Skins (Halo: The Master Chief Collection)
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For other games' customisation systems, see armor permutations.
Skins in Halo: Combat Evolved allow players to customize their Spartan player model and the appearance of weapons and vehicles in-game. At the launch of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the armor was displayed as a static image in the game's menu. Following in the footsteps of the launch of Halo: Reach for PC, Halo: Combat Evolved had its menu elements updated to fully render Spartan customization options in 3D in Unreal Engine 4.
Overview
The armor customization of the original 2001 Halo: Combat Evolved release originally only allowed for the player to change their Spartan's color via a player profile. Halo: The Master Chief Collection would turn the color option into one that could be used regardless of a profile. During June of 2020, in an update for the game dedicated to the impending PC release of Halo 3 on The Master Chief Collection, 343 Industries revealed their intention to add the ability to change visor colors to Combat Evolved, in an effort to grant players the ability to show off unique options in each game. These new visor options were stated to be added to Season 2 of The Master Chief Collection's season unlock system.
While visor colors can be changed, the change has been stated to not alter the player's Heads-up display color, and can also be toggled off via an option in the game's menu, for those wishing to keep the game as it was. The skins for weapons and vehicles apply to any weapon the player picks up - they retain their skin when dropped, but will switch to a new skin should another player take control of them.
Known skins
Armor colors
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | Black | Unlocked by default |
| N/A | Red | Unlocked by default |
| N/A | Blue | Unlocked by default |
| N/A | Gray | Unlocked by default |
| N/A | Yellow | Unlocked by default |
| N/A | Green | Unlocked by default |
| N/A | Pink | Unlocked by default |
| N/A | Purple | Unlocked by default |
Visor colors
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Blue | Season 2, Tier 1 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Dark Blue | Season 2, Tier 5 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Green | Season 2, Tier 7 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Dark Green | Season 2, Tier 12 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Purple | Season 2, Tier 15 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Bronze | Season 2, Tier 19 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Dark Purple | Season 2, Tier 22 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Red | Season 2, Tier 24 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Yellow | Season 2, Tier 28 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Orange | Season 2, Tier 33 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Dark Yellow | Season 2, Tier 38 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Pastel Blue | Season 2, Tier 40 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Silver | Season 2, Tier 44 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Dark Red | Season 2, Tier 47 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Pastel Green | Season 2, Tier 50 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Pearlescent Yellow | Season 2, Tier 57 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Platinum | Season 2, Tier 60 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Pastel Orange | Season 2, Tier 63 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Pearlescent Red | Season 2, Tier 66 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Spectrum | Season 2, Tier 70 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Pearlescent Purple | Season 2, Tier 72 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Pastel Blue | Season 2, Tier 75 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Pearlescent Orange | Season 2, Tier 78 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Groovy | Season 2, Tier 81 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Pearlescent Green | Season 2, Tier 85 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Pastel Red | Season 2, Tier 89 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Pastel Yellow | Season 2, Tier 93 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Pearlescent Blue | Season 2, Tier 96 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
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Onyx | Season 2, Tier 100 ( 1) |
Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements. |
Weapon skins
Pistol
Skins for the Magnum pistol.
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
| N/A | Golden | Season 2 Challenge: Trusty Sidekick Defeat 500 opponents with the Pistol in any game mode. |
Bling on the ring. |
| N/A | Woodland | Season 2, Tier 41 ( 1) |
Camping is a legitimate strategy. |
| N/A | Desert | Season 2, Tier 2 ( 1) |
Looks very stylish with a poncho. |
| N/A | Great Journey | Season 2, Tier 14 ( 1) |
Don't worry... I know what the aliens like. |
| N/A | Black Cherry | Season 2, Tier 91 ( 1) |
Get a grip. Shoot from the hip. |
| N/A | Hazard Pay | Season 2, Tier 36 ( 1) |
Safety first! |
| N/A | Toy Soldier | Season 2, Tier 62 ( 1) |
They're not dolls, they're action figures! |
Assault Rifle
Skins for the Assault Rifle.
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
| N/A | Golden | Season 2 Challenge: Thanks, Misriah Defeat 300 opponents with the Assault Rifle in any game mode. |
Bling on the ring. |
| N/A | Woodland | Season 2, Tier 29 ( 1) |
Camping is a legitimate strategy. |
| N/A | Desert | Season 2, Tier 1 ( 1) |
Looks very stylish with a poncho. |
| N/A | Great Journey | Season 2, Tier 83 ( 1) |
Don't worry... I know what the aliens like. |
| N/A | Corrosion | Season 2, Tier 69 ( 1) |
The Oxidation Sensation. |
| N/A | Squirt | Season 2, Tier 46 ( 1) |
It's good under pressure. |
| N/A | Lucky Shot | Season 2, Tier 100 ( 1) |
But you had something they didn't... |
Plasma Pistol
Skins for the Plasma Pistol.
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
| N/A | Ultra | Season 2, Tier 65 ( 1) |
The Evocati don't mess around. |
| N/A | Brutal | Season 2, Tier 11 ( 1) |
A Jiralhanae's best friend. |
| N/A | Schism | Season 2, Tier 58 ( 1) |
For those seeking redemption. |
| N/A | Zealot | Season 2, Tier 60 ( 1) |
Glory in an honorable death. |
Plasma Rifle
Skins for the Plasma Rifle.
