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{{Title|Skins (''Halo 3'')}}
{{Title|Skins (''Halo 3'')}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Center|This article is about the player [[skins]] introduced in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''. For the armor customization found in ''Halo 3'', see [[Armor permutations (Halo 3)|here]].}}
{{Center|This article is about the player [[skins]] introduced in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''. For the armor customization found in ''Halo 3'', see [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|here]].}}
[[File:HTMCC-H3 M6CSOCOM.jpg|thumb|250px|right|A Spartan utilizing a unique Battle Rifle skin.]]
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'''Skins''' are an element of player customization found in ''[[Halo 3]]'' for ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. Skins allow players to customize their [[SPARTAN programs|Spartan]] visor color as well as the appearance of weapons and vehicles in-game. Skins are an element of customization separate to [[Armor permutations (Halo 3)|armor permutations]], which allow the player to customize their armor components. The launch of [[Season 3: Recon]] in [[2020]] saw the introduction of weapon skins and visor colors for ''Halo 3'', with more weapon skins and newly introduced vehicle skins being included with [[Season 4: Reclaimer]] in November 2020.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-august-2020|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=MCC Development Update - August 2020}} Another batch of skins will be included in the upcoming [[Season 5: Anvil]].
'''Skins''' are an element of player customization found in ''[[Halo 3]]'' for ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.


==Known skins==
==Overview==
===Visor colors===
[[File:HTMCC-H3 M6CSOCOM.jpg|thumb|300px|A Spartan utilizing a unique Battle Rifle skin.]]
{{:Armor permutations (Halo 3)/Visors}}
Skins allow players to customize their the appearance of weapons and vehicles in-game. Skins are an element of customization separate to [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor permutations]], which allow the player to customize their armor components. The launch of [[Series 3: Recon]] in [[2020]] saw the introduction of weapon skins and visor colors for ''Halo 3'', with more weapon skins and newly introduced vehicle skins being included with [[Series 4: Reclaimer]] in November 2020.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-august-2020|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=MCC Development Update - August 2020}} Another batch of skins was included in [[Series 5: Anvil]]. [[Series 6: Raven]] saw the addition of animated visors and more weapon and vehicle skins. [[Series 7: Elite]] included skins for the [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Sword]]. [[Series 8: Mythic]] added more weapon and vehicle skins, and more animated visors.
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===Weapon skins===
==Weapon skins==
====Pistol====
===Magnum===
Skins for the [[Magnum]] pistol.
Skins for the [[Magnum#Halo_3|Magnum]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{/Magnum}}
|-
===Assault Rifle===
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
|[[File:H3_Pistol_Golden_Skin.png|75px|center]] || Golden || [[Season 3: Recon|Season 3]], Tier 44 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Bling on the ring.
|-
|[[File:H3_Pistol_Sharpshooter_Skin.png|75px|center]] || Sharpshooter || [[Season 3: Recon|Season 3]], Tier 31 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || The bite stuff.
|-
|[[File:H3_Pistol_HuntersBlood_Skin.png|75px|center]] || Hunter’s Blood || [[Season 3: Recon|Season 3]], Tier 1 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Well armed. Well armored.
|-
|[[File:H3_Pistol_BlueHeaven_Skin.png|75px|center]] || Blue Heaven || [[Season 3: Recon|Season 3]], Tier 22 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Reach for the sky.
|-
| || Hazard Pay || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Safety first!
|-
| || Tech Camo Bravo || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Gunner's seat, please.
|}
 
====Assault Rifle====
Skins for the [[Assault Rifle]].
Skins for the [[Assault Rifle]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{/AssaultRifle}}
|-
===Battle Rifle===
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
|[[File:H3_AssaultRifle_Golden_Skin.png|75px|center]] || Golden || [[Season 3: Recon|Season 3]], Tier 37 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Bling on the ring.
|-
|[[File:H3_AssaultRifle_Corrosion_Skin.png|75px|center]] || Corrosion || [[Season 3: Recon|Season 3]], Tier 33 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || The Oxidation Sensation.
|-
|[[File:H3_AssaultRifle_Woodland_Skin.png|75px|center]] || Woodland || [[Season 3: Recon|Season 3]], Tier 8 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Camping is a legitimate strategy.
|-
|[[File:H3_AssaultRifle_Squirt_Skin.png|75px|center]] || Squirt || [[Season 3: Recon|Season 3]], Tier 24 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || It's good under pressure.
|-
| || Desert || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Looks very stylish with a poncho.
|-
| || Hazard Pay || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Safety first!
|}
 
