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{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Magnum
|image=[[File:H2A M6CPistol.png|300px]]
|faction=[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]])
|tier=[[Loadout weapon]] / [[Dual wield weapon]]
|class=[[Weapon class#Pistol|Pistol]]
|type=[[Precision weapon]]
|mode=Semi-automatic
|range=Close to medium
|counterparts=
[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]):
*[[Sidekick]]
[[Covenant]]:
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
*[[Mauler]]
[[Banished]]:
*[[Mangler]]
[[Forerunner]]:
*[[Boltshot]]
|dmgtype=[[Kinetic]]
|damage=Low to medium
|aoedamage=
|aoeradius=
|projspeed=Medium to very high
|maxrange=
|rof=Low to high
|accuracy=Medium to very high
|spread=
|recoil=
|mag=Varies
|maxammo=
|heat=
|battery=
|zoom=Varies
|tagname=
|generalvariants=
*[[CE Pistol]]
*[[Automag]]
*[[Flagnum]]
*[[Survivor Magnum]]
|hovariants=
|h5reqvariants=
|hinfvariants=
|scopes=
|attachments=
|hidec=
}}
The '''Magnum''' is a [[human]] [[Precision weapon|precision weapon]] featured in most major ''Halo'' games, starting with ''[[Halo 2]]''. A successor to the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Pistol]]'', it has gone through a wide variety of changes from game to game resulting in a few weapon variants as well. What remains consistent is its role as a human [[Weapon class#Pistol|pistol]] capable of performing headshots and featuring either [[dual wielding]] or a scope. It is a predecessor to ''[[Halo Infinite|Halo Infinite's]]'' [[Sidekick]].
 
==Universe and lore==
{{Main|M6 Series}}
{{Expand-section}}
 
==Overview==
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Major Variants===
{{Expand-section}}
<gallery widths="210px">
File:HCE-M6DMagnumPistol.png|link=CE Pistol|'''[[CE Pistol]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''}}
File:M6C SOCOM r.png|link=Automag|'''[[Automag]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]'' (''MCC'')}}
</gallery>
 
===Counterparts===
{{Expand-section}}
<gallery widths="210px">
File:HINF MK50 Crop.png|link=Sidekick|'''[[Sidekick]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo Infinite]]''}}
File:H5G-Plasma Pistol.png|link=Plasma Pistol|'''[[Plasma Pistol]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' multiplayer, ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', ''[[Halo Online]]'', ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' and ''[[Halo Infinite]]''}}
File:H3-BruteMauler.png|link=Mauler|'''[[Mauler]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', and ''[[Halo Online]]''}}
File:HINF Mangler.png|link=Mangler|'''[[Mangler]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo Infinite]]''}}
File:H5G-Z110.png|link=Boltshot|'''[[Boltshot]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''}}
</gallery>
{{Clear}}
 
==Halo 2 and Halo 2: Anniversary==
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Magnum
|image=[[File:H2 M6C Magnum Pistol.png|300px]]
|tier=[[Dual wield weapon]]
|mode=
|range=Close
|counterparts=
[[Covenant]]:
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
|dmgtype=bullet_slow
|damage=SP: 8 (can headshot)
{{Clear}}
MP: 5.5 (can headshot)
|projspeed=400 wu/s
|maxrange=40 wu
|rof=0.1s fire recovery time
*(10 rounds per second)
|spread=0.25 to 1.5 degrees
|mag=12 rounds
|maxammo=48 rounds (4 magazines)
|zoom=
|tagname=magnum
|hidec=yes
}}
{{Main|First-person shooter}}
 
===[[Campaign]]===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===[[Multiplayer]]===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Changes from ''Halo 2'' to [[Halo_2_Auto-Updates#Balance_changes|''Auto Update 2'']]===
*Damage decreased to 5.5.
{{Clear}}
 
