Editing Armor customization

[[Image:Armor Permutations.png|300px|thumb|right|All of the Spartan Permutations. Note: If a part of the armor set doesn't exist it has been substituted with Mark VI.]]

{{Era|H3}}
{{Ratings}}
'''Armor Permutations''' are a feature in ''[[Halo 3]]'', allowing the player to aesthetically customize their [[multiplayer]] character (the armor doesn't have any effect on gameplay, only purely cosmetic changes).

==SPARTAN Armor Permutations==
There are a wide variety of [[SPARTAN II]] armor permutations, with eleven helmets, eight shoulder pieces, and eight chest pieces for a total of 5,632 different [[SPARTAN]] armor permutations: one helmet, two shoulder pieces, and one chest piece per permutation, not taking into account if you happen to be one of those lucky individuals working for Bungie able to use the fire armour. With the exception of the [[Rogue Armor|Rogue]], [[Mark V]], and [[ODST Armor|ODST]] armor, which do not have either chest or shoulder pieces, and [[Security Armor|Security]] armor, which does not have a chest piece. The HAYABUSA Project was developed alongside the MJOLNIR Project and includes the HAYABUSA and Katana permutations.

For those players who do not have XBOX Live, you can unlock the following permutations:

*Full [[Hayabusa]] (find all skulls)
*Full [[Scout]] (except shoulders)
*Full [[EOD]] ([[Legendary]] completion)
*Full [[EVA]] ([[Normal]] completion)
*[[Security]] (Shoulders)

* Please also note: this means you have all bodies except for [[Recon]].


====Shoulder Pieces====
*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark VI]]:''' Unlocked by default.
*'''[[CQB Armor|CQB]]:''' Unlocked by default.
*'''[[EVA Armor|EVA]]:''' Complete [[The Ark]] in Campaign on [[Normal]] or higher difficulty.
*'''[[EOD Armor|EOD]]:''' Complete the level [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]] on [[Legendary]] difficulty.
*'''[[Hayabusa Armor|Hayabusa]]:''' Collect at least 9 [[skulls]].
*'''[[Security Armor|Security]]:''' Earn 900 [[Gamerscore]] on ''[[Halo 3]]''. Due to inconsistency, this armor permutation is not always given at 750. There are some reports that the Security Shoulders need a minimum of 350- 995 Gamerscore, even though the official guide to ''[[Halo 3]]'' lists the requirements as 750 (could also be total Metagame points). Even then, the armor permutation may be unlocked, and then re-lock itself after a time, as has been reported. The only way to keep it permanently is to get all the achievements. This permutation may sometimes need the player's model to have accessed online to unlock it. 
*'''[[Scout Armor|Scout]]:''' Unlock the [[Mongoose Mowdown]] achievement.
*'''[[Recon Armor|Recon]]:''' Get all the [[Vidmaster]] Achievements in [[Halo 3]] and [[Halo 3: ODST]]. It can also be unlocked by doing something that makes [[Bungie]] feel you deserve it, such as a [[Forge]] map, film or screenshot.

[[Image:Halo 3 Armor by lukedenby.jpg|thumb|right|All the Armor Permutations.]]



==Sangheili/Elite Armor Permutations==
[[Image: Elite Armor Permutations.png|right|thumb|All of the [[Sangheili|Elite]] armor permutations.]]
There are a wide variety of Elite armor permutations, with 5 helmets, 5 shoulder pieces, and 5 chest pieces for a total of 15 different [[Sangheili]] armor permutations: one helmet, two shoulder pieces, and chest piece per permutation and 625 possible combinations with all pieces in consideration.

====Helmets====
*'''[[Sangheili Combat Harness|Combat]]:''' Unlocked by default.
*'''[[Elite Assault Armor|Assault]]:''' Unlocked by default.
*'''[[Elite Flight Armor|Flight]]:''' Unlock either [[Campaign Complete: Heroic]] or [[Campaign Complete: Legendary]] [[Achievements]]. 
*'''[[Elite Ascetic Armor|Ascetic]]:''' Unlock the [[Steppin' Razor]] achievement.
*'''[[Elite Commando Armor| Commando]]:''' Unlock the [[Overkill Achievement]]. 
      
