Skins (Halo 3)
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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 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.
Known skins
Weapon skins
Pistol
Skins for the Magnum pistol.
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 (![]() | ||||
Blue Heaven | Reach for the sky. | Series 3, Tier 22 (![]() | ||||
Sharpshooter | The bite stuff. | Series 3, Tier 31 (![]() | ||||
Golden | Bling on the ring. | Series 3, Tier 44 (![]() | ||||
Tech Camo Bravo | Gunner's seat, please. | Series 5, Tier 40 (![]() | ||||
Hazard Pay | Safety first! | Series 5, Tier 57 (![]() | ||||
OGX | Series 8, The Exchange (![]() |
Assault Rifle
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 (![]() | ||||
Squirt | It's good under pressure. | Series 3, Tier 24 (![]() | ||||
Corrosion | The Oxidation Sensation. | Series 3, Tier 33 (![]() | ||||
Golden | Bling on the ring. | Series 3, Tier 37 (![]() | ||||
Hazard Pay | Safety first! | Series 5, Tier 43 (![]() | ||||
Desert | Looks very stylish with a poncho. | Series 5, Tier 86 (![]() | ||||
Sapphire Raven | On land and stormy seas. | Series 6, Tier 91 (![]() | ||||
Black Rhine | The king of the battlefield. | Series 6, The Exchange (![]() | ||||
Vexing Tomorrow | Grim beauty. | Series 8, Tier 8 (![]() | ||||
Scorned Fate | Neither tide nor time shifts before a conquering hero. | Series 8, The Exchange (![]() | ||||
OGX | Series 8, The Exchange (![]() |
Battle Rifle
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 (![]() | ||||
Tropical Thunder | The palm in your hand. | Series 3, Tier 27 (![]() | ||||
Art Of War | Tag. You’re it. | Series 3, Tier 35 (![]() | ||||
Red Alert | The source of cautionary tales. | Series 3, Tier 50 (![]() | ||||
Desert | Looks very stylish with a poncho. | Series 5, Tier 18 (![]() | ||||
Scarlet Thorn | Points well made. | Series 5, Tier 21 (![]() | ||||
Hunter's Blood | Well armed. Well armored. | Series 5, Tier 33 (![]() | ||||
Hazard Pay | Safety first! | Series 5, Tier 48 (![]() | ||||
Golden | Bling on the ring. | Series 5, Tier 53 (![]() | ||||
Grey Scales | There are many sides to every argument. | Series 5, Tier 65 (![]() | ||||
Great Journey | Don't worry... I know what the aliens like. | Series 5, Tier 83 (![]() | ||||
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 (![]() | ||||
Black Rhine | Take out targets in style. | Series 6, The Exchange (![]() | ||||
Vexing Tomorrow | War is art. | Series 8, Tier 98 (![]() | ||||
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 (![]() |
Sniper Rifle
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 (![]() | ||||
Desert | Looks very stylish with a poncho. | Series 4, Tier 35 (![]() | ||||
Golden | Bling on the ring. | Series 4, Tier 50 (![]() | ||||
Avalanche | Like Sidewinder, but with more polygons. | Series 4 Challenge: Recon Renegade (Reach Rank ![]() | ||||
Red Alert | The source of cautionary tales. | Series 5, Tier 61 (![]() | ||||
Hazard Pay | Safety first! | Series 5, Tier 68 (![]() | ||||
Amethyst Raven | Searching for foes under alien skies. | Series 6, Tier 17 (![]() | ||||
Black Rhine | An artist appreciates their tools. | Series 6, The Exchange (![]() | ||||
Vexing Tomorrow | True are is rarely appreciated by its target audience. | Series 8, Tier 47 (![]() | ||||
Scorned Fate | The hand of Atropos weighs heavily on executioners. | Series 8, The Exchange (![]() | ||||
OGX | Series 8, The Exchange (![]() |
Shotgun
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 (![]() | ||||
Golden | Bling on the ring. | Series 4, Tier 24 (![]() | ||||
Hunter's Blood | Well armed. Well armored. | Series 4, Tier 38 (![]() | ||||
Jade Raven | Deep in trackless green. | Series 6, Tier 85 (![]() | ||||
Black Rhine | Invest in close-range success. | Series 6, The Exchange (![]() | ||||
Vexing Tomorrow | Inscribed by the finest artists for the ugliest jobs. | Series 8, Tier 17 (![]() | ||||
Scorned Fate | Worn down by blood, time, and hate. | Series 8, The Exchange (![]() | ||||
OGX | Series 8, The Exchange (![]() |
Rocket Launcher
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 (![]() | ||||
Corrosion | The Oxidation Sensation. | Series 4, Tier 19 (![]() | ||||
Hazard Pay | Safety first! | Series 5, Tier 22 (![]() | ||||
Black Rhine | Dream big. | Series 6, The Exchange (![]() | ||||
Vexing Tomorrow | Each battle is a canvas, each rocket a brush. | Series 8, Tier 44 (![]() | ||||
Scorned Fate | Ancient weapons brought to light for a new age of war. | Series 8, The Exchange (![]() | ||||
OGX | Series 8, The Exchange (![]() |
SMG
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 (![]() | ||||
Bengal | The Real King of the Jungle. | Series 4, Tier 15 (![]() | ||||
Hunter's Blood | Well armed. Well armored. | Series 4, Tier 25 (![]() | ||||
Scorpio | On target, and on brand. | Series 5, Tier 4 (![]() | ||||
Art of War | Tag. You're it. | Series 5, Tier 77 (![]() | ||||
Golden | Bling on the ring. | Series 5, Tier 93 (![]() |
Flamethrower
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 (![]() | ||||
Dear John | Halo: Grasslands | Series 4, Tier 43 (![]() |
Fuel Rod Gun
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 (![]() | ||||
Schism | For those seeking redemption. | Series 5, Tier 95 (![]() |
Needler
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 (![]() | ||||
Schism | For those seeking redemption. | Series 5, Tier 28 (![]() |
Plasma Pistol
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 (![]() | ||||
Schism | For those seeking redemption. | Series 5, Tier 31 (![]() |
Plasma Rifle
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 (![]() | ||||
Keeper | Still searching for true freedom. | Series 5, Tier 91 (![]() |
Covenant Carbine
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 (![]() | ||||
Splendor | Maintaining the Writ of Union. | Series 5, Tier 58 (![]() | ||||
Schism | For those seeking redemption. | Series 5, Tier 79 (![]() |
Energy Sword
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 (![]() | ||||
Necroplasma | The glow of fury for those who refuse to become pawns of the creeping death. | Series 7, Tier 46 (![]() | ||||
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 (![]() | ||||
Kaidon's Guard | The Swords of Sanghelios brandish blades bound by honor—to defend a keep not bound by borders. | Series 7, The Exchange (![]() | ||||
Lance of Suban | Only Subanese natives may possess blades infused with a shard of the moon's own bounty. | Series 7, The Exchange (![]() | ||||
Light of Joori | Joori's warm light helps give Sanghelios life. This blade is for all who defend her. | Series 7, The Exchange (![]() |
Vehicle skins
Warthog
Skins for the Warthog.
