Editing Armor customization

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[[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.]]

'''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). The feature allows players to change the helmet, [[Wiktionary:pauldron|pauldrons]], and chest torso armor worn by their multiplayer avatar.

==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 II]] armor permutations: one helmet, two shoulder pieces, and one chest piece per permutation, not including the [[Bungie Armor]] chest armor, and taking into account the [[Rogue Armor|Rogue]], [[Mark V]], and [[ODST Armor]], which only have helmet pieces; and [[Security Armor]], which does not have a chest piece. The HAYABUSA Project, developed alongside the MJOLNIR Project, includes the HAYABUSA and Katana permutations.

Players without XBOX Live can unlock the following permutations:

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

Players who have unlocked those armor permutations need only the [[Recon Armor]] (and the Bungie Armor, which can't be obtained) to have all chest armor pieces.

====Helmets====
*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark VI]]:''' Unlocked by default.
*'''[[CQB Armor|CQB]]:''' Unlocked by default.
*'''[[EVA Armor|EVA]]:''' Unlock the [[Campaign Complete: Normal]] [[Achievement]].
*'''[[EOD Armor|EOD]]:''' Unlock the [[Campaign Complete: Legendary]] [[Achievement]].
*'''[[Hayabusa Armor|Hayabusa]]:''' Collect all 13 [[Skulls]] in Campaign mode.
*'''[[Security Armor|Security]]:''' Either get 49 [[Achievements]] in Halo 3, or accumulate up to 1000 [[Gamerscore]] in Halo 3. 
*'''[[ODST Armor|ODST]]:''' Unlock the [[Spartan Graduate]] Achievement. After TU2, in the new rank progression system this Achievement must be unlocked by reaching the rank of Private grade two in any playlist ranking.
*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#MJOLNIR Mark V|Mark V]]:''' Unlock the [[UNSC Spartan]] Achievement. After TU2, in the new rank progression system this Achievement must be unlocked by reaching the rank of Sergeant in any playlist ranking.
*'''[[Rogue Armor|Rogue]]:''' Unlock the [[Spartan Officer]] Achievement. After TU2, in the new rank progression system this Achievement must be unlocked by reaching the rank of Lieutenant in any playlist ranking.
*'''[[Recon Armor|Recon]]:''' One way is to unlock all of the [[Vidmaster]] Achievements in Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST. The armor can also be unlocked by doing something that makes Bungie feel you deserve it, such as a Forge map, screenshot, or machinima (but this is a rarity).
*'''[[Scout Armor|Scout]]:''' Unlock the Used Car Salesman Achievement.

====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. 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.]]

====Chest Armor====
*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark VI]]:''' Unlocked by default.
*'''[[CQB Armor|CQB]]:''' Unlocked by default.
*'''[[EVA Armor|EVA]]:''' Complete The [[Tsavo Highway]] on [[Normal]] difficulty or higher.
*'''[[EOD Armor|EOD]]:''' Complete The [[Tsavo Highway]] on [[Legendary]] difficulty.
*'''[[Hayabusa Armor|Hayabusa]]:''' Collect at least 5 [[skulls]] in [[campaign]].
*'''[[Katana]]''' (Add-On): Unlock at least 49 achievements which are worth 1000 or more Gamerscore points in Halo 3. NOTE: There are reports from people who get it with less achievements. Since the release of the mythic map pack the Katana seems to unlock for those that download early(without the need for 1000 gamerscore OR 49 achievements) 
*'''[[Scout Armor|Scout]]:''' Unlock the [[Too Close to the Sun]] [[Achievement]], although  has been reported that it may appear later sometimes.
*'''[[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 or screenshot and also winning a contest or various competitions that Bungie composes.
*'''[[Bungie Armor|Bungie]]:''' A popular misconception is that the Bungie Flaming Helmet is actually a helmet mostly perceived as Hayabusa, but in fact, it is a piece of fire on the collar. Thus, it is a chest piece. It is the Bungie Chest Piece that allows the flame on the head which can be used with any helmet and shoulder piece (The chest piece is identical to the EOD body piece). The only way to get it '''currently''' is to get hired at [[Bungie]].
{{MJOLNIR Variations}}

==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"
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!colspan="4"| Spartan Armor Permutations 
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! !! Chest !! Shoulder !! Helmet
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| '''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark VI]]''' || (Starter) || (Starter) || (Starter)
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| '''[[CQB Armor|CQB]]''' || (Starter) || (Starter) || (Starter)
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| '''[[EVA Armor|EVA]]''' || [[Tsavo Highway (Level)|Tsavo Highway]] ([[Normal]]) || [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]] ([[Normal]]) || [[Campaign Complete: Normal]]
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| '''[[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]]
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| '''[[Katana]]''' || Earn 49 achievements || ||
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| ''' [[Bungie Armor|Bungie]]''' || [[Bungie]] Employees only || ||
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| '''[[Security Armor|Security]]''' ||  || Get 750 Gamerscore || Get 1000 Gamerscore
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| '''[[Recon Armor|Recon]] || Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]]. || Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]]. || Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]]. 
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|- align="center"
| '''[[Scout Armor|Scout]]''' || [[Too Close to the Sun]] || [[Mongoose Mowdown]] || [[Used Car Salesman]]
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| '''[[ODST Armor|ODST]]''' ||  ||  || [[Spartan Graduate]]
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| '''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#MJOLNIR Mark V|Mark V]]''' ||  ||  || [[UNSC Spartan]]
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| '''[[Rogue Armor|Rogue]]''' ||  ||  || [[Spartan Officer]]
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!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]]
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| '''[[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 [[MJOLNIR]] 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.
*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.
*The experimental armor seen in [[Halo: Spartan Black]] can be made by simply equiping a Spartan with full Mark VI armor and making all the colors Black.

