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{{Title|Armor permutations (''Halo 4'')}}
{{Title|Armor customization (''Halo 4'')}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Center|For other uses, see [[armor permutations]].}}
{{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''' in ''[[Halo 4]]'' allow 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>
'''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 ==
''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|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.
''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.


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 name="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.
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.


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>
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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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.  
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 in November, 2020. This update was first alluded to with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'s'' release, 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 it has been stated in a development update that it will be looked into for a future update.{{Ref/Site|Id=MCCOct2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-october-2020|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Halo: The Master Chief Collection Development Update October 2020}}
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}}


== List of permutations ==
== List of customizations ==
=== Armor variants ===
=== Armor variants ===
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==List of unlock prerequisites==
==List of unlock prerequisites==
===Armor===
{{Tabcontainer|
{|cellpadding="4" border="1" align="center"
|title1=Helmets
|-align="center"
|content1=
!Armor Set
{{/Helmet}}
!Helmet
|title2=Chests
!Chest
|content2=
!Shoulders
{{/Chest}}
!Forearms
|title3=Shoulders
!Legs
|content3=
|-align="center"
{{/Shoulder}}
|'''[[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|Air Assault]]'''
|title4=Forearms
|[[Rank (Halo 4)|Rank]] SR-11
|content4=
|Rank SR-11
{{/Forearms}}
|Rank SR-11
|title5=Legs
|N/A
|content5=
|N/A
{{/Legs}}
|-align="center"
|title6=Visors
|'''Air Assault VERG'''
|content6=
|Complete [[List of Halo 4 Commendations/Vehicles|Vehicle Mastery]] Commendation 
{{/Visor}}
|Complete Vehicle Mastery Commendation 
|title7=Armor Effects
|Complete Vehicle Mastery Commendation
|content7=
|N/A
{{/AE}}
|N/A
}}
|-align="center"
|'''Air Assault VISN'''
|Classified Flying Colors [[Halo Waypoint Classified|archive]]
|Classified Flying Colors archive
|Classified Flying Colors archive
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[AVIATOR-class Mjolnir|Aviator]]'''
|Rank SR-17
|Rank SR-17
|Rank SR-17
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Aviator BOND'''
|Complete Wheelman Commendation 
|Complete Wheelman Commendation 
|Complete Wheelman Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[CIO-class Mjolnir|CIO]]'''
|Complete [[List of Halo 4 Commendations/Player|Spartan Slayer]] Commendation 
|Complete Spartan Slayer Commendation 
|Complete Spartan Slayer Commendation 
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''CIO WEB'''
|Pre-order from Amazon.com
|Pre-order from Amazon.com
|Pre-order from Amazon.com
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''CIO RUIN'''
|[[McFarlane Toys/Halo 4 Series 2#Spartan CIO .28Violet.29|McFarlane Toys Purple CIO]] code
|McFarlane Toys Purple CIO code
|McFarlane Toys Purple CIO code
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''CIO RUSH'''
|Classified Flying Colors archive
|Classified Flying Colors archive
|Classified Flying Colors archive
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[COMMANDO-class Mjolnir|Commando]]'''
|Complete [[List of Halo 4 Commendations/Game Types|Dominion Victory]] Commendation
|Complete Dominion Victory Commendation
|Complete Dominion Victory Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Commando FRCT'''
|Complete Flood Victory Commendation
|Complete Flood Victory Commendation
|Complete Flood Victory Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[Contoured]]'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Rank SR-39
|Rank SR-40
|-align="center"
|'''Contoured SHRD'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Complete Perfection Commendation
|Complete Payback Commendation
|-align="center"
|'''[[DEADEYE-class Mjolnir|Deadeye]]'''
|Pre-order from Best Buy or Play.com
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[DEFENDER-class Mjolnir|Defender]]'''
|Rank SR-24
|Rank SR-24
|Rank SR-24
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Defender CTRL'''
|Complete Bullet in the Brain Commendation
|Complete Bullet in the Brain Commendation
