List of Halo 4 commendations
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There were 121 commendations in Halo 4 prior to their discontinuation with the shutdown of Xbox 360 Halo online services on January 13, 2022.[1][2] Following that date, players can still view their commendation progress, but cannot progress them.
These commendations were primarily advanced through playing War Games and Spartan Ops; only nine commendations could be completed in the campaign. Commendations are organized into five categories: Weapons, Enemies, Vehicles, Player, and Game Types.
There are seven tiers of commendations: Novice, Qualified, Proficient, Adept, Expert, Distinguished, and Master. Not all commendations utilize all seven tiers- the majority contain only five.
Unlike Halo: Reach, Halo 4 commendations could be advanced while playing on Easy.
Levels[edit]
Upon completing a tier, players were awarded bonus XP. The amount of XP varied from tier to tier and commendation to commendation, ranging from 250-10000XP.
- Novice: rewards average 250XP
- Qualified: rewards average 500XP (not included if there are fewer than 7 tiers)
- Proficient: rewards average 500-750XP
- Adept: rewards average 750-1000XP
- Expert: rewards average 1000-2500XP
- Distinguished: 2500-5000XP (not included if there are fewer than 6 tiers)
- Master: 2000-10000XP
Enemies commendations are awarded in Spartan Ops only
Backstab[edit]
Assassinate Covenant and Forerunner enemies.
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 10 | 250 |
| Proficient | 25 | 500 |
| Adept | 50 | 750 |
| Expert | 100 | 1000 |
| Master | 100 | 2500 |
Covenant Enemy[edit]Grunt Slayer[edit]Kill Grunt Infantry
Grunt Imperial Slayer[edit]Kill Grunt Imperials and Space Grunts
Grunt Ultra Slayer[edit]Kill Grunt Ultras
Jackal Slayer[edit]Kill Jackal Infantry
Jackal Major Slayer[edit]Kill Jackal Majors
Jackal Ranger Slayer[edit]Kill Jackal Rangers
Elite Slayer[edit]Kill Elite Infantry
Elite Zealot Slayer[edit]Kill Elite Zealots and Rangers
Elite Officer Slayer[edit]Kill Elite Officers
Elite General Slayer[edit]Kill Elite Generals
Hunter Slayer[edit]Kill Hunters
Covenant Destroyer[edit]Complete all of the following commendations: Elite General Slayer, Elite Officer Slayer, Elite Zealot Slayer, Grunt Ultra Slayer, Grunt Imperial Slayer, Hunter Slayer, Jackal Ranger Slayer, Jackal Major Slayer. Completing this commendation will unlock the Orbital "Aeon" (AEON) armor set and the "Covenant" emblem. |
Forerunner Enemy[edit]Crawler Slayer[edit]Kill Crawler Infantry
Crawler Sniper Slayer[edit]Kill Crawler Snipers
Crawler Prime Slayer[edit]Kill Crawler Primes
Knight Slayer[edit]Kill Knights
Knight Battlewagon Slayer[edit]Kill Knight Battlewagons and Rangers
Knight Commander Slayer[edit]Kill Knight Commanders
Watcher Slayer[edit]Kill Watchers
Forerunner Destroyer[edit]Complete all of the following commendations: Crawler Slayer, Crawler Prime Slayer, Crawler Sniper Slayer, Knight Commander Slayer, Knight Slayer, Knight Battlewagon Slayer, Watcher Slayer. Completing this commendation will unlock the Vanguard armor set, and the "Promethean" emblem. |
Campaign[edit]Dawn[edit]Complete the campaign mission Dawn on Legendary difficulty Requiem[edit]Complete the campaign mission Requiem on Legendary difficulty Forerunner[edit]Complete the campaign mission Forerunner on Legendary difficulty Infinity[edit]Complete the campaign mission Infinity on Legendary difficulty Reclaimer[edit]Complete the campaign mission Reclaimer on Legendary difficulty Shutdown[edit]Complete the campaign mission Shutdown on Legendary difficulty Composer[edit]Complete the campaign mission Composer on Legendary difficulty Midnight[edit]Complete the campaign mission Midnight on Legendary difficulty Legend[edit]Complete all of the following commendations: Dawn, Requiem, Forerunner, Infinity, Reclaimer, Shutdown, Composer, Midnight. Completing this commendation will unlock the Mark VI armor set, the "Legendary" visor, and the "117" emblem |
War Games[edit]Spartan Slayer[edit]Take out enemy Spartans. Completing this commendation will unlock the CIO armor set, and the "Extracted" emblem
Bullet in the Brain[edit]Take out enemy Spartans with headshots. Completing this commendation will unlock the Defender "Control" (CTRL) armor set
