Jiralhanae Major

Brute Major is an elevated rank for Brutes of the Covenant. These veteran Brutes are stronger and smarter than their younger counterparts, and have been given the right to wear basic armor. This armor also makes them harder to kill.

Combat

These Brutes are typically seen sporting Brute Spikers, Covenant Carbines, or Brute Shots. They are usually seen commanding less experienced Brutes and they are more aggressive when going berserk. It is best to try and kill them using a Carbine, Energy Sword, M6C Magnum, Sniper Rifle, or their own weapon: the Brute Shot, since they have more stamina then their counterparts and don't use shields. Like all Brutes, they are vulnerable to head shots and do not use regenerating shields like Elites do. Also, like most enemies, Brutes may be killed by assassination. This is especially useful when using the Arbiter's Active Camouflage in Halo 2. It is wise to kill the Brute Major first in order to eliminate the enemy with the most potential to kill you.

Halo 3

The Brute Majors in Halo 3, like the Jump Pack Brutes, are clad and ordained in a blue power armor and purportedly between the ranks of Elite Minor and Elite Major Domo. They have armor that looks similar to a Brute Minors', despite a few differences, such as the presence of shoulder, knee pads and bands on their thighs which hold a Brute Spiker and blue, not crimson armor.