Editing Skins (Halo 3)

{{Title|Skins (''Halo 3'')}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Center|This article is about the player [[skins]] introduced in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''. For the armor customization found in ''Halo 3'', see [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|here]].}}
[[File:HTMCC-H3 M6CSOCOM.jpg|thumb|300px|A Spartan utilizing a unique Battle Rifle skin.]]
'''Skins''' are an element of player customization found in ''[[Halo 3]]'' for ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. Skins allow players to customize their the appearance of weapons and vehicles in-game. Skins are an element of customization separate to [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor permutations]], which allow the player to customize their armor components. The launch of [[Series 3: Recon]] in [[2020]] saw the introduction of weapon skins and visor colors for ''Halo 3'', with more weapon skins and newly introduced vehicle skins being included with [[Series 4: Reclaimer]] in November 2020.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-august-2020|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=MCC Development Update - August 2020}} Another batch of skins was included in [[Series 5: Anvil]]. [[Series 6: Raven]] saw the addition of animated visors and more weapon and vehicle skins. [[Series 7: Elite]] included skins for the [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Sword]]. [[Series 8: Mythic]] added more weapon and vehicle skins, and more animated visors.
==Known skins==
===Weapon skins===
====Pistol====
Skins for the [[Magnum]] pistol.
{{/Magnum}}

====Assault Rifle====
Skins for the [[Assault Rifle]].
{{/AssaultRifle}}

====Battle Rifle====
Skins for the [[Battle Rifle]].
{{/BattleRifle}}

====Sniper Rifle====
Skins for the [[Sniper Rifle]].
{{/SniperRifle}}

====Shotgun====
Skins for the [[Shotgun]].
{{/Shotgun}}

====Rocket Launcher====
Skins for the [[Rocket Launcher]].
{{/RocketLauncher}}

====SMG====
Skins for the [[SMG]].
{{/SMG}}

====Flamethrower====
Skins for the [[Flamethrower]].
{{/Flamethrower}}

====Fuel Rod Gun====
Skins for the [[Fuel Rod Gun]].
{{/FuelRodGun}}

====Needler====
Skins for the [[Needler]].
{{/Needler}}

====Plasma Pistol====
Skins for the [[Plasma Pistol]].
{{/PlasmaPistol}}

====Plasma Rifle====
Skins for the {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}.
{{/PlasmaRifle}}

====Covenant Carbine====
Skins for the [[Carbine]].
{{/Carbine}}

====Energy Sword====
Skins for the [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Sword]].
{{/EnergySword}}

===Vehicle skins===
====Warthog====
Skins for the [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Warthog]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
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|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 Warthog HazardPay Skin.png|75px|center]] || Hazard Pay || [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]], Tier 42 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Safety first!
|-
| [[File:H3 Warthog RallyHog Skin.png|75px|center]] || Rally Hog || [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]], Tier 29 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || One deadly homologation special.
|-
| [[File:H3 Warthog Arctic Skin.png|75px|center]] || Arctic || [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]], Tier 3 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Over snow by winter sown.
|-
| [[File:H3 Warthog ONI Skin.png|75px|center]] || ONI || N/A || Keeping secrets safe since [[2178]].
|-
| [[File:H3 Warthog BlackRhine Skin.png|75px|center]] || Black Rhine || [[Series 6: Raven|Series 6]], [[The Exchange]] ({{SeasonPoint|3}}) || [[Moa]]-skin hubcaps optional.
|-
| [[File:H3 Warthog AmberRaven Skin.png|75px|center]] || Amber Raven || [[Series 6: Raven|Series 6]], Tier 94 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Because orange is obviously the best color.
|-
| [[File:H3 Warthog GildedLion Skin.png|75px|center]] || Gilden Lion || [[Series 8: Mythic|Series 8]] Challenge: The Hogfather<br/>Complete the Beast Mode and Chrononaut challenges. || A chariot fit for heroes.
|-
|  || Great Journey || || Don't worry... I know what the aliens like.
|-
|  || Taxi || || Keep the meter running.
|}

====Warthog Gauss Cannon====
Skins for the [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog|Warthog Gauss Cannon]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 GaussWarthog Corrosion Skin.png|75px|center]] || Corrosion || [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]], Tier 21 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || The Oxidation Sensation.
|-
| [[File:H3 GaussWarthog Shark Skin.png|75px|center]] || Shark || [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]], Tier 37 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || A different kind of mouthing off.
|-
| [[File:H3 GaussWarthog FireTruck Skin.png|75px|center]] || Fire Truck || [[Series 6: Raven|Series 6]], Tier 86 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || For rapid-reaction firefighting fireteams.
|}