====Shoulder Pieces====
*'''[[Sangheili Combat Harness|Combat]]:''' Unlocked by default.
*'''[[Elite Assault Armor|Assault]]:''' Unlocked by default.
*'''[[Elite Flight Armor|Flight]]:''' Complete the level [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]] on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]] difficulties.
*'''[[Elite Ascetic Armor|Ascetic]]:''' Unlock the [[Overkill (Halo 3)|Overkill]] achievement.
*'''[[Elite Commando Armor|Commando]]:''' Unlocked by default after ''Auto Update 1'' was applied on February 19, 2008. At first, the [[Steppin' Razor]]<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13233 The longstanding “Elite Commando Shoulders aren’t unlocking with the achievement” bug is being resolved in the auto update. The shoulders weren’t unlocking when the Steppin’ Razor achievement was acquired. In the post-auto update era, the Commando Shoulders will be unlocked for everyone, regardless of the status of the corresponding achievement.</ref> achievement was needed to unlock the piece, but a bug prevented this. Some people reported getting the shoulder pieces, but then they re-locked themselves after a certain amount of time without being used.

====Chest Armor====
*'''[[Sangheili Combat Harness|Combat]]:''' Unlocked by default.
*'''[[Elite Assault Armor|Assault]]:''' Unlocked by default. 
*'''[[Elite Flight Armor|Flight]]:''' Complete the level [[Tsavo Highway (Level)|Tsavo Highway]] on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]] difficulties.
*'''[[Elite Ascetic Armor|Ascetic]]:''' Unlock the [[Up Close and Personal]] [[achievement]].
*'''[[Elite Commando Armor|Commando]]:''' Unlock the [[Triple Kill (Achievement)|Triple Kill]] [[achievement]].
{{Elite Variations}}

==Unlocking Permutations==
{| align="center" cellpadding="3" border="1"
|- align="center"
!colspan="4"| Spartan Armor Permutations 
|- align="center"
! !! Chest !! Shoulder !! Helmet
|- align="center"
| '''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark VI]]''' || (Starter) || (Starter) || (Starter)
|- align="center"
| '''[[CQB Armor|CQB]]''' || (Starter) || (Starter) || (Starter)
|- align="center"
| '''[[EVA Armor|EVA]]''' || [[Tsavo Highway (Level)|Tsavo Highway]] ([[Normal]]) || [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]] ([[Normal]]) || [[Campaign Complete: Normal]]
|- align="center"
| '''[[EOD Armor|EOD]]''' || [[Tsavo Highway (Level)|Tsavo Highway]] ([[Legendary]]) || [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]] ([[Legendary]]) || [[Campaign Complete: Legendary]]
|- align="center"
| '''[[Hayabusa Armor|Hayabusa]]''' || Collect 5 [[Halo 3 Skulls|skulls]] || Collect 9 [[Halo 3 Skulls|skulls]] || Collect all 13 [[Halo 3 Skulls|skulls]]
|- align="center"
| '''[[Katana]]''' || Earn 49 achievements || ||
|- align="center"
| ''' [[Bungie Armor|Bungie]]''' || [[Bungie]] Employees only || ||
|-align="center"
| '''[[Security Armor|Security]]''' ||  || Get 750 Gamerscore || Get 1000 Gamerscore
|- align="center"
| '''[[Recon Armor|Recon]] || Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]]. || Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]]. || Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]]. 
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
| '''[[Scout Armor|Scout]]''' || [[Too Close to the Sun]] || [[Mongoose Mowdown]] || [[Used Car Salesman]]
|- align="center"
| '''[[ODST Armor|ODST]]''' ||  ||  || [[Spartan Graduate]]
|- align="center"
| '''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#MJOLNIR Mark V|Mark V]]''' ||  ||  || [[UNSC Spartan]]
|- align="center"
| '''[[Rogue Armor|Rogue]]''' ||  ||  || [[Spartan Officer]]
|- align="center"
!colspan="4"| Elite Armor Permutations 
|- align="center"
| '''[[Elite Combat Armor|Combat]]''' || (Starter) || (Starter) || (Starter)
|- align="center"
| '''[[Elite Assault Armor|Assault]]''' || (Starter) || (Starter) || (Starter)
|- align="center"
| '''[[Elite Flight Armor|Flight]]''' || [[Tsavo Highway (Level)|Tsavo Highway]] ([[Heroic]]) || [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]] ([[Heroic]]) || [[Campaign Complete: Heroic]]
|- align="center"
| '''[[Elite Ascetic Armor|Ascetic]]''' || [[Up Close and Personal]] || [[Overkill (Achievement)|Overkill]] || [[Steppin' Razor]]
|- align="center"
| '''[[Elite Commando Armor|Commando]]''' || [[Triple Kill (Achievement)|Triple Kill]] || [[Halo 3 Auto-Updates]]/[[Steppin' Razor]]<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13233 The longstanding “Elite Commando Shoulders aren’t unlocking with the achievement” bug is being resolved in the auto update. The shoulders weren’t unlocking when the Steppin’ Razor achievement was acquired. In the post-auto update era, the Commando Shoulders will be unlocked for everyone, regardless of the status of the corresponding achievement.</ref> || [[Overkill (Achievement)|Overkill]]
|}

