There are 104 commendations in Halo 5: Guardians. These commendations are advanced by playing Warzone and Arena matchmaking; for the first time, there are no campaign commendations. There are five categories of commendations: Enemy, Weapon, Vehicle, Game Mode, and Multiplayer. Enemy commendations are only advanced in Warzone; all others can be advanced in both.
Every commendation, save for Mastery commendations, has five tiers. Completing a commendation (and in some cases, advancing tiers) awards REQ packs and XP. Compared to earlier games, commendations in Halo 5: Guardians feature much lower totals and as such are much more easily completed. Unlike previous games, commendation tiers do not have names.
Normal Commendations
Enemy commendations are awarded in Warzone only.
Enemy Masteries
Covenant Destroyer Master all Covenant kill commendations |
Forerunner Destroyer Master all Forerunner kill commendations |
Covenant EnemyGrunt SlayerKill Grunts
Jackal SlayerKill Jackals
Hunter SlayerKill Hunters
Elite SlayerKill Elites
Grunt Mech Slayer Kill Grunt Mechs
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Forerunner EnemySoldier SlayerKill Soldiers
Knight SlayerKill Knights
Crawler SlayerKill Crawlers
Watcher SlayerKill Watchers
Warden SlayerKill Wardens
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Human Enemy
Marine Replicant Slayer
Kill Marine Replicants
Tier | Required # | Reward |
1 | 20 | 100 XP |
2 | 60 | 200 XP |
3 | 120 | 300 XP + Commendation Reward Pack |
4 | 220 | 500 XP |
5 | 420 | 1000 XP + Marine Slayer Pack |
Weapon Masteries
Loadout WeaponsMagnumKill an enemy Spartan with the Magnum
Loadout Assault RifleKill an enemy Spartan with the Assault Rifle
Loadout Battle RifleKill an enemy Spartan with the Battle Rifle
Loadout SMGKill an enemy Spartan with the SMG
Loadout DMRKill an enemy Spartan with the DMR
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GrenadesFrag GrenadeKill an enemy Spartan with the Frag Grenade
Plasma GrenadeKill an enemy Spartan with the Plasma Grenade
Splinter GrenadeKill an enemy Spartan with the Splinter Grenade
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Covenant Power WeaponsFuel Rod CannonKill an enemy Spartan with the Fuel Rod
NeedlerKill an enemy Spartan with the Needler
Storm RifleKill an enemy Spartan with the Storm Rifle
CarbineKill an enemy Spartan with the Carbine
Energy SwordKill an enemy Spartan with an Energy Sword
Plasma CasterKill an enemy Spartan with the Tufasumo-pattern plasma caster
Beam RifleKill an enemy Spartan with the Beam Rifle
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Forerunner Power WeaponsBoltshotKill an enemy Spartan with the Boltshot
SuppressorKill an enemy Spartan with the Suppressor
Light RifleKill an enemy Spartan with the Light Rifle
ScattershotKill an enemy Spartan with the Scattershot
Incineration CannonKill an enemy Spartan with the Incineration Cannon
Binary RifleKill an enemy Spartan with the Binary Rifle
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UNSC Power WeaponsSAWKill an enemy Spartan with the SAW
RailgunKill an enemy Spartan with the Railgun
Hydra LauncherKill an enemy Spartan with the Hyrda Launcher
Rocket LauncherKill an enemy Spartan with the Rocket Launcher
Spartan LaserKill an enemy Spartan with the Spartan Laser
ShotgunKill an enemy Spartan with the Shotgun
Sniper RifleKill an enemy Spartan with the Sniper Rifle
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DLC WeaponsNote: These commendations do not contribute to any Weapon Mastery Brute Plasma Rifle Kill an enemy Spartan with the Brute Plasma Rifle
Reach Grenade Launcher Kill an enemy Spartan with the Reach Grenade Launcher
Sentinel Beam Kill an enemy Spartan with the Sentinel Beam
SPNKr Kill an enemy Spartan with the SPNKr
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Vehicle Masteries
Vehicle Mastery
Master all vehicle commendations.
Reward: 5000 XP + 1 Requisition Pack
Vehicle Commendations
SplatterSplatter an enemy Spartan with a vehicle
Wargoose GunnerKill enemy Spartans with a Wargoose
Warthog GunnerKill enemy Spartans with a Warthog
Gausshog GunnerKill enemy Spartans with a Gausshog
Scorpion GunnerKill enemy Spartans with a Scorpion
Mantis GunnerKill enemy Spartans with a Mantis
Ghost GunnerKill enemy Spartans with a Ghost
Banshee GunnerKill enemy Spartans with a Banshee
Wraith GunnerKill enemy Spartans with a Wraith
Phaeton Gunship GunnerKill enemy Spartans with a Phaeton Gunship
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Wheelman
Mongoose DestroyerDestroy enemy occupied Mongooses
Warthog DestroyerDestroy enemy occupied Warthogs
Rockethog GunnerKill enemy Spartans with a Rockethog
Scorpion DestroyerDestroy enemy occupied Scorpions
Mantis DestroyerDestroy enemy occupied Mantises
Ghost DestroyerDestroy enemy occupied Ghosts
Banshee DestroyerDestroyer enemy occupied Banshees
Wraith DestroyerDestroy enemy occupied Wraiths
Phaeton Gunship DestroyerDestroy enemy occupied Phaeton Gunships
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DLC VehiclesNote: These commendations do not contribute to Vehicle Mastery Wasp DestroyerDestroy enemy occupied Wasps
Wasp GunnerKill enemy Spartans with a Wasp
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Game Mode Masteries
Warzone Mastery Master all Warzone commendations. Arena Mastery Master all Arena commendations. Flag Mastery Master all Capture the Flag commendations. Warzone Firefight Mastery Master all Warzone Firefight commendations. |
Stronghold Mastery Master all Strongholds commendations. Breakout Mastery Master all Breakout commendations. Slayer Mastery Master all Slayer commendations. |
SlayerBulldozerFinish with KDA over 8 in any Slayer gametype in matchmaking
Wonderful ToysPick up three or more weapons or powers during a single match in any Slayer gametype in matchmaking
Slayer VictoryBe on the winning team of a Slayer match
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Warzone FirefightWarzone Firefight Covenant SlayerKill any Covenant in a Warzone Firefight Match
Warzone Firefight Promethean SlayerKill any Promethean in a Warzone Firefight Match
Warzone Firefight Boss HunterKill a boss in a Warzone Firefight match
Warzone Firefight VictoryWin a match in any Warzone firefight game
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Spartan Slayer
MultikillQuickly kill multiple enemy Spartans
SmashKill an enemy Spartan with melee
JuggernautKill an enemy Spartan with shoulder bash
Combat Opportunist
Whites of Their EyesKill a full health Enemy Spartan with a precision weapon without missing any shots
And Stay OffKill an enemy Spartan that is clambering
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HeadshotKill an enemy Spartan with a headshot
Spartan SpreeKill multiple enemy Spartans without dying
Assassin
Geronimo
Protector
Close Quarters
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Spartan Company Commendations
The Spartan Company Commendations are a set of Commendations for Halo 5: Guardians, which can only be gotten if the player is in a Spartan Company. The Kill Commendations are used to unlock ACHILLES-class Mjolnir in the game.
