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'''Orpheus''' is an [[achievement]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. It is unlocked by beating the par score on the level [[Cortana (level)|Cortana]]. The achievement is worth 10 [[Gamerpoint]]s. It is represented by a blue circle with a fist and lightning bolts in it in the original game and a screenshot of [[High Ground]] in the collection.
'''Orpheus''' is an [[achievement]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. It is unlocked by beating the par score on the level [[Cortana (level)|Cortana]]. The achievement is worth 10 [[Gamerscore]]. It is represented by a blue circle with a fist and lightning bolts in it in the original game, and a screenshot of [[High Ground]] in the collection.


The par score for  is 15,000 points in ''Halo 3'' and 17,000 points in ''The Master Chief Collection''; the difference is due to the fact that the two games feature different [[campaign scoring]] formulae. Though the achievement can theoretically be unlocked on any difficulty, more points are awarded in campaign scoring when playing on higher difficulties.
The par score for  is 15,000 points in ''Halo 3'' and 17,000 points in ''The Master Chief Collection''; the difference is due to the fact that the two games feature different [[campaign scoring]] formulae. Though the achievement can theoretically be unlocked on any difficulty, more points are awarded in campaign scoring when playing on higher difficulties.


In the original game, players must achieve the par score individually, even when playing [[Cooperative play|cooperatively]]; in ''The Master Chief Collection'' cooperative players share a single score, potentially making the achievement much easier.
In the original game, players must achieve the par score individually, even when playing [[Cooperative play|cooperatively]]; in ''The Master Chief Collection'' cooperative players share a single score, potentially making the achievement much easier.
The name Orpheus is most likely a reference to the [[Greek Mythology | Greek myth]] of Orpheus, a man who entered the underworld to rescue his wife, just as [[John-117|Master Chief]] entered the "underworld" of the [[Flood]]-infested [[High Charity]] to rescue [[Cortana]].


==Methods==
==Methods==
On Normal, activate the Tough Luck, Catch, Fog, and Famine Skulls because for the Tough Luck and Catch, they don't dodge or throw grenades. It would be a good idea to use a [[M90 shotgun|Shotgun]]/[[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Sword]] in combination with a [[BR55HB battle rifle|Battle Rifle]]/[[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant Carbine]]. Also, try to get as many [[List of Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST medals|medals]] as you can—for example, grenade sticks or headshots. Headshots can be obtained by firing a headshot-capable [[weapon]], such as the Battle Rifle, at the feeder tendrils on a [[Flood combat form]]'s chest; this kills the [[Pod infector]] controlling the body.


On Normal, activate the Tough Luck, Catch, Fog, and Famine Skulls because for the Tough Luck and Catch, they don't dodge or throw grenades. It would be a good idea to use a [[Shotgun]]/[[Energy Sword]] in combination with a [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]]/[[Carbine]]. Also, try to get as many [[Halo 3 Medals|medals]] as you can -- for example, grenade sticks or headshots. Headshots can be obtained by firing a headshot-capable [[weapon]], such as the Battle Rifle, at the feeder tendrils on a [[Flood]] [[Combat Form]]'s chest; this kills the [[Pod infector]] controlling the body.
Note: When trying to get the campaign scoring achievements for any level containing the Flood, kill as many Combat Forms as possible with weapons that do not destroy the Combat Form's body. Once the area is clear, back up and let the Pod infectors resurrect the fallen Flood. Kill all the Combat Forms again to gain more points. If no Pod infectors remain and there are [[Flood blister|blister-like sacs]] on the wall near you, pop them by shooting or [[melee]]ing them to release a small amount of infectors.


Note: When trying to get the campaign scoring achievements for any level containing the Flood, kill as many Combat Forms as possible with weapons that do not destroy the Combat Form's body. Once the area is clear, back up and let the Pod infectors resurrect the fallen Flood. Kill all the Combat Forms again to gain more points. If no Pod infectors remain and there are [[Flood Growth Pods|blister-like sacs]] on the wall near you, pop them by shooting or [[melee]]ing them to release a small amount of infectors.
==Trivia==
The name Orpheus is most likely a reference to the [[List of references to Greek mythology in the Halo series|Greek myth]] of Orpheus, a man who entered the underworld to rescue his wife, just as [[John-117|Master Chief]] entered the "underworld" of the [[Flood]]-infested [[High Charity]] to rescue [[Cortana]].


==Related Pages==
==See also==
*[[Halo 3 Achievements]]
*[[Achievements (Halo 3)]]
*[[Cortana (Level)]]
*[[Cortana (Level)]]


{{Halo 3 Achievements}}
{{Halo 3 Achievements}}
{{Master Chief Collection Achievements}}
{{Master Chief Collection Achievements|H3}}

Latest revision as of 12:02, May 22, 2022

Orpheus
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10 Gamerscore icon taken from Xbox.com. Originally a single block colour (with the two circles both being white and the 'G' a transparent cutout), but modified by myself to display nicely on dark *and* light themes, and to be reminiscent of the pre-Xbox One gamerscore icon.

Orpheus is an achievement in Halo 3 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection. It is unlocked by beating the par score on the level Cortana. The achievement is worth 10 Gamerscore. It is represented by a blue circle with a fist and lightning bolts in it in the original game, and a screenshot of High Ground in the collection.

The par score for is 15,000 points in Halo 3 and 17,000 points in The Master Chief Collection; the difference is due to the fact that the two games feature different campaign scoring formulae. Though the achievement can theoretically be unlocked on any difficulty, more points are awarded in campaign scoring when playing on higher difficulties.

In the original game, players must achieve the par score individually, even when playing cooperatively; in The Master Chief Collection cooperative players share a single score, potentially making the achievement much easier.

Methods[edit]

On Normal, activate the Tough Luck, Catch, Fog, and Famine Skulls because for the Tough Luck and Catch, they don't dodge or throw grenades. It would be a good idea to use a Shotgun/Energy Sword in combination with a Battle Rifle/Covenant Carbine. Also, try to get as many medals as you can—for example, grenade sticks or headshots. Headshots can be obtained by firing a headshot-capable weapon, such as the Battle Rifle, at the feeder tendrils on a Flood combat form's chest; this kills the Pod infector controlling the body.

Note: When trying to get the campaign scoring achievements for any level containing the Flood, kill as many Combat Forms as possible with weapons that do not destroy the Combat Form's body. Once the area is clear, back up and let the Pod infectors resurrect the fallen Flood. Kill all the Combat Forms again to gain more points. If no Pod infectors remain and there are blister-like sacs on the wall near you, pop them by shooting or meleeing them to release a small amount of infectors.

Trivia[edit]

The name Orpheus is most likely a reference to the Greek myth of Orpheus, a man who entered the underworld to rescue his wife, just as Master Chief entered the "underworld" of the Flood-infested High Charity to rescue Cortana.

See also[edit]