Overkill (achievement): Difference between revisions
From Halopedia, the Halo wiki
No edit summary |
m (→Tactics: link cleanup, replaced: Gravity Hammer → gravity hammer) |
||
| (10 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{ | {{Status|Gameplay}} | ||
{{achievement infobox | {{achievement infobox | ||
|name=Overkill | |name=Overkill | ||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Overkill''' is | '''Overkill''' is an [[Achievements (Halo 3)|achievement]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''. It was awarded when a player earned an [[Overkill]] medal in a ranked free-for-all [[Matchmaking]] playlist. The achievement is worth {{Gamerscore|5}}, and unlocks the [[Sangheili|Elite]] [[Commando harness|Commando]] helmet and the Elite [[Ascetic harness|Ascetic]] shoulder [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor permutations]]. | ||
Following the shutdown of [[Xbox 360]] ''Halo'' online services on January 13, [[2022]], this achievement is no longer attainable.{{Ref/Site|Id=shutdown2|D=23|M=1|Y=2022|URL=https://www.windowscentral.com/halo-xbox-360-servers-have-been-shut-down2021|Site=Windows Central|Page=Halo Xbox 360 servers have been shut down, ending an era}}{{Ref/Site|Id=shutdown1|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sunsetting-halo-xbox-360-game-services-in-2021|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Sunsetting Halo Xbox 360 Game Services in 2021}} | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
This achievement is | This achievement is known for being very difficult to earn. The only permanent playlist that this achievement could be earned in is [[Lone Wolves]]. Lone Wolves originally only supported five-player matches, such that an Overkill Medal required the killing of every other player in the match. This proved to be quite difficult, and many players instead opted to get this achievement simply in an achievement match. | ||
This was rectified and made slightly easier in a | This was rectified and made slightly easier in a later updates, where the amount of people allowed per match was increased to six. | ||
==Rewards== | |||
Unlocking this achievement rewards the player with the following; | |||
*{{Gamerscore|5}} | |||
*[[Commando harness|Commando]] helmet multiplayer armor permutation | |||
*[[Ascetic harness|Ascetic]] shoulders multiplayer armor permutation | |||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
*One way to get this achievement | *One way to get this achievement was to use an [[Energy Sword]] on [[The Pit]] during a [[Slayer|Swords]] match. Players that are skilled with the sword were be able to gain [[Triple Kill (Halo 3 achievement)|Triple Kill]], Overkill, [[Steppin' Razor]], and possibly even [[Killing Frenzy (achievement)|Killing Frenzy]] all in the same match. One could also rush for the Energy Sword during a [[King of the Hill]] match. | ||
*The turrets on The Pit | *The turrets on The Pit could be useful when playing on that map in a Crazy King match. Players at the hill would often be too preoccupied to avoid the turret until it was too late. Alternatively, one could [[Camping#Target Camping|lie in wait near the hill]] with a [[Shotgun]], [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]], or [[Mauler]]. | ||
*During a King of the Hill match, [[sniping]] players at the hill | *During a King of the Hill match, [[sniping]] players at the hill was a valid tactic. | ||
*A tricky tactic | *A tricky tactic was to find a Shotgun and a [[Bubble Shield]]. One could activate the Bubble Shield to draw enemies close, and then use the Shotgun to mow them down when they enter. | ||
*During an [[Oddball]] match on [[Guardian ( | *During an [[Oddball]] match on [[Guardian (map)|Guardian]], one could go downstairs, grab the ball, and run halfway up one of the small ramps overlooking the central "arena". At that point, one could drop the skull and [[Camping|hide behind the door]]. From there, one could [[melee]] any players that rush for the ball. | ||
*Several Double EXP Weekend playlists | *Several Double EXP Weekend playlists were useful for gaining this achievement, including Mythic Brawl and Ranked Living Dead. | ||
**In Living Dead, the Zombies | **In Living Dead, the Zombies were weak in a few gametypes, and some of the maps were prone to spawnkilling. | ||
== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{Halo 3 Achievements}} | {{Halo 3 Achievements}} | ||
[[Category:Halo 3 | [[Category:Halo 3 achievements]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:03, October 12, 2022
Overkill
Overkill is an achievement in Halo 3. It was awarded when a player earned an Overkill medal in a ranked free-for-all Matchmaking playlist. The achievement is worth 5 
, and unlocks the Elite Commando helmet and the Elite Ascetic shoulder armor permutations.
Following the shutdown of Xbox 360 Halo online services on January 13, 2022, this achievement is no longer attainable.[1][2]
Background[edit]
This achievement is known for being very difficult to earn. The only permanent playlist that this achievement could be earned in is Lone Wolves. Lone Wolves originally only supported five-player matches, such that an Overkill Medal required the killing of every other player in the match. This proved to be quite difficult, and many players instead opted to get this achievement simply in an achievement match.
This was rectified and made slightly easier in a later updates, where the amount of people allowed per match was increased to six.
Rewards[edit]
Unlocking this achievement rewards the player with the following;
Tactics[edit]
- One way to get this achievement was to use an Energy Sword on The Pit during a Swords match. Players that are skilled with the sword were be able to gain Triple Kill, Overkill, Steppin' Razor, and possibly even Killing Frenzy all in the same match. One could also rush for the Energy Sword during a King of the Hill match.
- The turrets on The Pit could be useful when playing on that map in a Crazy King match. Players at the hill would often be too preoccupied to avoid the turret until it was too late. Alternatively, one could lie in wait near the hill with a Shotgun, gravity hammer, or Mauler.
- During a King of the Hill match, sniping players at the hill was a valid tactic.
- A tricky tactic was to find a Shotgun and a Bubble Shield. One could activate the Bubble Shield to draw enemies close, and then use the Shotgun to mow them down when they enter.
- During an Oddball match on Guardian, one could go downstairs, grab the ball, and run halfway up one of the small ramps overlooking the central "arena". At that point, one could drop the skull and hide behind the door. From there, one could melee any players that rush for the ball.
- Several Double EXP Weekend playlists were useful for gaining this achievement, including Mythic Brawl and Ranked Living Dead.
- In Living Dead, the Zombies were weak in a few gametypes, and some of the maps were prone to spawnkilling.
Sources[edit]
- ^ Windows Central, Halo Xbox 360 servers have been shut down, ending an era (Retrieved on Jan 23, 2022) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Sunsetting Halo Xbox 360 Game Services in 2021 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
