute skulls can be seen littering the ground of the Flood-infested High Charity, along with several arm and leg bones. The skulls can be seen in better detail if the player kneels down and looks closely. | ||
*The ''Halo Wars 2'' skull Total Annihilation could be a reference to the other real-time strategy game with the same name. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths=" | <gallery widths="175"> | ||
File:HCE-Skull.png|A skull as it appears in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | File:HCE-Skull.png|A skull as it appears in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
File:H3-Skull.png|A skull as it appears in ''Halo 3''. | File:H3-Skull.png|A skull as it appears in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:H3-Skull-Brute.png|The skull of a [[Jiralhanae|Brute]] as seen in the ''Halo 3'' campaign level [[Cortana (level)|Cortana]]. | File:H3-Skull-Brute.png|The skull of a [[Jiralhanae|Brute]] as seen in the ''Halo 3'' campaign level [[Cortana (level)|Cortana]]. | ||
File:Neural interface Reach.png|A skull with a [[Neural interface]], seen during ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | File:Neural interface Reach.png|A skull with a [[Neural interface]], seen during ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | ||
File:H4 Oddball Trail.jpg|The Oddball skull in ''Halo 4''. | |||
File:H5 Skull.png|A skull as seen in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5 Skull.png|A skull as seen in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:Halo 3 - Legendary Symbol.png|The [[Sangheili|Elite]] skull featured for [[Legendary]] difficulty in the [[Halo universe|original ''Halo'' trilogy]]. | File:Halo 3 - Legendary Symbol.png|The [[Sangheili|Elite]] skull featured for [[Legendary]] difficulty in the [[Halo universe|original ''Halo'' trilogy]]. | ||
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File:HR Achievement A Monument to All Your Sins.png|A human skull featured on the Legendary Alone completion achievement in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | File:HR Achievement A Monument to All Your Sins.png|A human skull featured on the Legendary Alone completion achievement in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | ||
File:Grunt Funeral Skull.png|The Grunt funeral skull menu icon in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. | File:Grunt Funeral Skull.png|The Grunt funeral skull menu icon in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. | ||
File:Halo Spartan Assault Hollow Skull.png|The Hollow | File:Halo Spartan Assault Hollow Skull.png|The Hollow skull in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''. | ||
File:HTMCC Skull Prophet Birthday Party.png|The Prophet Birthday Party skull in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | |||
File:HINF Halo-ween.png|''[[Halo Infinite]]'' artwork of a headless Spartan holding the Oddball skull. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Skulls]] | [[Category:Skulls]] |