Jiralhanae Stalker

The Stalker is a Brute (Jiralhanae) rank .

Stalkers are covered in grey armor, and possess integrated circuitry for Active Camo in their Power Armor. They often use Radar Jammers to confuse their prey, and are the main users of Incendiary Grenades. It is unknown how brutes are promoted to this rank, but they are commonly seen acting as spies and bodyguards for Brute Chieftains. The Stalkers replaced the Stealth Elites of Halo 2 after Elites became Separatists from the Covenant.

Appearance

The Brute Stalker does not appear in Halo 2, and is featured in Halo 3 levels: The Ark, and The Covenant, using their active camouflage to protect their Chieftains. The armor is a misty blue with power armor covering its legs. A large helmets hides their eyes and a red-orange light, possibly a laser sight, sits on the helmet front.

Combat

Stalkers often use Plasma Rifles and Incendiary Grenades. On lower difficulties, turn on your flashlight. That will reveal a slight glimmer in the air. Use your weapon and melee. They will be stunned and temporarily visible. Follow up with more Melees until they're dead. Overcharge a plasma pistol and fire at the movement shimmers and it will usually strip their power armor and the Brute may go beserk, dodge the physical attacks and finish off with a melee. On higher difficulties, it is advised to use Grenades, as they will blow their cover, and they can be quickly finished off by a quick automatic Fire weapon. Watch for enemy fire and destroy any radar jammers. Another way to spot a Stalker is, if the Stalker is standing on a glass floor, look at the glass, and their feet will be visible. Defeating them is the best way to get incendiary grenades.

Images

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  Two Brute Stalkers guarding their Brute Chieftain.

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  Bungie concept art for the Brute Stalker

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