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[[File:SMGSMG.png|thumb|250px|[[John-117]] dual-wielding [[M7 SMG]]s.]] | [[File:SMGSMG.png|thumb|250px|[[John-117]] dual-wielding [[M7 SMG]]s.]] | ||
'''Dual wielding''' is gameplay feature in which a gunman wields two [[weapons]] at once, one in each hand. The concept was introduced in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and refined in ''[[Halo 3]]''. Fully-featured dual wielding was made unavailable to the player in subsequent games before being revived in ''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'', though it is occasionally seen practiced by NPCs and in cutscenes. | '''Dual wielding''' is gameplay feature in which a gunman wields two [[weapons]] at once, one in each hand. The concept was introduced in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and refined in ''[[Halo 3]]''. Fully-featured dual wielding was made unavailable to the player in subsequent games before being revived in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', though it is occasionally seen practiced by NPCs and in cutscenes. | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
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*[[Flag]]/[[M6H magnum]] (Magnum given automatically when wielding the flag)<ref group="note" name="wield"/> | *[[Flag]]/[[M6H magnum]] (Magnum given automatically when wielding the flag)<ref group="note" name="wield"/> | ||
;''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' | ;''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
*M6C magnum | *M6C magnum | ||
*M7 SMG | *M7 SMG | ||
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On the other hand, augmented humans such as the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II]]s, [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]]s, and [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]]s, and species with superior physiology such as the [[Sangheili|Elites]] and [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] are able to put this practice to a considerable success.<ref group="note">In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''<nowiki />'s [[Keep It Clean (trailer)|Keep It Clean trailer]], several [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] are seen dual wielding a pair of [[Type-25 Spiker]]s. As such, this article assumes that the Brutes are capable of dual wielding weapons like the Elites since they are of the same, if not superior physiology.</ref><ref name="clean">'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', ''[[Keep It Clean (trailer)|Keep It Clean]]''</ref> SPARTAN-IIs, SPARTAN-IIIs, and SPARTAN-IVs saw no reduced performance when they dual wield a range of weapons. For example, [[Raid on the Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence|in an ONI-led operation]], [[Kelly-087]] was still able to keep up with [[Fred-104]] and [[John-117]] whilst firing both of her Plasma Rifles. John-117 would later switch out his [[MA5C assault rifle]] to fire two M7 SMGs.<ref name="thepackage">'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[The Package]]''</ref> In another example, [[Douglas-042]] and [[Alice-130]] were able to perform acrobatic feats over and around the Elites while dual wielding their M7 SMGs as they tried to unload the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}<nowiki />'s [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|slipspace engine]] during the [[Battle of Shield World 0459]].<ref name="monsters">'''Halo Wars''', ''[[Escape]]''</ref> Even [[SPARTAN-B312|Noble Six]] was still able to fend off several Elites while dual wielding a M6G magnum and an [[MA37 assault rifle]] before he was taken down.<ref name="lonewolf">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Lone Wolf]]''</ref> Both [[Otto-031]] and [[Linda-058]] dual wield M6D magnums during the [[Battle of Line Installation 1-4]] and [[Fall of Reach]] respectively. Spartan Sarah Palmer is shown to regularly dual wield [[M6H magnum]]s. | On the other hand, augmented humans such as the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II]]s, [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]]s, and [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]]s, and species with superior physiology such as the [[Sangheili|Elites]] and [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] are able to put this practice to a considerable success.<ref group="note">In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''<nowiki />'s [[Keep It Clean (trailer)|Keep It Clean trailer]], several [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] are seen dual wielding a pair of [[Type-25 Spiker]]s. As such, this article assumes that the Brutes are capable of dual wielding weapons like the Elites since they are of the same, if not superior physiology.