To mix and match Armor permutations with all colors: go to this [http://php.badrouter.net/bnet/]

==Gallery==
====Human (Spartans)====
<center>
<gallery>
Image:Flamenrecon.jpg|Flaming Recon armor. 
Image:CQB-Halopedia.jpg|The finished image of the CQB armor.
Image:MJOLNIR Mk.VI Powered Assault Armor (EVA).jpg|The EVA permutation's finished image.
Image:Halo-3-custom-armor.jpg|An EVA Spartan wielding a M6G or Magnum.
Image:Halo3_Spartan-pistol-01.jpg|A Khaki CQB Spartan wielding an M6G.
Image:Blemo's Spartan.jpg|You can mix and match different armor parts to create your own Spartan like this ODST Spartan Permutation as seen in this image.
Image:flaminghayabusa.jpg|Flaming Helmet. ''Note'': It is the Bungie Chest Permutation that makes the Flaming helmet, and can be equipped with any helmet and shoulders.
Image:753777342 19c07c569a o.jpg|The Recon armor permutation wielding a [[Machine Gun Turret]] ripped off its tripod, and the back is covered by a knee that was blocking the picture.
Image:Mark V mix.jpg|Another mix and match with the original, Mark V helmet from Halo Combat Evolved.
Image:IMGP0819.JPG|Three conceptual armor sets from ''[[The Art of Halo 3]]''.
Image:ODST_helmet.jpg|ODST helmet. There is no shoulder or chest.
Image:Rogue_Armor_.jpg|Halo 3 Rogue armor.
Image:Recon_armor.jpg|Halo 3 Recon armor, regarded by many to be the best armor available.
Image:3231-Full.jpg|A Hayabusa helmet with flaming chest armor on the [[Halo 3]] [[Multiplayer]] level [[Snowbound]].
Image:1208737266_Scout.jpg|The [[Scout]] variant dual-wielding Brute Spikers.
Image:EOD_Red.JPG|The [[EOD]] variant in a fire holding a Mauler.
Image:1211909653_Security.jpg|The [[Security]] variant holding a shotgun with a [[Warthog]] in the background.
Image:1233418918-12Hayabusa-KatanaRightShot.jpg|The [[Katana]] chest plate on the [[Hayabusa]] variant. Please note that the Katana is not a usable part of the game and is only placed there for decoration.
</gallery>
</center>

====Sangheili   (Elites)====
<center>
<gallery>
Image:Assaultarmor.jpg|A light green Elite Assault armor permutation.
Image:N'tho 'Sraom.jpg|The updated Elite Combat armor permutation.
Image:Unknown Elite Armor1.jpg|An Elite in the Commando armor being burned.(Ascetic Shoulders due to the old bug).
Image:1224034874 Elite team.jpg|All the Elite armor permutations in a line on a map [[Snowbound]] in [[Halo 3]]
Image:FloodGateEESpecialOppsEliteArmour13.jpg|An Elite armor that is only shown in the campaign level [[Floodgate]] (it is not usable). This is simply a glitch from the making of the game. 
Image:1224212556_Ascetic_Combat_Harness.jpg|An Elite wearing the [[Ascetic Harness]] permutation holding an [[Energy Sword]].
Image:1224959253_Flight.jpg|A front view of the [[Flight Harness]] permutation. It can be unlocked by beating [[Campaign]] on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]] difficulty levels.
Image:1206313606_Commando.jpg| A side view of the complete [[Commando Harness]].
</gallery>
</center>