==Halo 3==
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Magnum
|image=[[File:H3-M6GMagnumPistol.png|300px]]
|tier=[[Dual wield weapon]]
|mode=
|range=Close
|counterparts=[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]):
*[[Automag]] (MCC)
[[Covenant]]:
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
|dmgtype=bullet_slow
|damage=15 (can headshot)
*dual: 0.7x (10.5)
|projspeed=180 wu/s
|maxrange=40 wu
|rof=0.4s fire recovery time
*(2.5 rounds per second)
|spread=0.5 degrees
*dual: 0.5 to 1 degrees
|mag=8 rounds
|maxammo=40 rounds (5 magazines)
|zoom=
|tagname=magnum
|generalvariants=
*[[Automag]] (MCC)
|hidec=
}}
 
===Campaign===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Multiplayer===
{{Expand-section}}
{{Clear}}
 
==Halo: Reach==
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Magnum
|image=[[File:HReach-M6GMagnumPistol-LeftSide.png|300px]]
|tier=Default: [[Loadout weapon]]
{{Clear}}
Anniversary: [[Utility weapon]]
|mode=Default: Semi-automatic
{{Clear}}
Anniversary: Automatic
|range=Close to medium
|counterparts=
Default:
{{Clear}}
[[Covenant]]:
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
Anniversary:
{{Clear}}
[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]):
*[[DMR]]
[[Covenant]]:
*[[Needle Rifle]]
|dmgtype=bullet_slow
|damage=Default: 17.5 (can headshot)
*does not pierce shields
{{Clear}}
Anniversary: 26.25 (can headshot)
|projspeed= 3000 wu/s
|maxrange= 100 wu
|rof=Default: 0.19s fire recovery time
*(~5.26 rounds per second)
{{Clear}}
Anniversary: 0.285s fire recovery time
*(~3.51 rounds per second)
|spread=Default: 0.6 to 4 degrees
{{Clear}}
Title Update 1: 0.6 to 3.4 degrees
|mag=8 rounds
|maxammo=40 rounds (5 magazines)
|zoom=2x magnification
|tagname=magnum
|hidec=yes
}}
 
===Campaign and [[Firefight]]===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Multiplayer===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Changes from ''Halo: Reach'' to [[Halo: Reach Title Updates|''Title Update 1'']]===
*Enabled shield damage [[Halo:_Reach_Title_Updates#Damage_Bleed_Through_Shielding|bleed through]].
*Bloom reduced to 85%.
 
===Changes from ''Title Update 1'' to [[Halo:_Reach_Title_Updates#Creating_the_Halo:_Combat_Evolved_Pistol|''Anniversary'' Settings]]===
*Changed firemode to automatic.
*Increased damage to 150%.
*Increased fire recovery time by 150% (decreased firerate to 67%).
{{Clear}}
 
==Halo 4==
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Magnum
|image=[[File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol-SideRender.png|300px]]
|tier=[[Loadout weapon]]
|mode=
|range=Close to medium
|counterparts=
[[Covenant]]:
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
|dmgtype=bullet_slow
|damage=Default: 15 (can headshot)
*does not pierce shields
{{Clear}}
Tuning: 17.3 (can headshot)
*does not pierce shields
|projspeed= 3000 wu/s
|maxrange=250 wu
|rof=0.2 fire recovery time
*(5 rounds per second)
|spread=0.15 to 1.75 degrees
|mag=8 rounds
|maxammo=32 rounds (4 magazines)
*40 rounds with Ammo Mod
|zoom=2x magnification
|tagname=storm_magnum
|generalvariants=
*[[Flagnum]]
|hidec=
}}
 
===Campaign and [[Spartan Ops]]===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Multiplayer===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to [[Halo_4_Title_Updates#Weapon_Tuning_Update|''Weapon Tuning Update'']]===
*Damage increased to 115%.
{{Clear}}
 
==Halo 2: Anniversary Multiplayer==
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Magnum
|image=[[File:H2AMP M6C left transparent.png|300px]]
|tier=[[Loadout weapon]] / [[Dual wield weapon]]
|mode=
|range=Close to medium
|counterparts=
[[Covenant]]:
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
|dmgtype=bullet_slow
|damage=7.25 (can headshot)
*does not pierce shields
|projspeed=400 wu/s
|maxrange=40 wu
|rof=0.1s fire recovery time
*(10 rounds per second)
|spread=0.5 to 1.5 degrees
*dual: 0.7 to 1.6 degrees
|mag=12 rounds
|maxammo=48 rounds (4 magazines)
|zoom=
|tagname=h2a_magnum
|generalvariants=
*[[Survivor Magnum]]
|hidec=
}}
 
