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'''Overkill''' is a [[Halo 3]] [[multi-player]] [[Achievement]]. It is awarded when the player kills four opponents, each being killed within four seconds of the other in a ranked free for all [[playlist]] online. This Achievement gives five [[Gamerpoints]] to the player. Overkill also unlocks the helmet piece for the [[Elite]] [[Armor Permutations|Commando Armor]] and shoulders for the Elite [[Armor Permutations |Ascetic Armor]].
'''Overkill''' is an [[Achievements (Halo 3)|achievement]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''. It was awarded when a player earned an [[Overkill]] medal in a ranked free-for-all [[Matchmaking]] playlist. The achievement is worth {{Gamerscore|5}}, and unlocks the [[Sangheili|Elite]] [[Commando harness|Commando]] helmet and the Elite [[Ascetic harness|Ascetic]] shoulder [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor permutations]].
 
It is represented by a bronze medal with four green stars.


Following the shutdown of [[Xbox 360]] ''Halo'' online services on January 13, [[2022]], this achievement is no longer attainable.{{Ref/Site|Id=shutdown2|D=23|M=1|Y=2022|URL=https://www.windowscentral.com/halo-xbox-360-servers-have-been-shut-down2021|Site=Windows Central|Page=Halo Xbox 360 servers have been shut down, ending an era}}{{Ref/Site|Id=shutdown1|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sunsetting-halo-xbox-360-game-services-in-2021|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Sunsetting Halo Xbox 360 Game Services in 2021}}


==Background==
==Background==
This Achievement has been antagonized for its difficulty to earn. Currently, there is only one permanent playlist that falls within the conditions. Since the playlist, Lone Wolves, originally only supported five players per match a player had to kill every other player in the game within four seconds of each kill. This was proven very difficult, and many players instead opted to get this achievement simply in an [[achievement match]]. This was rectified and made slightly easier in a recent update, where the amount of people allowed per match was increased to six.
This achievement is known for being very difficult to earn. The only permanent playlist that this achievement could be earned in is [[Lone Wolves]]. Lone Wolves originally only supported five-player matches, such that an Overkill Medal required the killing of every other player in the match. This proved to be quite difficult, and many players instead opted to get this achievement simply in an achievement match.