Kill Masteries
All Together Now Get all the kill/destroy commendations to level 3 |
The sum is greater than the parts Get all the kill/destroy commendations to level 5 |
Kill Commendations
Power PlayKill an enemy Spartan with a power weapon
Till Someone Loses An EyeEarn Sniper Rifle medals: Snipeltaneous, Airborne Snapshot, Snapshot, Sniper Headshot, Sniper Doubleshot
Standard IssueKill an enemy Spartan with a standard weapon
Forgot To Pay The TollKill the driver of a moving enemy vehicle by using a Sniper Rifle
First StrikeEarn the First Kill of a Match
Sorry Mate
Too Fast For YouKill an opponent that shot you first
Look Ma No PinKill an enemy Spartan with any grenade
Something On Your FaceKill an enemy Spartan with a headshot
From DowntownKill an enemy Spartan from a long distance
No Hard Feelings
Not So FastKill an enemy attempting to highjack or skyjack a vehicle
Is There No One Else?Quickly kill three or more enemy Spartans
Vandalism
Body Guard
I'm Just PerfectKill a player with precision weapons without missing
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Almost Doesn't CountKill an enemy Spartan when your health is low and survive.
Sting Like A BeeKill an enemy Spartan with melee
LawnmowerKill an opponent by hitting them with a vehicle
Grand TheftHijack a vehicle or Skyjack a flying vehicle
The ReaperKill an opponent from the grave
So Cuddly
Kicking It Old SchoolEarn the BXR, Noob Combo, or Nadeshot medals
LuckyEarn the Cluster Luck, Last Shot, Syonara, or Fastball medal
From The Top RopeKill an enemy Spartan with ground pound
Road TripKill an enemy Spartan with a ground vehicle
The Pain TrainKill an enemy Spartan with a Spartan Charge
Not So ToughKill or assist in the killing of a boss in Warzone
Can't We Get Along?
Deconstructed
It's A Bird!Kill an enemy Spartan with an aerial vehicle
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Assist Commendations
Helping Hand
Oddly SpecificUse a grenade to retrieve a power weapon for you or a teammate
ScrapyardAssist in the destruction of a vehicle
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Positive ContributionFinish with KDA over 8 in any Slayer gametype in matchmaking
Now You See MeDistract an opponent who is then killed
Passing ThroughDrive a vehicle and have a passenger kill an opponent
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Game Mode Commendations
My CastleEarn one of the following medals: Lockdown, Total Control, Capture Spree, Stronghold Defense, Stronghold Secured, Capture Assist
Rule #1: Cardio
As OneKill an opponent while being assisted by at least 3 friendly players or assist in a team takedown.
Bosses, Bases, And Mayhem. Oh My!
Standing TallEarn cool Breakout medals: Immortal, Superefecta, Trifecta, Bifecta, Vanquiser
Player Vs Everything
Somebody Call For An Exterminator?
PatriotCapture a flag, assist in capturing a flag or kill with a flag.
Goal!!!!Earn Scoring medals in Assault or Grifball
Is That My Ball?Earn defensive medals in Assault or Grifball
Too Close To The FireKill an enemy near your Core in Warzone and Warzone Assault
4 Little Spartans Went Out To PlayWin a match in any Breakout game type in matchmaking
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No Time To LoseWin a match in Warzone Assault
Hammer Time
StrikerEarn offensive medals in Assault or Grifball
Personal SpaceWin a match in any Stronghold game type in matchmaking
Expect The Unexpected
Kill Or Be KilledWin a match in any Slayer game type in matchmaking
Flag 'Em DownEarn one of the following medals: Stopped Short, Flag Joust, Carrier Kill, Flag return, Flag defense
I Might Be Contagious
Tick Tick Boom
What's Mine Is MineWin a match in any CTF game type in matchmaking
Crunchy CenterEarn core destruction victories in Warzone
Like A BossKill a boss in a Warzone Firefight match
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Trivia
- Despite its description, the Wonderful Toys commendation can be unlocked in any Arena gametype. This is because the commendation is advanced by earning the Big Gun Runner medal, and the medal can be earned in any Arena match which takes place on a map with power weapons.