===Multiplayer===
{{Expand-section}}
{{Clear}}
 
==Halo: Online==
<center>''Disclaimer: all below statistics are derived from unofficial tools and may be inaccurate''</center>
 
===Multiplayer===
{{Expand-section}}
{{Clear}}
 
==Halo 5: Guardians==
<center>''Disclaimer: all below statistics are derived from unofficial tools and may be inaccurate''</center>
{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Magnum
|image=[[File:H5G-Render-Pistol.png|300px]]
|tier=[[Loadout weapon]] / [[Utility weapon]]
|mode=
|range=Medium
|counterparts=
As a pistol:
{{Clear}}
[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]):
*[[CE Pistol]]
[[Covenant]]:
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
[[Forerunner]]:
*[[Boltshot]]
As a utility weapon:
{{Clear}}
[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]):
*[[Battle Rifle]]
*[[Halo 2 Battle Rifle]]
*[[DMR]]
*[[CE Pistol]]
[[Covenant]]:
*[[Covenant Carbine]]
[[Forerunner]]:
*[[Lightrifle]]
|dmgtype=bullet_slow
|damage=17.5 (can headshot)
*does not pierce shields
|projspeed=3000 wu/s
|maxrange=250 wu
|rof=0.28 fire recovery time
*(~3.57 rounds per second)
|spread=0 to 0.6 degrees
|mag=12 rounds
|maxammo=48 rounds (4 magazines)
*60 rounds with Ammo Mod
|zoom=2x magnification
|tagname=magnum
|generalvariants=
*[[Flagnum]]
|h5reqvariants=
*[[Gunfighter Magnum]]
*[[Tactical Magnum]]
*[[Whispered Truth]]
*[[Halo: Combat Evolved Pistol]]
|scopes=
|attachments=
*[[Extended Mags]]
|hidec=
}}
 
===Campaign===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Multiplayer and [[Warzone]]===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''Weapon Tuning Update''===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Unlock and acquisition requirements===
{{Expand-section}}
<gallery>
File:REQ Card - Magnum.png|Magnum REQ card.
</gallery>
 
===Variants===
=====Gunfighter Magnum=====
{{Main|Gunfighter Magnum}}
{{Quote|Lightweight competition pistol carried by Spartan operators who prefer a no-frills backup firearm. Quick draw Magnum with fast-reload magazines. Iron sights only, no Smart-Link module is attached.|REQ description}}
{{Expand-section}}
 
=====Tactical Magnum=====
{{Main|Tactical Magnum}}
{{Quote|Whisper-quiet tactical pistol loaded with armor-piercing rounds, tailored for Spartan force reconnaissance missions. Match grade Magnum with integral baffle-free suppressor and full-VISR Smart-Link.|REQ description}}
{{Expand-section}}
 
=====Whispered Truth=====
{{Main|Whispered Truth}}
{{Quote|Let the lady talk. Mythic Magnum machine pistol with burst fire and integral Silencer. Wielding the Whispered Truth increases movement speed.|REQ description}}
{{Expand-section}}
 
=====Halo: Combat Evolved Pistol=====
{{Main|Halo: Combat Evolved Pistol}}
{{Quote|You’ll have to find ammo as you go. Classic Magnum with increased damage and higher recoil. Infuses the user with nostalgia and increased movement speed.|REQ description}}
{{Expand-section}}
{{Clear}}
 
==Halo Spartan Assault==
{{Main|Twin-stick shooter}}
 
===Campaign===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Unlock and acquisition requirements===
{{Expand-section}}
{{Clear}}
 
==Halo Spartan Strike==
 
===Campaign===
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Unlock and acquisition requirements===
{{Expand-section}}
{{Clear}}
 
==Skins and cosmetics==
The Magnum has seen many equipable weapon skins and coatings across the various games it's been featured in.
 
