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<center>''For other uses, see [[armor permutations]].''</center>
{{Disambig header|the armor customization in Halo 4|other games|armor customizations}}
[[File:Armor Customization.png|250px|thumb|right|Some of the armor variants in Halo 4.]]
[[File:Armor Customization.png|300px|thumb|Some of the armor variants in ''Halo 4''.]]
'''Armor permutations''' are customizable features on the player character in ''[[Halo 4]]''. More options are available than in previous titles.<ref name="Official Site">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!halo-evolved/gameplay/31afe32b-0e07-45c0-9424-3adc6e1eadca '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''Gameplay'']</ref>  
'''Armor customization ''' in ''[[Halo 4]]'' allows players to customize their [[SPARTAN-IV]] player model. New armor sets can only be unlocked by reaching certain [[Rank (Halo 4)|ranks]] and completing specific in-game [[commendation]]s, [[Challenges]], or [[Halo Waypoint]] goals.<ref name="customize">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/b0fa6f7c-b7dc-4486-887e-8d2e6e0034cf/customize?category=Basics '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Customize'']</ref>


==Overview==
== Overview ==
Unlike in previous ''Halo'' titles, players can customize specific armor color skins such as camouflage patterns and other, more ostentatious designs. Players are able to customize the same areas that can be altered in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'',with the exception of [[armor effects]]. The armor customization of the [[SPARTAN-IV]]s aboard the [[UNSC Infinity|''UNSC'' Infinity]] are based upon the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] model and some variants are upgrades of previous generational incarnations. In ''Halo 4'' players are no longer able to use Elites in Matchmaking, or customize their armor as an emphasis was placed on "[[Infinity (mode)|Infinity]]" multiplayer which focuses on [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV's]].<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/122/1222537p1.html?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social '''IGN.com''': ''Spartan Ops and Infinity Change Halo 4 Multiplayer'']</ref>
''Halo 4'' provides armor customization akin to previous ''Halo'' titles, featuring the ability to swap specific armor pieces on the player's Spartan-IV. The armor is based upon the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor <nowiki>[GEN2]</nowiki>]] model, with some variants being upgrades of previous generational incarnations. Customization slots remain mostly the same as the game's predecessor, ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', however, wrist and leg utilities are replaced with full wrist and leg armor customization, and [[armor effects]] don't make a return. The player can also customize their armor with specific skins, including camouflage patterns and other, more ostentatious designs.


In addition, unlike ''Halo: Reach'' but similar to ''Halo 3'', a majority of parts cannot simply be bought with in-game [[Credits]]. The rarer and more elaborate designs require specific completions of [[Commendations]], [[Challenges]], or [[Waypoint]] goals, while the rest are unlocked by reaching a specific [[Rank (Halo 4)|Spartan Rank]].
As stated above, common armor sets can be unlocked by reaching certain a [[Rank (Halo 4)|Spartan Rank (SR)]], while rarer and more elaborate designs require the specific completion of commendations, Challenges, or Halo Waypoint goals.{{Ref/Reuse|customize}} The release of the [[Champions Bundle]] brought an additional four armor sets and one skin to use for players who purchased the DLC, though said armor will display as default Recruit armor in the game's ''[[Spartan Ops]]'' mode due to technical reasons.


==List of permutations==
In a first since ''[[Halo 2]]'' in 2004, ''Halo 4'' removes the player's option to use Elites in [[multiplayer]], as an emphasis was placed on "[[Infinity (mode)|''Infinity'' mode]]" which focuses on SPARTAN-IVs.<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/122/1222537p1.html?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social '''IGN.com''': ''Spartan Ops and Infinity Change Halo 4 Multiplayer'']</ref>
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===''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''===
!colspan="8"|Armor Permutations
On launch, ''Halo 4's'' port on ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' only allowed for limited armor customization, and the player was limited to choosing a full set of armor and colors, with no ability to swap specific armor pieces, armor skins, or visor colors, while the player was also locked to a red visor. Likewise, the [[Champions Bundle]] armor did not return, and wasn't available to use. This system was employed at launch due to the difficulty of having to run several game engines for customization in the menus.
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!Armor set
Starting with the release of ''Halo: Reach'' in the collection, it and the games leading into ''Halo 4'' began to receive, or were updated to have full armor customization with the implementation of the menu's ''[[Unreal Engine|Unreal Engine 4]]'' component, with ''Halo 4'' receiving its own customization update upon the game's launch on PC and debut of [[Series 4: Reclaimer]] in November, 2020. This update was first alluded to in [[Series 3: Recon]], as a placeholder ''Unreal Engine 4'' render was added to the game's menu. With ''Halo 4''{{'}}s flight and update, full customization was restored to the player, including armor skins, and visor colors. Champions Bundle armor wasn't included on ''Halo 4''{{'}}s launch, but was later included alongside [[Armor effects]] with the release of [[Series 7: Elite]] in 2021.{{Ref/Site|Id=MCCOct2020|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-october-2020|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo: The Master Chief Collection Development Update October 2020}} Season 7 also included the introduction of the [[Project KEYSTONE|Keystone]] helmet, inspired by the design of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]] design included in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.{{Ref/Twitter|Halo|1405601698161336320|Halo|Quote=Make sure it fits just right. Next week in MCC with the arrival of Season 7, don't miss your chance to grab the #HaloInfinite Inspired Mk. VII Helmet for Halo 4.|D=17|M=6|Y=2021}}
!Helmet
 
