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{{quote|No shields, no sensors. Just you, your BR, and a lot of headshots.|Playlist Description}} | {{quote|No shields, no sensors. Just you, your BR, and a lot of headshots.|Playlist Description}} | ||
'''Team SWAT''' is a ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' and '' [[Halo 5: Guardians]] [[multiplayer]] [[matchmaking]] gametype. As of May [[2008]], Team SWAT is a ranked playlist in Halo 3, after being featured in two Double EXP Weekend playlists. The player has no [[shields]], no [[motion tracker]], and spawns with a [[weapon]] that is well suited for obtaining headshots. Common starting weapons are the [[Battle Rifle]], [[Covenant Carbine]], DMR, and an [[M6 Series]] handgun. Mongoose ATVs can be found on maps such as [[Snowbound]] and [[Isolation]]. Inexperienced players should avoid this playlist as it can be particularly frustrating if they are not used to fast-paced gameplay. On October 5th, 2010, Team SWAT became an official playlist in ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer.[http://www.bungie.net/stats/reach/playlists.aspx] SWAT is included as a built-in on-disc [[Slayer]] variant in both ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4''. | '''Team SWAT''' is a ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' [[multiplayer]] [[matchmaking]] gametype. As of May [[2008]], Team SWAT is a ranked playlist in Halo 3, after being featured in two Double EXP Weekend playlists. The player has no [[shields]], no [[motion tracker]], and spawns with a [[weapon]] that is well suited for obtaining headshots. Common starting weapons are the [[Battle Rifle]], [[Covenant Carbine]], DMR, and an [[M6 Series]] handgun. Mongoose ATVs can be found on maps such as [[Snowbound]] and [[Isolation]]. Inexperienced players should avoid this playlist as it can be particularly frustrating if they are not used to fast-paced gameplay. On October 5th, 2010, Team SWAT became an official playlist in ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer.[http://www.bungie.net/stats/reach/playlists.aspx] SWAT is included as a built-in on-disc [[Slayer]] variant in both ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4''. | ||
The lack of shields can significantly increase the speed of the game due to almost instantaneous kills, though there is often a tendency for people to be more cautious due to this vulnerability. Head shots are crucial, as they will take down one, or in some cases with the Battle Rifle, two or three opponents with a single burst. | The lack of shields can significantly increase the speed of the game due to almost instantaneous kills, though there is often a tendency for people to be more cautious due to this vulnerability. Head shots are crucial, as they will take down one, or in some cases with the Battle Rifle, two or three opponents with a single burst. | ||
== | ==''Halo 2''== | ||
The SWAT game playlist features mostly Slayer gametypes although it also has some objective games in it like CTF. SWAT gametypes are standard (Battle Rifle and Pistols), SWAT pistols, and SWAT Carbines, however SWAT Carbines is only available for Ascension, Midship, and Warlock. | The SWAT game playlist features mostly Slayer gametypes although it also has some objective games in it like CTF. SWAT gametypes are standard (Battle Rifle and Pistols), SWAT pistols, and SWAT Carbines, however SWAT Carbines is only available for Ascension, Midship, and Warlock. | ||
Preferred maps: | Preferred maps: | ||
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*[[Turf]] | *[[Turf]] | ||
== | ==''Halo 3''== | ||
[[File:SWAT Guardian.jpg|thumb|Two Elites trying to get headshots on each other on Team SWAT in Guardian.]] | [[File:SWAT Guardian.jpg|thumb|Two Elites trying to get headshots on each other on Team SWAT in Guardian.]] | ||
Team SWAT was originally a Double EXP Weekend playlist, but is now a permanent, ranked playlist. It was under the [[Team Hardcore (Halo 3)|Hardcore]] playlists group in the matchmaking menu, but, as of August 4, 2009, it has been moved to the Ranked Playlist with the other Hardcore Playlists, while the Hardcore Playlist itself has been retired.All DLC is required to play this playlist. Originally, it was Team SWAT and SWAT Magnums, but it has been expanded in the June Update to include ShWATguns, SWAT 2 Flag, and SWATBall. Unlike ''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'' SWAT does not feature the SWAT Carbines gametype as it is not featured as a starting weapon due to a coding error. Carbines have since been added to standard maps as a secondary weapon for players. | Team SWAT was originally a Double EXP Weekend