==Trivia==
*The [[EOD]] chest variant is similar to the [[Mark V]] chest plate. Many people have noticed this, and wear the chest plate with the Mark V helmet and the [[Mark VI]] shoulders to re-create Mark V armor from ''[[Halo: CE]]''.
*There was originally going to be an [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]] Armor Permutation, but it was taken out before ''[[Halo 3]]'''s release. Bungie however, did not explain why.{{Fact}}
*Before the release of the [[Halo 3 Beta]], it was speculated that there would be [[Brute]] Armor Permutations. This made sense, since the information about Brute ranks and armor had been released in a Bungie podcast.
*Due to the different posture, [[Elite]] Armor is normally considered harder to headshot from behind compared to [[Spartan]] Armor, although easier from the side.
*The neck of an [[Elite]] (regardless what armor permutation used) is completely immune to any form of damage, except for a charged [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]]. In addition, the projectile will simply pass through the neck, as though the neck wasn't there, without even a blood spatter.
*Other than Recon there are [[7]] shoulder and body armors.
*If you look into the visors of Spartans, you will see an empty version of the map.
*The Bungie armor is also used in [[Halo Wars]].Because you can see the Spartans using it in the cutscene "Monsters"
*Hayabusa's development was in tandem with that of the original MJOLNIR project.
*Chris Butcher has stated that there was going to be more Elite armor that was going to be downloadable content but apparently the coding won't work. There are no pictures of these armor permutations but one of them might have been the [[Arbiter]] armor.
*It is impossible to replicate any [[Halo 3]] Campaign characters due to minor differences such as [[Master Chief]]'s battle damage/armor color, [[Thel 'Vadam|the Arbiter's]] armor, [[Usze ‘Taham]]'s color and [[N’tho ‘Sraom]]'s bad right eye.
*There are several Halo 2 armor permutations that could have been used for Elites in Halo 3, such as Heretic armor, Arbiter armor, Honor Guard armor, and Councilor armor.

==External Links==
*[http://php.badrouter.net/bnet/ Player Generator]
*[http://zaamit.com/content/h3modelgenerator.aspx Player Generator]
*[http://halotech.org/geemc/ Build your own Spartan]