====Ghost====
Skins for the [[Ghost]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 Ghost Schism Skin.png|75px|center]] || Schism || [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]], Tier 47 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || For those seeking redemption.
|-
| [[File:H3 Ghost Zealot Skin.png|75px|center]] || Zealot || [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]], Tier 7 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Glory in an honorable death.
|-
| [[File:H3 Ghost Ultra Skin.png|75px|center]] || Ultra || [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]], Tier 44 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || The [[Evocati]] don't mess around.
|}

====Banshee====
Skins for the [[Banshee]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 Banshee Brutal Skin.png|75px|center]] || Brutal|| [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]], Tier 12 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || A [[Jiralhanae]]'s best friend.
|-
| [[File:H3 Banshee Schism Skin.png|75px|center]] || Schism || [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]], Tier 23 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || For those seeking redemption.
|-
| [[File:H3 Banshee Zealot Skin.png|75px|center]] || Zealot || [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]], Tier 34 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Glory in an honorable death.
|}

====Scorpion====
Skins for the [[Scorpion]] tank.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 Scorpion Bengal Skin.png|75px|center]] || Bengal || [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]], Tier 12 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || The Real King of the Jungle.
|-
| [[File:H3 Scorpion GrimReaper Skin.png|75px|center]] || Grim Reaper || [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]], Tier 27 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Why so jolly, Roger?
|-
| [[File:H3 Scorpion Arctic Skin.png|75px|center]] || Arctic || [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]], Tier 39 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Over snow by winter sown.
|-
| [[File:H3 Scorpion HazardPay Skin.png|75px|center]] || Hazard Pay || [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]], Tier 47 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Safety first!
|-
| [[File:H3 Scorpion BlackRhine Skin.png|75px|center]]  || Black Rhine || [[Series 6: Raven|Series 6]], [[The Exchange]] ({{SeasonPoint|3}}) || Worth its weight in gold.
|-
| [[File:H3 Scorpion JadeRaven Skin.png|75px|center]] || Jade Raven || [[Series 6: Raven|Series 6]], Tier 96 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Not all [[Scorpions]] hide in the sand.
|-
| [[File:H3 Scorpion GildedLion Skin.png|75px|center]] || Gilded Lion || [[Series 8: Mythic|Series 8]], Tier 80 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Have I ever told you the story of the Lion and the Scorpion?
|}

====Mongoose====
Skins for the [[Mongoose]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 Mongoose HazardPay Skin.png|75px|center]] || Hazard Pay || [[Series 5: Anvil|Series 5]] [[Challenges/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Challenge]]: Release The Geese || Safety first!
|-
| [[File:H3 Mongoose Racer Skin.png|75px|center]] || Blue Lightning || [[Series 6: Raven|Series 6]], Tier 61 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Put the pedal to the metal.
|-
| [[File:H3 Mongoose Turbo Skin.png|75px|center]] || Turbo || [[Series 6: Raven|Series 6]], Tier 79 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || The color of finality.
|-
| [[File:H3 Mongoose BlackRhine Skin.png|75px|center]] || Black Rhine || [[Series 6: Raven|Series 6]], [[The Exchange]] ({{SeasonPoint|3}}) || Being stylish means never having to apologize for excess.
|-
| [[File:H3 Mongoose AmethystRaven Skin.png|75px|center]] || Amethyst Raven || [[Series 6: Raven|Series 6]], Tier 45 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Purple makes you go faster, scientifically.
|-
| [[File:H3 Mongoose GildedLion Skin.png|75px|center]] || Gilded Lion || [[Series 8: Mythic|Series 8]], Tier 11 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Suitable for parades and full-frontal assaults.
|}

====Hornet====
Skins for the [[Hornet]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!width="175px"|In-game !! Appearance Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Description
|-
|N/A || Default || Unlocked by default || Default skin.
|-
| [[File:H3 Hornet BlackRhine Skin.png|75px|center]] || Black Rhine || [[Series 6: Raven|Series 6]], [[The Exchange]] ({{SeasonPoint|3}}) || Golden parachute included as standard.
|-
| [[File:H3 Hornet SapphireRaven Skin.png|75px|center]] || Sapphire Raven || [[Series 6: Raven|Series 6]], Tier 100 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || The "whisper mode" option is not included.
|-
| [[File:H3 Hornet GildedLion Skin.png|75px|center]] || Gilded Lion || [[Series 8: Mythic|Series 8]], Tier 27 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Strange dreams of other realms often inspire UNSC [[pilot]]s.
|}