!Torso
== List of customizations ==
!Left shoulder
=== Armor variants ===
!Right shoulder
<gallery heights="300" perrow="6" mode="packed-overlay">
!Skin
File:H4 MJOLNIR Air Assault.png|link=AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|Air Assault
|-align="center"
File:H4 MJOLNIR Aviator.png|link=AVIATOR-class Mjolnir|Aviator
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/AA variant|Air Assault]]<ref name="youtubePAX">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUnnftLRSzs&feature=player_detailpage#t=284s '''YouTube''': ''PAX Prime 2012 Day 1'']</ref>
File:H4 MJOLNIR Counter Intelligence Operator.png|link=CIO-class Mjolnir|CIO
| Spartan Rank 11
File:H4 MJOLNIR Commando.png|link=COMMANDO-class Mjolnir|Commando
| Spartan Rank 11
File:H4 MJOLNIR Deadeye.png|link=DEADEYE-class Mjolnir|Deadeye
| Spartan Rank 11
File:H4 MJOLNIR Defender.png|link=DEFENDER-class Mjolnir|Defender
| Spartan Rank 11
File:H4 MJOLNIR Enforcer.png|link=ENFORCER-class Mjolnir|Enforcer
|VERGE
File:H4 MJOLNIR Engineer.png|link=ENGINEER-class Mjolnir|Engineer
|-align="center"
File:H4 MJOLNIR EOD.png|link=EOD-class Mjolnir|EOD
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Aviator|Aviator]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
File:H4 MJOLNIR EVA.png|link=EVA-class Mjolnir|EVA
| Spartan Rank 17
File:H4 MJOLNIR Fotus.png|link=FOTUS-class Mjolnir|FOTUS
| Spartan Rank 17
File:H4 MJOLNIR Gungnir.png|link=GUNGNIR-class Mjolnir|GUNGNIR
| Spartan Rank 17
File:H4 MJOLNIR HAZOP.png|link=HAZOP-class Mjolnir|HAZOP
| Spartan Rank 17
File:H4 MJOLNIR Infiltrator.png|link=INFILTRATOR-class Mjolnir|Infiltrator
|BOND
File:H4 MJOLNIR Locus.png|link=LOCUS-class Mjolnir|LOCUS
|-align="center"
File:H4 MJOLNIR Mark V.png|link=MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor/Mark_V#Halo_4|Mark V
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/CIO|C.I.O.]]<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-4-Xbox-360/dp/B0050SYX8W '''Amazon.com''': ''CIO pre-order bonus]''</ref>
File:H4 MJOLNIR Mark VI.png|link=MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor/Mark_VI#Halo_4|Mark VI
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Spartan Slayer - Master
File:H4-MJOLNIR-ODST-Armor.png|link=ODST armor (MJOLNIR)|ODST
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Spartan Slayer - Master
File:H4 MJOLNIR Oceanic.png|link=OCEANIC-class Mjolnir|Oceanic
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Spartan Slayer - Master
File:H4 MJOLNIR Operator.png|link=OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|Operator
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Spartan Slayer - Master
File:H4 MJOLNIR Orbital.png|link=ORBITAL-class Mjolnir|Orbital
|WEB
File:H4 MJOLNIR Pathfinder.png|link=PATHFINDER-class Mjolnir|Pathfinder
|-align="center"
File:H4 MJOLNIR Pioneer.png|link=PIONEER-class Mjolnir|Pioneer
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/K variant|Commando]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
File:H4 MJOLNIR Prefect.png|link=PREFECT-class Mjolnir|Prefect
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Dominion Victory - Master
File:H4 MJOLNIR Protector.png|link=PROTECTOR-class Mjolnir|Protector
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Dominion Victory - Master
File:H4 MJOLNIR Raider.png|link=RAIDER-class Mjolnir|Raider
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Dominion Victory - Master
File:H4 MJOLNIR Ranger.png|link=RANGER-class Mjolnir|Ranger
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Dominion Victory - Master
File:H4 MJOLNIR Recon.png|link=RECON-class Mjolnir|Recon
|FRACTURE
File:H4 MJOLNIR Recruit.png|link=RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit
|-align="center"
File:H4 MJOLNIR Ricochet.png|link=RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Deadeye|Deadeye]]<ref name="deadeye">[http://www.ign.com/wikis/halo-4/Deadeye '''IGN''': ''Deadeye - Halo 4 Wiki Guide'']</ref>
File:H4 MJOLNIR Rogue.png|link=ROGUE-class Mjolnir|Rogue
| Pre-order from Best Buy or Play.com <ref name="deadeye"></ref>
File:H4 MJOLNIR Scanner.png|link=SCANNER-class Mjolnir|Scanner
| -
File:H4 MJOLNIR Scout.png|link=SCOUT-class Mjolnir|Scout
| -
File:H4 MJOLNIR Soldier.png|link=SOLDIER-class Mjolnir|Soldier
| -
File:H4 MJOLNIR Stalker.png|link=STALKER-class Mjolnir|Stalker
| -
File:H4 MJOLNIR Strider.png|link=STRIDER-class Mjolnir|Strider
|-align="center"
File:H4 MJOLNIR Tracker.png|link=TRACKER-class Mjolnir|Tracker
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Defender|Defender]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
File:H4 MJOLNIR Vanguard.png|link=VANGUARD-class Mjolnir|Vanguard
| Spartan Rank 24
File:H4 MJOLNIR Venator.png|link=VENATOR-class Mjolnir|Venator
| Spartan Rank 24
File:H4 MJOLNIR War Master.png|link=WAR MASTER-class Mjolnir|War Master
| Spartan Rank 24
File:H4 MJOLNIR Warrior.png|link=WARRIOR-class Mjolnir|Warrior
| Spartan Rank 24
File:H4 MJOLNIR Wetwork.png|link=WETWORK-class Mjolnir|Wetwork
|CONTROL
</gallery>
|-align="center"
 
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Enforcer|Enforcer]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
==List of unlock prerequisites==
| Spartan Rank 50 <ref name="enforcer">[http://www.ign.com/wikis/halo-4/Enforcer '''IGN''': ''Enforcer - Halo 4 Wiki Guide'']</ref>
{{Tabcontainer|
| Spartan Rank 50 <ref name="enforcer"></ref>
|title1=Helmets
| Spartan Rank 50 <ref name="enforcer"></ref>
|content1=
| Spartan Rank 50 <ref name="enforcer"></ref>
{{/Helmet}}
|TRIBAL
|title2=Chests
|-align="center"
|content2=
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Engineer|Engineer]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
{{/Chest}}
| Unlocked through the Engineer [[Specializations|specialization]]
|title3=Shoulders
| Unlocked through the Engineer specialization
|content3=
| Unlocked through the Engineer specialization
{{/Shoulder}}
| Unlocked through the Engineer specialization
|title4=Forearms
|EDGE
|content4=
|-align="center"
{{/Forearms}}
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/EOD variant|EOD]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
|title5=Legs
| Spartan Rank 45 <ref name="eod">[http://www.ign.com/wikis/halo-4/EOD '''IGN''': ''EOD - Halo 4 Wiki Guide'']</ref>
|content5=
| Spartan Rank 45 <ref name="eod"></ref>
{{/Legs}}
| Spartan Rank 45 <ref name="eod"></ref>
|title6=Visors
| Spartan Rank 45 <ref name="eod"></ref>
|content6=
|SHADOW
{{/Visor}}
|-align="center"
|title7=Armor Effects
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|EVA]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
|content7=
| Spartan Rank 27 <ref name="eva">[http://www.ign.com/wikis/halo-4/EVA '''IGN''': ''EVA - Halo 4 Wiki Guide'']</ref>
{{/AE}}
| Spartan Rank 27 <ref name="eva"></ref>
}}
| Spartan Rank 27 <ref name="eva"></ref>
 