====Battle Rifle====
Skins for the [[Battle Rifle]].
Skins for the [[Battle Rifle]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{/BattleRifle}}
|-
===Sniper Rifle===
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
Skins for the [[Sniper_Rifle#Halo_3_and_Halo_3:_ODST|Sniper Rifle]].
|-
{{/SniperRifle}}
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
===Shotgun===
|-
|[[File:H3_BattleRifle_TropicalThunder_Skin.png|75px|center]] || Tropical Thunder || [[Season 3: Recon|Season 3]], Tier 27 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || The palm in your hand.
|-
|[[File:H3_BattleRifle_ArtOfWar_Skin.png|75px|center]] || Art Of War || [[Season 3: Recon|Season 3]], Tier 35 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Tag. You’re it.
|-
|[[File:H3_BattleRifle_TechCamoBravo_Skin.png|75px|center]] || Tech Camo Bravo || [[Season 3: Recon|Season 3]], Tier 19 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Gunner’s seat, please.
|-
|[[File:H3_BattleRifle_RedAlert_Skin.png|75px|center]] || Red Alert || [[Season 3: Recon|Season 3]], Tier 50 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || The source of cautionary tales.
|-
|[[File:H3_BattleRifle_GreatJourney_Skin.png|75px|center]] || Great Journey || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Don't worry... I know what the aliens like.
|-
| || Desert || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Looks very stylish with a poncho.
|-
| || Golden || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Bling on the ring.
|-
| || Lucky Shot || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || But you had something they didn't...
|-
| || Grey Scales || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || There are many sides to every argument.
|-
| || Hazard Pay || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Safety first!
|-
| || Scarlet Thorn || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Points well made.
|-
| || Hunter's Blood || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Well armed. Well armored.
|}
 
====Sniper Rifle====
Skins for the [[Sniper Rifle]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 SniperRifle Golden Skin.png|75px|center]] || Golden || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 50 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Bling on the ring.
|-
| [[File:H3 SniperRifle Avalanche Skin.png|75px|center]] || Avalanche || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]] [[Challenges/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Challenge]]: Recon Renegade<br/>Reach [[Rank (Halo: The Master Chief Collection)|Rank]] [[File:MCC - Rank 20.png|25px]] in the Recon Slayer competitive playlist || Like [[Sidewinder]], but with more polygons.
|-
| [[File:H3 SniperRifle Woodland Skin.png|75px|center]] || Woodland || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 22 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Camping is a legitimate strategy.
|-
| [[File:H3 SniperRifle Desert Skin.png|75px|center]] || Desert || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 35 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Looks very stylish with a poncho.
|-
| || Red Alert || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || The source of cautionary tales.
|-
| || Hazard Pay || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Safety first!
|}
 
====Shotgun====
Skins for the [[Shotgun]].
Skins for the [[Shotgun]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{/Shotgun}}
|-
===Rocket Launcher===
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 Shotgun Golden Skin.png|75px|center]] || Golden || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 24 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Bling on the ring.
|-
| [[File:H3 Shotgun Woodland Skin.png|75px|center]] || Woodland || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 8 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Camping is a legitimate strategy.
|-
| [[File:H3 Shotgun HuntersBlood Skin.png|75px|center]] || Hunter's Blood || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 38 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Well armed. Well armored.
|}
 
====Rocket Launcher====
Skins for the [[Rocket Launcher]].
Skins for the [[Rocket Launcher]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{/RocketLauncher}}
|-
===SMG===
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 RocketLauncher HuntersBlood Skin.png|75px|center]] || Hunter's Blood || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 10 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Well armed. Well armored.
|-
| [[File:H3 RocketLauncher Corrosion Skin.png|75px|center]] || Corrosion || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 19 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || The Oxidation Sensation.
|-
| || Hazard Pay || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Safety first!
|}
 