First Strike[edit]Get the first kill in a match. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Assault" stance
Multikill[edit]Earn any of these 8 medals: Double Kill, Triple Kill, Overkill, Killtacular, Killtrocity, Killamanjaro, Killtastrophe, Killpocalypse. Completing this commendation will unlock the Infiltrator "Trace" (TRAC) armor set
Assassin[edit]Assassinate enemy Spartans. Compleing this commendation will unlock the Venator armor set
Spartan Spree[edit]Earn any of these 7 medals: Killing Spree, Killing Frenzy, Running Riot, Rampage, Untouchable, Invincible, Inconceivable. Completing this commendation will unlock the Soldier "Zenith" (ZNTH) armor set
Assistant[edit]Earn any of these 4 medals: Assist, Vehicle Destroy Assist, Distraction, EMP Assist. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Sunspot" visor
Protector[edit]Earn any of these 3 medals: Protector, Guardian Angel, Savior. Completing this commendation will unlock the Ranger "Strike" (STRK) armor set
Close Quarters[edit]Earn any of these 3 medals: Melee, Beat Down, Bulltrue. Completing this commendation will unlock the Twin-plated "Aeon" (AEON) forearms
Combat Opportunity[edit]Earn any of these 5 medals: Killjoy, Headcase, From the Grave, Reload This, Showstopper. Completing this commendation will unlock the Ranger armor set
Payback[edit]Kill the enemy Spartan that just killed you. Completing this commendation will unlock the Contoured "Shard" (SHRD) legs
Avenger[edit]Kill an enemy Spartan that just killed a teammate. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Blindside" visor
From the Brink[edit]Kill an enemy Spartan while close to death. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Cyan" visor
Hail of Death[edit]Call in personal ordnance. Completing this commendation will unlock the EVA "Breach" (BRCH) armor set, and the "Ordnance" emblem
Perfection[edit]Complete a match without dying and get at least 15 kills. Completing this commendation will unlock the Contoured "Shard" (SHRD) forearms
Exterminator[edit]Killed every enemy Spartan that finished the match. Completing this commendation will unlock the Recruit "Tiger" (TIGR) legs
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Weapons commendations are only advanced in War Games.
Mounted Turret[edit]
Kill enemy Spartans with any Turret Mounted Weapon. Completing this commendation will unlock the Enforcer "Tribal" (TRBL) armor set
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 5 | 250 |
| Proficient | 10 | 500 |
| Adept | 25 | 750 |
| Expert | 75 | 1000 |
| Master | 250 | 2500 |
Weapon Mastery[edit]
Complete all of the following commendations: Covenant Loadout Mastery, Covenant Ordnance Mastery, Forerunner Loadout Mastery, Forerunner Ordnance Mastery, UNSC Loadout Mastery, UNSC Ordnance Mastery, Mounted Turret. Completing this commendation will unlock the Protector "Drift" (DRFT) armor set
UNSC[edit]Assault Rifle[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Assault Rifle
DMR[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the DMR
Pistol[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Pistol
Sniper Rifle[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Sniper Rifle
Shotgun[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Shotgun
Battle Rifle[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Battle Rifle
Railgun[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Railgun
Sticky Detonator[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Sticky Detonator
Rocket Launcher[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Rocket Launcher
Spartan Laser[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Spartan Laser
Frag Grenade[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with Frag Grenades
SAW[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the SAW
UNSC Loadout Mastery[edit]Complete all of the following commendations: Assault Rifle, Battle Rifle, DMR, Pistol, Frag Grenade. Completing this commendation will unlock the Protector armor set, and the "Projectile" emblem UNSC Ordnance Mastery[edit]Complete all of the following commendations: Railgun, Rocket Launcher, Shotgun, Sniper Rifle, Spartan Laser, Sticky Detonator, SAW. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Breach" stance |
Covenant[edit]Energy Sword[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Energy Sword