| Spartan Rank 27 <ref name="eva"></ref>
==Production notes==
|BREACH
{{Main|Cut Halo 4 armor}}
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Pre-release builds of ''Halo 4'' featured some slight differences in armor texturing, with the neutral white lights present on armor being red. In addition, base armor texturing was also altered for the game's final build. A [[Cut Halo 4 customization|number of]] armor sets and skin variants were additionally considered for inclusion in the game, recieving concept and model passes, including a redesigned [[Project HAYABUSA|HAYABUSA]] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]].
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/FOTUS|FOTUS]]<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/07/25/The-Halo-Bulletin-72512.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 7.25.12'']</ref>
 
| Unlocked with Halo 4 limited edition console <ref name="fotus">[http://www.ign.com/wikis/halo-4/Fotus '''IGN''': ''Fotus - Halo 4 Wiki Guide'']</ref>
==Trivia==
| Unlocked with Halo 4 limited edition console <ref name="fotus"></ref>
Xbox Live Guest accounts in the original [[Xbox 360]] release of ''Halo 4'' are able to customize their appearance with any and all armor pieces unlocked by their host. This differs from previous titles, in which guests could change their emblem, colors, service tag and gender, but could not customize their armor.
| Unlocked with Halo 4 limited edition console <ref name="fotus"></ref>
 
| Unlocked with Halo 4 limited edition console <ref name="fotus"></ref>
==Gallery==
| -
===Concept art===
|-align="center"
<gallery>
|[[GUNGNIR]]
File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|Concept art for many of ''Halo 4''{{'}}s armor sets, by [[:Category:Images by Gabriel Garza|Gabriel Garza]].
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Slayer Victory - Master <ref name="gungnir">[http://www.ign.com/wikis/halo-4/Gungnir '''IGN''': ''Gungnir - Halo 4 Wiki Guide'']</ref>
</gallery>
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Slayer Victory - Master <ref name="gungnir"></ref>
 
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Slayer Victory - Master <ref name="gungnir"></ref>
===Menu images===
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Slayer Victory - Master <ref name="gungnir"></ref>
<gallery>
|PULSE
File:H4 - Armor permutation menu (Xbox 360 early build).png|The customization menu of ''Halo 4'' on the Xbox 360 edition of the game, in a preliminary video detailing the game's loadout and unlock system.
|-align="center"
File:H4 - Armor permutation menu (Xbox 360).png|The customization menu of ''Halo 4'' on the Xbox 360 edition of the game.
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/HAZOP|HAZOP]]<ref>[http://www.ebgames.ca/xbox-360/games/halo-4-limited-edition/313312?loc=bestsellers_row2_col1 '''Gamestop''': ''HAZOP pre-order bonus]''</ref>
File:H4 - Armor permutation menu (Xbox One - Pre-Halo 4 update).png|The customization menu of ''Halo 4'' on the Xbox One edition of the game, from 2014 to 2020.
| Spartan Rank 43 <ref name="hazop">[http://www.ign.com/wikis/halo-4/Hazop '''IGN''': ''Hazop - Halo 4 Wiki Guide'']</ref>
File:H4 - Armor permutation menu (Xbox One - ODST update).png|The customization menu of ''Halo 4'' on the Xbox One edition of the game, prior to the inclusion of ''Halo 4'' on PC in 2020.
| Spartan Rank 43 <ref name="hazop"></ref>
File:H4 - Armor permutation menu (Halo 4 update).png|The customization menu of ''Halo 4'' on the Xbox One edition of the game, following ''Halo 4's'' release.
| Spartan Rank 43 <ref name="hazop"></ref>
</gallery>
| Spartan Rank 43 <ref name="hazop"></ref>
 