==Sources==
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-{{Status|Gameplay}}
+[[Image:Armor Permutations.png|300px|thumb|right|All of the Spartan Permutations. Note: If a part of the armor set doesn't exist it has been substituted with Mark VI.]]
-{{Center|For the similar, but distinct player customization options seen in ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', see [[Skins|skins]].}}
-'''Armor customization''' is a feature in ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''Halo 4'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', ''Halo 5: Guardians'', and ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' that allow players to customize their [[multiplayer]] character's [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|armor]] to their liking. Almost every game featuring this aspect of customization allowed players to change various pieces of armor worn by their multiplayer character. In ''Halo 3: ODST'' specifically, the player was allowed to choose members of [[Alpha-Nine]] to play as for the game's [[Firefight]] component. The player was still given color choices, and the option to play with or without a helmet was available.
-In ''Halo 3'', options were limited to helmets, shoulders, and chest plates, ''Halo: Reach'' added onto this selection and offered various helmet attachments, along with newly implemented wrist, utility, knee pad, and visor color options. ''Halo 4'' would continue this trend, but instead of wrist attachments and leg utilities, offered full customization of both forearms and legs. ''Halo 5: Guardians'' regressed and only allowed players to swap full body armor sets and helmets. ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' initially launched with static armor sets for ''Halo 3'', ''Halo 4'' and ''Halo 2: Anniversary'', but was eventually updated to return ''Halo 4''{{'}}s customization to how it was on the Xbox 360. ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' were also given helmet, shoulder, chest, forearm, and leg options. ''Halo Infinite'' went back to a ''Halo: Reach'' style of customization, but with the addition of armor cores where different armor pieces can be attached to a specific base armor set.
+{{Era|H3}}
+{{Ratings}}
+'''Armor Permutations''' are a feature in ''[[Halo 3]]'', allowing the player to aesthetically customize their [[multiplayer]] character (the armor doesn't have any effect on gameplay, only purely cosmetic changes).
-Beginning with ''Halo 3'', the player was allowed to swap genders for their Spartan in the form of a voice option. ''Halo: Reach'', ''Halo 4'', and ''Halo 5: Guardians'' would carry this forward with male and female player models being distinct, while ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' would drop the option.
+==SPARTAN Armor Permutations==
+There are a wide variety of [[SPARTAN II]] armor permutations, with eleven helmets, eight shoulder pieces, and eight chest pieces for a total of 5,632 different [[SPARTAN]] armor permutations: one helmet, two shoulder pieces, and one chest piece per permutation, not taking into account if you happen to be one of those lucky individuals working for Bungie able to use the fire armour. With the exception of the [[Rogue Armor|Rogue]], [[Mark V]], and [[ODST Armor|ODST]] armor, which do not have either chest or shoulder pieces, and [[Security Armor|Security]] armor, which does not have a chest piece. The HAYABUSA Project was developed alongside the MJOLNIR Project and includes the HAYABUSA and Katana permutations.
-In a unique twist, ''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'', ''Halo: Reach'', and ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' allowed the player to choose between being a [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] or [[Sangheili|Elite]]. ''Halo 2'' didn't allow for specific armor swapping, but ''Halo 3'', ''Halo: Reach'', and ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' featured varying levels of armor customization for the Elites. ''Halo 4'', ''Halo 5: Guardians'', and ''Halo Infinite'' dropped this aspect of player customization altogether.
+For those players who do not have XBOX Live, you can unlock the following permutations:
-''Halo Online''{{'}}s customization required players to purchase armor pieces with in-game currency, similar to ''Halo: Reach''.
+*Full [[Hayabusa]] (find all skulls)
+*Full [[Scout]] (except shoulders)
+*Full [[EOD]] ([[Legendary]] completion)
+*Full [[EVA]] ([[Normal]] completion)
+*[[Security]] (Shoulders)
-For a more detailed article, see:
