Editing Loadout

{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Outdated|[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]}}
[[File:Loadouts.png|thumb|A loadout selection for Spartans in the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]''.]]
'''Loadouts''', also dubbed '''Weapon sets''' are a [[multiplayer]] feature that was first introduced in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. In ''Reach'' they are a predetermined set of classes that a player picks at both the beginning of a [[multiplayer]] match and during respawn. In ''[[Halo 4]]'',  loadouts were advanced to become personalized starting equipment. In ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', they are to be customized each time before starting a [[campaign]] mission. Known as '''Weapon sets''' in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'s'' multiplayer segment, loadouts operated as predetermined classes, rather than the modular classes seen in ''Halo 4''. Loadouts returned in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' and later in a refined fashion in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.

== Overview ==
When a game begins the player is given the option of choosing a particular loadout.

In ''Halo: Reach'', loadouts are gametype specific and vary between playlists, meaning players cannot create their own custom loadout to bring to matchmaking. They can, however, create custom loadouts for custom games and user-created Firefight modes. Each loadout has particular weapon, grenade, and [[Armor abilities|armor ability]] combinations.<ref name="Game Trailers TV">[http://www.gametrailers.com/episode/gametrailers-tv/89&ch=1&sd=0?ep=89&ch=1&sd=0='''Game Trailers TV''': ''Halo Reach Multiplayer Exposed'']</ref><ref name="Carnàge Carnivàle Vidoc">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUv98eWVnL0'''Youtube''': ''Halo Reach Carnàge Carnivàle Vidoc'']</ref>

In ''Halo 4'', loadouts are default in normal [[War Games]] modes. However, some modes do away with loadouts to allow more classic gameplay. Unlike ''Halo: Reach'', loadouts are customizable in matchmaking and are better described as components of a player rather than options given by the mode.

In ''Halo: Spartan Assault'', loadouts are constituted of a primary and a secondary weapons, an armor ability and a booster. They are to be chosen each time before starting a campaign mission and many items are only available through purchase via in-game or real-world currency.

In ''Halo 2: Anniversary'', loadouts returned to being gametype specific, while being relegated to custom games, and certain pre-launch and launch playlists. Loadouts were more simplified, given the classic nature of the title, with only a primary and secondary weapon, and grenades being alterable in gameplay.

In ''Halo: Spartan Strike'', loadouts act very similarly to that of ''Spartan Assault's'', featuring primary and secondary weapons, an armor ability, and a booster. Loadouts are generally chosen before each mission.

In ''Halo 5: Guardians'', loadouts were much akin to ''Halo 4's'', featuring a primary slot, a secondary slot, and an armor mod slot. Unlike ''Halo 4'', which enabled players to spawn with any weapon they wished, ''Halo 5'' enforces gameplay balance by only allowing players to use certain weapons in their loadout after they reach a certain REQ level. ''Guardian's'' [[requisition system]] can be used to call in power weapons in place of the player's primary or secondary weapon, while calling in a powerup like an [[Overshield]] won't take up any slot, but will act as its own.
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==''Halo: Reach''==
[[File:HR - Loadout system.jpg|right|350px|thumb|The loadout menu of ''Halo: Reach''.]]
Loadouts were initially introduced in ''Halo: Reach'' as non-customizable, preset variations of weapons and armor abilities. Gametypes such as [[Slayer]] and [[Capture the Flag]] would opt to use loadouts featuring uniform weapon selections, with the differences between loadouts being the armor abilities present.

Gametypes such as Invasion would go for a more lopsided approach, with Spartan and Sangheili both getting their own loadouts, with various weapons and armor abilities that are exclusive to the faction being played. As the game advanced and certain phases were passed, new loadouts would be introduced in a system dubbed "tiers", with each successive tier generally featuring more lethal loadout weaponry.