| FOREST
===Screenshots===
|-align="center"
<gallery>
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Infiltrator|Infiltrator]] <ref name="youtube2">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LGdJ9hWC5M&feature=g-all-u '''YouTube''': ''IGN'']</ref>
File:Halo 4 Multiplayer (3).jpg|A pre-release image of ''Halo 4'', featuring different colored lighting on Spartan-IV armor.
| Spartan Rank 42 <ref name="infiltrator">[http://www.ign.com/wikis/halo-4/Infiltrator '''IGN''': ''Infiltrator - Halo 4 Wiki Guide'']</ref>
File:H4-Wraparound-3.jpg|Two Spartan-IVs on Haven with various armor permutations equipped.
| Spartan Rank 42 <ref name="infiltrator"></ref>
File:Complex 3.jpg|A group of Spartan-IVs with various armor permutations equipped.
| Spartan Rank 42 <ref name="infiltrator"></ref>
</gallery>
| Spartan Rank 42 <ref name="infiltrator"></ref>
|TRACE
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Locus|LOCUS]] <ref name="locus">[http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/Xbox-360/Halo-4/10768484/ '''Mightyape.co.nz''': ''LOCUS pre-order bonus'']</ref>
| Pre-order from MightyApe.co.nz <ref name="locus"></ref>
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]]
|Complete campaign on Legendary
|Complete campaign on Legendary
|Complete campaign on Legendary
|Complete campaign on Legendary
| -
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault armor/Oceanic|Oceanic]]<ref>[http://www.game.co.uk/en/halo-4-136440?pageSize=20&searchTerm=Halo%204 '''Game.co.uk''': ''Halo 4 pre-order'']</ref>
| Spartan Rank 47 <ref name="oceanic">[http://www.ign.com/wikis/halo-4/Oceanic '''IGN''': ''Oceanic - Halo 4 Wiki Guide'']</ref>
| Spartan Rank 47 <ref name="oceanic"></ref>
| Spartan Rank 47 <ref name="oceanic"></ref>
| Spartan Rank 47 <ref name="oceanic"></ref>
|CIRCUIT
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Operator variant|Operator]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
| Unlocked through the Operator specialization
| Unlocked through the Operator specialization
| Unlocked through the Operator specialization
| Unlocked through the Operator specialization
|SURFACE
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Orbital|Orbital]] <ref name="youtube2"/>
| Spartan Rank 41 <ref name="orbital">[http://www.ign.com/wikis/halo-4/Orbital '''IGN''': ''Orbital - Halo 4 Wiki Guide'']</ref>
| Spartan Rank 41
| Spartan Rank 41
| Spartan Rank 41
|AEON
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Pathfinder|Pathfinder]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
| Unlocked through the Pathfinder specialization
| Unlocked through the Pathfinder specialization
| Unlocked through the Pathfinder specialization
| Unlocked through the Pathfinder specialization
|CORE
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Pioneer|Pioneer]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
| Unlocked through the Pioneer specialization
| Unlocked through the Pioneer specialization
| Unlocked through the Pioneer specialization
| Unlocked through the Pioneer specialization
|ADEPT
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Protector|Protector]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: UNSC Loadout Mastery
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: UNSC Loadout Mastery
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: UNSC Loadout Mastery
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: UNSC Loadout Mastery
|DRIFT
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Raider|Raider]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
|Complete "The Challenge" in Spartan Ops and look for Section 3 news on the Halo Waypoint site.
|Complete "Sniper Alley" in Spartan Ops and look for Section 3 news on the Halo Waypoint site.
|Complete "Land Grab" in Spartan Ops and look for Section 3 news on the Halo Waypoint site.
|Complete "Land Grab" in Spartan Ops and look for Section 3 news on the Halo Waypoint site.
|DISTORT
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Ranger|Ranger]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Combat Opportunity - Master
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Combat Opportunity - Master
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Combat Opportunity - Master
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Combat Opportunity - Master
|STRIKE
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/R variant|Recon]]<ref name="youtube2"/>
| Spartan Rank 26
| Spartan Rank 26
| Spartan Rank 26
| Spartan Rank 26
|SURGE
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Recruit|Recruit]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
| Default<ref name="hb101012">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-101012-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 10.10.12'']</ref>
| Default<ref name="hb101012"/>
| Default<ref name="hb101012"/>
| Default<ref name="hb101012"/>
|PRIME
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Rogue|Rogue]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
| Unlocked through the Rogue specialization
| Unlocked through the Rogue specialization
| Unlocked through the Rogue specialization
| Unlocked through the Rogue specialization
|FOCUS
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Scanner|Scanner]]
| [[Halo_4_Limited_Edition#Contents|War Games Pass]]<ref name="scanner">[http://www.ign.com/wikis/halo-4/Scanner '''IGN''': ''Scanner - Halo 4 Wiki Guide'']</ref>
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/S variant|Scout]]<ref name="youtube1">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsASUunyWhw '''YouTube''': ''Halo 4 - Spartan Ops (HD)'']</ref>
| Spartan Rank 38
| Spartan Rank 38
| Spartan Rank 38
| Spartan Rank 38
|APEX
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Soldier|Soldier]]<ref name="youtube1"/>
| Spartan Rank 15
| Spartan Rank 15
| Spartan Rank 15
| Spartan Rank 15
|ZENITH
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Stalker|Stalker]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
| Unlocked through the Stalker specialization
| Unlocked through the Stalker specialization
| Unlocked through the Stalker specialization
| Unlocked through the Stalker specialization
|CRUSH
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Strider|Strider]]
| [[Halo_4_Limited_Edition#Contents|War Games Pass]]<ref name="strider">[http://www.ign.com/wikis/halo-4/Strider '''IGN''': ''Strider - Halo 4 Wiki Guide'']</ref>
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Tracker|Tracker]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
| Unlocked through the Tracker specialization
| Unlocked through the Tracker specialization
| Unlocked through the Tracker specialization
| Unlocked through the Tracker specialization
|ADROIT
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Vanguard|Vanguard]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Flag Victory - Master <ref name="vanguard">[http://www.ign.com/wikis/halo-4/Vanguard '''IGN''': ''Vanguard - Halo 4 Wiki Guide'']</ref>
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Flag Victory - Master <ref name="vanguard"></ref>
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Flag Victory - Master <ref name="vanguard"></ref>
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Flag Victory - Master <ref name="vanguard"></ref>
|CONVERGE
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Venator|Venator]]<ref>[http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Halo+4+-+Xbox+360/2856544.p?id=1218358274527&skuId=2856544&st=Halo%204&lp=1&cp=1 '''Best Buy''': ''Venator pre-order bonus'']</ref>
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Assassin - Master
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Assassin - Master
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Assassin - Master
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Assassin - Master
|RAPTOR
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/War Master|War Master]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
| Spartan Rank 37
| Spartan Rank 37
| Spartan Rank 37
| Spartan Rank 37
|PRIMAL
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Warrior|Warrior]]<ref name="youtube1"/>
| Spartan Rank 8
| Spartan Rank 8
| Spartan Rank 8
| Spartan Rank 8
|MATRIX
|-align="center"
|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Wetwork|Wetwork]]<ref name="youtubePAX"/>
| Unlocked through the Wetwork specialization
| Unlocked through the Wetwork specialization
| Unlocked through the Wetwork specialization
| Unlocked through the Wetwork specialization
|SHARD
|-align="center"
|}
<br>
====Other SPARTAN Attachments====
{|cellpadding="3" border="1"
!colspan="3"|Forearms
|-align="center"
!Set
!Cost
!Skin
|-align="center"
|Recruit
|Default
|PRIME
|-align="center"
|Twin-plated
| Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 9
|AEON
|-align="center"
|GV-09 Locking
|Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 22
|FOREST
|-align="center"
|Inner-plated
|Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 30
| -
|-align="center"
|Outer-plated
|Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 34
| -
|-align="center"
|Contoured
|Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 39
|SHARD
|-align="center"
|XV-27 Shifting
|Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 48
| -
|-align="center"
|FOTUS
|Unlocked with Halo 4 limited edition console <ref name="fotus"></ref>
| -
|-align="center"
|Mark VI
|Complete campaign on Legendary
| -
|}
<br>
{|cellpadding="3" border="1"
!colspan="3"|Legs
|-align="center"
!Set
!Cost
!Skin
|-align="center"
|Recruit
|Default
|TIGER
|-align="center"
|RG-63 Counter
| -
|
*PRIME
*FOREST
|-align="center"
|LG-50 Bulk
|Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 23
| -
|-align="center"
|Outer-plated
|Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 31
| -
|-align="center"
|XG-89 Narrow
|Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 35
| -
|-align="center"
|Contoured
|Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 40
|SHARD
|-align="center"
|Over-locking
|Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 49
| -
|-align="center"
|FOTUS
|Unlocked with Halo 4 limited edition console <ref name="fotus"></ref>
| -
|-align="center"
|Mark VI
|Complete campaign on Legendary
| -
|}
<br>
{|cellpadding="3" border="1"
!colspan="2"|[[Visor color#Halo 4|Visor color]]
|-align="center"
!Color 
!Cost
|-align="center"
|Recruit
|Default<ref name="hb101012"/>
|-align="center"
|Solar
| Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 20
|-align="center"
|Frost
| Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 29
|-align="center"
| Midnight
| Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 46
|-align="center"
| Cyan
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: From the Brink - Master
|-align="center"
| Blindside
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Avenger - Master
|-align="center"
| Sunspot
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Assistant - Master
|-align="center"
| Verdant
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Splatter - Master
|-align="center"
| Legendary
| Complete campaign on Legendary
|-align="center"
|}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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[[Category:Halo 4]]
== External links ==
*[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/armor '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4 "Armor" catalog'']
[[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations| ]]
[[Category:Customization]]

Latest revision as of 12:15, August 7, 2023

This article is about the armor customization in Halo 4. For other games, see armor customizations.
Some of the armor variants in Halo 4.