====SMG====
Skins for the [[SMG]].
Skins for the [[SMG]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{/SMG}}
|-
===Flamethrower===
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 SMG TechCamoAlpha Skin.png|75px|center]] || Tech Camo Alpha || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 5 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Don't wait up for me.
|-
| [[File:H3 SMG Bengal Skin.png|75px|center]] || Bengal || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 15 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || The Real King of the Jungle.
|-
| || Art of War || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Tag. You're it.
|-
| || Golden || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Bling on the ring.
|-
| [[File:H3 SMG HuntersBlood Skin.png|75px|center]] || Hunter's Blood || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 25 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Well armed. Well armored.
|-
| || Scorpio || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || On target, and on brand.
|}
 
====Flamethrower====
Skins for the [[Flamethrower]].
Skins for the [[Flamethrower]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{/Flamethrower}}
|-
===Fuel Rod Gun===
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 Flamethrower DearJohn Skin.png|75px|center]] || Dear John || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 43 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Halo: Grasslands
|-
| [[File:H3 Flamethrower Hotpepper Skin.png|75px|center]] || Hot Pepper || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 15 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || It's sure to leave scar tissue.
|-
|}
 
====Fuel Rod Gun====
Skins for the [[Fuel Rod Gun]].
Skins for the [[Fuel Rod Gun]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{/FuelRodGun}}
|-
===Needler===
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 FuelRod Brutal Skin.png|75px|center]] || Brutal || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 30 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || A [[Jiralhanae]]'s best friend.
|-
| || Schism || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || For those seeking redemption.
|}
 
====Needler====
Skins for the [[Needler]].
Skins for the [[Needler]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{/Needler}}
|-
===Plasma Pistol===
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 Needler Zealot Skin.png|75px|center]] || Zealot || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 13 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Glory in an honorable death.
|-
| || Schism || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || For those seeking redemption.
|}
 
====Plasma Pistol====
Skins for the [[Plasma Pistol]].
Skins for the [[Plasma Pistol]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{/PlasmaPistol}}
|-
===Plasma Rifle===
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
Skins for the {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}.
|-
{{/PlasmaRifle}}
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
===Covenant Carbine===
|-
| [[File:H3 PlasmaPistol Zealot Skin.png|75px|center]] || Zealot || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 31 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Glory in an honorable death.
|-
| || Schism || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || For those seeking redemption.
|}
 
====Plasma Rifle====
Skins for the [[Plasma Rifle]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 PlasmaRifle Schism Skin.png|75px|center]] || Schism || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 40 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || For those seeking redemption.
|-
| || Keeper || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Still searching for true freedom.
|}
 
====Covenant Carbine====
Skins for the [[Carbine]].
Skins for the [[Carbine]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{/Carbine}}
|-
===Energy Sword===
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
Skins for the [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Sword]].
|-
{{/EnergySword}}
| || Schism || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || For those seeking redemption.
|-
| || Splendor || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Maintaining the [[Writ of Union]].
|-
| || Zealot || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Glory in an honorable death.
|}


===Vehicle skins===
==Vehicle skins==
====Warthog====
===Warthog===
Skins for the [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Warthog]].
Skins for the [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Warthog]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{/Warthog}}
|-
===Gauss Warthog===
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
Skins for the [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog|Gauss Warthog]].
|-
{{/GaussWarthog}}
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
===Ghost===
|-
| [[File:H3 Warthog HazardPay Skin.png|75px|center]] || Hazard Pay || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 42 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Safety first!
|-
| [[File:H3 Warthog RallyHog Skin.png|75px|center]] || Rally Hog || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 29 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || One deadly homologation special.
|-
| [[File:H3 Warthog Arctic Skin.png|75px|center]] || Arctic || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 3 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Over snow by winter sown.
|}
 
====Warthog Gauss Cannon====
Skins for the [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog|Warthog Gauss Cannon]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 GaussWarthog Corrosion Skin.png|75px|center]] || Corrosion || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 21 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || The Oxidation Sensation.
|-
| [[File:H3 GaussWarthog Shark Skin.png|75px|center]]  || Shark || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 37 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || You're gonna need a bigger ship.
|}
 