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==== Spartan ====
;'''Airborne''', '''Air Assault'''
:Primary weapon: [[MA37 assault rifle]] 
:Secondary weapon: [[M6G magnum]] 
:Grenade(s) 2 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]s 
:Armor ability: [[Series 8 jetpack|Jetpack]]
;'''Scout'''
:Primary weapon: [[MA37 assault rifle]] 
:Secondary weapon: [[M6G magnum]]
:Grenade(s) 2 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]s  
:Armor ability: [[Sprint]]
;'''Marksman'''
:Primary weapon: [[M392 DMR]] 
:Secondary weapon: None
:Grenade(s) 1 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]] 
:Armor ability: [[Sprint]]
;'''Recon'''
:Primary weapon: [[M392 DMR]] 
:Secondary weapon: [[MA37 assault rifle]] 
:Grenade(s) 2 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]s 
:Armor ability: [[Sprint]]
;'''Recon Marksman'''
:Primary weapon: [[M392 DMR]] 
:Secondary weapon: [[M6G magnum]] 
:Grenade(s) 2 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]s 
:Armor ability: [[Sprint]]
;'''Expert Marksman'''
:Primary weapon: [[M392 DMR]] 
:Secondary weapon: [[M6G magnum]] 
:Grenade(s) 3 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]s 
:Armor ability: [[Sprint]]
;'''Guard'''
:Primary weapon: [[MA37 assault rifle]] 
:Secondary weapon: [[M6G magnum]] 
:Grenade(s) 2 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]s
:Armor ability: [[Armor lock]] 
;'''Operator'''
:Primary weapon: [[M45 shotgun]] 
:Secondary weapon: None
:Grenade(s) 1 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]
:Armor ability: [[Armor lock]] 
;'''Guard Operator'''
:Primary weapon: [[M45 shotgun]] 
:Secondary weapon: [[M6G magnum]] 
:Grenade(s) 2 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]s
:Armor ability: [[Armor lock]] 
;'''Expert Operator'''
:Primary weapon: [[M45 shotgun]] 
:Secondary weapon: [[MA37 assault rifle]]
:Grenade(s) 3 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]s 
:Armor ability: [[Armor lock]] 
;'''Grenadier'''
:Primary weapon: [[M319 grenade launcher]]
:Secondary weapon: [[MA37 assault rifle]] 
:Grenade(s) 3 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]s 
:Armor ability: [[Sprint]]
;'''Stalker'''
:Primary weapon: [[MA37 assault rifle]] 
:Secondary weapon: [[M6G magnum]] 
:Grenade(s) 2 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]s 
:Armor ability: [[Active camouflage]]
;'''Medic'''
:Primary weapon: [[MA37 assault rifle]] 
:Secondary weapon: [[M392 DMR]]
:Grenade(s) 2 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]s 
:Armor ability: [[Drop Shield]] 
;Specter<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVTHwwCjKLk '''YouTube''': ''E3 2010 Firefight 2.0 Beachhead Gameplay'']</ref>
:Primary weapon: [[M319 grenade launcher]] 
:Secondary weapon: [[M6G magnum]] 
:Grenade(s) 1 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]] 
:Armor ability: [[Active camouflage]]

