Stance
Spartans in various stances in Halo Infinite.
Stances, sometimes referred to as poses, are features in Halo 4, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Halo 5: Guardians, and Halo Infinite that allow the player to change the their Spartan or Sangheili's posture. In Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians, the pose appears on the player card. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the pose appears for the top three players after a multiplayer match. In Halo Infinite, the pose appears in the fireteam menu and in the multiplayer victory screen.
List of stancesEdit
Halo 4Edit
| Stances | Name | Unlock Requirements |
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Recruit | Unlocked by default |
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Heroic | Reach   
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Assassin | Reach 
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Last Stand | Reach   .
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Breach | Complete the UNSC Ordnance Mastery Commendation. |
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Standoff | Complete the Covenant Ordnance Mastery Commendation. |
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Believe | Complete the Forerunner Ordnance Mastery Commendation. |
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Assault | Complete the First Strike Commendation. |
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Menace | Purchase the Champions Bundle. |
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Grandstand | Purchase the Champions Bundle. |
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Seasoned | Purchase the Champions Bundle. |
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Determined | Purchase the Champions Bundle and play Halo: Spartan Assault. |
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Confident | Purchase the Champions Bundle. |
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Lookout | Purchase the Champions Bundle. |
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Drawn | Purchase the Champions Bundle. |
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Loyalty | Purchase the Champions Bundle. |
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Flank | Purchase the Champions Bundle. |
Halo: The Master Chief CollectionEdit
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Halo 5: GuardiansEdit
| Image | Name | Rarity | Description |
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At the Ready | Common | Freedom isn't free. |
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World's End | Common | There at the close. |
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Breach | Uncommon | Ready to rock. |
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Grim Resolve | Uncommon | There are worse places to die. |
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Last Stand | Uncommon | The breakwater. |
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Believe | Rare | Points of light in an infinite darkness. |
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Engage | Rare | Make it so. |
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Into the Fire | Rare | The flames of war climb higher. |
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Pink Mist | Rare | Messy. |
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Urban Recon | Rare | Keep It Clean. |
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Assassin | Ultra Rare | Blindsided and bushwhacked. |
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Center Mass | Ultra Rare | Practice your Mozambique Drill. |
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Fire Support | Ultra Rare | Beware of backblast. |
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Hammer Time | Ultra Rare | Everyone is a nail. |
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Look Skyward | Ultra Rare | Heroes arrive fashionably late. |
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Weapons Free | Ultra Rare | You are free to engage. |
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Flanker | Legendary | They'll never see you coming. |
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Old School | Legendary | Back with a vengeance. |
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Patrol | Legendary | Be prepared. |
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Peacemaker | Legendary | In death, peace. |
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Tactical Carry | Legendary | Stay alert. |
Halo InfiniteEdit
| Stance | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Unlock Requirements | Notes |
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 Act of Genesis |
UNSC | Fates entwined. | Legendary | Unlocked in Halo Infinite campaign | Based on a render of John-117 from Halo 5: Guardians. |
| File:HINF Action Pose Stance Icon.png Action Pose |
