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A '''speedrun''' is an attempt by players to finish any [[campaign]] level as fast as possible. This is done by having good understanding of the game's gameplay mechanics and exploiting these mechanics. Common methods in a '' | A '''speed run''' or '''speedrun''' is an attempt by players to finish any [[campaign]] level as fast as possible. This is done by having good understanding of the game's gameplay mechanics and exploiting these mechanics. Common methods in a ''Halo'' speedrun is by using [[explosive jumping]] technique, careful selection of weapons and bypassing as many engagements as possible, sometimes getting outside the map to do so. Allies may also be killed to skip dialogue. Halo speedruns are typically run on either Easy or Legendary, with each difficulty being a separate category. A subcategory under Legendary, L.A.S.O. (Legendary All Skulls On) requires the runner to activate all skulls while playing on Legendary. LASO typically requires different routing than that of a no skulls Legendary run. | ||
==Terms== | ==Terms== | ||
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* ''' "IL" ''' stands for "Individual level", and typically grinded for a better time in preparedness for a marathon run. | * ''' "IL" ''' stands for "Individual level", and typically grinded for a better time in preparedness for a marathon run. | ||
* ''' Segmented ''' runs are multiple speedruns that are edited to where only the best clips are shown. A segmented run is the quickest ''theoretical'' time. | * ''' Segmented ''' runs are multiple speedruns that are edited to where only the best clips are shown. A segmented run is the quickest ''theoretical'' time. | ||
==Tricks== | ==Tricks== | ||
=== ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' === | === ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' === | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1EqiVjHWQ4 Legendary Record as of Dec 2018] | ||
Due to the performance difference between mouse/keyboard and controllers, most runners prefer to use [[Halo PC]]/[[Custom Edition]] (though [[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Anniversary]] and [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection|MCC]] may be used if the former are not available. | |||
==== [[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]] ==== | ==== [[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]] ==== | ||
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* Drop down onto the cliff below the first bridge and precariously drop from cliff to cliff until you can safely drop down. | * Drop down onto the cliff below the first bridge and precariously drop from cliff to cliff until you can safely drop down. | ||
* Lure a Banshee over to the entrance to the first bridge and force the occupant out. Enter the Banshee and continue. | * Lure a Banshee over to the entrance to the first bridge and force the occupant out. Enter the Banshee and continue. | ||
==== [[The Library]] ==== | ==== [[The Library]] ==== | ||
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==== [[Two Betrayals]] ==== | ==== [[Two Betrayals]] ==== | ||
Through a bit of wiggling, it is possible to get a Ghost or Banshee past the destroyed door. | Through a bit of wiggling, it is possible to get a Ghost or Banshee past the destroyed door. | ||
==== [[Keyes]] ==== | ==== [[Keyes]] ==== | ||
Using another flood bump, most of the level, including not having to go down onto the surface and back up, is skipped. | Using another flood bump, most of the level, including not having to go down onto the surface and back up, is skipped. | ||
=== ''Halo 2'' === | === ''Halo 2'' === | ||
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==== [[Outskirts]] ==== | ==== [[Outskirts]] ==== | ||
By using a grenade jump, the player can reach out of bounds and walk on the roofs on many buildings, skipping the first part of the level. | By using a grenade jump, the player can reach out of bounds and walk on the roofs on many buildings, skipping the first part of the level. | ||
=== ''Halo 3'' === | === ''Halo 3'' === | ||
[https://youtu.be/ | [https://youtu.be/ZqlMHmGOP_Q Legendary Record as of Dec 2018] | ||
=== ''Halo 3: ODST'' === | === ''Halo 3: ODST'' === | ||
[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/ | [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/163059863 Legendary Record as of Dec 2018] | ||
=== ''Halo Reach'' === | === ''Halo Reach'' === | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeRqywvNwHQ Legendary Record as of Dec 2018] | ||
=== ''Halo 4'' === | === ''Halo 4'' === | ||
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=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | === ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | ||
[https://youtu.be/xlQeoUW3jM0 Legendary Record as of | [https://youtu.be/xlQeoUW3jM0 Legendary Record as of Dec 2018] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://haloruns.com/'''HaloRuns.com'''], the most popular and up-to-date site containing all Halo FPS world records. | *[http://haloruns.com/'''HaloRuns.com'''], the most popular and up-to-date site containing all Halo FPS world records. | ||
[[Category:Real | [[Category:Real world terms and phrases]] | ||