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==== Elite ====
;'''Ranger'''
:Primary weapon: {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}} 
:Secondary weapon: [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] 
:Grenade(s) 2 {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s 
:Armor ability: [[Series 8 jetpack|Jetpack]]
;'''Warrior'''
:Primary weapon: {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}} 
:Secondary weapon: [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
:Grenade(s) 2 {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s 
:Armor ability: [[Evade]] 
;'''Gladiator'''
:Primary weapon: [[Type-1 energy sword]] 
:Secondary weapon: None
:Grenade(s) 1 {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}} 
:Armor ability: [[Evade]]
;'''Honor Gladiator'''
:Primary weapon: [[Type-1 energy sword]] 
:Secondary weapon: [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] 
:Grenade(s) 2 {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s 
:Armor ability: [[Evade]]
;'''Champion Gladiator'''
:Primary weapon: [[Type-1 energy sword]] 
:Secondary weapon: {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}} 
:Grenade(s) 3 {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s 
:Armor ability: [[Hologram]]
;'''Zealot'''
:Primary weapon: {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}} 
:Secondary weapon: None
:Grenade(s) 1 {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}} 
:Armor ability: [[Evade]]
;'''Royal Zealot'''
:Primary weapon: {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}} 
:Secondary weapon: [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] 
:Grenade(s) 2 {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s 
:Armor ability: [[Evade]]
;'''Champion Zealot'''
:Primary weapon: {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}} 
:Secondary weapon: {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}} 
:Grenade(s) 3 {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s 
:Armor ability: [[Evade]]
;'''Assassin'''
:Primary weapon: [[Type-33 needler]] 
:Secondary weapon: None
:Grenade(s) 1 {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}} 
:Armor ability: [[Active camouflage]]
;'''Dark Assassin'''
:Primary weapon: [[Type-33 needler]] 
:Secondary weapon: [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
:Grenade(s) 2 {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s 
:Armor ability: [[Active camouflage]] 
;'''Champion Assassin'''
:Primary weapon: [[Type-33 needler]] 
:Secondary weapon: {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}
:Grenade(s) 3 {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s 
:Armor ability: [[Active camouflage]] 
;'''Sentry'''
:Primary weapon: {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}} 
:Secondary weapon: [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
:Grenade(s) 3 {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s 
:Armor ability: [[Armor lock]] 
;'''Champion'''
:Primary weapon: {{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle}} 
:Secondary weapon: [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] 
:Grenade(s) 2 {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s 
:Armor ability: [[Active camouflage]]
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=== Additional names ===
Loadouts in ''Halo: Reach'' are fully customizable in custom games and local Firefight matches. Along with the armor ability, grenade type, primary weapon, and secondary weapon, players can also choose a name for their loadout. In addition to the names of existing loadouts, many additional name options are provided. These include:
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* Deceiver
* Warden
* Saboteur
* Spec Ops
* Sharpshooter
* [[Corpsman]]
* Demolitions
* Infiltrator
* Security
* [[Armor ability#Sprint|Sprint]]
* [[Armor ability#Evade|Evade]]
* [[Armor lock]]
* [[Active camouflage|Active Camo]]
* [[Type-27 hologram|Hologram]]
* [[Drop Shield]]
* [[Series 8 jetpack|Jet Pack]]
* [[NOBLE Team|Noble 1-6]]
* [[Carter-A259|Carter]]
* [[Catherine-B320|Kat]]
* [[Jorge-052|Jorge]]
* [[Emile-A239|Emile]]
* [[Jun-A266|Jun]]
* [[Thom-293|Thom]]
* [[Rosenda-344|Rosenda]]
* Danny
* [[John-117|John]]
* [[Kelly-087|Kelly]]
* [[Linda-058|Linda]]
* [[Samuel-034|Sam]]
* [[Kurt Ambrose|Kurt]]
* Jerry
* Jimmy
* Bobby
* [[wikipedia:Mario|Mario]]
* Omar
* [[Juggernaut]]
* Berserker
* Maverick
* [[Zombie]]
* [[Demon]]
* Angel
* [[wikipedia:Redshirt (character)|Redshirt]]
* [[7 Steps to World Domination#Step 5|Ling Ling]]
* Pookie
* FNG
* NOOB
* Camper
* Bunker
* Claymore
* Firebase
* Intel
* Ninja
* Power
* Cobra
* Eagle
* Hog
* Bear
}}
==''Halo 4''==
[[File:H4 - Loadout system (In-game).png|right|350px|thumb|''Halo 4's'' loadout menu right before a game on [[Haven]] begins.]]
Loadouts are given an in-universe explanation. They are mandatory protocols issued to [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]] personnel which dictate that they carry a primary weapon like a rifle, carry a secondary weapon like a pistol, choose grenades, equip an armor ability, choose [[tactical packages]], and assign a [[Support upgrades|support upgrade]]. 

