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[[File:Halo3-CustomPowerupDevice.jpg|thumb|250px|The custom powerup in ''Halo 3''.]]
[[File:H5G-Powerups.png|thumb|250px|Powerup devices in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.]]
'''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}}


"'''Power-ups'''" give you an advantage over the other players in a multiplayer battle in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], [[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]]. On a few occasions, they're also found in [[Campaign]]. You activate them by walking into them and, unlike [[Equipment]], which is not activated instantly and can be held for use later.
==List of powerups==
The following is a list of power-ups throughout the ''Halo'' first-person shooter titles.


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*[[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'')
!width="225"|Name of power up
*[[Active Camouflage]] - Makes the user invisible for 30 seconds, and for 45 seconds in ''Halo: Combat Evolved.''
!width="225"|Effect
*'''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.
!width="225"|Games Found In
*[[Damage Boost]] - Increases the user's attack damage, but also gives the player a red glow.
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*[[Speed Boost]] - Increases the user's movement speed, but also gives the player a blue glow.
|[[Overshield]]
*[[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}}
|[[Energy Shield]]s' power is increased; thus it's more difficult to kill the user.
|All Halo games in multiplayer and
all levels in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] except for [[Halo (Level)]]
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|[[Active Camouflage]]
|The user blends into their surroundings, making them more difficult to see.
|All Halo Games on Multiplayer and in the [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] Campaign
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|[[Custom Powerup]]
|This is a powerup that can be placed in [[Forge]] and is only seen in [[Multiplayer]]. This powerup's effects can be customized by the player such as player speed, health, etc.
|}


== See Also ==
==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.


* [[Equipment]]
*[[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]