Armor customization in Halo 4 allows players to customize their SPARTAN-IV player model. New armor sets can only be unlocked by reaching certain ranks and completing specific in-game commendations, Challenges, or Halo Waypoint goals.[1]

Overview[edit]

Halo 4 provides armor customization akin to previous Halo titles, featuring the ability to swap specific armor pieces on the player's Spartan-IV. The armor is based upon the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] model, with some variants being upgrades of previous generational incarnations. Customization slots remain mostly the same as the game's predecessor, Halo: Reach, however, wrist and leg utilities are replaced with full wrist and leg armor customization, and armor effects don't make a return. The player can also customize their armor with specific skins, including camouflage patterns and other, more ostentatious designs.

As stated above, common armor sets can be unlocked by reaching certain a Spartan Rank (SR), while rarer and more elaborate designs require the specific completion of commendations, Challenges, or Halo Waypoint goals.[1] The release of the Champions Bundle brought an additional four armor sets and one skin to use for players who purchased the DLC, though said armor will display as default Recruit armor in the game's Spartan Ops mode due to technical reasons.

In a first since Halo 2 in 2004, Halo 4 removes the player's option to use Elites in multiplayer, as an emphasis was placed on "Infinity mode" which focuses on SPARTAN-IVs.[2]

Halo: The Master Chief Collection[edit]

On launch, Halo 4's port on Halo: The Master Chief Collection only allowed for limited armor customization, and the player was limited to choosing a full set of armor and colors, with no ability to swap specific armor pieces, armor skins, or visor colors, while the player was also locked to a red visor. Likewise, the Champions Bundle armor did not return, and wasn't available to use. This system was employed at launch due to the difficulty of having to run several game engines for customization in the menus.

Starting with the release of Halo: Reach in the collection, it and the games leading into Halo 4 began to receive, or were updated to have full armor customization with the implementation of the menu's Unreal Engine 4 component, with Halo 4 receiving its own customization update upon the game's launch on PC and debut of Series 4: Reclaimer in November, 2020. This update was first alluded to in Series 3: Recon, as a placeholder Unreal Engine 4 render was added to the game's menu. With Halo 4's flight and update, full customization was restored to the player, including armor skins, and visor colors. Champions Bundle armor wasn't included on Halo 4's launch, but was later included alongside Armor effects with the release of Series 7: Elite in 2021.[3] Season 7 also included the introduction of the Keystone helmet, inspired by the design of the Mark VII design included in Halo Infinite.[4]

List of customizations[edit]

Armor variants[edit]

  • Air Assault

    Air Assault

  • Aviator

    Aviator

  • CIO

    CIO

  • Commando

    Commando

  • Deadeye

    Deadeye

  • Defender

    Defender

  • Enforcer

    Enforcer

  • Engineer

    Engineer

  • EOD

    EOD

  • EVA

    EVA

  • FOTUS

    FOTUS

  • GUNGNIR

    GUNGNIR

  • HAZOP

    HAZOP

  • Infiltrator

    Infiltrator

  • LOCUS

    LOCUS

  • Mark V

    Mark V

  • Mark VI

    Mark VI

  • ODST

    ODST

  • Oceanic

    Oceanic

  • Operator

    Operator

  • Orbital

    Orbital

  • Pathfinder

    Pathfinder

  • Pioneer

    Pioneer

  • Prefect

    Prefect

  • Protector

    Protector

  • Raider

    Raider

  • Ranger

    Ranger

  • Recon

    Recon

  • Recruit

    Recruit

  • Ricochet

    Ricochet

  • Rogue

    Rogue

  • Scanner

    Scanner

  • Scout

    Scout

  • Soldier

    Soldier

  • Stalker

    Stalker

  • Strider

    Strider

  • Tracker

    Tracker

  • Vanguard

    Vanguard

  • Venator

    Venator

  • War Master

    War Master

  • Warrior

    Warrior

  • Wetwork

    Wetwork

List of unlock prerequisites[edit]

