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'''Team SWAT''' is a ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'',  ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' [[multiplayer]] [[matchmaking]] gametype. As of May [[2008]], Team SWAT is a ranked playlist in Halo 3, after being featured in two Double EXP Weekend playlists. The player has no [[shields]], no [[motion tracker]], and spawns with a [[weapon]] that is well suited for obtaining headshots. Common starting weapons are the [[Battle Rifle]], [[Covenant Carbine]], DMR, and an [[M6 Series]] handgun. Mongoose ATVs can be found on maps such as [[Snowbound]] and [[Isolation]]. Inexperienced players should avoid this playlist as it can be particularly frustrating if they are not used to fast-paced gameplay. On October 5, 2010, Team SWAT became an official playlist in ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer.[http://halo.bungie.net/stats/reach/playlists.aspx] SWAT is included as a built-in on-disc [[Slayer]] variant in both ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4''.

* [[SWAT Magnums]] - Score points by killing players on the opposing team. First team to 50 points wins. Players start with Magnums. Player traits: 150% damage resistance, 0× shield multiplier, infinite ammo, motion tracker disabled, no spawning grenades. Map Traits: No weapons on map. 12 minute match time limit.

* [[ShWATguns]] - Score points by killing players on the opposing team. First team to 50 points wins. Players start with Shotguns. Player traits: 200% damage resistance, 0× shield multiplier, infinite ammo, motion tracker disabled, no spawning grenades. Map traits: No weapons on map. 12 minute match time limit.

* [[SWATBall]] - Carry the skull for points. First pair to 200 points wins. Players start with Battle Rifles and Magnums. Player traits: 150% damage resistance, 0× shield multiplier, infinite ammo, motion tracker disabled, no spawning grenades. 12 minute match time limit.

* [[SWAT 2 Flag]] - Players attempt to capture the opposing team's flag. First team to three captures wins. Players start with Battle Rifles and Magnums. Player traits: 150% damage resistance, 0× shield multiplier, infinite ammo, motion tracker disabled, no spawning grenades. 15 minute match time limit.

*[[ShWATguns]] variant ([[Shotgun]] start, 150% resistance, no default grenades, rest are standard SWAT gameplay settings)

*[[SWAT 2 Flag]] variant (2 Flag CTF, The Pit and Snowbound, no flag return, flag auto returns in 15 seconds of gameplay, 3 flag win)

*Objective Gametypes, [[ShWATguns]] set to skip after veto.

 

Team SWAT in Halo: Reach is very similar to the previous games, the player spawns with no shields or motion tracker, and an [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G Magnum]] sidearm. However, the player now spawns with a [[DMR]] as their primary weapon. The Needle Rifle has not made any appearence in Team SWAT, being as it has less recoil, a smaller reticule, more ammunition, and the ability to kill in 3 shots. The only Armor Ability available is [[Sprint]]. Gametypes such as SWAT Magnums, or SWAT Stockpile are in Halo Reach. A SWAT-specific playlist was established October 5, 2010.

*[[SWAT]]

*[[SWAT Magnums]]

*[[SWAT Oddball]]

*[[SWAT Stockpile]]

*[[3 plot SWAT]]

SWAT appears much the same as it did in ''Reach''. Though it received its own playlist on November 12, 2012, SWAT is considered a Slayer variant in Waypoint statistics, and works to advance Slayer [[List of Halo 4 Commendations|commendations]].<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/11/14/The-Halo-Bulletin-111412-.aspx '''The Halo Bulletin''': 11.14.12]</ref> Players have a choice of two loadouts featuring either the [[BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle|BR85 Battle Rifle]] or [[M395 Designated Marksman Rifle|M395 DMR]]. The secondary weapon is always the [[M6H Personal Defense Weapon System|M6H Magnum]]. All weapons kill with a single headshot. The Magnum and DMR both kill with 3 body shots, while the Battle Rifle, due to its higher rate of fire, takes 7.<ref name="bltn">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/11/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-11812-.aspx '''The Halo Bulletin''': 11.8.12]</ref>

A standard game is 4v4 with a score to win of 600 points (60 kills). Damage resistance is set to .8 (or 80% of normal).<ref name="bltn"/>

*In ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3'', many players prefer [[Elite]] armor permutations in this game type due to claims that Elites are nearly impossible to headshot from behind. This, including claims that Elites have a disadvantage when shot from the side, have been verified by Bungie as untrue, although some players would disagree. The Elite's head sticks out farther than a Spartan's head from the side, making it a bigger target. However, there is a spot in the Elite's neck that grenades and projectiles can pass through without any damage.

*As an [[Elite]], it is actually possible to "run backwards into battle" and look down so that people can't score headshots on you—with a high look sensitivity, it's no problem to turn around and shoot them in the head; be careful, though, as you can easily be Assassinated.

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