Players can rename their loadouts by entering any name they wish, up to 12 characters. This differs from ''Halo: Reach'', in which names were chosen from a pre-selected list. Unlike [[Service Tag|service tags]], loadout names are not censored against profanity, as they are not visible to other players.

In default gameplay, they are personalized choices of equipment and allow a Spartan to enter battles with pre-made weapon sets.

In a manner similar to ''Reach'', and later, early ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer, ''Halo 4'' featured predetermined loadouts for players to use. These featured armor abilities such as [[Z-90 hardlight shield|hardlight shields]] and [[Type-27 hologram|holograms]], with [[MA5D assault rifle|assault rifles]] and [[M395 DMR|DMRs]] respectively. 
===Primary weapons===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Primary Weapon
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo 4'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|[[MA5D assault rifle|Assault Rifle]]
|align="left"|Standard fully automatic firearm of all UNSC branches, effective at both close-range and mid-range combat.
|Unlocked by default
|rowspan="7"|Unlocked by default

|- align="center"
|[[BR85HB battle rifle|Battle Rifle]]
|align="left"|Utilizes precise, three-round burst functionality, making it a formidable mid-range, semi-automatic weapon.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|2}} and purchase for 1 [[Spartan Point]]

|- align="center"
|[[M395 DMR|DMR]]
|align="left"|Premiere marksman rifle of the UNSC, offering impressive single-fire accuracy at reasonably longe distances.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|2}} and purchase for 1 Spartan Point

|- align="center"
|[[Kelos'vaarda-pattern storm rifle|Storm Rifle]]
|align="left"|Fully automatic energy weapon widely considered the successor to the traditional Plasma Rifle.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|5}} and purchase for 2 Spartan Points

|- align="center"
|[[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant Carbine]]
|align="left"|Notable semi-automatic mid-range accuracy, firing ballistic rounds unlike most other Covenant weapons.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|5}} and purchase for 2 Spartan Points

|- align="center"
|[[Z-130 Suppressor|Suppressor]]
|align="left"|Fully automatic Forerunner infantry weapon, firing bolts of hard light in rapidly accelerating succession.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|2|2}} and purchase for 2 Spartan Points

|- align="center"
|[[Z-250 lightrifle|LightRifle]]
|align="left"|Precision weapon that fires beams of hard light for mid-range to long-range combat.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|2|2}} and purchase for 2 Spartan Points
|}

===Secondary weapons===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Secondary Weapon
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo 4'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|[[M6H magnum|Magnum]]
|align="left"|UNSC's personal sidearm of choice due to its excellence at close-range to mid-range engagements.
|Unlocked by default
|rowspan="3"|Unlocked by default

|- align="center"
|[[Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol|Plasma Pistol]]
|align="left"|Semi-automatic energy weapon capable of a scaled-burst effect which disables electronics.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|8}} and purchase for 2 Spartan Points

|- align="center"
|[[Z-110 Boltshot|Boltshot]]
|align="left"|Forerunner particle dilator used for both its precision at mid-range and its burst functionality when up close.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|1|8}} and purchase for 2 Spartan Points
|}

===Grenades===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Grenades
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo 4'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|[[M9 fragmentation grenade|Frag Grenade]]
|align="left"|The Fragmentation Grenade, which as existed relatively unchanged for centuries, is used to efficiently clear any dug-in enemies.
|Unlocked by default
|rowspan="3"|Unlocked by default

|- align="center"
|[[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|Plasma Grenade]]
|align="left"|The Plasma Grenade, when triggered, is engulfed in latest plasma, allowing it to cling to targets before detonating.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|8}} and purchase for 2 Spartan Points

|- align="center"
|[[Z-040 pulse grenade|Pulse Grenade]]
|align="left"|The Pulse Grenade forcefully detonates and forms a hazardous ionization sphere which eventuyally collapses, destroying any nearby targets.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|1|8}} and purchase for 2 Spartan Points
|}

