Hydra

This article is about Hydra as it pertains to gameplay. For other uses of the term "Hydra", see its disambiguation page.

This article documents its subject as it pertains to the gameplay of the Halo games, rather than the lore.

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Hydra
Gameplay role
Faction:	Human (UNSC)
Weapon tier (?):	Pickup weapon
Weapon class (?):	Launcher
Firing mode:	Semi-automatic
Effective range:	Medium
Counterparts:	Covenant: Concussion Rifle Fuel Rod Gun Plasma Launcher
Weapon stats
Damage:	High
Damage type (?):	Explosive
Projectile speed:	Slow
Rate of fire:	Medium
Accuracy:	High
Magazine size:	6 rockets
Variants and attachments
Halo Infinite variant(s):	Pursuit Hydra

The Hydra, also referred to as the Hydra Launcher, is a human pickyp weapon first introduced in Halo 5: Guardians, but featured prominently throughout the entire series. It is a semi-automatic weapon which fires rockets which explode on impact, and deal enough damage to kill a Spartan in an average of 4-6 hits. To compensate for its power, it only has six rockets per magazine.

Overview

The Hydra is one of the more powerful weapons in Halo 5: Guardians and Halo Infinite. It features in both campaign and multiplayer, but is uncommon. In multiplayer, it is a powerful weapon and will typically be found in central map locations, where its spawn can be easily contested by multiple players. In campaign, it can be found in a handful of places.

Unlock and acquisition requirements

This weapon can be unlocked in Halo 5: Guardians as well as Halo Infinite.

Halo 5: Guardians

In Halo 5: Guardians' campaign and Arena multiplayer modes, the Hydra can be found on the level or map as usual, and does not need to be unlocked.

However, in Warzone, the weapon can only be acquired via the REQ system.

Halo Infinite

In Halo Infinite's multiplayer modes, the Hydra can be found spawning on the map, as usual. In campaign, it can also spawn in certain locations on the open-world map and in missions, but to unlock it for on-demand spawning at FOBs

Variants

There are three notable variants of the Hydra, two of which were featured in Halo 5: Guardians as REQ variants.

Halo Infinite variants

Pursuit Hydra

Main article: Pursuit Hydra

In campaign, the Pursuit Hydra is a legendary weapon.

Counterparts

The Halo games have featured a few notable weapons similar in role to the Hydra, all are Covenant.

Gameplay

Stats

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Advantages

• High damage, typically a 4-6 hit kill
• Moderate explosion radius, making it easier to aim
• Has a tracking ability for moving targets and a non-tracking feature for more precise hits
• Reload is slow but loads one round at a time allowing the user to fire while reloading

Disadvantages

• Reload speed is relatively slow
• Easy to accidentally hurt yourself with, if the projectile impacts too close

Tactics and strategies

• • In campaign, save it for more powerful enemies like Elites or Brutes, and if enemies are using it, prioritise killing them over most other enemies in the vicinity.
  • In multiplayer, ensure you or your teammates acquire the weapon before an enemy does, if possible.
• Don't necessarily use the tracking ability on ground based enemies, find what works best for you.
• For airborne infantry enemies, always use the tracking ability.
• In close quarters, make some distance between you and the enemy before firing to ensure you don't get caught in the blast.