Needler[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Needler
Storm Rifle[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Storm Rifle
Covenant Carbine[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Covenant Carbine
Plasma Pistol[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Plasma Pistol
Plasma Grenade[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with Plasma Grenades
Gravity Hammer[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Gravity Hammer
Fuel Rod Cannon[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Fuel Rod Cannon
Beam Rifle[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Beam Rifle
Concussion Rifle[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Concussion Rifle
Covenant Loadout Mastery[edit]Complete all of the following commendations: Storm Rifle, Covenant Carbine, Plasma Pistol, Plasma Grenade. Completing this commendation will unlock the Recon "Surge" (SURG) armor set, and the "Energy" emblem Covenant Ordnance Mastery[edit]Complete all of the following commendations: Beam Rifle, Concussion Rifle, Needler, Gravity Hammer, Fuel Rod Cannon, Energy Sword. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Stand Off" stance |
Forerunner[edit]Lightrifle[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Lightrifle
Suppressor[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Suppressor
Scattershot[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Scattershot
Boltshot[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Boltshot
Binary Rifle[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Binary Rifle
Incineration Cannon[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with the Incineration Cannon
Pulse Grenade[edit]Kill enemy Spartans with Pulse Grenades
Forerunner Loadout Mastery[edit]Complete all of the following commendations: Boltshot, Suppressor, LightRifle, Pulse Grenade. Completing this commendation will unlock the Warrior "Matrix" (MTRX) armor set, and the "Hardlight" emblem Forerunner Ordnance Mastery[edit]Complete all of the following commendations: Scattershot, Binary Rifle, Incineration Cannon. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Believe" stance |
Vehicles commendations are advanced in both Spartan Ops and War Games.
Splatter[edit]
Splatter enemy Spartans with a vehicle. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Verdant" visor, and the "Splatter" emblem
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 5 | 250 |
| Proficient | 10 | 500 |
| Adept | 25 | 750 |
| Expert | 50 | 1000 |
| Master | 75 | 2000 |
Wheelman[edit]
Earn any of these 4 medals: Hijack, Road Trip, Skyjack, Wheelman. Completing this commendation will unlock the Aviator "Bond" (BOND) armor set
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 10 | 250 |
| Proficient | 25 | 500 |
| Adept | 50 | 750 |
| Expert | 250 | 1000 |
| Master | 250 | 2500 |
Mongoose Destroyer[edit]
Destroy enemy occupied Mongooses
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 5 | 250 |
| Proficient | 10 | 500 |
| Adept | 25 | 750 |
| Expert | 50 | 1000 |
| Master | 75 | 2000 |
Warthog Destroyer[edit]
Destroy enemy occupied Warthogs
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 5 | 250 |
| Proficient | 10 | 500 |
| Adept | 25 | 750 |
| Expert | 50 | 1000 |
| Master | 75 | 2000 |
Mantis Destroyer[edit]
Destroy enemy occupied Mantises
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 3 | 250 |
| Proficient | 6 | 500 |
| Adept | 9 | 750 |
| Expert | 27 | 1000 |
| Master | 75 | 2000 |
Scorpion Destroyer[edit]
Destroy enemy occupied Scorpions
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 3 | 250 |
| Proficient | 6 | 500 |
| Adept | 9 | 750 |
| Expert | 27 | 1000 |
| Master | 75 | 2000 |
Ghost Destroyer[edit]
Destroy enemy occupied Ghosts
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 10 | 250 |
| Proficient | 20 | 500 |
| Adept | 40 | 750 |
| Expert | 80 | 1000 |
| Master | 160 | 2000 |
Banshee Destroyer[edit]
Destroy enemy occupied Banshees
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 5 | 250 |
| Proficient | 10 | 500 |
| Adept | 25 | 750 |
| Expert | 50 | 1000 |
| Master | 75 | 2000 |
Wraith Destroyer[edit]
Destroy enemy occupied Wraiths
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 5 | 250 |