===Armor abilities===
{{main|Armor abilities}}
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Armor Abilities
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo 4'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|[[Z-5080 Promethean vision|Promethean Vision]]
|align="left"|Allow users to detect enemy signatures through walls and other hard surfaces.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|3}} and purchase for 2 Spartan Points
|rowspan="8"|Unlocked by default

|- align="center"
|[[M805X thruster pack|Thruster Pack]]
|align="left"|Enables a powerful burst of movement offering the ability to evade or quickly close the gap.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|3}} and purchase for 2 Spartan Points

|- align="center"
|[[Series 12 Jet pack|Jet Pack]]
|align="left"|Allows users limited flight through a vertical lift propulsion system similar to that of EVA reentry packs.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|6}} and purchase for 3 Spartan Points

|- align="center"
|[[Type-27 hologram|Hologram]]
|align="left"|Allows users to generate a nearly identical holographic decoy to deceive enmeies during combat.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|6}} and purchase for 3 Spartan Points

|- align="center"
|[[Z-90 hardlight shield|Hardlight Shield]]
|align="left"|Allows users to generate a protective barrier of hard light which stops most small arms fire and some explosives.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|1|0}} and purchase for 3 Spartan Points

|- align="center"
|[[Type-3 active camouflage|Active Camouflage]]
|align="left"|Allows users to generate a visual effect astonishingly close to invisibility.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|1|0}} and purchase for 3 Spartan Points

|- align="center"
|[[Z-2500 autosentry|Autosentry]]
|align="left"|The Fragmentation Grenade, which as existed relatively unchanged for centuries, is used to efficiently clear any dug-in enemies.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|1|6}} and purchase for 3 Spartan Points

|- align="center"
|[[M2705 regeneration field|Regeneration Field]]
|align="left"|An automated turret which can be deployed to defend its user or command a key battlefield chokepoint.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|1|6}} and purchase for 3 Spartan Points
|}

===Tactical packages===
{{main|Tactical package}}
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Tactical Packages
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo 4'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|Shielding 
|align="left"|Shielding speeds up your armor's energy shield recharge rate.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|7}} and purchase for 1 Spartan Point
|rowspan="8"|Unlocked by default

|- align="center"
|Mobility 
|align="left"|Mobility allows unlimited sprint.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|7}} and purchase for 1 Spartan Point

|- align="center"
|Resupply 
|align="left"|Resupply allows the recovery of grenades from fallen allies and foes.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|1|4}} and purchase for 1 Spartan Point

|- align="center"
|AA Efficiency
|align="left"|AA Efficiency increases rate at which energy recharges for Armor Abilities.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|1|4}} and purchase for 1 Spartan Point

|- align="center"
|Grenadier 
|align="left"|Grenadier increases grenade carrying capacity.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|2|4}} and purchase for 1 Spartan Point

|- align="center"
|Firepower 
|align="left"|Firepower allows the use of a primary weapon in the secondary weapon slot.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|2|4}} and purchase for 1 Spartan Points

|- align="center"
|Requisition 
|align="left"|In modes with personal ordnance, Requisition lets the player request new choices when an ordnance is granted.
|Reach Spartan Rank [[TRACKER-class Mjolnir|TK]]-10

|- align="center"
|Wheelman 
|align="left"|Wheelman increases the durability of vehicles the player is commandeering and mitigates the effects of EMPs.
|Reach Spartan Rank [[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|OP]]-10

|- align="center"
|Fast Track
|align="left"|Fast Track allows user to advance quicker in rank.
|Reach Spartan Rank [[PIONEER-class Mjolnir|PR]]-10
|Unavailable