===''Halo 4''===
{{Main|Weapon skins (Halo 4)}}
{{:Weapon skins (Halo 4)/Magnum}}
 
===''Halo 3'' (''MCC'')===
{{Main|Skins (Halo 3)}}
{{:Skins (Halo 3)/Magnum}}
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
{{Main|List of REQ cards/Weapon Skins}}
 
==Production notes==
{{Expand-section}}
 
==Trivia==
{{Expand-section}}
 
==Gallery==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
</gallery>
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Renders===
<gallery>
</gallery>
{{Expand-section}}
 
===HUD icons===
<gallery>
</gallery>
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
</gallery>
{{Expand-section}}
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
 
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
{{Navbox/Weapons/Gameplay}}

Revision as of 20:20, January 27, 2023

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Magnum
H2A M6CPistol.png
Gameplay role

Faction:

Human (UNSC)

Weapon tier (?):

Loadout weapon / Dual wield weapon

Weapon class (?):

Pistol

Weapon type (?):

Precision weapon

Firing mode:

Semi-automatic

Effective range:

Close to medium

Counterparts:

Human (UNSC):

Covenant:

Banished:

Forerunner:

Weapon stats

Damage:

Low to medium

Damage type (?):

Kinetic

Projectile speed:

Medium to very high

Rate of fire:

Low to high

Accuracy:

Medium to very high

Magazine size:

Varies

Zoom:

Varies

Variants and attachments

Standard variant(s):

 

The Magnum is a human precision weapon featured in most major Halo games, starting with Halo 2. A successor to the Halo: Combat Evolved Pistol, it has gone through a wide variety of changes from game to game resulting in a few weapon variants as well. What remains consistent is its role as a human pistol capable of performing headshots and featuring either dual wielding or a scope. It is a predecessor to Halo Infinite's Sidekick.

Universe and lore

Main article: M6 Series
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Overview

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Major Variants

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Counterparts

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Halo 2 and Halo 2: Anniversary

Magnum
H2 M6C Magnum Pistol.png
Gameplay role

Weapon tier (?):

Dual wield weapon

Effective range:

Close

Counterparts:

Covenant:

Weapon stats

Damage:

SP: 8 (can headshot)

MP: 5.5 (can headshot)

Damage type (?):

bullet_slow

Projectile speed:

400 wu/s

Max range:

40 wu

Rate of fire:

0.1s fire recovery time

  • (10 rounds per second)

Spread (?):

0.25 to 1.5 degrees

Magazine size:

12 rounds

Reserve ammo capacity:

48 rounds (4 magazines)

Tag name (?):

magnum

 
Main article: First-person shooter

Campaign

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Multiplayer

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Changes from Halo 2 to Auto Update 2

  • Damage decreased to 5.5.

Halo 3

Magnum
A cropped screenshot of the M6G2 magnum in Halo 3.
Gameplay role

Weapon tier (?):

Dual wield weapon

Effective range:

Close

Counterparts:

Human (UNSC):

Covenant:

Weapon stats

Damage:

15 (can headshot)

  • dual: 0.7x (10.5)

Damage type (?):

bullet_slow

Projectile speed:

180 wu/s

Max range:

40 wu

Rate of fire:

0.4s fire recovery time

  • (2.5 rounds per second)

Spread (?):

0.5 degrees

  • dual: 0.5 to 1 degrees

Magazine size:

8 rounds

Reserve ammo capacity:

40 rounds (5 magazines)

Tag name (?):

magnum

Variants and attachments

Standard variant(s):

 

Campaign

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Multiplayer

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Halo: Reach

Magnum
HReach-M6GMagnumPistol-LeftSide.png
Gameplay role

Weapon tier (?):

Default: Loadout weapon

Anniversary: Utility weapon

Firing mode:

Default: Semi-automatic

Anniversary: Automatic

Effective range:

Close to medium

Counterparts:

Default:

Covenant:

Anniversary:

Human (UNSC):

Covenant:

Weapon stats

Damage:

Default: 17.5 (can headshot)

  • does not pierce shields

Anniversary: 26.25 (can headshot)