playlist, but is now a permanent, ranked playlist. It was under the [[Team Hardcore (Halo 3)|Hardcore]] playlists group in the matchmaking menu, but, as of August 4, 2009, it has been moved to the Ranked Playlist with the other Hardcore Playlists, while the Hardcore Playlist itself has been retired.All DLC is required to play this playlist. Originally, it was Team SWAT and SWAT Magnums, but it has been expanded in the June Update to include ShWATguns, SWAT 2 Flag, and SWATBall. Unlike ''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'' SWAT does not feature the SWAT Carbines gametype as it is not featured as a starting weapon due to a coding error. Carbines have since been added to standard maps as a secondary weapon for players. | ||
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*Regular Team SWAT map variants now have Carbines and grenades available to pick up. | *Regular Team SWAT map variants now have Carbines and grenades available to pick up. | ||
== | ==''Halo: Reach''== | ||
Team SWAT in Halo: Reach is very similar to the previous games, the player spawns with no shields or motion tracker, and an [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G Magnum]] sidearm. However, the player now spawns with a [[DMR]] as their primary weapon. The Needle Rifle has not made any appearence in Team SWAT, being as it has less recoil, a smaller reticule, more ammunition, and the ability to kill in 3 shots. The only Armor Ability available is [[Sprint]]. Gametypes such as SWAT Magnums, or SWAT Stockpile are in Halo Reach. A SWAT-specific playlist was established October 5, 2010. | Team SWAT in Halo: Reach is very similar to the previous games, the player spawns with no shields or motion tracker, and an [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G Magnum]] sidearm. However, the player now spawns with a [[DMR]] as their primary weapon. The Needle Rifle has not made any appearence in Team SWAT, being as it has less recoil, a smaller reticule, more ammunition, and the ability to kill in 3 shots. The only Armor Ability available is [[Sprint]]. Gametypes such as SWAT Magnums, or SWAT Stockpile are in Halo Reach. A SWAT-specific playlist was established October 5, 2010. | ||
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*[[3 plot SWAT]] | *[[3 plot SWAT]] | ||
== | ==''Halo 4''== | ||
SWAT appears much the same as it did in ''Reach''. Though it received its own playlist on November 12, 2012, SWAT is considered a Slayer variant in Waypoint statistics, and works to advance Slayer [[List of Halo 4 Commendations|commendations]].<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/11/14/The-Halo-Bulletin-111412-.aspx '''The Halo Bulletin''': 11.14.12</ref> Players have a choice of two loadouts featuring either the [[BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle|BR85 Battle Rifle]] or [[M395 Designated Marksman Rifle|M395 DMR]]. The secondary weapon is always the [[M6H Personal Defense Weapon System|M6H Magnum]]. All weapons kill with a single headshot. The Magnum and DMR both kill with 3 body shots, while the Battle Rifle, due to its higher rate of fire, takes 7.<ref name="bltn">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/11/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-11812-.aspx '''The Halo Bulletin''': 11.8.12</ref> | SWAT appears much the same as it did in ''Reach''. Though it received its own playlist on November 12, 2012, SWAT is considered a Slayer variant in Waypoint statistics, and works to advance Slayer [[List of Halo 4 Commendations|commendations]].<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/11/14/The-Halo-Bulletin-111412-.aspx '''The Halo Bulletin''': 11.14.12</ref> Players have a choice of two loadouts featuring either the [[BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle|BR85 Battle Rifle]] or [[M395 Designated Marksman Rifle|M395 DMR]]. The secondary weapon is always the [[M6H Personal Defense Weapon System|M6H Magnum]]. All weapons kill with a single headshot. The Magnum and DMR both kill with 3 body shots, while the Battle Rifle, due to its higher rate of fire, takes 7.<ref name="bltn">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/11/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-11812-.aspx '''The Halo Bulletin''': 11.8.12</ref> | ||
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*[[Solace]] | *[[Solace]] | ||
==''Halo 5: Guardians''== | |||
SWAT has been an official playlist since the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' launch. The two principal variants are SWAT, which uses Battle Rifle as the primary weapon, and SWATnums, which uses Magnum. | |||
==Tips and Strategy== | ==Tips and Strategy== | ||