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
| N/A | Ultra | Season 2, Tier 90 ( 1) |
The Evocati don't mess around. |
| N/A | Brutal | Season 2, Tier 39 ( 1) |
A Jiralhanae's best friend. |
| N/A | Schism | Season 2, Tier 73 ( 1) |
For those seeking redemption. |
| N/A | Zealot | Season 2, Tier 79 ( 1) |
Glory in an honorable death. |
Rocket Launcher
Skins for the Rocket Launcher.
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
| N/A | Hunter's Blood | Season 2, Tier 32 ( 1) |
Well armed. Well armored. |
| N/A | Corrosion | Season 2, Tier 77 ( 1) |
The Oxidation Sensation. |
| N/A | Desert | Season 2, Tier 13 ( 1) |
Looks very stylish with a poncho. |
Sniper Rifle
Skins for the Sniper Rifle.
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
| N/A | Golden | Season 2 Challenge: Zero Five Eight Defeat 150 opponents with the Sniper Rifle in any game mode. |
Bling on the ring. |
| N/A | Woodland | Season 2, Tier 52 ( 1) |
Camping is a legitimate strategy. |
| N/A | Desert | Season 2, Tier 10 ( 1) |
Looks very stylish with a poncho. |
| N/A | Great Journey | Season 2, Tier 42 ( 1) |
Don't worry... I know what the aliens like. |
| N/A | Avalanche | Season 2, Tier 80 ( 1) |
Like Sidewinder, but with more polygons. |
Shotgun
Skins for the Shotgun.
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
| N/A | Golden | Season 2 Challenge: Hot Shotty Defeat 150 opponents with the Shotgun in any game mode. |
Bling on the ring. |
| N/A | Woodland | Season 2, Tier 37 ( 1) |
Camping is a legitimate strategy. |
| N/A | Desert | Season 2, Tier 17 ( 1) |
Looks very stylish with a poncho. |
| N/A | Great Journey | Season 2, Tier 8 ( 1) |
Don't worry... I know what the aliens like. |
| N/A | Hunter's Blood | Season 2, Tier 87 ( 1) |
Well armed. Well armored. |
Needler
Skins for the Needler.
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
| N/A | Ultra | Season 2, Tier 55 ( 1) |
The Evocati don't mess around. |
| N/A | Brutal | Season 2, Tier 16 ( 1) |
A Jiralhanae's best friend. |
| N/A | Schism | Season 2, Tier 34 ( 1) |
For those seeking redemption. |
| N/A | Zealot | Season 2, Tier 25 ( 1) |
Glory in an honorable death. |
Flamethrower
Skins for the Flamethrower.
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
| N/A | Dear John | Season 2, Tier 30 ( 1) |
Halo: Grasslands. |
| N/A | White Hot | Season 2, Tier 48 ( 1) |
So hot, so pristine. |
| N/A | Hot Pepper | Season 2, Tier 20 ( 1) |
It's sure to leave scar tissue. |
Fuel Rod Gun
Skins for the Fuel Rod Gun.
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
| N/A | Ultra | Season 2, Tier 49 ( 1) |
The Evocati don't mess around. |
| N/A | Brutal | Season 2, Tier 9 ( 1) |
A Jiralhanae's best friend. |
| N/A | Schism | Season 2, Tier 26 ( 1) |
For those seeking redemption. |
| N/A | Zealot | Season 2, Tier 31 ( 1) |
Glory in an honorable death. |
Vehicle skins
Warthog
Skins for the Warthog.
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
| N/A | Hot Rod | Season 2, Tier 61 ( 1) |
Burning rubber in Blood Gulch. |
| N/A | Park Ranger | Season 2, Tier 11 ( 1) |
Spared no expanse. |
| N/A | Rally Hog | Season 2, Tier 86 ( 1) |
One deadly homologation special. |
Rocket Warthog
Skins for the Rocket Warthog.
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
| N/A | Superstar | Season 2, Tier 92 ( 1) |
Let's go party. |
| N/A | Shark | Season 2, Tier 40 ( 1) |
You're gonna need a bigger ship. |
| N/A | Clever Girl | Season 2, Tier 29 ( 1) |
Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. |
Scorpion
Skins for the Scorpion tank.
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
| N/A | Bengal | Season 2, Tier 31 ( 1) |
The Real King of the Jungle. |
| N/A | Grim Reaper | Season 2, Tier 70 ( 1) |
Why so jolly, Roger? |
| N/A | Arctic | Season 2, Tier 20 ( 1) |
Over snow by winter sown. |
| N/A | The Package | Season 2, Tier 97 ( 1) |
Say the words, please... |
Banshee
Skins for the Banshee.
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
| N/A | Brutal | Season 2, Tier 81 ( 1) |
A Jiralhanae's best friend. |
| N/A | Schism | Season 2, Tier 21 ( 1) |
Lines will be drawn, sides will be taken. |
| N/A | Zealot | Season 2, Tier 51 ( 1) |
Glory in an honorable death. |
| N/A | Ultra | Season 2, Tier 95 ( 1) |
The Evocati don't mess around. |
Ghost
Skins for the Ghost.
| In-game | AppearanceName | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
| N/A | Brutal | Season 2, Tier 19 ( 1) |
A Jiralhanae's best friend. |
| N/A | Schism | Season 2, Tier 10 ( 1) |
Lines will be drawn, sides will be taken. |
| N/A | Zealot | Season 2, Tier 80 ( 1) |
Glory in an honorable death. |
| N/A | Ultra | Season 2, Tier 94 ( 1) |
The Evocati don't mess around. |
Gallery
The menu of Combat Evolved prior to the addition of visor colors.
The menu of Combat Evolved with new visor colors added.