Helmets
Helmets
Helmet Unlock (Halo 4) Unlock (Halo: The Master Chief Collection) Skins Unlock (Halo 4) Unlock (Halo: The Master Chief Collection)
Recruit Unlocked by default Unlocked by default PRME Buying Halo 4 Limited Edition Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Warrior SR-8 Unlocked by default MTRX Complete Forerunner Loadout Mastery Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Air Assault SR-11 Unlocked by default VERG Complete Vehicle Mastery Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
VISN Classified Flying Colors archive Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Soldier SR-15 Unlocked by default ZNTH Complete Killing Spree Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Aviator SR-17 Unlocked by default BOND Complete Wheelman Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Defender SR-24 Unlocked by default CTRL Complete Bullet in the Brain Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
CLMN Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Recon SR-26 Unlocked by default SURG Complete Covenant Loadout Mastery Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
E.V.A. SR-27 Unlocked by default BRCH Complete Hail of Death Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
War Master SR-37 Unlocked by default PRML Complete King of the Hill Victory Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Scout SR-38 Unlocked by default APEX Complete Oddball Victory Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
TOXC Buy the Spartan Scout figure from McFarlane Toys' Halo 4 Series 2 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Orbital SR-41 Unlocked by default AEON Complete Covenant Destroyer Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
SWFT Enter Section 3 code YANUMAS Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Infiltrator SR-42 Unlocked by default TRAC Complete Multikill Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
PYTN Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Hazop SR-43 Unlocked by default FRST Pre-order Halo 4 from GameStop Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
E.O.D. SR-45 Unlocked by default SHDW Complete Regicide Victory Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Oceanic SR-47 Unlocked by default CRCT Pre-order Halo 4 from Walmart Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
SLID Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Enforcer SR-50 Unlocked by default TRBL Complete Mounted Turret Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
TRCR Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Wetwork WK-4 Unlocked by default SHRD WK-9 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Operator OP-4 Unlocked by default SRFC OP-9 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Pioneer PR-4 Unlocked by default ADPT PR-9 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Pathfinder PT-4 Unlocked by default CORE PT-9 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Engineer EN-4 Unlocked by default EDGE EN-9 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Stalker SK-4 Unlocked by default CRSH SK-9 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Rogue RG-4 Unlocked by default FCUS RG-9 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Tracker TK-4 Unlocked by default ADRT TK-9 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Vanguard Complete Forerunner Destroyer Commendation Unlocked by default CNVG Complete Flag Victory Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
C.I.O. Complete Spartan Slayer Commendation Unlocked by default WEB Pre-order Halo 4 from Amazon.com Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
RUSH Classified Flying Colors archive Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
RUIN Buy the Spartan CIO figure from McFarlane Toys' Halo 4 Series 2 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Venator Complete Assassin Commendation Unlocked by default RPTR Pre-order Halo 4 from Best Buy Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
BYNT Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
RFCT Buying the Didact figure from McFarlane Toys' Halo 4 Series 2 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Gungnir Complete Slayer Victory Commendation Unlocked by default PULS Pre-order Halo 4 from Microsoft Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Commando Complete Dominion Victory Commendation Unlocked by default FRCT Complete Flood Victory Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Ranger Complete Combat Opportunity Commendation Unlocked by default STRK Complete Protector Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Protector Complete UNSC Loadout Mastery Commendation Unlocked by default DRFT Complete Weapon Mastery Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Mark VI Complete Legend Commendation Unlocked by default N/A
Raider Classified Requiem Archive I archive Unlocked by default DSTT Classified Requiem Archive II archive Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Deadeye Pre-order Halo 4 from Best Buy or Play.com Unlocked by default N/A
Locus Pre-order Halo 4 from MightyApe.co.nz or HMV.com Unlocked by default N/A
Scanner Buying the War Games Map Pass Unlocked by default N/A
Strider Buying the War Games Map Pass Unlocked by default N/A
FOTUS Buying Halo 4 Limited Edition Console Unlocked by default N/A
Mark V Buying the Infinity Armor Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 2 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
ODST Buying the Infinity Armor Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 68 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
Prefect Buying the Infinity Armor Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 36 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
Ricochet Buying the Bullseye Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 18 (Spartan Point 1) HMTM Buying the Bullseye Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 18 (Spartan Point 1)
Keystone N/A (MCC-exclusive) Series 7, The Exchange (Spartan Point 0) N/A
Chests
Chest
Chest Unlock (Halo 4) Unlock (Halo: The Master Chief Collection) Skins Unlock (Halo 4) Unlock (Halo: The Master Chief Collection)
Recruit Unlocked by default Unlocked by default PRME Buying Halo 4 Limited Edition Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Warrior SR-8 Unlocked by default MTRX Complete Forerunner Loadout Mastery Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Air Assault SR-11 Unlocked by default VERG Complete Vehicle Mastery Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
VISN Classified Flying Colors archive Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Soldier SR-15 Unlocked by default ZNTH Complete Killing Spree Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Aviator SR-17 Unlocked by default BOND Complete Wheelman Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Defender SR-24 Unlocked by default CTRL Complete Bullet in the Brain Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
CLMN Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Recon SR-26 Unlocked by default SURG Complete Covenant Loadout Mastery Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
E.V.A. SR-27 Unlocked by default BRCH Complete Hail of Death Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
War Master SR-37 Unlocked by default PRML Complete King of the Hill Victory Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Scout SR-38 Unlocked by default APEX Complete Oddball Victory Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
TOXC Buy the Spartan Scout figure from McFarlane Toys' Halo 4 Series 2 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Orbital SR-41 Unlocked by default AEON Complete Covenant Destroyer Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
SWFT Enter Section 3 code YANUMAS Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Infiltrator SR-42 Unlocked by default TRAC Complete Multikill Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
PYTN Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Hazop SR-43 Unlocked by default FRST Pre-order Halo 4 from GameStop Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
E.O.D. SR-45 Unlocked by default SHDW Complete Regicide Victory Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Oceanic SR-47 Unlocked by default CRCT Pre-order Halo 4 from Walmart Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
SLID Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Enforcer SR-50 Unlocked by default TRBL Complete Mounted Turret Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
TRCR Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Wetwork WK-2 Unlocked by default SHRD WK-7 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Operator OP-2 Unlocked by default SRFC OP-7 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Pioneer PR-2 Unlocked by default ADPT PR-7 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Pathfinder PT-2 Unlocked by default CORE PT-7 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Engineer EN-2 Unlocked by default EDGE EN-7 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Stalker SK-2 Unlocked by default CRSH SK-7 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Rogue RG-2 Unlocked by default FCUS RG-7 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Tracker TK-2 Unlocked by default ADRT TK-7 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Vanguard Complete Forerunner Destroyer Commendation Unlocked by default CNVG Complete Flag Victory Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
C.I.O. Complete Spartan Slayer Commendation Unlocked by default WEB Pre-order Halo 4 from Amazon.com Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
RUSH Classified Flying Colors archive Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
RUIN Buy the Spartan CIO figure from McFarlane Toys' Halo 4 Series 2 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Venator Complete Assassin Commendation Unlocked by default RPTR Pre-order Halo 4 from Best Buy Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
BYNT Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
RFCT Buying the Didact figure from McFarlane Toys' Halo 4 Series 2 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Gungnir Complete Slayer Victory Commendation Unlocked by default PULS Pre-order Halo 4 from Microsoft Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Commando Complete Dominion Victory Commendation Unlocked by default FRCT Complete Flood Victory Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Ranger Complete Combat Opportunity Commendation Unlocked by default STRK Complete Protector Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Protector Complete UNSC Loadout Mastery Commendation Unlocked by default DRFT Complete Weapon Mastery Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Mark VI Complete Legend Commendation Unlocked by default N/A
Raider Classified Requiem Archive I archive Unlocked by default DSTT Classified Requiem Archive II archive Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
FOTUS Buying Halo 4 Limited Edition Console Unlocked by default N/A
Mark V Buying the Infinity Armor Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 16 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
ODST Buying the Infinity Armor Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 80 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
Prefect Buying the Infinity Armor Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 47 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
Ricochet Buying the Bullseye Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 30 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
Shoulders
Shoulders
Shoulders Unlock (Halo 4) Unlock (Halo: The Master Chief Collection) Skins Unlock (Halo 4) Unlock (Halo: The Master Chief Collection)
Recruit Unlocked by default Unlocked by default PRME Buying Halo 4 Limited Edition Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Warrior SR-8 Unlocked by default MTRX Complete Forerunner Loadout Mastery Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Air Assault SR-11 Unlocked by default VERG Complete Vehicle Mastery Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
VISN Classified Flying Colors archive Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Soldier SR-15 Unlocked by default ZNTH Complete Killing Spree Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Aviator SR-17 Unlocked by default BOND Complete Wheelman Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Defender SR-24 Unlocked by default CTRL Complete Bullet in the Brain Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
CLMN Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Recon SR-26 Unlocked by default SURG Complete Covenant Loadout Mastery Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
E.V.A. SR-27 Unlocked by default BRCH Complete Hail of Death Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
War Master SR-37 Unlocked by default PRML Complete King of the Hill Victory Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Scout SR-38 Unlocked by default APEX Complete Oddball Victory Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