+* Please also note: this means you have all bodies except for [[Recon]].
-*[[Armor customization (Halo: Combat Evolved)|Armor customization (''Halo: Combat Evolved'')]]
-*[[Armor customization (Halo 2)|Armor customization (''Halo 2'')]]
-*[[Armor customization (Halo 3)|Armor customization (''Halo 3'')]]
-*[[Armor customization (Halo 3: ODST)|Armor customization (''Halo 3: ODST'')]]
-*[[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|Armor customization (''Halo: Reach'')]]
-*[[Armor customization (Halo 4)|Armor customization (''Halo 4'')]]
-*[[Armor customization (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Armor customization (''Halo 2: Anniversary'')]]
-*[[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Armor customization (''Halo 5: Guardians'')]]
-*[[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor customization (''Halo Infinite'')]]
-For a list of all cut permutations, see:
-*[[Armor customization (Halo Online)|Armor customization (''Halo Online'')]]
-{{Disambig}}
+====Shoulder Pieces====
+*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark VI]]:''' Unlocked by default.
+*'''[[CQB Armor|CQB]]:''' Unlocked by default.
+*'''[[EVA Armor|EVA]]:''' Complete [[The Ark]] in Campaign on [[Normal]] or higher difficulty.
+*'''[[EOD Armor|EOD]]:''' Complete the level [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]] on [[Legendary]] difficulty.
+*'''[[Hayabusa Armor|Hayabusa]]:''' Collect at least 9 [[skulls]].
+*'''[[Security Armor|Security]]:''' Earn 900 [[Gamerscore]] on ''[[Halo 3]]''. Due to inconsistency, this armor permutation is not always given at 750. There are some reports that the Security Shoulders need a minimum of 350- 995 Gamerscore, even though the official guide to ''[[Halo 3]]'' lists the requirements as 750 (could also be total Metagame points). Even then, the armor permutation may be unlocked, and then re-lock itself after a time, as has been reported. The only way to keep it permanently is to get all the achievements. This permutation may sometimes need the player's model to have accessed online to unlock it.
+*'''[[Scout Armor|Scout]]:''' Unlock the [[Mongoose Mowdown]] achievement.
+*'''[[Recon Armor|Recon]]:''' Get all the [[Vidmaster]] Achievements in [[Halo 3]] and [[Halo 3: ODST]]. It can also be unlocked by doing something that makes [[Bungie]] feel you deserve it, such as a [[Forge]] map, film or screenshot.
+[[Image:Halo 3 Armor by lukedenby.jpg|thumb|right|All the Armor Permutations.]]
+==Sangheili/Elite Armor Permutations==
+[[Image: Elite Armor Permutations.png|right|thumb|All of the [[Sangheili|Elite]] armor permutations.]]
+There are a wide variety of Elite armor permutations, with 5 helmets, 5 shoulder pieces, and 5 chest pieces for a total of 15 different [[Sangheili]] armor permutations: one helmet, two shoulder pieces, and chest piece per permutation and 625 possible combinations with all pieces in consideration.
+====Helmets====
+*'''[[Sangheili Combat Harness|Combat]]:''' Unlocked by default.
+*'''[[Elite Assault Armor|Assault]]:''' Unlocked by default.
+*'''[[Elite Flight Armor|Flight]]:''' Unlock either [[Campaign Complete: Heroic]] or [[Campaign Complete: Legendary]] [[Achievements]].
+*'''[[Elite Ascetic Armor|Ascetic]]:''' Unlock the [[Steppin' Razor]] achievement.
+*'''[[Elite Commando Armor| Commando]]:''' Unlock the [[Overkill Achievement]].
+====Shoulder Pieces====
+*'''[[Sangheili Combat Harness|Combat]]:''' Unlocked by default.
+*'''[[Elite Assault Armor|Assault]]:''' Unlocked by default.
+*'''[[Elite Flight Armor|Flight]]:''' Complete the level [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]] on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]] difficulties.
+*'''[[Elite Ascetic Armor|Ascetic]]:''' Unlock the [[Overkill (Halo 3)|Overkill]] achievement.
+*'''[[Elite Commando Armor|Commando]]:''' Unlocked by default after ''Auto Update 1'' was applied on February 19, 2008. At first, the [[Steppin' Razor]]<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13233 The longstanding “Elite Commando Shoulders aren’t unlocking with the achievement” bug is being resolved in the auto update. The shoulders weren’t unlocking when the Steppin’ Razor achievement was acquired. In the post-auto update era, the Commando Shoulders will be unlocked for everyone, regardless of the status of the corresponding achievement.</ref> achievement was needed to unlock the piece, but a bug prevented this. Some people reported getting the shoulder pieces, but then they re-locked themselves after a certain amount of time without being used.
