Editing Armor customization (Halo 3)

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[[File:H3 Snowbound Customisation.jpg|thumb|300px|A player using a mix of armor sets in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.]]

[[File:H3 - Multiplayer concept art.jpg|thumb|250px|Artwork by Isaac Hannaford revealing the existence of Recon, long before the armor was officially announced.]]

Halo 3 features a number of armor selections for both Spartan and Elite player characters, unlocked primarily by accomplishing feats within the [[campaign]], [[Matchmaking]] and earning [[achievement]]s. It was first hinted at during the [[Halo 3 Beta|''Halo 3'' Beta]], with the limited-access featuring the ability for players to customise their armour colouration and [[Emblems|emblem]] - though no ability to customise armour permutations.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/content.aspx?link=h3betaAppearance|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo 3 Beta: Identity and Appearance|D=24|M=01|Y=2021}}{{Ref/YouTube|Xy9bvuQ_eQE|dirtyShisno213|Halo 3 Beta Armor Customization}} Hidden in the Beta's files were strings referencing the in-development names for the multiplayer armours, with some [[Modding|modders]] able to figure out the existence of a potential armour customisation system ahead of the official release.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://flamesoffeenix.wordpress.com/2007/05/27/revealed-halo-3-new-custom-armour-types/|Site=7th Columnist|Page=*REVEALED* Halo 3 Custom New Armour Types|D=02|M=09|Y=2022}}

 

In total, there are 17 armor sets included in ''Halo 3'', 12 of which for the SPARTAN-II character model and 5 for the Elite character model. These armor permutations are organized into three categories: ''Helmet'', ''Chest'' and ''Shoulder''. There are a total of 30 color options to use with these armor permutations. Certain armor permutations can only be unlocked by completing the game on certain difficulties, accumulating certain [[Gamerscore]], or by obtaining certain multiplayer-specific achievements. Some, such as [[RECON-class Mjolnir|Recon]] or the exclusive [[Bungie Armor]], have more esoteric unlock requirements, and can only be granted under certain conditions. Additionally, some Spartan armor sets only contain a helmet piece or chest piece, with no other associated armor selections.

<center>''Note: The below unlock requirements only apply to the original ''Halo 3'' game on Xbox 360 or via Xbox One [[backward compatibility]]. In ''The Master Chief Collection'', all armors from Legacy ''Halo 3'' are unlocked by default for all players - including the Bungie armor.''</center>

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[[File:HTMCC H3 NewArmour.jpg|thumb|250px|The Demo, Suture and Compass armors introduced into ''Halo 3''.]]

With the launch of [[Series 3: Recon]], ''Halo 3'' customisation was updated with the inclusion of [[Skins (Halo 3)|skins]] for application on a player's weapon and several new visor colour options for use with all helmets. The full list of ''Halo 3'' skins can be viewed [[Skins (Halo 3)|here]].

[[Series 5: Anvil]] included twelve new armor permutations for ''Halo 3'', [[Armor customization (Halo Online)|originally created]] for the cancelled ''[[Halo Online]]''. Additionally, included new forearm and leg customisation, allowing players to choose between the new twelve armors or the default Mark VI. These armors can be toggled off for a more classic experience, with any players using ''Halo Online'' armor instead displaying as default Mark VI.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/243780d3b80b4bb6ac7917a8942286db/topics/mcc-development-flighting-updates/3e3252e1-297a-4590-a7ab-67c133b3d37d/posts?page=4#post63|Site=Halo Waypoint Forums|Page=MCC Development & Flighting Updates|Detail=Page 4, post 63|Quote=The team is currently working on a game update that expands the existing skin toggle in the settings menu to also apply to armor. If you prefer a true classic experience, you’ll be able to flip the “New Skins in Halo 3” toggle to “disabled” and you won’t see any new cosmetic items (weapon skins, vehicle skins, or armor) when you’re playing Halo 3. If you decide to turn off cosmetics, any players in your game who are wearing new armor will appear as default Mark VI.}}

 