In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
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N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
Hazard Pay | Series 4, Tier 42 (![]() |
Safety first! | |
Rally Hog | Series 4, Tier 29 (![]() |
One deadly homologation special. | |
Arctic | Series 4, Tier 3 (![]() |
Over snow by winter sown. | |
ONI | N/A | Keeping secrets safe since 2178. | |
Black Rhine | Series 6, The Exchange (![]() |
Moa-skin hubcaps optional. | |
Amber Raven | Series 6, Tier 94 (![]() |
Because orange is obviously the best color. | |
Gilden Lion | Series 8 Challenge: The Hogfather Complete the Beast Mode and Chrononaut challenges. |
A chariot fit for heroes. | |
Great Journey | Don't worry... I know what the aliens like. | ||
Taxi | Keep the meter running. |
Warthog Gauss Cannon
Skins for the Warthog Gauss Cannon.
In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
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N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
Corrosion | Series 4, Tier 21 (![]() |
The Oxidation Sensation. | |
Shark | Series 4, Tier 37 (![]() |
A different kind of mouthing off. | |
Fire Truck | Series 6, Tier 86 (![]() |
For rapid-reaction firefighting fireteams. |
Ghost
Skins for the Ghost.
In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
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N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
Schism | Series 4, Tier 47 (![]() |
For those seeking redemption. | |
Zealot | Series 4, Tier 7 (![]() |
Glory in an honorable death. | |
Ultra | Series 4, Tier 44 (![]() |
The Evocati don't mess around. |
Banshee
Skins for the Banshee.
In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
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N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
Brutal | Series 4, Tier 12 (![]() |
A Jiralhanae's best friend. | |
Schism | Series 4, Tier 23 (![]() |
For those seeking redemption. | |
Zealot | Series 4, Tier 34 (![]() |
Glory in an honorable death. |
Scorpion
Skins for the Scorpion tank.
In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
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N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
Bengal | Series 4, Tier 12 (![]() |
The Real King of the Jungle. | |
Grim Reaper | Series 4, Tier 27 (![]() |
Why so jolly, Roger? | |
Arctic | Series 4, Tier 39 (![]() |
Over snow by winter sown. | |
Hazard Pay | Series 4, Tier 47 (![]() |
Safety first! | |
Black Rhine | Series 6, The Exchange (![]() |
Worth its weight in gold. | |
Jade Raven | Series 6, Tier 96 (![]() |
Not all Scorpions hide in the sand. | |
Gilded Lion | Series 8, Tier 80 (![]() |
Have I ever told you the story of the Lion and the Scorpion? |
Mongoose
Skins for the Mongoose.
In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
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N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
Hazard Pay | Series 5 Challenge: Release The Geese | Safety first! | |
Blue Lightning | Series 6, Tier 61 (![]() |
Put the pedal to the metal. | |
Turbo | Series 6, Tier 79 (![]() |
The color of finality. | |
Black Rhine | Series 6, The Exchange (![]() |
Being stylish means never having to apologize for excess. | |
Amethyst Raven | Series 6, Tier 45 (![]() |
Purple makes you go faster, scientifically. | |
Gilded Lion | Series 8, Tier 11 (![]() |
Suitable for parades and full-frontal assaults. |
Hornet
Skins for the Hornet.
In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
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N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
Black Rhine | Series 6, The Exchange (![]() |
Golden parachute included as standard. | |
Sapphire Raven | Series 6, Tier 100 (![]() |
The "whisper mode" option is not included. | |
Gilded Lion | Series 8, Tier 27 (![]() |
Strange dreams of other realms often inspire UNSC pilots. |
Trivia
- 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.
Gallery
The ODST/TAC armor, with assault rifle and Hornet employing the Sapphire Raven skins.
The ODST/COMM armor, with battle rifle and Warthog employing the Amber Raven skins.
The ODST/HVY armor, with shotgun and Scorpion employing the Jade Raven skins.
The ODST/DEMO armor, with sniper rifle and Mongoose employing the Amethyst Raven skins.
Sources
- ^ Halo Waypoint, MCC Development Update - August 2020 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
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