UNSC | When you need to finish the fight at 1000, but have a photo shoot at 0945. | Rare | TBD | |
 Agent 117 |
FOTUS | From Reach with Love. | Epic | Purchase "Tacticlamp 117" Bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR | Reference to James Bond |
 Armed Respite |
UNSC | You should take breaks, but you'd be a fool to put down the rifle. | Rare | Season 02: Lone Wolves Battle Pass level 28 (Premium) | |
 Battle Stance |
FOTUS | Demonstration of aggressive body language. | Rare | Purchase "Imperial Stance" Bundle from the Shop for 700 cR | - |
 Boom Box |
UNSC | This here plays a different kind of tune. And where I come from, we turn things up to 11. | Epic | Purchase "Lechuza Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 1,200 cR | |
 Calm Blossom |
UNSC | Empty the mind of all earthly attachments. Only duty should remain. | Rare | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 16 (Free) | Possibly references Noble Six from Halo: Reach, as he prepared for his final stand during Lone Wolf |
| File:HINF Can Opener Stance Icon.png Can Opener |
UNSC | Two 102mm rockets going down range can bring a smile to any face. | Epic | TBD | |
 Captain's Pride |
FOTUS | Fortune favors the bold. | Legendary | The Yappening Event Pass level 9 | |
 Claw Patrol |
UNSC | Mighty Spartans are ready to go. | Epic |
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 Clean Cut |
UNSC | Take the head and the body will fail. | Epic | Purchase "Heart Piercer" Bundle from the Shop for 800 cR | - |
 Combat Reload |
UNSC | Safety off, magazine inserted, round in chamber. Ready to engage. | Rare | Purchase "Neon Superfly" Bundle from the Shop for 1,200 cR | - |
 Crush Your Enemies |
FOTUS | Drive the banished before you. | Legendary | Purchase "Crush Your Enemies" Bundle from the Shop for 300 cR | A reference to Conan the Barbarian. |
| File:HINF Eagle's Outlook Stance Icon.png Eagle's Outlook |
Fracture: Entrenched | Enjoy the view. You've earned it. | Rare | Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 3 | |
 Expecting Trouble |
UNSC | Spartans don't make trouble, but it has a habit of finding them. | Rare | Cyber Showdown Event Pass Level 1 | - |
 Far Horizon |
UNSC | Be advised, hostiles inbound. | Rare | Purchase "Vakara Bred" Bundle from the Shop for 500 cR | - |
 Fossil Tree |
Fractures Samurai | There are no flowers to gather here. | Epic | Purchase "Vigilant Sniper" Bundle from the Shop for 700 cR | - |
 Funeral Bell |
Fractures Samurai | Twice it sounded. Then, silence. | Epic | Fractures: Tenrai Event Pass level 27 | - |
 HCS Celebration |
343 Industries | Check the after-action report. Green across the board. | Rare | Twitch Drop for watching HCS Anaheim 2022[2] | - |
 Into the Breach |
UNSC | The best defense. | Rare | Purchase "Special Delivery" Bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR | - |
 Mirror Tale |
Fractures Samurai | Denial of the Covenant synchrony through individual action. | Rare | Purchase "Meditative State" Bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR | - |
 Mission Success |
FOTUS | Self-confidence and victory go hand-in-hand. | Rare | Purchase "Sweet Success" Bundle from the Shop for 500 cR | - |
 Noble Command |
UNSC | Mission complete. | Epic | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 19 (Premium) | References Carter-A259's pose in promotional art for Halo: Reach |
 Noble Confidence |
UNSC | A consummate professional. | Epic | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 59 (Premium) | References Catherine-B320 from Halo: Reach |
 Noble Fury |
UNSC | Not going down without a fight. | Epic | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 94 (Premium) | References Emile-A239 from Halo: Reach |
 Noble Justice |
UNSC | Have heavy machine gun, will travel. | Legendary | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 79 (Premium) | References Jorge-052's pose in promotional art for Halo: Reach |
 Noble Rose |
UNSC | What could have been... | Epic | Noble Intention Event Pass level 10 | References Rosenda-A344's pose in her concept art for Halo: Reach |
 Noble Strike |
UNSC | Never be where the enemy expects. | Epic | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 39 (Premium) | References Jun-A266 from Halo: Reach |
 Oddball Champion |
UNSC | Oddball is more than a game to some Spartans. | Epic | Purchase "Champion" Bundle from the Shop for 1,200 cR | |
 Olympic |
UNSC | Observe. Orient. Decide. Act. | Legendary | Unlocked in Halo Infinite campaign by accessing the Mjolnir Armory locker south of FOB Foxtrot | Based on placeholder cover art for Halo Infinite. |
| File:HINF One Eye Open Stance Icon.png One Eye Open |
UNSC | Spartans don't relax. They wait. | Epic | TBD | |
 Opulent Pose |
FOTUS | Classic, yet refined. | Legendary | Purchase "Opulent Display" Bundle from the Shop for 1,100 cR | |
 Parade Rest |
