Specializations

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Specializations are exclusive gameplay enhancements featured in Halo 4. Six specializations were made immediately available on Xbox LIVE to those who purchased the Halo 4 Limited Edition bundle while two were available with the standard game.^[1]^[2]

Overview

Specializations are unlocked after completing fifty levels in Halo 4. Upon unlocking specializations, the player must choose one to advance through before they can select another. Each specialization consist of rank paths which are composed of 10 levels each. Armor sets, emblems, visor colors, weapon and armor skins, and armor mods are unlocked along those paths. Armor mods work similar to tactical packages and support upgrades and, are not tied directly to a specific armor for that specialization which means a player doesn't have to wear that armor to use that particular mod.^[2]

List of specializations

Engineer

The engineer specialization optimizes a Spartan for the subversion, repair and reconstitution of a wide range of technology. It is equipped with the Drop Recon armor mod, which allows the Spartan to predict the location and time of an Ordnance Drop through an external suborbital monitoring system.^[2]

Operator

The Operator specialization optimizes the operation and control of vehicles and grants the player the Wheelman armor mod. The armor mod draws more stamina and durability out of a vehicle they are operating. Overall it lessens the effects of an overcharged Plasma pistol burst to a vehicle thus reducing the likelihood of getting hijacked. Progress through the specialization unlocks the Operator gold visor, Operator orange/purple visor, Operator armor set, Operator armor set variant, and a Magnum weapon skin.^[2]

Pathfinder

The Pathfinder specialization optimizes unconventional deployment within unknown enemy territory and with no assistance, and grants the player the Gunner armor mod. The armor mod decreases the time of weapon overheat when occupying a vehicle weapon position and increases a player's speed while carrying a detached turret. When using mounted anti-infantry guns, the weapon overheats less quickly, allowing for longer firing at the maximum rate of fire. Also it allows the player to move faster when the weapon is detached allowing for more offensive tactics rather than defensive. Progress through the specialization unlocks the Pathfinder gold visor, Pathfinder orange/green visor, Pathfinder armor set, Pathfinder armor set variant, and a Assault Rifle weapon skin.^[2]

Pioneer

The Pioneer specialization optimizes a Spartan for deployment into uncharted, hostile territory for the gathering and relaying of intelligence. It is equipped with the Fast Track armor mod, which modifies the amount of post-game experience obtained by the Spartan, resulting in faster leveling.^[2]

Rogue

The Rough specialization optimizes a Spartan for single-operative missions which require lone deployment for incredibly long durations of time and grants the player the Stability armor mod. The armor mod allows Players to increase their aiming stability when being fired upon. Overall it makes the player flinch less when under fire thus allowing a steady aim on target. Progress through the specialization unlocks the Rogue gold visor, Rogue red/orange/silver visor, Rogue armor set, Rogue armor set variant, and a Carbine Weapon Skin.^[2]

Stalker

The Stalker specialization optimizes a Spartan for target shadowing missions while operating at close range to the target itself, and grants the player the Nemesis armor mod. The armor mod allows player's to target and track down enemies who previously attacked them, highlighting the enemy on their motion sensor. The HUD shows the last person who killed the player allowing said player to get revenge or avoid that enemy. Progress through the specialization unlocks the Stalker gold visor, Stalker yellow/green visor, Stalker armor set, Stalker armor set variant, and a Battle Rifle weapon Skin.^[2]

Tracker

The Tracker specialization optimizes a Spartan for long-range target tracking in unconventional scenarios and grants the player the Requisition Armor Mod. The armor mod allows players the ability to recall their own ordnance requests in order to acquire more helpful weapons in the field. When selecting the ordnance they have received, they can request a new random selection of choices that better suits them. Progress through the specialization unlocks the Tracker gold visor, Tracker purple visor, Tracker armor set, Tracker armor set variant, and a Boltshot weapon Skin.^[2]

Wetwork

The Wetwork specialization optimizes a Spartan for stealth operations, focusing on the elimination of targets while leaving no tactical footprint behind. It is equipped with the Stealth armor mod, which dampens the sound of sprinting, allows for quicker assassinations, and minimizes the Spartan's Promethean vision presence.^[2]