TOXC Buy the Spartan Scout figure from McFarlane Toys' Halo 4 Series 2 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Orbital SR-41 Unlocked by default AEON Complete Covenant Destroyer Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
SWFT Enter Section 3 code YANUMAS Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Infiltrator SR-42 Unlocked by default TRAC Complete Multikill Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
PYTN Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Hazop SR-43 Unlocked by default FRST Pre-order Halo 4 from GameStop Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
E.O.D. SR-45 Unlocked by default SHDW Complete Regicide Victory Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Oceanic SR-47 Unlocked by default CRCT Pre-order Halo 4 from Walmart Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
SLID Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Enforcer SR-50 Unlocked by default TRBL Complete Mounted Turret Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
TRCR Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Wetwork WK-3 Unlocked by default SHRD WK-8 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Operator OP-3 Unlocked by default SRFC OP-8 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Pioneer PR-3 Unlocked by default ADPT PR-8 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Pathfinder PT-3 Unlocked by default CORE PT-8 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Engineer EN-3 Unlocked by default EDGE EN-8 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Stalker SK-3 Unlocked by default CRSH SK-8 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Rogue RG-3 Unlocked by default FCUS RG-8 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Tracker TK-3 Unlocked by default ADRT TK-8 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Vanguard Complete Forerunner Destroyer Commendation Unlocked by default CNVG Complete Flag Victory Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
C.I.O. Complete Spartan Slayer Commendation Unlocked by default WEB Pre-order Halo 4 from Amazon.com Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
RUSH Classified Flying Colors archive Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
RUIN Buy the Spartan CIO figure from McFarlane Toys' Halo 4 Series 2 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Venator Complete Assassin Commendation Unlocked by default RPTR Pre-order Halo 4 from Best Buy Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
BYNT Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
RFCT Buying the Didact figure from McFarlane Toys' Halo 4 Series 2 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Gungnir Complete Slayer Victory Commendation Unlocked by default PULS Pre-order Halo 4 from Microsoft Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Commando Complete Dominion Victory Commendation Unlocked by default FRCT Complete Flood Victory Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Ranger Complete Combat Opportunity Commendation Unlocked by default STRK Complete Protector Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Protector Complete UNSC Loadout Mastery Commendation Unlocked by default DRFT Complete Weapon Mastery Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Mark VI Complete Legend Commendation Unlocked by default N/A
Raider Classified Requiem Archive I archive Unlocked by default DSTT Classified Requiem Archive II archive Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
FOTUS Buying Halo 4 Limited Edition Console Unlocked by default N/A
Mark V Buying the Infinity Armor Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 55 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
ODST Buying the Infinity Armor Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 97 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
Prefect Buying the Infinity Armor Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 77 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
Ricochet Buying the Bullseye Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 61 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
Forearms
Forearms
Forearms Unlock (Halo 4) Unlock (Halo: The Master Chief Collection) Skins Unlock (Halo 4) Unlock (Halo: The Master Chief Collection)
Recruit Unlocked by default Unlocked by default PRME Buying Halo 4 Limited Edition Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Twin-plated SR-9 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update AEON Complete Close Quarters Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
SWFT N/A (Cut) Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
GV-09 Locking SR-22 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update FRST Pre-order Halo 4 from GameStop Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Inner-plated SR-30 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update WEB Pre-order Halo 4 from Amazon.com Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
TOXC Buy the Spartan Scout figure from McFarlane Toys' Halo 4 Series 2 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Outer-plated SR-34 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update RPTR Pre-order Halo 4 from Best Buy Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
BYNT Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
RFCT Buying the Didact figure from McFarlane Toys' Halo 4 Series 2 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Contoured SR-39 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update SHRD Complete Perfection Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
XV-27 Shifting SR-48 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update PULS Pre-order Halo 4 from Microsoft Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
CRCT Pre-order Halo 4 from Walmart Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
SLID Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Mark VI Complete Legend Commendation Unlocked by default N/A
FOTUS Buying Halo 4 Limited Edition Console Unlocked by default N/A
Mark V Buying the Infinity Armor Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 33 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
ODST Buying the Infinity Armor Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 88 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
Prefect Buying the Infinity Armor Pack or the Champions Bundle [Series 7, Tier 56 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
Ricochet Buying the Bullseye Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 50 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
Legs
Legs
Legs Unlock (Halo 4) Unlock (Halo: The Master Chief Collection) Skins Unlock (Halo 4) Unlock (Halo: The Master Chief Collection)
Recruit Unlocked by default Unlocked by default TIGR Complete Exterminator Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
RG-63 Counter SR-10 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update PRME Buying Halo 4 Limited Edition Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
FRST Pre-order Halo 4 from Gamestop Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
LG-50 Bulk SR-23 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update PULS Pre-order Halo 4 from Microsoft Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
CLMN Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Outer-plated SR-31 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update CRCT Pre-order Halo 4 from Walmart Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
TOXC Buying the Spartan Scout figure from McFarlane Toys' Halo 4 Series 2 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
XG-89 Narrow SR-35 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update RPTR Pre-order Halo 4 from Best Buy Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
BYNT Buying the Champions Bundle Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
RFCT Buying the Didact figure from McFarlane Toys' Halo 4 Series 2 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Contoured SR-40 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update SHRD Complete Payback Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Over-locking SR-49 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update WEB Pre-order Halo 4 from Amazon.com Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
Mark VI Complete Legend Commendation Unlocked by default N/A
FOTUS Buying Halo 4 Limited Edition Console Unlocked by default N/A
Mark V Buying the Infinity Armor Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 45 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
ODST Buying the Infinity Armor Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 94 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
Prefect Buying the Infinity Armor Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 64 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
Ricochet Buying the Bullseye Pack or the Champions Bundle Series 7, Tier 57 (Spartan Point 1) N/A
Visors
Visor color
Visor Unlock (Halo 4) Unlock (Halo: The Master Chief Collection) Color Description
H4 - Visor color - Recruit.png
Recruit 		Unlocked by default Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Blue Standard VISR 4.0 for all newly deployed SPARTAN-IV assets.
H4 - Visor color - Solar.png
Solar 		SR-20 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Red Improved VISR 4.02 for flare mitigation and control operations.
H4 - Visor color - Frost.png
Frost 		SR-29 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Silver Upgraded VISR 4.05 for range visibility in subzero conditions.
H4 - Visor color - Midnight.png
Midnight 		SR-46 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Black Enhanced VISR 4.08 for spatial blackout during slipspace maneuvers.
H4 - Visor color - Cyan.png
Cyan 		Complete From the Brink Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Cyan fading to green Improved VISR 4.03 for protracted survival methodology.
H4 - Visor color - Blindside.png
Blindside 		Complete Avenger Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Dark red fading to black Upgraded VISR 4.04 for combat vindication reliance factor.
H4 - Visor color - Sunspot.png
Sunspot 		Complete Assistant Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Purple fading to cyan Enhanced VISR 4.06 for fixed support and auxiliary efforts.
H4 - Visor color - Verdant.png
Verdant 		Complete Splatter Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Green Improved VISR 4.07 for heavy machine operation in the field.
H4 - Visor color - Legendary.png
Legendary 		Complete Legend Commendation Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Gold Maximized VISR 4.09 for next-gen asymmetric warfare operability.
H4 - Visor color - Wetwork.png
Wetwork 		WK-6 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Red fading to blue Customized VISR 4.0 optimized for WETWORK-class armor.
H4 - Visor color - Operator.png
Operator 		OP-6 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Pink/orange fading to purple Customized VISR 4.0 optimized for OPERATOR-class armor.
H4 - Visor color - Pioneer.png
Pioneer 		PR-6 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Cyan Customized VISR 4.0 optimized for PIONEER-class armor.
H4 - Visor color - Pathfinder.png
Pathfinder 		PT-6 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Red fading to green Customized VISR 4.0 optimized for PATHFINDER-class armor.
H4 - Visor color - Engineer.png
Engineer 		EN-6 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Blue fading to purple Customized VISR 4.0 optimized for ENGINEER-class armor.
H4 - Visor color - Stalker.png
Stalker 		SK-6 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Black fading to yellow Customized VISR 4.0 optimized for STALKER-class armor.
H4 - Visor color - Rogue.png
Rogue 		RG-6 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Dark red fading to purple Customized VISR 4.0 optimized for ROGUE-class armor.
H4 - Visor color - Tracker.png
Tracker 		TK-6 Unlocked by default on Season 4 update Purple Customized VISR 4.0 optimized for TRACKER-class armor.
Armor Effects
Armor Effects
Effect Unlock (Halo 4) Unlock (Halo: The Master Chief Collection) Description
Default N/A (MCC-exclusive) Unlocked by default on Season 4 update
H4 Legendary Effect Icon.png
Legendary 		Series 7, Tier 84 (Spartan Point 1) Flames ensconce the skulls of the loyal.
H4 Eternal Effect Icon.png
Eternal 		Series 7, Tier 100 (Spartan Point 1) Burn bright; burn blue.
HR BirthdayParty Effect Icon.png
Birthday Party 		Series 7, Tier 71 (Spartan Point 1) Your death is softened by a joyful noise. And confetti.
HR HeartAttack Effect Icon.png
Heart Attack 		Series 7, Tier 62 (Spartan Point 1) Upon expiry, flying hearts mark your demise.
H4 Pestilence Effect Icon.png
Pestilence 		Series 7, Tier 25 (Spartan Point 1) Foul brown clouds stink and swirl around steel.
H4 InclementWeather Effect Icon.png
Inclement Weather 		Series 7, Tier 43 (Spartan Point 1) High voltage, indeed.