====Ghost====
Skins for the [[Ghost]].
Skins for the [[Ghost]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{/Ghost}}
|-
===Banshee===
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 Ghost Schism Skin.png|75px|center]] || Schism || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 47 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || For those seeking redemption.
|-
| [[File:H3 Ghost Zealot Skin.png|75px|center]] || Zealot || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 7 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Glory in an honorable death.
|-
| [[File:H3 Ghost Ultra Skin.png|75px|center]] || Ultra || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 44 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || The [[Evocati]] don't mess around.
|}
 
====Banshee====
Skins for the [[Banshee]].
Skins for the [[Banshee]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{/Banshee}}
|-
===Scorpion===
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 Banshee Brutal Skin.png|75px|center]] || Brutal|| [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 12 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || A [[Jiralhanae]]'s best friend.
|-
| [[File:H3 Banshee Schism Skin.png|75px|center]] || Schism || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 23 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || For those seeking redemption.
|-
| [[File:H3 Banshee Zealot Skin.png|75px|center]] || Zealot || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 34 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Glory in an honorable death.
|}
 
====Scorpion====
Skins for the [[Scorpion]] tank.
Skins for the [[Scorpion]] tank.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{/Scorpion}}
|-
===Mongoose===
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 Scorpion Bengal Skin.png|75px|center]] || Bengal || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 12 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || The Real King of the Jungle.
|-
| [[File:H3 Scorpion GrimReaper Skin.png|75px|center]] || Grim Reaper || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 27 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Why so jolly, Roger?
|-
| [[File:H3 Scorpion Arctic Skin.png|75px|center]] || Arctic || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 39 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Over snow by winter sown.
|-
| [[File:H3 Scorpion HazardPay Skin.png|75px|center]] || Hazard Pay || [[Season 4: Reclaimer|Season 4]], Tier 47 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Safety first!
|}
 
====Mongoose====
Skins for the [[Mongoose]].
Skins for the [[Mongoose]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{/Mongoose}}
|-
===Hornet===
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
Skins for the [[Hornet]].
|-
{{/Hornet}}
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| || Hazard Pay || [[Season 5: Anvil]] || Safety first!
|}


====Hornet====
==Trivia==
Skins for the [[Hornet]].
* The "Scorpio" skin for the SMG, along with its black and green color palette, is a reference to the Xbox One X and its production codename "Project Scorpio".
{| class="wikitable sortable"
* The "Keeper" skin for the Plasma Rifle is a reference to the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] and their official colors of blue and gold.
|-
* The colors and name of the "Dear John" skin for the Flamethrower are a reference to the [[Wikipedia:John Deere|John Deere]] manufacturing company. The skin's description is a play on ''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'', with "Grasslands" likely referencing the lawn mowers for which John Deere is most famous for. The skin is also [[Skins (Halo: Combat Evolved)#Flamethrower|available for the flamethrower in the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' portion]] of ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
* The name of the "Hot Pepper" skin for the Flamethrower is likely a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Red Hot Chili Peppers|Red Hot Chili Peppers]]. This is further evidenced by the skin's description which mentions "scar tissue," the name of [[Wikipedia:Scar Tissue|one]] of the band's most popular songs.
|-
* The description of the "Splendor" Carbine skin mentions the [[Writ of Union]], the founding charter of, and an oath of service to, the [[Covenant]].
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
* The description of the "Amethyst Raven" Mongoose skin is a reference to the "Red Ones Go Faster" trope which, in fiction, states that anything painted red (mainly vehicles) goes faster.
|}
* The "Grim Reaper" Scorpion skin features the text "ONE-38" and a skeletal face motif in reference to horror-punk band [[Wikipedia:Misfits (band)|Misfits]], notable for their "Fiend Skull" mascot and song titled "[[Wikipedia:We Are 138|We Are 138]]".
*The “Scarlet Thorn” Battle Rifle skin appears to be directly based off of the “Pioneer” Battle Rifle variant from [[Halo Online]].
* The name and designs of the skins: "Vexing Tomorrow" & "Scorned Fate" are most likely references to the enemy races, [[Destinypedia:Vex|Vex]] & [[Destinypedia:Scorn|Scorn]] repectively, from the game series [[Destinypedia:Destiny|Destiny]]. Which [[Wikipedia:Bungie|Bungie]] made after leaving the Halo franchise.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MCC-H3 Screenshot SniperRifle-AvalancheSkin.png|The Avalanche Sniper Rifle skin, in-game.
File:MCC-H3 Screenshot SniperRifle-AvalancheSkin.png|The Avalanche Sniper Rifle skin, in-game.
File:HTMCC-H3 ODSTTAC & SapphireRaven.jpg|The [[ODST armor/TAC|ODST/TAC armor]], with [[MA5C assault rifle|assault rifle]] and [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornet]] employing the Sapphire Raven skins.
File:HTMCC-H3 ODSTCOMM & AmberRaven.jpg|The [[ODST armor/COMM|ODST/COMM armor]], with [[BR55HB battle rifle|battle rifle]] and [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]] employing the Amber Raven skins.
File:HTMCC-H3 ODSTHVY & JadeRaven.jpg|The [[ODST armor/HVY|ODST/HVY armor]], with [[M90A shotgun|shotgun]] and [[M808C Scorpion|Scorpion]] employing the Jade Raven skins.
File:HTMCC-H3 ODSTDEMO & AmethystRaven.jpg|The [[ODST armor/DEMO|ODST/DEMO armor]], with [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]] and  [[M274 Mongoose|Mongoose]] employing the Amethyst Raven skins.
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Skins are an element of player customization found in Halo 3 for Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