|- align="center"
|Resistor
|align="left"|Resistor allows the player to maintain their full mobility and dexterity while taking incoming fire.
|Purchase the [[Champions Bundle]]
|Unlocked by default as of December 2022 update{{Ref/Site|Id=mcc1222|URL=https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/11067636381716-Halo-The-Master-Chief-Collection-MCC-Update-December-2022|Site=Halo Support|Page=Halo: The Master Chief Collection (MCC) Update - December 2022|D=17|M=7|Y=2023}}
|}
===Support upgrades===
{{main|Support upgrade}}
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Support Upgrades
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo 4'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|Ammo 
|align="left"|Ammo increases the ammunition capacity for both starting weapons and ordnance drops.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|1|2}} and purchase for 1 Spartan Point
|rowspan="11"|Unlocked by default

|- align="center"
|Dexterity
|align="left"|Dexterity speeds up and weapon swapping.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|1|2}} and purchase for 1 Spartan Point

|- align="center"
|Sensor
|align="left"|Sensor increases motion sensor range.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|2|0}} and purchase for 1 Spartan Point

|- align="center"
|Awareness 
|align="left"|Awareness allows the use of motion sensors while using a scope.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|2|0}} and purchase for 1 Spartan Point

|- align="center"
|Explosives
|align="left"|Explosives alters grenade performance, increasing blast radius and decreasing grenade damage received.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|2|6}} and purchase for 1 Spartan Point

|- align="center"
|Ordnance Priority
|align="left"|In modes with personal ordnance, Ordnance Priority offers more frequent ordnance drops to user.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|2|6}} and purchase for 1 Spartan Point

|- align="center"
|Stability
|align="left"|Stability steadies your weapon while being struck by incoming fire.
|Reach Spartan Rank [[ROGUE-class Mjolnir|RG]]-10

|- align="center"
|Gunner 
|align="left"|Gunner increases how long a mounted weapon can fire before overheating as well as movement speed with detached turrets.
|Reach Spartan Rank [[PATHFINDER-class Mjolnir|PT]]-10

|- align="center"
|Stealth
|align="left"|Stealth dampens your footsteps, making you harder to see on Promethean Vision, and increases your assassination speed.
|Reach Spartan Rank [[WETWORK-class Mjolnir|WK]]-10

|- align="center"
|Nemesis
|align="left"|Nemesis marks enemy responsible for your last death.
|Reach Spartan Rank [[STALKER-class Mjolnir|SK]]-10

|- align="center"
|Drop Recon
|align="left"|Drop Recon calls out ordnance drops in advance.
|Reach Spartan Rank [[ENGINEER-class Mjolnir|EN]]-10

|- align="center"
|Recharge
|align="left"|Recharge lowers the time it takes before one's shields begin recharging.
|rowspan="2"|Unlocked by default as of August 20, 2013{{Ref/Site|Id=hb71013|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/07/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-71013.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin: 7.10.13|D=7|M=8|Y=2013}}
|rowspan="2"|Unlocked by default as of December 2022 update{{Ref/Reuse|mcc1222}}

|- align="center"
|Survivor
|align="left"|Survivor prevents the death of operators when their vehicle is destroyed.
|}
Loadouts can be edited for use in custom gametypes. In this situation, "power weapons" like sniper rifles and rocket launchers can be added. Additionally, options that the player hasn't unlocked in War Games can still be used, even Specialization-specific tactical packages and support upgrades.

Guest players are able to customize their loadouts with any and all options which have been unlocked by their host.

==''Halo: Spartan Assault''==
[[File:HSA - Loadout system.png|right|350px|thumb|The loadout menu of ''Halo: Spartan Assault''.]]
Through the [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]], the player can choose a number of items with which he or she will start the campaign mission. Each level has a different set of choices. The primary weapon mainly offers a variety of UNSC or Covenant firearms. The secondary weapon slot, unlike in previous games, is not limited to small arms and includes many heavy weapons—the majority of them are only usable when purchased via in-game [[Experience point|XP]] or real-world [[credits]]. 

