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{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Article Quote
{{Article quote
|All Grunts, All the time... Aim for the face.
|All Grunts, All the time... Aim for the face.
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[[File:HR Firefight Gruntpocalypse.jpg|300px|thumb|A group of Grunts in a match of Firefight.]]
[[File:HR Firefight Gruntpocalypse.jpg|300px|thumb|A group of Grunts in a match of Firefight.]]
'''Gruntpocalypse''' is a gametype in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' [[Firefight]] where players must kill oncoming waves of [[Unggoy|Grunts]] until the Set ends.
'''Gruntpocalypse''' is a gametype in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' [[Firefight]] where players must kill oncoming waves of [[Unggoy|Grunts]] until the Set ends.


==Overview==
==Overview==
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All loadouts consist of the [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle|DMR]] and [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|Magnum]] for easy headshots, with different [[Armor abilities|Armor Abilities]] available.
All loadouts consist of the [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle|DMR]] and [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|Magnum]] for easy headshots, with different [[Armor abilities|Armor Abilities]] available.
On default, the grunts spawn on the ground, instead of dropping from covenant [[Phantom]]s as enemies in other modes do.


==Score Attack==
==Score Attack==
In score attack, the game consists of 120 Grunts that spawn in 5 waves, with the ''[[Halo 2 skulls|Catch skull]]'', the custom Red Skull which enhances sight and hearing, the ''[[Halo 2 skulls#Grunt_Birthday_Party|Grunt Birthday Party]]'' skull, and the ''[[Halo: Reach skulls|Cloud skull]]''.
In score attack, the game consists of 120 Grunts that spawn in 5 waves, with the ''[[Halo 2 skulls|Catch skull]]'', the custom Red Skull which enhances sight and hearing, the ''[[Halo 2 skulls#Grunt Birthday Party|Grunt Birthday Party]]'' skull, and the ''[[Halo: Reach skulls|Cloud skull]]''.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''Halo: Reach'', Gruntpocalypse is regarded as one of the best way to earn a high amount of [[Rank (Halo: Reach)|cR]] over a relatively short period of time{{fact}}.
*In ''Halo: Reach'', Gruntpocalypse is regarded as one of the best way to earn a high amount of [[Rank (Halo: Reach)|cR]] over a relatively short period of time{{citation needed}}.
*Grunts in this mode are much less likely to run away when injured. However, they will still run if their leaders and allies fall beside them.
*Grunts in this mode are much less likely to run away when injured. However, they will still run if their leaders and allies fall beside them.
*The game type is deceptively difficult on higher difficulties such as [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]].
*The game type is deceptively difficult on higher difficulties such as [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]].
*Every Grunt squad usually has one Grunt with a Fuel Rod Gun or Plasma Launcher; However, it is possible to have an entire wave that doesn't have any heavy weapons at all.
*Every Grunt squad usually has one Grunt with a Fuel Rod Gun or Plasma Launcher; However, it is possible to have an entire wave that doesn't have any heavy weapons at all.
*The most dangerous Grunts are the Grunt Heavies carrying Fuel Rod Guns, as they can kill you very quickly.
*The most dangerous Grunts are the Grunt Heavies carrying Fuel Rod Guns, as they can kill you very quickly.
*Using [[Armor lock]] is highly recommended, as this can protect you from Grunt Heavies wielding Fuel Rod Guns, [[plasma grenades]], and [[Plasma Pistol]] overcharge shots.
*Using [[Armor lock]] is highly recommended, as this can protect you from Grunt Heavies wielding Fuel Rod Guns, [[plasma grenade]]s, and [[Plasma Pistol]] overcharge shots.
**On certain maps such as [[Corvette]], [[Armor abilities#Sprint|Sprint]] may be a better idea than Armor Lock because it enables the player to obtain extra ammo quickly before the next wave of Grunts spread out.
**On certain maps such as [[Corvette]], [[Armor abilities#Sprint|Sprint]] may be a better idea than Armor Lock because it enables the player to obtain extra ammo quickly before the next wave of Grunts spread out.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HINF-YapGruntpocalypse.jpg|Gruntpocalypse in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
</gallery>
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[[Category:Firefight gametypes]]
[[Category:Firefight gametypes]]
[[Category:Halo: Reach gametypes]]
[[Category:Halo: Reach gametypes]]