Damage type (?):

bullet_slow

Projectile speed:

3000 wu/s

Max range:

100 wu

Rate of fire:

Default: 0.19s fire recovery time

  • (~5.26 rounds per second)

Anniversary: 0.285s fire recovery time

  • (~3.51 rounds per second)

Spread (?):

Default: 0.6 to 4 degrees

Title Update 1: 0.6 to 3.4 degrees

Magazine size:

8 rounds

Reserve ammo capacity:

40 rounds (5 magazines)

Zoom:

2x magnification

Tag name (?):

magnum

 

Campaign and Firefight

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Multiplayer

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Changes from Halo: Reach to Title Update 1

Changes from Title Update 1 to Anniversary Settings

  • Changed firemode to automatic.
  • Increased damage to 150%.
  • Increased fire recovery time by 150% (decreased firerate to 67%).

Halo 4

Magnum
H4-M6HMagnumPistol-SideRender.png
Gameplay role

Weapon tier (?):

Loadout weapon

Effective range:

Close to medium

Counterparts:

Covenant:

Weapon stats

Damage:

Default: 15 (can headshot)

  • does not pierce shields

Tuning: 17.3 (can headshot)

  • does not pierce shields

Damage type (?):

bullet_slow

Projectile speed:

3000 wu/s

Max range:

250 wu

Rate of fire:

0.2 fire recovery time

  • (5 rounds per second)

Spread (?):

0.15 to 1.75 degrees

Magazine size:

8 rounds

Reserve ammo capacity:

32 rounds (4 magazines)

  • 40 rounds with Ammo Mod

Zoom:

2x magnification

Tag name (?):

storm_magnum

Variants and attachments

Standard variant(s):

 

Campaign and Spartan Ops

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Multiplayer

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Changes from Halo 4 to Weapon Tuning Update

  • Damage increased to 115%.

Halo 2: Anniversary Multiplayer

Magnum
A cropped screenshot of the M6C magnum, as depicted in Halo 2: Anniversary's multiplayer component.
Gameplay role

Weapon tier (?):

Loadout weapon / Dual wield weapon

Effective range:

Close to medium

Counterparts:

Covenant:

Weapon stats

Damage:

7.25 (can headshot)

  • does not pierce shields

Damage type (?):

bullet_slow

Projectile speed:

400 wu/s

Max range:

40 wu

Rate of fire:

0.1s fire recovery time

  • (10 rounds per second)

Spread (?):

0.5 to 1.5 degrees

  • dual: 0.7 to 1.6 degrees

Magazine size:

12 rounds

Reserve ammo capacity:

48 rounds (4 magazines)

Tag name (?):

h2a_magnum

Variants and attachments

Standard variant(s):

 

Multiplayer

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Halo: Online

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Multiplayer

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Halo 5: Guardians

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Magnum
H5G-Render-Pistol.png
Gameplay role

Weapon tier (?):

Loadout weapon / Utility weapon

Effective range:

Medium

Counterparts:

As a pistol:

Human (UNSC):

Covenant:

Forerunner:

As a utility weapon:

Human (UNSC):

Covenant:

Forerunner:

Weapon stats

Damage:

17.5 (can headshot)

  • does not pierce shields

Damage type (?):

bullet_slow

Projectile speed:

3000 wu/s

Max range:

250 wu

Rate of fire:

0.28 fire recovery time

  • (~3.57 rounds per second)

Spread (?):

0 to 0.6 degrees

Magazine size:

12 rounds

Reserve ammo capacity:

48 rounds (4 magazines)

  • 60 rounds with Ammo Mod

Zoom:

2x magnification

Tag name (?):

magnum

Variants and attachments

Standard variant(s):

Halo 5 REQ variant(s):

Attachments:

 

Campaign

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Multiplayer and Warzone

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Changes from Halo 5: Guardians to Weapon Tuning Update

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Unlock and acquisition requirements

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  • Magnum REQ card.

    Magnum REQ card.