+====Chest Armor====
+*'''[[Sangheili Combat Harness|Combat]]:''' Unlocked by default.
+*'''[[Elite Assault Armor|Assault]]:''' Unlocked by default.
+*'''[[Elite Flight Armor|Flight]]:''' Complete the level [[Tsavo Highway (Level)|Tsavo Highway]] on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]] difficulties.
+*'''[[Elite Ascetic Armor|Ascetic]]:''' Unlock the [[Up Close and Personal]] [[achievement]].
+*'''[[Elite Commando Armor|Commando]]:''' Unlock the [[Triple Kill (Achievement)|Triple Kill]] [[achievement]].
+{{Elite Variations}}
+==Unlocking Permutations==
+{| align="center" cellpadding="3" border="1"
+|- align="center"
+!colspan="4"| Spartan Armor Permutations
+|- align="center"
+! !! Chest !! Shoulder !! Helmet
+|- align="center"
+| '''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark VI]]''' || (Starter) || (Starter) || (Starter)
+|- align="center"
+| '''[[CQB Armor|CQB]]''' || (Starter) || (Starter) || (Starter)
+|- align="center"
+| '''[[EVA Armor|EVA]]''' || [[Tsavo Highway (Level)|Tsavo Highway]] ([[Normal]]) || [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]] ([[Normal]]) || [[Campaign Complete: Normal]]
+|- align="center"
+| '''[[EOD Armor|EOD]]''' || [[Tsavo Highway (Level)|Tsavo Highway]] ([[Legendary]]) || [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]] ([[Legendary]]) || [[Campaign Complete: Legendary]]
+|- align="center"
+| '''[[Hayabusa Armor|Hayabusa]]''' || Collect 5 [[Halo 3 Skulls|skulls]] || Collect 9 [[Halo 3 Skulls|skulls]] || Collect all 13 [[Halo 3 Skulls|skulls]]
+|- align="center"
+| '''[[Katana]]''' || Earn 49 achievements || ||
+|- align="center"
+| ''' [[Bungie Armor|Bungie]]''' || [[Bungie]] Employees only || ||
+|-align="center"
+| '''[[Security Armor|Security]]''' ||  || Get 750 Gamerscore || Get 1000 Gamerscore
+|- align="center"
+| '''[[Recon Armor|Recon]] || Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]]. || Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]]. || Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]].
+|- align="center"
+|- align="center"
+| '''[[Scout Armor|Scout]]''' || [[Too Close to the Sun]] || [[Mongoose Mowdown]] || [[Used Car Salesman]]
+|- align="center"
+| '''[[ODST Armor|ODST]]''' ||  ||  || [[Spartan Graduate]]
+|- align="center"
+| '''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#MJOLNIR Mark V|Mark V]]''' ||  ||  || [[UNSC Spartan]]
+|- align="center"
+| '''[[Rogue Armor|Rogue]]''' ||  ||  || [[Spartan Officer]]
+|- align="center"
+!colspan="4"| Elite Armor Permutations
+|- align="center"
+| '''[[Elite Combat Armor|Combat]]''' || (Starter) || (Starter) || (Starter)
+|- align="center"
+| '''[[Elite Assault Armor|Assault]]''' || (Starter) || (Starter) || (Starter)
+|- align="center"
+| '''[[Elite Flight Armor|Flight]]''' || [[Tsavo Highway (Level)|Tsavo Highway]] ([[Heroic]]) || [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]] ([[Heroic]]) || [[Campaign Complete: Heroic]]
+|- align="center"
+| '''[[Elite Ascetic Armor|Ascetic]]''' || [[Up Close and Personal]] || [[Overkill (Achievement)|Overkill]] || [[Steppin' Razor]]
+|- align="center"
+| '''[[Elite Commando Armor|Commando]]''' || [[Triple Kill (Achievement)|Triple Kill]] || [[Halo 3 Auto-Updates]]/[[Steppin' Razor]]<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13233 The longstanding “Elite Commando Shoulders aren’t unlocking with the achievement” bug is being resolved in the auto update. The shoulders weren’t unlocking when the Steppin’ Razor achievement was acquired. In the post-auto update era, the Commando Shoulders will be unlocked for everyone, regardless of the status of the corresponding achievement.</ref> || [[Overkill (Achievement)|Overkill]]
+|}
+To mix and match Armor permutations with all colors: go to this [http://php.badrouter.net/bnet/]
+==Gallery==
+====Human (Spartans)====
+<center>
+<gallery>
+Image:Flamenrecon.jpg|Flaming Recon armor.
+Image:CQB-Halopedia.jpg|The finished image of the CQB armor.
+Image:MJOLNIR Mk.VI Powered Assault Armor (EVA).jpg|The EVA permutation's finished image.
+Image:Halo-3-custom-armor.jpg|An EVA Spartan wielding a M6G or Magnum.
+Image:Halo3_Spartan-pistol-01.jpg|A Khaki CQB Spartan wielding an M6G.
+Image:Blemo's Spartan.jpg|You can mix and match different armor parts to create your own Spartan like this ODST Spartan Permutation as seen in this image.
+Image:flaminghayabusa.jpg|Flaming Helmet. ''Note'': It is the Bungie Chest Permutation that makes the Flaming helmet, and can be equipped with any helmet and shoulders.