OverviewEdit

 
A Spartan utilizing a unique Battle Rifle skin.

Skins allow players to customize their the appearance of weapons and vehicles in-game. Skins are an element of customization separate to armor permutations, which allow the player to customize their armor components. The launch of Series 3: Recon in 2020 saw the introduction of weapon skins and visor colors for Halo 3, with more weapon skins and newly introduced vehicle skins being included with Series 4: Reclaimer in November 2020.[1] Another batch of skins was included in Series 5: Anvil. Series 6: Raven saw the addition of animated visors and more weapon and vehicle skins. Series 7: Elite included skins for the Energy Sword. Series 8: Mythic added more weapon and vehicle skins, and more animated visors.

Weapon skinsEdit

MagnumEdit

Skins for the Magnum.

Magnum
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Hunter’s Blood Well armed. Well armored. Series 3, Tier 1 (  1)
 
 Blue Heaven Reach for the sky. Series 3, Tier 22 (  1)
 
 Sharpshooter The bite stuff. Series 3, Tier 31 (  1)
 
 Golden Bling on the ring. Series 3, Tier 44 (  1)
 
 Tech Camo Bravo Gunner's seat, please. Series 5, Tier 40 (  1)
 
 Hazard Pay Safety first! Series 5, Tier 57 (  1)
 
 OGX Series 8, The Exchange (  3)

Assault RifleEdit

Skins for the Assault Rifle.

Assault Rifle
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Woodland Camping is a legitimate strategy. Series 3, Tier 8 (  1)
 
 Squirt It's good under pressure. Series 3, Tier 24 (  1)
 
 Corrosion The Oxidation Sensation. Series 3, Tier 33 (  1)
 
 Golden Bling on the ring. Series 3, Tier 37 (  1)
 
 Hazard Pay Safety first! Series 5, Tier 43 (  1)
 
 Desert Looks very stylish with a poncho. Series 5, Tier 86 (  1)
 
 Sapphire Raven On land and stormy seas. Series 6, Tier 91 (  1)
 
 Black Rhine The king of the battlefield. Series 6, The Exchange (  3)
 
 Vexing Tomorrow Grim beauty. Series 8, Tier 8 (  1)
 
 Scorned Fate Neither tide nor time shifts before a conquering hero. Series 8, The Exchange (  4)
 
 OGX Series 8, The Exchange (  3)

Battle RifleEdit

Skins for the Battle Rifle.