Variants

Gunfighter Magnum
Main article: Gunfighter Magnum

"Lightweight competition pistol carried by Spartan operators who prefer a no-frills backup firearm. Quick draw Magnum with fast-reload magazines. Iron sights only, no Smart-Link module is attached."
— REQ description
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Tactical Magnum
Main article: Tactical Magnum

"Whisper-quiet tactical pistol loaded with armor-piercing rounds, tailored for Spartan force reconnaissance missions. Match grade Magnum with integral baffle-free suppressor and full-VISR Smart-Link."
— REQ description
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Whispered Truth
Main article: Whispered Truth

"Let the lady talk. Mythic Magnum machine pistol with burst fire and integral Silencer. Wielding the Whispered Truth increases movement speed."
— REQ description
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Halo: Combat Evolved Pistol
Main article: Halo: Combat Evolved Pistol

"You’ll have to find ammo as you go. Classic Magnum with increased damage and higher recoil. Infuses the user with nostalgia and increased movement speed."
— REQ description
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Halo Spartan Assault

Main article: Twin-stick shooter

Campaign

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Unlock and acquisition requirements

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Halo Spartan Strike

Campaign

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Unlock and acquisition requirements

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Skins and cosmetics

The Magnum has seen many equipable weapon skins and coatings across the various games it's been featured in.

Halo 4

Main article: Weapon skins (Halo 4)
Magnum
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Icon Name Description (MCC) Unlock Requirements (Halo 4) Unlock Requirements (MCC)
Default Default Skin applied. Unlocked by default Unlocked by default
Render of the M6H's Static skin.
 Static (STC) Customized with the STATIC skin. Reach Operator Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4) Unlocked by default
Render of the Magnum's Combustion skin.
 Combustion (CBN) Customized with the COMBUSTION skin. Purchase the Champions Bundle or Steel Skin Pack. Series 4, Tier 9 (Spartan Point 1)
Magnumskin1.png
 Indigo (IND) Customized with the INDIGO skin. Purchase the Champions Bundle Series 4, Tier 6 (Spartan Point 1)
Magnumskin2.png
 Flare (FLR) Customized with the FLARE skin. Purchase the Champions Bundle Series 4, Tier 28 (Spartan Point 1)
H4 Render Magnum-EWK.png
 Edgework (EWK) Customized with the EDGEWORK skin. N/A (MCC-exclusive) Series 7, Tier 13 (Spartan Point 1)
H4 Render Magnum-BLOOD.png
 Blood (BLD) Customized with the BLOOD skin. N/A (MCC-exclusive) Series 7, Tier 24 (Spartan Point 1)
H4 Render Magnum-PIXEL.png
 Pixel (PXL) Customized with the PIXEL skin. N/A (MCC-exclusive) Series 7, Tier 79 (Spartan Point 1)
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 Maw (MAW) Customized with the MAW skin. N/A (MCC-exclusive) Series 7, Tier 81 (Spartan Point 1)

Halo 3 (MCC)

Main article: Skins (Halo 3)
Magnum
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Icon Name Description Unlock requirements
Default Default skin. Unlocked by default
H3 Pistol HuntersBlood Skin.png
 Hunter’s Blood Well armed. Well armored. Series 3, Tier 1 (Spartan Point 1)
H3 Pistol BlueHeaven Skin.png
 Blue Heaven Reach for the sky. Series 3, Tier 22 (Spartan Point 1)
H3 Pistol Sharpshooter Skin.png
 Sharpshooter The bite stuff. Series 3, Tier 31 (Spartan Point 1)
H3 Pistol Golden Skin.png
 Golden Bling on the ring. Series 3, Tier 44 (Spartan Point 1)
H3 Pistol TechCamoBravo Skin.png
 Tech Camo Bravo Gunner's seat, please. Series 5, Tier 40 (Spartan Point 1)
H3 Pistol HazardPay Skin.png
 Hazard Pay Safety first! Series 5, Tier 57 (Spartan Point 1)
MCC Menu icon.
 OGX Used on a select target audience. The Exchange (Spartan Point 3)

Halo 5: Guardians

Main article: List of REQ cards/Weapon Skins

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Trivia

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Gallery

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List of appearances

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Weapons by faction

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Banished
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Forerunner
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Multiplayer
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