==Sources==
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*[http://halotech.org/geemc/ Build your own Spartan]
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-{{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]].}}
+{{Ratings}}
-'''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.
+[[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.]]
-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.
+'''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). The feature allows players to change the helmet, [[Wiktionary:pauldron|pauldrons]], and chest torso armor worn by their multiplayer avatar.
-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.
+==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 II]] armor permutations: one helmet, two shoulder pieces, and one chest piece per permutation, not including the [[Bungie Armor]] chest armor, and taking into account the [[Rogue Armor|Rogue]], [[Mark V]], and [[ODST Armor]], which only have helmet pieces; and [[Security Armor]], which does not have a chest piece. The HAYABUSA Project, developed alongside the MJOLNIR Project, includes the HAYABUSA and Katana permutations.
-''Halo Online''{{'}}s customization required players to purchase armor pieces with in-game currency, similar to ''Halo: Reach''.
+Players without XBOX Live can unlock the following permutations:
-For a more detailed article, see:
+*Full [[Hayabusa]] armor (find all skulls)
-*[[Armor customization (Halo: Combat Evolved)|Armor customization (''Halo: Combat Evolved'')]]
+*Full [[Scout]] (except shoulders)
-*[[Armor customization (Halo 2)|Armor customization (''Halo 2'')]]
+*Full [[EOD]] ([[Legendary]] completion)
-*[[Armor customization (Halo 3)|Armor customization (''Halo 3'')]]
+*Full [[EVA]] ([[Normal]] completion)
-*[[Armor customization (Halo 3: ODST)|Armor customization (''Halo 3: ODST'')]]
+*[[Security]] (Shoulders)
-*[[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:
+Players who have unlocked those armor permutations need only the [[Recon Armor]] (and the Bungie Armor, which can't be obtained) to have all chest armor pieces.
-*[[Armor customization (Halo Online)|Armor customization (''Halo Online'')]]
-{{Disambig}}
+====Helmets====
+*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark VI]]:''' Unlocked by default.
+*'''[[CQB Armor|CQB]]:''' Unlocked by default.
+*'''[[EVA Armor|EVA]]:''' Unlock the [[Campaign Complete: Normal]] [[Achievement]].
+*'''[[EOD Armor|EOD]]:''' Unlock the [[Campaign Complete: Legendary]] [[Achievement]].
+*'''[[Hayabusa Armor|Hayabusa]]:''' Collect all 13 [[Skulls]] in Campaign mode.
+*'''[[Security Armor|Security]]:''' Either get 49 [[Achievements]] in Halo 3, or accumulate up to 1000 [[Gamerscore]] in Halo 3.
+*'''[[ODST Armor|ODST]]:''' Unlock the [[Spartan Graduate]] Achievement. After TU2, in the new rank progression system this Achievement must be unlocked by reaching the rank of Private grade two in any playlist ranking.
+*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#MJOLNIR Mark V|Mark V]]:''' Unlock the [[UNSC Spartan]] Achievement. After TU2, in the new rank progression system this Achievement must be unlocked by reaching the rank of Sergeant in any playlist ranking.
+*'''[[Rogue Armor|Rogue]]:''' Unlock the [[Spartan Officer]] Achievement. After TU2, in the new rank progression system this Achievement must be unlocked by reaching the rank of Lieutenant in any playlist ranking.
+*'''[[Recon Armor|Recon]]:''' One way is to unlock all of the [[Vidmaster]] Achievements in Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST. The armor can also be unlocked by doing something that makes Bungie feel you deserve it, such as a Forge map, screenshot, or machinima (but this is a rarity).
+*'''[[Scout Armor|Scout]]:''' Unlock the Used Car Salesman Achievement.
+====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. 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.]]
+====Chest Armor====
+*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark VI]]:''' Unlocked by default.
+*'''[[CQB Armor|CQB]]:''' Unlocked by default.
+*'''[[EVA Armor|EVA]]:''' Complete The [[Tsavo Highway]] on [[Normal]] difficulty or higher.
+*'''[[EOD Armor|EOD]]:''' Complete The [[Tsavo Highway]] on [[Legendary]] difficulty.
+*'''[[Hayabusa Armor|Hayabusa]]:''' Collect at least 5 [[skulls]] in [[campaign]].
+*'''[[Katana]]''' (Add-On): Unlock at least 49 achievements which are worth 1000 or more Gamerscore points in Halo 3. NOTE: There are reports from people who get it with less achievements. Since the release of the mythic map pack the Katana seems to unlock for those that download early(without the need for 1000 gamerscore OR 49 achievements)
+*'''[[Scout Armor|Scout]]:''' Unlock the [[Too Close to the Sun]] [[Achievement]], although  has been reported that it may appear later sometimes.
+*'''[[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 or screenshot and also winning a contest or various competitions that Bungie composes.
+*'''[[Bungie Armor|Bungie]]:''' A popular misconception is that the Bungie Flaming Helmet is actually a helmet mostly perceived as Hayabusa, but in fact, it is a piece of fire on the collar. Thus, it is a chest piece. It is the Bungie Chest Piece that allows the flame on the head which can be used with any helmet and shoulder piece (The chest piece is identical to the EOD body piece). The only way to get it '''currently''' is to get hired at [[Bungie]].
+{{MJOLNIR Variations}}
+==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 [[MJOLNIR]] 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.
+*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.
+*The experimental armor seen in [[Halo: Spartan Black]] can be made by simply equiping a Spartan with full Mark VI armor and making all the colors Black.
+==Sources==
+<references/>
+==Related Links==
+===Internal Links===
+===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]
+[[Category:Halo 3]]