Battle Rifle
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Tech Camo Bravo Gunner’s seat, please. Series 3, Tier 19 (  1)
 
 Tropical Thunder The palm in your hand. Series 3, Tier 27 (  1)
 
 Art Of War Tag. You’re it. Series 3, Tier 35 (  1)
 
 Red Alert The source of cautionary tales. Series 3, Tier 50 (  1)
 
 Desert Looks very stylish with a poncho. Series 5, Tier 18 (  1)
 
 Scarlet Thorn Points well made. Series 5, Tier 21 (  1)
 
 Hunter's Blood Well armed. Well armored. Series 5, Tier 33 (  1)
 
 Hazard Pay Safety first! Series 5, Tier 48 (  1)
 
 Golden Bling on the ring. Series 5, Tier 53 (  1)
 
 Grey Scales There are many sides to every argument. Series 5, Tier 65 (  1)
 
 Great Journey Don't worry... I know what the aliens like. Series 5, Tier 83 (  1)
 
 Lucky Shot But you had something they didn't... Series 5 Challenge: Combo Maker
 
 Amber Raven Waiting in the sleeping forest. Series 6, Tier 88 (  1)
 
 Black Rhine Take out targets in style. Series 6, The Exchange (  4)
 
 Vexing Tomorrow War is art. Series 8, Tier 98 (  1)
 
 Scorned Fate The ravages of time can touch even the mightiest of weapons. Series 8 Challenge: Veteran Veneer
Complete the Montage Starter Kit and Infamous challenges.
 
 OGX Series 8, The Exchange (  3)

Sniper RifleEdit

Skins for the Sniper Rifle.

Sniper Rifle
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Woodland Camping is a legitimate strategy. Series 4, Tier 22 (  1)
 
 Desert Looks very stylish with a poncho. Series 4, Tier 35 (  1)
 
 Golden Bling on the ring. Series 4, Tier 50 (  1)
 
 Avalanche Like Sidewinder, but with more polygons. Series 4 Challenge: Recon Renegade
(Reach Rank   in the Recon Slayer competitive playlist)
 
 Red Alert The source of cautionary tales. Series 5, Tier 61 (  1)
 
 Hazard Pay Safety first! Series 5, Tier 68 (  1)
 
 Amethyst Raven Searching for foes under alien skies. Series 6, Tier 17 (  1)
 
 Black Rhine An artist appreciates their tools. Series 6, The Exchange (  3)
 
 Vexing Tomorrow True are is rarely appreciated by its target audience. Series 8, Tier 47 (  1)
 
 Scorned Fate The hand of Atropos weighs heavily on executioners. Series 8, The Exchange (  4)
 
 OGX Series 8, The Exchange (  3)

ShotgunEdit

Skins for the Shotgun.

Shotgun
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Woodland Camping is a legitimate strategy. Series 4, Tier 8 (  1)
 
 Golden Bling on the ring. Series 4, Tier 24 (  1)
 
 Hunter's Blood Well armed. Well armored. Series 4, Tier 38 (  1)
 
 Jade Raven Deep in trackless green. Series 6, Tier 85 (  1)
 
 Black Rhine Invest in close-range success. Series 6, The Exchange (  3)
 
 Vexing Tomorrow Inscribed by the finest artists for the ugliest jobs. Series 8, Tier 17 (  1)
 
 Scorned Fate Worn down by blood, time, and hate. Series 8, The Exchange (  4)
 
 OGX Series 8, The Exchange (  3)

Rocket LauncherEdit

Skins for the Rocket Launcher.

Rocket Launcher
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Hunter's Blood Well armed. Well armored. Series 4, Tier 10 (  1)
 
 Corrosion The Oxidation Sensation. Series 4, Tier 19 (  1)
 
 Hazard Pay Safety first! Series 5, Tier 22 (  1)
 
 Black Rhine Dream big. Series 6, The Exchange (  3)
 
 Vexing Tomorrow Each battle is a canvas, each rocket a brush. Series 8, Tier 44 (  1)
 
 Scorned Fate Ancient weapons brought to light for a new age of war. Series 8, The Exchange (  4)
 
 OGX Series 8, The Exchange (  3)

SMGEdit

Skins for the SMG.