</ref><ref name="clean">'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', ''[[Keep It Clean (trailer)|Keep It Clean]]''</ref> SPARTAN-IIs, SPARTAN-IIIs, and SPARTAN-IVs saw no reduced performance when they dual wield a range of weapons. For example, [[Raid on the Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence|in an ONI-led operation]], [[Kelly-087]] was still able to keep up with [[Fred-104]] and [[John-117]] whilst firing both of her Plasma Rifles. John-117 would later switch out his [[MA5C assault rifle]] to fire two M7 SMGs.<ref name="thepackage">'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[The Package]]''</ref> In another example, [[Douglas-042]] and [[Alice-130]] were able to perform acrobatic feats over and around the Elites while dual wielding their M7 SMGs as they tried to unload the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}<nowiki />'s [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|slipspace engine]] during the [[Battle of Shield World 0459]].<ref name="monsters">'''Halo Wars''', ''[[Escape]]''</ref> Even [[SPARTAN-B312|Noble Six]] was still able to fend off several Elites while dual wielding a M6G magnum and an [[MA37 assault rifle]] before he was taken down.<ref name="lonewolf">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Lone Wolf]]''</ref> Both [[Otto-031]] and [[Linda-058]] dual wield M6D magnums during the [[Battle of Line Installation 1-4]] and [[Fall of Reach]] respectively. Spartan Sarah Palmer is shown to regularly dual wield [[M6H magnum]]s. | ||
Aside from dual wielding Plasma Rifles and Plasma Pistols, the Elites are also seen dual wielding [[Type-1 energy sword]]s.<ref name="fiveyears">'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref><ref name="succor">'''[[Halo: Graphic Novel]]''', ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'''</ref> On some occasions Sangheili have been seen dual wielding plasma rifles and energy swords together. [[Sangheili Ultra]]s engaged [[UNSC Army]] personnel using this combination during the [[Battle of Fumirole]].<ref name="hope">'''[[Deliver Hope]]'''</ref> Similarly [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] used such a combination during a joint operation with [[Jameson Locke]] against [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] forces.<ref name="H2A">'''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''', ''Friend or Foe?''</ref> | Aside from dual wielding Plasma Rifles and Plasma Pistols, the Elites are also seen dual wielding [[Type-1 energy sword]]s.<ref name="fiveyears">'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref><ref name="succor">'''[[Halo: Graphic Novel]]''', ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'''</ref> On some occasions Sangheili have been seen dual wielding plasma rifles and energy swords together. [[Sangheili Ultra]]s engaged [[UNSC Army]] personnel using this combination during the [[Battle of Fumirole]].<ref name="hope">'''[[Deliver Hope]]'''</ref> Similarly [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] used such a combination during a joint operation with [[Jameson Locke]] against [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] forces.<ref name="H2A">'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''Friend or Foe?''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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File:H4-Exile-2.jpg|A Spartan-IV dual wielding a flag and M6H magnum in ''Halo 4''. | File:H4-Exile-2.jpg|A Spartan-IV dual wielding a flag and M6H magnum in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:H4-CmdrPalmer-DoublePistols.jpg|Commander Sarah Palmer wielding a pair of M6H magnums against invading [[Promethean]]s in ''[[Spartan Ops]]''. | File:H4-CmdrPalmer-DoublePistols.jpg|Commander Sarah Palmer wielding a pair of M6H magnums against invading [[Promethean]]s in ''[[Spartan Ops]]''. | ||
File:H2A - MC uses SMGs against Grunt.png|Dual wielding M7 SMGs in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''. | File:H2A - MC uses SMGs against Grunt.png|Dual wielding M7 SMGs in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | ||
File:H2A-Lichdooropens.png|Arbiter Thel 'Vadam dual wielding an energy sword and a plasma rifle in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''. | File:H2A-Lichdooropens.png|Arbiter Thel 'Vadam dual wielding an energy sword and a plasma rifle in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | ||
File:H5G-Flagnum.jpg|A Spartan-IV dual wielding a flag and M6H2 magnum in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-Flagnum.jpg|A Spartan-IV dual wielding a flag and M6H2 magnum in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
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*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' | *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Online]]'' | *''[[Halo Online]]'' | ||