Different sets of [[armor abilities]] and [[boosters]] are also available; the former has a default choice and the other abilities need to be purchased, while the latter has no default selection and any booster must be purchased before use. Any purchased weapon, armor ability, or +booster— is only usable through a single mission and becomes locked again when the player completes or quits the level. If the player purchases an item and leaves the loadout screen without launching the mission, the sum will be recredited.

===Primary weapon===
{{Expand-section}}

===Secondary weapon===
{{Expand-section}}

===Armor abilities===
{{Main|Armor abilities}}
*[[Z-2500 autosentry|Autosentry]]
*[[Z-90 hardlight shield|Hardlight shield]]
*[[Type-27 hologram|Hologram]]
*[[M2705 regeneration field|Regeneration field]]
*[[Overshield]]
*[[Repel]]
*[[Seeker drone]]
*[[Stun blast]]
*[[Teleport]]

===Booster===
{{Main|Boosters}}
*Damage Booster
*Score Booster
*Resistance Booster
*Respawn Booster
*Shield Booster
==''Halo 2: Anniversary''==
[[File:H2A - Loadout system (3 weapon sets).png|right|350px|thumb|The weapon set menu of ''Halo 2: Anniversary'', showcasing the three predetermined classes made for the game's multiplayer.]]
Loadouts received minimal use in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' being in some social variations of gametypes present, such as [[Lockdown]] Slayer. While competitive gametypes would not use loadouts in the way ''Reach'' would, the player's starting weapons were curiously enough, dictated through a single loadout over native in game settings in some cases. Eventually, ''Anniversary's'' social gametypes would shift to using a single loadout.
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====Social (2014)====
;'''SMG'''
:Primary weapon: [[M7 SMG]]
:Grenade(s) 2 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]s  
;'''Plasma Rifle'''
:Primary weapon: {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}
:Grenade(s) 2 {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s 
;'''Magnum'''
:Primary weapon: [[M6C magnum]]
:Grenade(s) 2 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]s 
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====Social (2018)====
;'''Battle Rifle'''
:Primary weapon: [[BR55 battle rifle]]
:Grenade(s) 2 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]s  
;'''Battle Rifle'''
:Primary weapon: [[BR55 battle rifle]]
:Secondary weapon: [[M7 SMG]]
:Grenade(s) 2 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]s  
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====Hardcore====
;'''Battle Rifle'''
:Primary weapon: [[BR55 battle rifle]]
:Grenade(s) 2 [[M9 fragmentation grenade]]s  
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=== Additional names ===
A returning feature from ''Reach'', loadouts can be tagged with predetermined names for custom game setups. These include:
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* Custom 1
* Custom 2
* Custom 3
* Assault Rifle
* Battle Rifle
* SMG
* Plasma Rifle
* Magnum Pistol
* Sentinel Beam
* Carbine
* Energy Sword
* Shotgun
* Boomstick
* Rocket Launcher
* Sniper
* Elite
* Zealot
* Guardian
* Hunter
* Shadow
* Enforcer
* Spartan
* Heretic
* Assault
* Marksman
* Scout
* Juggernaut
* Pro Battle Rifle
* Survivor
* SWAT
* Heavy
* Grenadier
* Random
* Noob
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==''Halo: Spartan Strike''==
[[File:HSS - Loadout system.png|right|350px|thumb|The loadout system of ''Halo: Spartan Strike''.]]
Following in ''Spartan Assault's'' footsteps, ''Spartan Strike'' offers a wide variety of weaponry to equip in loadouts, ranging from assault rifles to heavy weapons like rocket launchers. Alongside these weapons are armor abilities and boosts. Like ''Spartan Assault'', weapons, armor abilities and boosters are single-use, only being available in the mission they're purchased for, and having to be purchased again if the player completes or quits the level. 