SMG
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Tech Camo Alpha Don't wait up for me. Series 4, Tier 5 (  1)
 
 Bengal The Real King of the Jungle. Series 4, Tier 15 (  1)
 
 Hunter's Blood Well armed. Well armored. Series 4, Tier 25 (  1)
 
 Scorpio On target, and on brand. Series 5, Tier 4 (  1)
 
 Art of War Tag. You're it. Series 5, Tier 77 (  1)
 
 Golden Bling on the ring. Series 5, Tier 93 (  1)

FlamethrowerEdit

Skins for the Flamethrower.

Flamethrower
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Hot Pepper It's sure to leave scar tissue. Series 4, Tier 15 (  1)
 
 Dear John Halo: Grasslands Series 4, Tier 43 (  1)

Fuel Rod GunEdit

Skins for the Fuel Rod Gun.

Fuel Rod Gun
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Brutal A Jiralhanae's best friend. Series 4, Tier 30 (  1)
 
 Schism For those seeking redemption. Series 5, Tier 95 (  1)

NeedlerEdit

Skins for the Needler.

Needler
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Zealot Glory in an honorable death. Series 4, Tier 13 (  1)
 
 Schism For those seeking redemption. Series 5, Tier 28 (  1)

Plasma PistolEdit

Skins for the Plasma Pistol.

Plasma Pistol
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Zealot Glory in an honorable death. Series 4, Tier 31 (  1)
 
 Schism For those seeking redemption. Series 5, Tier 31 (  1)

Plasma RifleEdit

Skins for the Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle.

Plasma Rifle
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 For those seeking redemption. Schism Series 4, Tier 40 (  1)
 
 Keeper Still searching for true freedom. Series 5, Tier 91 (  1)

Covenant CarbineEdit

Skins for the Carbine.

Covenant Carbine
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Zealot Glory in an honorable death. Series 5, Tier 36 (  1)
 
 Splendor Maintaining the Writ of Union. Series 5, Tier 58 (  1)
 
 Schism For those seeking redemption. Series 5, Tier 79 (  1)

Energy SwordEdit

Skins for the Energy Sword.

Energy Sword
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Bloodblade Hidden. Active. Deadly. The Silent Shadow have been. The Silent Shadow remain. Series 7, Tier 1 (  1)
 
 Necroplasma The glow of fury for those who refuse to become pawns of the creeping death. Series 7, Tier 46 (  1)
 
 Evocati's Edge Only the most adept blademasters were chosen to wield the Ultra's holy fire. Series 7 Challenge: Elite Swordplay
 
 Darkstar Will Fied call out your name in the Hall of Eternity when your last breath has been spent? Series 7, The Exchange (  3)
 
 Kaidon's Guard The Swords of Sanghelios brandish blades bound by honor—to defend a keep not bound by borders. Series 7, The Exchange (  3)
 
 Lance of Suban Only Subanese natives may possess blades infused with a shard of the moon's own bounty. Series 7, The Exchange (  3)
 
 Light of Joori Joori's warm light helps give Sanghelios life. This blade is for all who defend her. Series 7, The Exchange (  3)

Vehicle skinsEdit

WarthogEdit

Skins for the Warthog.

Warthog
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Arctic Over snow by winter sown. Series 4, Tier 3 (  1)
 
 Rally Hog One deadly homologation special. Series 4, Tier 29 (  1)
 
 Hazard Pay Safety first! Series 4, Tier 42 (  1)
 
 Amber Raven Because orange is obviously the best color. Series 6, Tier 94 (  1)
 
 Black Rhine Moa-skin hubcaps optional. Series 6, The Exchange (  3)
 
 Gilden Lion A chariot fit for heroes. Series 8 Challenge: The Hogfather
Complete the Beast Mode and Chrononaut challenges.
Great Journey Don't worry... I know what the aliens like. Unlocked by default
Taxi Keep the meter running. Unlocked by default
 
 ONI Keeping secrets safe since 2178. Unreleased

Gauss WarthogEdit

Skins for the Gauss Warthog.

Gauss Warthog
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Corrosion The Oxidation Sensation. Series 4, Tier 21 (  1)
 
 Shark A different kind of mouthing off. Series 4, Tier 37 (  1)
 
 Fire Truck For rapid-reaction firefighting fireteams. Series 6, Tier 86 (  1)

GhostEdit

Skins for the Ghost.

