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*In ''Halo 2''<nowiki />'s campaign, one melee from an Elite on [[Normal]] difficulty can instantly kill the player, Rarely, the player doesn't die; the player should not have taken any damage, and the melee was delivered in the front.
*In ''Halo 2''<nowiki />'s campaign, one melee from an Elite on [[Normal]] difficulty can instantly kill the player, Rarely, the player doesn't die; the player should not have taken any damage, and the melee was delivered in the front.
*In the pre-beta ([[Bungie]] employees and staff only) versions of ''Halo 3'' Multiplayer, the melee was less powerful, with a single melee failing to significantly deplete a player's shields.{{Citation needed}}
*In the pre-beta ([[Bungie]] employees and staff only) versions of ''Halo 3'' Multiplayer, the melee was less powerful, with a single melee failing to significantly deplete a player's shields.{{Citation needed}}
*In the ''Halo 3'' Campaign, the Arbiter can melee while dual-wielding Plasma Rifles without dropping them. Similarly, Brute Chieftains who carry [[Type-52 plasma cannon]]s can still melee the player with it, most likely due to their colossal strength. The player, who takes control of a Spartan-II, the Arbiter, or Elites in Campaign and multiplayer have the strength needed to perform such feats, however allowing this would affect game balance.
*In the ''Halo 3'' Campaign, the Arbiter can melee while dual-wielding Plasma Rifles without dropping them. Similarly, Brute Chieftains who carry {{Pattern|Pek|plasma cannon}}s can still melee the player with it, most likely due to their colossal strength. The player, who takes control of a Spartan-II, the Arbiter, or Elites in Campaign and multiplayer have the strength needed to perform such feats, however allowing this would affect game balance.
*In Halo 3, beserking Brutes will often appear to attempt to ''bite'' opponents, though damage inflicted remains the same.
*In Halo 3, beserking Brutes will often appear to attempt to ''bite'' opponents, though damage inflicted remains the same.
*In ''Halo 3'', it is possible to assassinate a player through thin glass, such as that found in the bases on [[Valhalla]] and [[Snowbound]]. Also, a melee on the right shoulder will grant an Assassination Medal, the left shoulder will not.{{Citation needed}}
*In ''Halo 3'', it is possible to assassinate a player through thin glass, such as that found in the bases on [[Valhalla]] and [[Snowbound]]. Also, a melee on the right shoulder will grant an Assassination Medal, the left shoulder will not.{{Citation needed}}