==Tactics==
This was rectified and made slightly easier in a later updates, where the amount of people allowed per match was increased to six.
*The easiest way to acquire this achievment is to  get the map "Charred pit" on "Braaaains, rip off the turret and walk to the hallway in front of the sword room. stay ther until you are last man standing and everyone will rush in there. However you must stay away from the pile of boxes and stand near the wall. be sure not to drop the turret, for you can not pick it back up.
*One way to get this achievement is on the Pit during a Swords match. If one is very skilled with a sword, one can gain Triple Kill, Overkill, and Steppin' Razor, and even Killing Frenzy, on the same game.
* The Overkill achievement must be earned on a ranked, FFA playlist; otherwise the Overkill will not qualify for the achievement.
*An easy way to do get the achievement will be to man the Turrets on [[The Pit (Level)|The Pit]] in a [[Crazy King]] match. People in the hill area can be too preoccupied to worry about you and you can mow them down with ease. Another popular way to gain the achievement in a Crazy King match is to grab a [[Shotgun]], a [[Gravity Hammer]], or a [[Mauler]] near the hill area. The rushing players will probably be caught unaware, which will make the achievement a bit easier. If, however, a another player is near the player you just killed it will be more difficult. If you keep doing the same tactic, the "victims" you killed before may come prepared with [[Plasma Grenade]]s, ready to end your spree. It can help to also use a [[Rocket Launcher]]. When your opponents head to the hill to melee each other, you may kill at least two with one shot, leaving another shot for another player!
*Another way to achieve this is to take a [[Sniper Rifle]] or [[Beam Rifle]] or even the [[Spartan Laser]] on [[King of the Hill]] games, stay far away from the hill, and pick off the people in the hill area.
*A good idea to get this achievement is to wait for a King of the Hill gametype on the Pit and rush for the sword.Seeing as the opponents will be bunched up together in the hill you should be able to slice through them with ease.This is also an effective way to get [[Steppin' Razor]].
*If you have a [[Rocket Launcher]], try to get to the highest point on the map and try to shoot where players spawn.
*A tricky, but certainly possible, way to get the achievement is to get both a shotgun and a bubble shield. First activate the Bubble Shield, which will act as a magnet, attracting other players. As soon as they come give them a nice shot in the hip (it deals out the most damage there because of the shrapnel exiting the bullet) with your Shotgun. If enough players come within a few seconds, you could at least get a Triple Kill. This is especially effective on [[Epitaph (Level)|Epitaph]] and [[Guardian (Level)|Guardian]], even more on a Swords match. So quickly move about the map to get your last kill needed for the Overkill achievement.
*Wait until there is an oddball match on [[Guardian]], then go downstairs. Grab the ball and run half way up one of the small ramps overlooking the small fighting circle. Drop the skull and hide behind the door. People come running up and you give them a nice hit to the face. Usually players will travel in groups. This is also a good way to get [[Killing Frenzy]].
*Another way to get this, is if the game is Swords, and it is on a small map like Epitaph. Just go right into the battlefield and let people come to you. They will usually gravitate towards the same spot (Guardian, the middle) (Snowbound, right next to the cave entrance in the ground, or underground) The only hard part about this is that sometimes the "sword-battles" will take a little long, causing you to lose the "under 4 seconds part.". Note that each player has two starting Frag Grenades, so take advantage of it to kill a player from a distance and also beware of others using it.
*A harder way (yet still entirely do-able) to obtain the achievement is to sit at the top of the single (yellow) gravity lift on Construct, and go out of your way to attract players there. Should you be successfull in attracting several people and kill them without dieing hopefully they will come back for revenge (hopefully taking the lift), allowing you the oppertunity to kill several players at once with the sword or assault rifle/melee combo.
*It was easily obtained by many in the Legendary Brawl Double EXP weekend Playlist, due to the playlist supporting double the number of players allowed in Lone Wolves. Although this game type was switched into Mythic brawl which is still Ranked FFA.  
*It was also easily obtained in the Ranked Living Dead Double EXP Weekend Playlist, because Zombies in a few gametypes were weak, and getting an Overkill with either Battle Rifle, Magnum, Shotgun or Machine Gun Turret on different "Infection" modified maps prove to easy if one goes to where Zombies spawn and "Spawn Kill" them, or if a Zombie gets lucky and sneaks in a Camping spot where Humans are and they are unaware that a Zombie has infiltrated their camping spot. If you get to play the infection variant "Braaaainsss..." on the Foundry variant "Infected Manor" try to get onto on of the turrets (preferably the right one) you can easily get an overkill as the game progresses.
 
==Trivia==
*Bungie employee Luke Smith (AKA Lukems) was often picked on because of his inability to gain the achievement until he earned it in the last Legendary Brawl Double EXP weekend.
*The Overkill was, according to players, harder to get than the [[Killing Frenzy (Achievement)|Killing Frenzy]] achievement itself.
 
==Links==
===Internal===
*[[Halo 3 Achievements]]
 
===External===


==Rewards==
Unlocking this achievement rewards the player with the following;
*{{Gamerscore|5}}
*[[Commando harness|Commando]] helmet multiplayer armor permutation
*[[Ascetic harness|Ascetic]] shoulders multiplayer armor permutation