+Image:753777342 19c07c569a o.jpg|The Recon armor permutation wielding a [[Machine Gun Turret]] ripped off its tripod, and the back is covered by a knee that was blocking the picture.
+Image:Mark V mix.jpg|Another mix and match with the original, Mark V helmet from Halo Combat Evolved.
+Image:IMGP0819.JPG|Three conceptual armor sets from ''[[The Art of Halo 3]]''.
+Image:ODST_helmet.jpg|ODST helmet. There is no shoulder or chest.
+Image:Rogue_Armor_.jpg|Halo 3 Rogue armor.
+Image:Recon_armor.jpg|Halo 3 Recon armor, regarded by many to be the best armor available.
+Image:3231-Full.jpg|A Hayabusa helmet with flaming chest armor on the [[Halo 3]] [[Multiplayer]] level [[Snowbound]].
+Image:1208737266_Scout.jpg|The [[Scout]] variant dual-wielding Brute Spikers.
+Image:EOD_Red.JPG|The [[EOD]] variant in a fire holding a Mauler.
+Image:1211909653_Security.jpg|The [[Security]] variant holding a shotgun with a [[Warthog]] in the background.
+Image:1233418918-12Hayabusa-KatanaRightShot.jpg|The [[Katana]] chest plate on the [[Hayabusa]] variant. Please note that the Katana is not a usable part of the game and is only placed there for decoration.
+</gallery>
+</center>
+====Sangheili   (Elites)====
+<center>
+<gallery>
+Image:Assaultarmor.jpg|A light green Elite Assault armor permutation.
+Image:N'tho 'Sraom.jpg|The updated Elite Combat armor permutation.
+Image:Unknown Elite Armor1.jpg|An Elite in the Commando armor being burned.(Ascetic Shoulders due to the old bug).
+Image:1224034874 Elite team.jpg|All the Elite armor permutations in a line on a map [[Snowbound]] in [[Halo 3]]
+Image:FloodGateEESpecialOppsEliteArmour13.jpg|An Elite armor that is only shown in the campaign level [[Floodgate]] (it is not usable). This is simply a glitch from the making of the game.
+Image:1224212556_Ascetic_Combat_Harness.jpg|An Elite wearing the [[Ascetic Harness]] permutation holding an [[Energy Sword]].
+Image:1224959253_Flight.jpg|A front view of the [[Flight Harness]] permutation. It can be unlocked by beating [[Campaign]] on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]] difficulty levels.
+Image:1206313606_Commando.jpg| A side view of the complete [[Commando Harness]].
+</gallery>
+</center>
+==Trivia==
+*The [[EOD]] chest variant is similar to the [[Mark V]] chest plate. Many people have noticed this, and wear the chest plate with the Mark V helmet and the [[Mark VI]] shoulders to re-create Mark V armor from ''[[Halo: CE]]''.
+*There was originally going to be an [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]] Armor Permutation, but it was taken out before ''[[Halo 3]]'''s release. Bungie however, did not explain why.{{Fact}}
+*Before the release of the [[Halo 3 Beta]], it was speculated that there would be [[Brute]] Armor Permutations. This made sense, since the information about Brute ranks and armor had been released in a Bungie podcast.
+*Due to the different posture, [[Elite]] Armor is normally considered harder to headshot from behind compared to [[Spartan]] Armor, although easier from the side.
+*The neck of an [[Elite]] (regardless what armor permutation used) is completely immune to any form of damage, except for a charged [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]]. In addition, the projectile will simply pass through the neck, as though the neck wasn't there, without even a blood spatter.
+*Other than Recon there are [[7]] shoulder and body armors.
+*If you look into the visors of Spartans, you will see an empty version of the map.
+*The Bungie armor is also used in [[Halo Wars]].Because you can see the Spartans using it in the cutscene "Monsters"
+*Hayabusa's development was in tandem with that of the original MJOLNIR project.
+*Chris Butcher has stated that there was going to be more Elite armor that was going to be downloadable content but apparently the coding won't work. There are no pictures of these armor permutations but one of them might have been the [[Arbiter]] armor.
+*It is impossible to replicate any [[Halo 3]] Campaign characters due to minor differences such as [[Master Chief]]'s battle damage/armor color, [[Thel 'Vadam|the Arbiter's]] armor, [[Usze ‘Taham]]'s color and [[N’tho ‘Sraom]]'s bad right eye.
+*There are several Halo 2 armor permutations that could have been used for Elites in Halo 3, such as Heretic armor, Arbiter armor, Honor Guard armor, and Councilor armor.
+==External Links==
+*[http://php.badrouter.net/bnet/ Player Generator]
+*[http://zaamit.com/content/h3modelgenerator.aspx Player Generator]
+*[http://halotech.org/geemc/ Build your own Spartan]
+==Sources==
+<references/>
+[[Category:Halo 3]]