[[Series 7: Elite]] saw the inclusion of seven new ''Halo Online'' armor permutations for the ''Elites''. Additionally, it will include new forearm and leg customization, allowing players to choose between the new seven harnesses or the default Combat harness. The season also added seven new techsuit options. [[Series 8: Mythic]] will include new armor, visors and back accessories alongside skins for weapons and vehicles.{{Ref/Site|Id=Update2708|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/243780d3b80b4bb6ac7917a8942286db/topics/mcc-development-flighting-updates/3e3252e1-297a-4590-a7ab-67c133b3d37d/posts?page=5#post100|Site=Halo Waypoint Forums|Page=MCC Development & Flighting Updates Page 5|Detail=Post 100|D=27|M=8|Y=2021}}

For Halo's 20th Anniversary, a new armor permutation was added: the [[MIRAGE-class Mjolnir|Mirage armor]], based on the [[Semi-Powered Infiltration armor]] used by [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-IIIs]].{{Ref/Site|D=03|M=11|Y=2021|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/celebrating-20-years-of-halo-in-the-master-chief-collection|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Celebrating 20 Years of Halo in The Master Chief Collection}}

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Visor customisation was introduced to ''Halo 3'' in [[Series 3: Recon]]. A number of visor colours can be unlocked for {{SeasonPoint|Season Points}}, though like other ''Halo 3'' skins, they can be toggled off in the menu. Season 6 introduced more visors in the form of animated visors.

Back Accessory customisation was introduced to ''Halo 3'' in [[Series 6: Raven]].

[[File:HTMCC H3 S5Techsuits.png|thumb|250px|A comparison of all Season 5 techsuit variants. From left to right: the original ''Halo 3'' techsuit, the new GEN1 techsuit, the GEN2 techsuit and the GEN2 Tinted techsuit.]]

As of the [[Series 4: Reclaimer#December 16 patch notes (Version 1.2028.0.0)|December 2020 update]], Spartans in ''Halo 3'' can now choose between three different techsuits to display underneath their MJOLNIR armor. Season 6 will include three new colored techsuits, with these techsuits not inhereting the player's primary color. These include the following;

**[[Series 7: Elite|Series 7]] [[Challenges/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Challenge]]: Nightcrawler

**[[Series 6: Raven|Series 6]] [[Challenges/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Challenge]]: Double Up

**[[Series 6: Raven|Series 6]], Tier 99 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})

**[[Series 6: Raven|Series 6]], Tier 95 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})

**[[Series 7: Elite|Series 7]], Tier 9 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})

**[[Series 7: Elite|Series 7]], Tier 22 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})

**[[Series 7: Elite|Series 7]], [[The Exchange]] ({{SeasonPoint|4}})

**[[Series 7: Elite|Series 7]], [[The Exchange]] ({{SeasonPoint|4}})

**[[Series 7: Elite|Series 7]], [[The Exchange]] ({{SeasonPoint|4}})

**[[Series 7: Elite|Series 7]], Tier 98 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})

*'''GEN2 Chainmail:''' ''What's old is new again.''

**[[Series 8: Mythic|Series 8]], Tier 3 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})

**[[Series 8: Mythic|Series 8]], Tier 39 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})

**[[Series 8: Mythic|Series 8]], Tier 90 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})

Pose customisation options were introduced to ''Halo 3'' in [[Series 8: Mythic]].

File:HTMCC Belos Concept.jpg|''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' Season 8 concept art for the [[Belos armor|Belos]] armours.

File:HTMCC Blackguard Concept.jpg|''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' Season 8 concept art for the [[Blackguard armor|Blackguard]] armours.

File:HTMCC Drengr Concept.jpg|''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' Season 8 concept art for the [[Drengr armor|Drengr]] armours.

File:FloodGateEESpecialOppsEliteArmour13.jpg|The glitched armor from [[Floodgate]], It appears to be a combination of the front part of the Assault harness and the back of the Combat harness.

File:H3-FlightingS&B.jpg|The Sword and Board back accessory featured two machetes during [[MCC Insider Program|flighting]] for Season 6: Raven.