Production notes[edit]

Main article: Cut Halo 4 armor

Pre-release builds of Halo 4 featured some slight differences in armor texturing, with the neutral white lights present on armor being red. In addition, base armor texturing was also altered for the game's final build. A number of armor sets and skin variants were additionally considered for inclusion in the game, recieving concept and model passes, including a redesigned HAYABUSA and Mark IV.

Trivia[edit]

Xbox Live Guest accounts in the original Xbox 360 release of Halo 4 are able to customize their appearance with any and all armor pieces unlocked by their host. This differs from previous titles, in which guests could change their emblem, colors, service tag and gender, but could not customize their armor.

Gallery[edit]

Concept art[edit]

Menu images[edit]

  • The customization menu of Halo 4 on the Xbox 360 edition of the game, in a preliminary video detailing the game's loadout and unlock system.

    The customization menu of Halo 4 on the Xbox 360 edition of the game, in a preliminary video detailing the game's loadout and unlock system.

  • The customization menu of Halo 4 on the Xbox 360 edition of the game.

    The customization menu of Halo 4 on the Xbox 360 edition of the game.

  • The customization menu of Halo 4 on the Xbox One edition of the game, from 2014 to 2020.

    The customization menu of Halo 4 on the Xbox One edition of the game, from 2014 to 2020.

  • The customization menu of Halo 4 on the Xbox One edition of the game, prior to the inclusion of Halo 4 on PC in 2020.

    The customization menu of Halo 4 on the Xbox One edition of the game, prior to the inclusion of Halo 4 on PC in 2020.

  • The customization menu of Halo 4 on the Xbox One edition of the game, following Halo 4's release.

    The customization menu of Halo 4 on the Xbox One edition of the game, following Halo 4's release.

Screenshots[edit]

  • A pre-release image of Halo 4, featuring different colored lighting on Spartan-IV armor.

    A pre-release image of Halo 4, featuring different colored lighting on Spartan-IV armor.

  • Two Spartan-IVs on Haven with various armor permutations equipped.

    Two Spartan-IVs on Haven with various armor permutations equipped.

  • A group of Spartan-IVs with various armor permutations equipped.

    A group of Spartan-IVs with various armor permutations equipped.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Customize
  2. ^ IGN.com: Spartan Ops and Infinity Change Halo 4 Multiplayer
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo: The Master Chief Collection Development Update October 2020 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  4. ^ Twitter, Halo (@Halo): "Make sure it fits just right. Next week in MCC with the arrival of Season 7, don't miss your chance to grab the #HaloInfinite Inspired Mk. VII Helmet for Halo 4." (Retrieved on Jun 17, 2021) [archive]

External links[edit]

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