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A '''reticule''' or '''reticle''' is a shape superimposed on an image that is used for precise alignment of a device. Crosshairs are most commonly represented as intersecting lines in a "+" shape, though many variations exist, including dots, posts, circles, scales, or chevrons. The reticule is the primary means by which players (and [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartans]], [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and [[Sangheili|Elites]]) aim their weapons. It is located in the center of the screen and changes based on which weapon the person is wielding.

== Overview ==
*Normally blue in color, the reticule will change to red if moved over an enemy or green if moved over an ally. Note that if the enemy is not in range for that particular weapon, the reticule will still remain as blue. This is often a good indicator of an enemy being out of range. Zooming in (if your weapon has a [[scope attachment]]) may well make the reticule red if moved over a previously out of range enemy.
**Note: The green ally reticule function was not introduced until ''[[Halo 2]]''. As such it does not appear in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. The reticule simply remains blue.
*If the weapon you are wielding is capable of a [[head shot]], and the reticule is moved over the head of an enemy, a small dot will appear in the center of the reticule (with the exception of the [[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System|beam rifle]]). This can help inexperienced player become more skillful in head shots
*When [[Dual Wielding|dual wielding]] weapons, the two reticules for the two different weapons you are wielding will be laid on top of one another. While you are dual wielding two of the same weapon, the reticule will be no different than if you were wielding one of that [[Weapons|weapon]].
*In ''Halo 2'', the [[M19 SSM Rocket Launcher|rocket launcher]] is a special case in terms of reticule, it will change when moved over an enemy vehicle, indicating the ability to "lock-on" to that vehicle. See the [[Rocket Launcher|rocket launcher page]] for more information. A similar function is seen on the [[LAU-65D/SGM-151|missile pod]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''. This function is also seen in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' with the [[Rocket Launcher]], the [[Plasma_Launcher|Plasma Launcher]] and the [[needler|Needler]].
*In ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST'', when a charged Plasma Pistol is aimed at an enemy in range, the reticule will shrink, notifying the player of when to release the trigger. In ''Halo: Reach'', a second, smaller reticule will appear inside the regular reticule.

==Tips==
*While the reticule is primarily for determining if you are aiming well or not, it can also be used to determine the spray of your weapon. Weapons such as the [[Sniper Rifle|sniper rifle]] are very accurate and do not have a spray pattern or area of effect, so the reticule is very small, but weapons with a larger spray, such as the [[shotgun]] or the [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle|Warthog]] turret have much larger reticules. If the torso of an enemy fully occupies your reticule, you can be sure that an instant kill with one of these weapons is a distinct possibility. This also applies in general, usually the optimum range for a weapon is when the torso or head of your opponent fully occupies your reticule.
*Remember also that the reticules of different weapons are different for a reason. Weapons such as the [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute shot]] are much easier to aim if you know how to use the reticule to help you to aim it.
*The color of the reticule can also help you determine if the weapon is in range of the [[Auto-Aim|auto-aim]]. If your reticule is not red, the magnetic targeting will not work, making it harder to aim. Weapons like the [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|battle rifle]] can achieve greater auto-aim range when scoped.
*In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' there is a change to the reticule called the ''Reticule bloom'', this is where sustained fire will decrease the accuracy of the weapon being fired and also increases the size of the reticule. A way to stop this is to use short, controlled bursts of your weapon to make sure the bloom doesn't get too big. The 1.1 title update, released by 343 Industries prior to ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', made reticule bloom configurable to arbitrary levels between full and no bloom, on a per-gametype basis, and is currently deployed in some playlists ("TU" variants of games) and is being further tested in the Beta playlist. Some new gametypes are listed as "ZB", which stands for zero bloom. Bloom is not configurable in custom games, however, and as of yet the feature only works in Matchmaking.

==Gallery==
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File:Rocket Launcher Reticule.png|Reticule for the rocket launcher.
File:M6MagnumPistol-Reticule.png|Reticule for the M6 Magnum Pistol.
File:Halo-SniperRifle-Reticule.png|Reticule for the sniper rifle, shotgun, and the flamethrower.
</gallery>

== See also ==
*[[Telescopic Sight]]
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