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These give you an advantage over the other players. They can be picked up at spawn points around multiplayer or found in Campaign. You activate them by walking into them and ,unlike [[Equipment]] activate instantly and cannot be held for later use.
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[[File:Halo3-CustomPowerupDevice.jpg|thumb|250px|The custom powerup in ''Halo 3''.]]
!width="225"|Name of power up
[[File:H5G-Powerups.png|thumb|250px|Powerup devices in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.]]
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'''Power-ups''' are gameplay items that enhance player traits for a duration. They are commonly featured in [[multiplayer]] [[map]]s in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'',  ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', and ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. Power-ups can be added via [[Forge]] in ''Halo 3'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''Halo 4'', ''Halo 2: Anniversary'', and ''Halo 5: Guardians''. They are also featured in the [[campaign]] of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 2''. In ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', power-ups act more like [[equipment]]; they can be stored in the player's inventory and activated at will.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=mpoverview|n-O7OuliQRY|HALO|Halo Infinite <nowiki>|</nowiki> Multiplayer Overview|D=4|M=7|Y=2021}}
!width="225"|Games Found In
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|[[Overshield]]
|takes more hits (shots) to kill you
|All Halo games on [[multiplayer]]
all levels in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] from [[Pillar of Autumn (Level)]] to [[343 Guilty Spark (level)]]
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|[[Active Camouflage]]
|makes you nearly invisible
|All Halo Games on multiplayer
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== See Also ==
==List of powerups==
The following is a list of power-ups throughout the ''Halo'' first-person shooter titles.


* [[Equipment]]
*[[Overshield]] - Strengthens the user's shielding systems significantly. (x3 in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', ''Halo 2'', and ''Halo: Reach'' and x2 in ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo Infinite'')
* [[Custom Powerup]]
*[[Active Camouflage]] - Makes the user invisible for 30 seconds, and for 45 seconds in ''Halo: Combat Evolved.''
*'''Custom Powerup''' - A customizable power-up that can be added through Forge. Default effect is a speed boost but it can be set by the gametype.
*[[Damage Boost]] - Increases the user's attack damage, but also gives the player a red glow.
*[[Speed Boost]] - Increases the user's movement speed, but also gives the player a blue glow.
*[[Quantum Translocator]] - Allows the user to designate a location and then teleport back to that location at the push of a button.{{Ref/Site|Id=HCSTwitch|URL=https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1837602211|Site=Twitch|Page=Halo - SSG x FaZe <nowiki>|</nowiki> Winners Finals <nowiki>|</nowiki> HCS Global Invitational Dallas 2023|D=4|M=6|Y=2023}}
 
==List of buffs==
The following is a list of buffs that are similar to power-ups but are only applied when carrying mythic weapons in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. As long as the weapon is equipped and has ammo/charge, the buffs will be applied.
 
*[[Speed Boost]] - Increased movement speed. Present with all Mythic weapons except for [[Nornfang]]. Gives the player a whitish-blue glow and trail.
*[[Active Camouflage]] - Renders the user invisible. Only the [[Prophet's Bane]] grants this buff.
*'''Increased shield strength''' - Increases shield strength. [[Tartarus' Gavel]] and [[SPNKr Prime]] apply this buff.
*'''Jump Boost''' - Increases the user's jump height noticeably. Tartarus' Gavel and SPNKr Prime apply this buff.
*[[Damage Boost]] - Augments the user's attack damage. Only the Nornfang applies this buff.
*'''Damage Resistance''' - Increases the user's resistance to damage. Only [[Jorge's Chaingun]] applies this buff.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:H2A-Powerups.png|Power-ups in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
</gallery>
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Latest revision as of 18:17, June 4, 2023

The custom powerup in Halo 3.
Powerup devices in Halo 5: Guardians.

Power-ups are gameplay items that enhance player traits for a duration. They are commonly featured in multiplayer maps in Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 4, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 5: Guardians, and Halo Infinite. Power-ups can be added via Forge in Halo 3, Halo: Reach, Halo 4, Halo 2: Anniversary, and Halo 5: Guardians. They are also featured in the campaign of Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2. In Halo Infinite, power-ups act more like equipment; they can be stored in the player's inventory and activated at will.[1]

List of powerups[edit]

The following is a list of power-ups throughout the Halo first-person shooter titles.

  • Overshield - Strengthens the user's shielding systems significantly. (x3 in Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, and Halo: Reach and x2 in Halo 3 and Halo Infinite)
  • Active Camouflage - Makes the user invisible for 30 seconds, and for 45 seconds in Halo: Combat Evolved.
  • Custom Powerup - A customizable power-up that can be added through Forge. Default effect is a speed boost but it can be set by the gametype.
  • Damage Boost - Increases the user's attack damage, but also gives the player a red glow.
  • Speed Boost - Increases the user's movement speed, but also gives the player a blue glow.
  • Quantum Translocator - Allows the user to designate a location and then teleport back to that location at the push of a button.[2]

List of buffs[edit]

The following is a list of buffs that are similar to power-ups but are only applied when carrying mythic weapons in Halo 5: Guardians. As long as the weapon is equipped and has ammo/charge, the buffs will be applied.

  • Speed Boost - Increased movement speed. Present with all Mythic weapons except for Nornfang. Gives the player a whitish-blue glow and trail.
  • Active Camouflage - Renders the user invisible. Only the Prophet's Bane grants this buff.
  • Increased shield strength - Increases shield strength. Tartarus' Gavel and SPNKr Prime apply this buff.
  • Jump Boost - Increases the user's jump height noticeably. Tartarus' Gavel and SPNKr Prime apply this buff.
  • Damage Boost - Augments the user's attack damage. Only the Nornfang applies this buff.
  • Damage Resistance - Increases the user's resistance to damage. Only Jorge's Chaingun applies this buff.

Gallery[edit]