==Trivia==
* The "Scorpio" skin for the SMG, along with its black and green color palette, is a reference to the Xbox One X and its production codename "Project Scorpio".
* The "Keeper" skin for the Plasma Rifle is a reference to the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] and their official colors of blue and gold.
* The colors and name of the "Dear John" skin for the Flamethrower are a reference to the [[Wikipedia:John Deere|John Deere]] manufacturing company. The skin's description is a play on ''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'', with "Grasslands" likely referencing the lawn mowers for which John Deere is most famous for. The skin is also [[Skins (Halo: Combat Evolved)#Flamethrower|available for the flamethrower in the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' portion]] of ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
* The name of the "Hot Pepper" skin for the Flamethrower is likely a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Red Hot Chili Peppers|Red Hot Chili Peppers]]. This is further evidenced by the skin's description which mentions "scar tissue," the name of [[Wikipedia:Scar Tissue|one]] of the band's most popular songs.
* The description of the "Splendor" Carbine skin mentions the [[Writ of Union]], the founding charter of, and an oath of service to, the [[Covenant]].
* The description of the "Amethyst Raven" Mongoose skin is a reference to the "Red Ones Go Faster" trope which, in fiction, states that anything painted red (mainly vehicles) goes faster.
* The "Grim Reaper" Scorpion skin features the text "ONE-38" and a skeletal face motif in reference to horror-punk band [[Wikipedia:Misfits (band)|Misfits]], notable for their "Fiend Skull" mascot and song titled "[[Wikipedia:We Are 138|We Are 138]]".
*The “Scarlet Thorn” Battle Rifle skin appears to be directly based off of the “Pioneer” Battle Rifle variant from [[Halo Online]].
* The name and designs of the skins: "Vexing Tomorrow" & "Scorned Fate" are most likely references to the enemy races, [[Destinypedia:Vex|Vex]] & [[Destinypedia:Scorn|Scorn]] repectively, from the game series [[Destinypedia:Destiny|Destiny]]. Which [[Wikipedia:Bungie|Bungie]] made after leaving the Halo franchise.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:MCC-H3 Screenshot SniperRifle-AvalancheSkin.png|The Avalanche Sniper Rifle skin, in-game.
File:HTMCC-H3 Bloodblade.png|An [[Assault harness|Assault]]-clad Sangheili with the Bloodblade energy sword.
File:HTMCC-H3 Keepward 1.png|A [[Keepward harness|Keepward]]-clad Sangheili with the Kaidon's Guard energy sword.
File:HTMCC-H3 Seneschal 1.png|A [[Seneschal harness|Seneschal]]-clad Sangheili with the Evocati's Edge energy sword.
File:HTMCC-H3 Artisan 3.png|An [[Artisan harness|Artisan]]-clad Sangheili with the Lance of Suban energy sword.
File:HTMCC-H3 Scion 3.png|A [[Scion harness|Scion]]-clad Sangheili with the Light of Joori energy sword.
File:HTMCC-H3 ODSTTAC & SapphireRaven.jpg|The [[ODST armor/TAC|ODST/TAC armor]], with [[MA5C assault rifle|assault rifle]] and [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornet]] employing the Sapphire Raven skins.
File:HTMCC-H3 ODSTCOMM & AmberRaven.jpg|The [[ODST armor/COMM|ODST/COMM armor]], with [[BR55HB battle rifle|battle rifle]] and [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]] employing the Amber Raven skins.
File:HTMCC-H3 ODSTHVY & JadeRaven.jpg|The [[ODST armor/HVY|ODST/HVY armor]], with [[M90A shotgun|shotgun]] and [[M808C Scorpion|Scorpion]] employing the Jade Raven skins.
File:HTMCC-H3 ODSTDEMO & AmethystRaven.jpg|The [[ODST armor/DEMO|ODST/DEMO armor]], with [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]] and  [[M274 Mongoose|Mongoose]] employing the Amethyst Raven skins.
</gallery>

==Sources==
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