Ghost
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Zealot Glory in an honorable death. Series 4, Tier 7 (  1)
 
 Ultra The Evocati don't mess around. Series 4, Tier 44 (  1)
 
 Schism For those seeking redemption. Series 4, Tier 47 (  1)

BansheeEdit

Skins for the Banshee.

Banshee
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Brutal A Jiralhanae's best friend. Series 4, Tier 12 (  1)
 
 Schism For those seeking redemption. Series 4, Tier 23 (  1)
 
 Zealot Glory in an honorable death. Series 4, Tier 34 (  1)

ScorpionEdit

Skins for the Scorpion tank.

Scorpion
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Bengal The Real King of the Jungle. Series 4, Tier 12 (  1)
 
 Grim Reaper Why so jolly, Roger? Series 4, Tier 27 (  1)
 
 Arctic Over snow by winter sown. Series 4, Tier 39 (  1)
 
 Hazard Pay Safety first! Series 4, Tier 47 (  1)
 
 Jade Raven Not all Scorpions hide in the sand. Series 6, Tier 96 (  1)
 
 Black Rhine Worth its weight in gold. Series 6, The Exchange (  3)
 
 Gilded Lion Have I ever told you the story of the Lion and the Scorpion? Series 8, Tier 80 (  1)

MongooseEdit

Skins for the Mongoose.

Mongoose
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Hazard Pay Safety first! Series 5 Challenge: Release The Geese
 
 Amethyst Raven Purple makes you go faster, scientifically. Series 6, Tier 45 (  1)
 
 Blue Lightning Put the pedal to the metal. Series 6, Tier 61 (  1)
 
 Turbo The color of finality. Series 6, Tier 79 (  1)
 
 Black Rhine Being stylish means never having to apologize for excess. Series 6, The Exchange (  3)
 
 Gilded Lion Suitable for parades and full-frontal assaults. Series 8, Tier 11 (  1)

HornetEdit

Skins for the Hornet.

Hornet
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
 
 Sapphire Raven The "whisper mode" option is not included. Series 6, Tier 100 (  1)
 
 Black Rhine Golden parachute included as standard. Series 6, The Exchange (  3)
 
 Gilded Lion Strange dreams of other realms often inspire UNSC pilots. Series 8, Tier 27 (  1)

TriviaEdit

  • The "Scorpio" skin for the SMG, along with its black and green color palette, is a reference to the Xbox One X and its production codename "Project Scorpio".
  • The "Keeper" skin for the Plasma Rifle is a reference to the Keepers of the One Freedom and their official colors of blue and gold.
  • The colors and name of the "Dear John" skin for the Flamethrower are a reference to the John Deere manufacturing company. The skin's description is a play on Halo: Glasslands, with "Grasslands" likely referencing the lawn mowers for which John Deere is most famous for. The skin is also available for the flamethrower in the Halo: Combat Evolved portion of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
  • The name of the "Hot Pepper" skin for the Flamethrower is likely a reference to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. This is further evidenced by the skin's description which mentions "scar tissue," the name of one of the band's most popular songs.
  • The description of the "Splendor" Carbine skin mentions the Writ of Union, the founding charter of, and an oath of service to, the Covenant.
  • The description of the "Amethyst Raven" Mongoose skin is a reference to the "Red Ones Go Faster" trope which, in fiction, states that anything painted red (mainly vehicles) goes faster.
  • The "Grim Reaper" Scorpion skin features the text "ONE-38" and a skeletal face motif in reference to horror-punk band Misfits, notable for their "Fiend Skull" mascot and song titled "We Are 138".
  • The “Scarlet Thorn” Battle Rifle skin appears to be directly based off of the “Pioneer” Battle Rifle variant from Halo Online.
  • The name and designs of the skins: "Vexing Tomorrow" & "Scorned Fate" are most likely references to the enemy races, Vex & Scorn repectively, from the game series Destiny. Which Bungie made after leaving the Halo franchise.

GalleryEdit

SourcesEdit

  1. ^ Halo Waypoint, MCC Development Update - August 2020 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]

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