| Proficient | 10 | 500 |
| Adept | 25 | 750 |
| Expert | 50 | 1000 |
| Master | 75 | 2000 |
Vehicle Mastery[edit]
Complete all of the following commendations: Banshee Destroyer, Ghost Destroyer, Mantis Destroyer, Mongoose Destroyer, Scorpion Destroyer, Warthog Destroyer, Wraith Destroyer, Wheelman. Completing this commendation will unlock the Air Assault "Verge" (VERG) armor set, and the "Vehicular" emblem
Slayer[edit]Slayer Victory[edit]Win a match in any Slayer gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the GUNGNIR armor set
Slayer High Score[edit]Finish in the top 3 players in any Slayer gametype in matchmaking
Slayer Mastery[edit]Complete all of the following commendations: Slayer Victory, Slayer High Score. Completing this commendation will unlock the "The Slayer" emblem Regicide[edit]Regicide Victory[edit]Win a match in any Regicide gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the EOD "Shadow" (SHDW) armor set
Kingslayer[edit]Kill the king in any Regicide gametype in matchmaking
Executioner[edit]Assassinate the King in any Regicide gametype in matchmaking
Regicide Mastery[edit]Complete all of the following commendations: Regicide Victory, Kingslayer, Executioner. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Kingslayer" emblem Capture the Flag[edit]Flag Victory[edit]Win a match in any Capture the Flag gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the Vanguard "Converge" (CNVG) armor set
Deadly Flag[edit]Kill enemy Spartans while carrying the flag in any Capture the Flag gametype in matchmaking
Carrier Takedown[edit]Kill an enemy flag carrier in any Capture the Flag gametype in matchmaking
Defender of the Flag[edit]Earn any of these 2 medals: Flag Defense, Flag Assist
Capture the Flag Mastery[edit]Complete all of the following commendations: Flag Victory, Deadly Flag, Carrier Takedown, Defender of the Flag. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Flag" emblem |
Oddball[edit]Oddball Victory[edit]Win a match in any Oddball gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the Scout "Apex" (APEX) armor set
Carry the Oddball[edit]Earn any of these 6 medals: Ball Holder, Ball Keeper, Ball Master, Ball Hog, Magic Hands, First Touch
Oddball Beatdown[edit]Kill an enemy Spartan with the Oddball in any Oddball gametype in matchmaking
Drop That Ball![edit]Kill an enemy Spartan who is carrying the Oddball in any Oddball gametype in matchmaking
Oddball Mastery[edit]Complete all of the following commendations: Oddball Victory, Carry the Oddball, Oddball Beatdown, Drop That Ball!. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Baller" emblem King of the Hill[edit]King of the Hill Victory[edit]Win a match in any King of the Hill gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the War Master "Primal" (PRML) armor set
Top of the Hill[edit]Earn any of these 4 medals: Hill +5, Hill +10, Hill +15, Hill Dominance
Hill Defense[edit]Earn any of these 3 medals: Hill Offense, Hill Defense, Hail to the King
King of the Hill Mastery[edit]Complete all of the following commendations: King of the Hill Victory, Top of the Hill, Hill Defense. Completing this commendation will unlock the "The Hill" emblem |
Dominion[edit]Dominion Victory[edit]Win a match in any Dominion gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the Commando armor set
Captured[edit]Earn any of these 7 medals: Base Capture Initiated, Capture Initiation Assist, Base Captured, Capture Assist, Turret Destroyed, Base Offense, Base Saved
Base Defense[edit]Earn any of these 4 medals: Base Defense, Turret Built, Fortification Assist, Resupply Assist
Dominion Mastery[edit]Complete all of the following commendations: Dominion Victory, Captured, Base Defense. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Dominated" emblem Flood[edit]Flood Victory[edit]Win a match in any Flood gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the Commando "Fracture" (FRCT) armor set
The Parasite[edit]Earn any of these 6 medals: Flood Survivor, Flood Exterminator, Juggernaut, Gravemind, Final Conversion, Last Man Standing
Gravemind[edit]Complete all of the following commendations: Flood Victory, The Parasite. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Infected" emblem |
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