==Tactics==
*One way to get this achievement was to use an [[Energy Sword]] on [[The Pit]] during a [[Slayer|Swords]] match. Players that are skilled with the sword were be able to gain [[Triple Kill (Halo 3 achievement)|Triple Kill]], Overkill, [[Steppin' Razor]], and possibly even [[Killing Frenzy (achievement)|Killing Frenzy]] all in the same match. One could also rush for the Energy Sword during a [[King of the Hill]] match.
*The turrets on The Pit could be useful when playing on that map in a Crazy King match. Players at the hill would often be too preoccupied to avoid the turret until it was too late. Alternatively, one could [[Camping#Target Camping|lie in wait near the hill]] with a [[Shotgun]], [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]], or [[Mauler]].
*During a King of the Hill match, [[sniping]] players at the hill was a valid tactic.
*A tricky tactic was to find a Shotgun and a [[Bubble Shield]]. One could activate the Bubble Shield to draw enemies close, and then use the Shotgun to mow them down when they enter.
*During an [[Oddball]] match on [[Guardian (map)|Guardian]], one could go downstairs, grab the ball, and run halfway up one of the small ramps overlooking the central "arena". At that point, one could drop the skull and [[Camping|hide behind the door]]. From there, one could [[melee]] any players that rush for the ball.
*Several Double EXP Weekend playlists were useful for gaining this achievement, including Mythic Brawl and Ranked Living Dead.
**In Living Dead, the Zombies were weak in a few gametypes, and some of the maps were prone to spawnkilling.


==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 14:03, October 12, 2022

Overkill
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5 Gamerscore icon taken from Xbox.com. Originally a single block colour (with the two circles both being white and the 'G' a transparent cutout), but modified by myself to display nicely on dark *and* light themes, and to be reminiscent of the pre-Xbox One gamerscore icon.

Overkill is an achievement in Halo 3. It was awarded when a player earned an Overkill medal in a ranked free-for-all Matchmaking playlist. The achievement is worth 5 gamerscore, and unlocks the Elite Commando helmet and the Elite Ascetic shoulder armor permutations.

Following the shutdown of Xbox 360 Halo online services on January 13, 2022, this achievement is no longer attainable.[1][2]

Background[edit]

This achievement is known for being very difficult to earn. The only permanent playlist that this achievement could be earned in is Lone Wolves. Lone Wolves originally only supported five-player matches, such that an Overkill Medal required the killing of every other player in the match. This proved to be quite difficult, and many players instead opted to get this achievement simply in an achievement match.

This was rectified and made slightly easier in a later updates, where the amount of people allowed per match was increased to six.

Rewards[edit]

Unlocking this achievement rewards the player with the following;

  • 5 gamerscore
  • Commando helmet multiplayer armor permutation
  • Ascetic shoulders multiplayer armor permutation

Tactics[edit]

  • One way to get this achievement was to use an Energy Sword on The Pit during a Swords match. Players that are skilled with the sword were be able to gain Triple Kill, Overkill, Steppin' Razor, and possibly even Killing Frenzy all in the same match. One could also rush for the Energy Sword during a King of the Hill match.
  • The turrets on The Pit could be useful when playing on that map in a Crazy King match. Players at the hill would often be too preoccupied to avoid the turret until it was too late. Alternatively, one could lie in wait near the hill with a Shotgun, gravity hammer, or Mauler.
  • During a King of the Hill match, sniping players at the hill was a valid tactic.
  • A tricky tactic was to find a Shotgun and a Bubble Shield. One could activate the Bubble Shield to draw enemies close, and then use the Shotgun to mow them down when they enter.
  • During an Oddball match on Guardian, one could go downstairs, grab the ball, and run halfway up one of the small ramps overlooking the central "arena". At that point, one could drop the skull and hide behind the door. From there, one could melee any players that rush for the ball.
  • Several Double EXP Weekend playlists were useful for gaining this achievement, including Mythic Brawl and Ranked Living Dead.
    • In Living Dead, the Zombies were weak in a few gametypes, and some of the maps were prone to spawnkilling.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Windows Central, Halo Xbox 360 servers have been shut down, ending an era (Retrieved on Jan 23, 2022) [archive]
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint, Sunsetting Halo Xbox 360 Game Services in 2021 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]

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