UNSC | Don't lock your knees. | Common | Unlocked by default | - |
 Patrol Formation |
UNSC | There is nothing more dangerous than a Spartan who appears relaxed. | Rare | Purchase "Stormfall Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 1,200 cR | - |
| Plasma's Edge |
UNSC | Knowing the way of the blade. | Epic | Fractures: Tenrai III Event Pass level 10 | - |
| File:HINF Podium Finish Stance Icon.png Podium Finish |
FOTUS | Fast as lightning. | Epic | TBD | |
 Point of Pride |
FOTUS | The enemy stands in front of you. Hold your ground. | Legendary | Purchase "Ghostly Pride" Bundle from the Shop for 700 cR | |
 Requiem Revengeance |
UNSC | Pride came before the fall. | Legendary | Unlocked in Halo Infinite campaign | - |
 Rocket Rescue |
UNSC | Going for the clutch move. | Epic | Purchase "Soldier Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 2,000 cR | - |
 Room Sweeper |
UNSC | It's simple math: area of target volume divided by number of subprojectiles. | Rare | Purchase "Neptune's Depths" Bundle from the Shop for 700 cR | - |
 Ruthless War Club |
Fracture: Entrenched | Never leave home without it. | Epic | Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 28 | |
 Safety Off |
Fracture: Entrenched | Hark! I see an enemy. | Rare | Interference Event Pass level 3 | |
 Salute |
UNSC | It's been an honor. | Common | Unlocked by default | - |
 Search and Assess |
UNSC | Muzzle down, eyes up. | Rare | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 44 (Premium) | - |
 Sentry |
UNSC | It's quiet. Too quiet… | Rare | Complete the "Camber Surveillance" Ultimate Challenge between May 4 and 11, 2022 | |
 Special Delivery |
UNSC | Never a dull moment. | Legendary | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 91 (Free) | References John-117's pose on the cover of Halo Infinite |
 Spring Mountain |
UNSC | One hand open, one fist closed. | Epic | Complete the "Got Your Back" Ultimate Challenge between:
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 Stay Hydrated |
UNSC | A missile barrage a day keeps the Brutes away. | Rare | Purchase "Zvezda Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 2,000 cR (or 1,500 cR during a sale) | - |
 Steppin' Razor |
UNSC | Straight to the point. | Epic | Purchase "Regal Strike" Bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR | |
 Stoic |
UNSC | Square up. | Rare | Season 02: Lone Wolves Battle Pass level 92 (Premium) | |
 That One |
UNSC | The first step to excising a problem is pointing it out. | Rare | Complete the "Freight Train" Ultimate Challenge between:
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 Thorn Diver |
Fractures Samurai | The path of duty is one of suffering and beauty. | Legendary | Purchase "Chonmage Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 2,000 cR | - |
 To The Front |
UNSC | Move to the threatened zone. Neutralize hostiles. Repeat. | Rare | Purchase "HAZOP Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 2,00 cR (or 1,000 cR during a sale) | - |
 Trash Removal |
UNSC | It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it. | Rare | Purchase "Fire and Frost" Bundle from the Shop for 2,000 cR (or 1,200 cR during a sale) | - |
 Victory Shout |
343 Industries | Unleash a primal roar. | Legendary | HCS Raleigh 2021 Twitch drop | - |
 Vigilant Watch |
UNSC | Never let your guard down. | Rare | Purchase "Anubis Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 2,000 cR (or 1,200 cR during a sale) | - |
Production notesEdit
Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 3 were flighted to feature victory poses in Halo: The Master Chief Collection, but were cut from the final release of Series 8: Mythic. The victory poses were added with Series 9 on August 31st, 2022 in all games in MCC, except for Halo 3: ODST.[3]
In Halo: Infinite the stance icon for Noble Justice feature the player holding the War Games variant of Jorge personalized M247H Etilka. The icon was changed to show the player holding the default variant of the M247H machine gun appear in the game in Season 3.
GalleryEdit
The Champion Bundle Stances for Halo 4.
A Halo 3 victory pose in a flight for Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
A winning team using various stances in Halo Infinite.
SourcesEdit
- ^ Twitter, Halo Support (@HaloSupport): "An issue was discovered in the final few hours of the #HaloInfinite Tactical Ops event last Tuesday, 3/22, that prevented all event challenges from progressing. Thank you to everyone who filed a ticket at http://aka.ms/HaloSupport to report this issue."
- ^ Twitter, Halo Esports #HCS (@HCS): "Drops!? Yes, drops. Tune into the NA Regional Finals at #HCSAnaheim2022 this weekend and unlock exclusive #HaloInfinite @Twitch drops! The action starts Friday Feb 11 at 12pm PST!"
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo: MCC - August Update (Retrieved on Aug 27, 2022) [archive]
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