Unlike ''Spartan Assault'', ''Spartan Strike'' forgoes real world currency as a means of obtaining weapons and loadout armaments. Instead, a currency dubbed "credits", in-game currency, is able to be earned and used to purchase weapons. Adding score multipliers in the form of [[skull]]s will add a percentage to the credits earned.
===Primary weapon===
{{Expand-section}}

===Secondary weapon===
{{Expand-section}}

===Armor abilities===
{{Main|Armor abilities}}

===Booster===
{{Main|Boosters}}

==''Halo 5: Guardians''==
[[File:H5G - Loadout system (Loadout weapons).png|right|350px|thumb|''Halo 5's'' loadout menu during a game of [[Warzone Firefight (gametype)|Warzone Firefight]] on [[Escape from ARC]].]]
Loadouts in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' would return, being present in a state more akin to ''Halo 4'' than ''Halo 2: Anniversary's'' more classic-styled approach, and would only be present in the game's [[Warzone]] offering. Like ''4'', ''5'' allowed the player to choose a primary and secondary weapon, however, the priority on sidearm secondaries is dropped in favor of a more free flowing approach, allowing the player to use two assault rifles, for example. 

Individual grenade types cannot be chosen naturally, however, what type, and what amount a player spawns with can be through the use of armor mods. Rather than tactical packages and support upgrades, the aforementioned armor mods take their place, melding the two into a single chosen player trait, with multiple benefits per selection.
===Weapons===
*[[MA5D assault rifle]]
*[[BR85HB battle rifle]]
*[[BR55 battle rifle]]
*[[M395 DMR]]
*[[M6H magnum]]
*[[M20 PDW]]
===Armor mods===
{{Main|Armor mods}}
*Advanced Sensors (Increases motion sensor range, and basic movement from the user won't be shown on it)
*Auto-Medic (Health and shield recharge rate is increased)
*Death from Above (Increases ground pound's charge time, damage, knockback, and speed)
*Upgraded Shields (Increased shield strength)
*Frag Grenade Expert (Increased frag grenades in inventory)
*Grenadier (Increased grenade damage, decreased grenade damage taken)
*Reflex Enhancers (Weapon handling is increased, and the player can reload while sprinting)
*Splinter Grenade Expert (Increased splinter grenades in inventory)
*Wheelman (Vehicle damage resistance is increased, and vehicles can recover from EMPs quicker. Armor mod's effects stack per user)
*Patrol Case (Increased ammo in loadout and requisitioned weapons)
*Plasma Grenade Expert (Increased plasma grenades in inventory)
*Speed Booster (Movement speed and jump height is increased)
*Upgraded Thrusters (Thruster cooldown is shortened, sprint is faster, and shield recharge is available while sprinting)
*Increased Strength (Melees and Spartan charge deal extra damage, the latter gains range)

==Gallery==
===Menu images===
<gallery>
File:HR - Loadout system.jpg|The loadout menu of ''Halo: Reach''.
File:H4 - Loadout system (Xbox 360 early build).png|The loadout menu of ''Halo 4'' on the Xbox 360 edition of the game, in a preliminary video detailing the game's loadout and unlock system.
File:H4 - Loadout system (Xbox 360 E3 build).png|The loadout menu of ''Halo 4'' on the Xbox 360 edition of the game, in a build of the game seen at E3 2012.
File:H4 - Loadout system (Xbox 360).jpg|The loadout menu of ''Halo 4'' on the Xbox 360 edition of the game.
File:H4 - Loadout system (Xbox One).png|The loadout menu of ''Halo 4'' on the Xbox One edition of the game, prior to the inclusion of ''Halo 4'' on PC in 2020.
File:HSA - Loadout system.png|The loadout menu of ''Halo: Spartan Assault''.
File:H2A - Loadout system (6 weapon sets).png|The weapon set menu of ''Halo 2: Anniversary'', showcasing all six slots filled, with the top three being made by the player.
</gallery>
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}

{{Customization}}
[[Category:Customization]]