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The '''[[Sangheili]]''' serve as enemies in most of the ''Halo'' games, and as allies in ''[[Halo 3]]''. The Sangheili are depicted as very formidable warriors, displaying superb fighting proficiency and tactical mindset to effectively overwhelm their foes. Depending on the rank and role of the player, Sangheili warriors can serve as the most challenging opponents encountered in the games, by being able to quickly defeat the player to impede their objectives. Conversely, they can act as very reliable allies, arguably moreso than the [[UNSC Marine Corps/Gameplay|Marines]], as the additional energy shielding in their armor and increased physical capabilities can grant them additional benefits that a normal human soldier otherwise lacks.

The Sangheili warriors are considered to be the most skilled and capable species within the Covenant military caste. Therefore, the player should treat them as first priority targets. As they often lead lesser Covenant races such as the [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]], if not neutralized right away, a Sangheili can potentially lead their troops to effectively overwhelm the player. Only if a Sangheili is killed will command break down on the lesser Covenant forces; without their leader, they will flee in terror.

The [[Sangheili harness|harnesses worn by the Sangheili]] generally consist of a [[Sangheili personal energy shield|rechargeable energy shield]], similar to the ones used in the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] worn by [[Spartan|Spartans]]. Combined with their tremendous body structure, the Sangheili are very resilient in battle. Most UNSC ballistic weaponry renders ineffective to quickly deplete their shielding. The player must therefore, rely on Covenant based [[plasma]] weaponry to quickly disable their shields and render them vulnerable. Should their shields go down, a Sangheili will generally take cover until their shields recharge, before re-engaging combat. The player must therefore, quickly take them down before giving them an opportunity to recover.

 

 

==Combat compatibility==

The Sangheili are proficient combatants. While most of them prefer using [[Energy Sword]]s,  {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}s, [[Type-51 Carbine]]s, and [[Needler]]s, their strength and versatility allow them to utilize ''both'' UNSC and Covenant weaponry in the battlefield.

 

 

Aside from their reliance on personal weaponry, the Sangheili can skillfully pilot Covenant vehicles such as [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|''Karo'etba''-pattern Ghosts]], [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Type-26 Banshee]]s, [[Wuzum-pattern Spectre|''Wuzum''-pattern Spectres]], [[Ruwaa-pattern Shadow|''Ruwaa''-pattern Shadows]], and [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|''Zurdo''-pattern Wraith tank]]s. However, they are also adept in operating UNSC vehicles, such as the [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]] and the [[M808B Scorpion|Scorpion]].  

Like SPARTAN-IIs, the Sangheili are capable of boarding enemy controlled vehicles. On certain occasions, they will operate [[M41 Vulcan|Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]]s or [[M68|Gauss Cannons]] mounted on Warthogs to use against their human adversaries.

|Like the Fragmentation Grenade, they will easily dodge out of the way if thrown right at them. It generally works best to stick a Plasma Grenade at them if they are unaware of your presence. Beware against higher-ranking Sangheilis or on higher difficulty levels as most Sangheilis, when stuck with a Plasma Grenade, will attempt to rush you, killing you in the explosion. In these circumstances simply back-pedal and fire at the Sangheili to stagger it until the Plasma Grenade detonates. Even if you miss your quarry, you can finish it off with a single shotgun headshot or a few headshots.