|Complete Bullet in the Brain Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Defender CLMN'''
|[[Champions Bundle]]
|Champions Bundle
|Champions Bundle
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[ENFORCER-class Mjolnir|Enforcer]]'''
|Rank SR-50
|Rank SR-50
|Rank SR-50
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Enforcer TRBL'''
|Complete [[List of Halo 4 Commendations/Weapons|Mounted Turret]] Commendation
|Complete Mounted Turret Commendation
|Complete Mounted Turret Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Enforcer TRCR'''
|Champions Bundle
|Champions Bundle
|Champions Bundle
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[ENGINEER-class Mjolnir|Engineer]]'''
|Rank EN-4
|Rank EN-2
|Rank EN-3
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Engineer EDGE'''
|
Rank EN-9
|Rank EN-7
|Rank EN-8
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[EOD-class Mjolnir|EOD]]'''
|Rank SR-45
|Rank SR-45
|Rank SR-45
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''EOD SHDW'''
|Complete Regicide Victory Commendation
|Complete Regicide Victory Commendation
|Complete Regicide Victory Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[EVA-class Mjolnir|EVA]]'''
|Rank SR-27
|Rank SR-27
|Rank SR-27
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''EVA BRCH'''
|Complete Hail of Death Commendation
|Complete Hail of Death Commendation
|Complete Hail of Death Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[FOTUS-class Mjolnir|FOTUS]]'''
|[[Halo 4#Console Edition|Limited Edition Console]]
|Limited Edition Console
|Limited Edition Console
|Limited Edition Console
|Limited Edition Console
|-align="center"
|'''[[GUNGNIR-class Mjolnir|GUNGNIR]]'''
|Complete Slayer Victory Commendation
|Complete Slayer Victory Commendation
|Complete Slayer Victory Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Gungnir PULS'''
|Pre-order from Microsoft
|Pre-order from Microsoft
|Pre-order from Microsoft
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[GV-09 Locking]]'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Rank SR-22
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''GV-09 Locking FRST'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Pre-order from GameStop
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[HAZOP-class Mjolnir|HAZOP]]'''
|Rank SR-43
|Rank SR-43
|Rank SR-43
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Hazop FRST'''
|Pre-order from GameStop
|Pre-order from GameStop
|Pre-order from GameStop
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[INFILTRATOR-class Mjolnir|Infiltrator]]'''
|Rank SR-42
|Rank SR-42
|Rank SR-42
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Infiltrator TRAC'''
|Complete Multikill Commendation
|Complete Multikill Commendation
|Complete Multikill Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Infiltrator PYTN'''
|Champions Bundle
|Champions Bundle
|Champions Bundle
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[Inner-plated]]'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Rank SR-30
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Inner-plated WEB'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Pre-order from Amazon.com
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Inner-plated TOXC'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|McFarlane Toys Spartan Scout (Rust) code
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[LG-50 Bulk]]'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Rank SR-23
|-align="center"
|'''LG-50 Bulk PULS'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Pre-order from Microsoft
|-align="center"
|'''LG-50 Bulk CLMN'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Champions Bundle
|-align="center"
|'''[[LOCUS-class Mjolnir|Locus]]'''
|Pre-order from MightyApe.co.nz or HMV.com
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]'''
|[[Infinity Armor Pack]]
|Infinity Armor Pack
|Infinity Armor Pack
|Infinity Armor Pack
|Infinity Armor Pack
|-align="center"
|'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]]'''
|Complete Legend Commendation
|Complete Legend Commendation
|Complete Legend Commendation
|Complete Legend Commendation
|Complete Legend Commendation
|-align="center"
|'''[[OCEANIC-class Mjolnir|Oceanic]]'''
|Rank SR-47
|Rank SR-47
|Rank SR-47
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Oceanic CRCT'''
|Pre-order from Walmart
|Pre-order from Walmart
|Pre-order from Walmart
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Oceanic SLID'''
|Champions Bundle
|Champions Bundle
|Champions Bundle
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[ODST battle armor|ODST]]'''
|Infinity Armor Pack
|Infinity Armor Pack
|Infinity Armor Pack
|Infinity Armor Pack
|Infinity Armor Pack
|-align="center"
|'''[[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|Operator]]'''
|Rank OP-4
|Rank OP-2
|Rank OP-3
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Operator SRFC'''
|Rank OP-9
|Rank OP-7
|Rank OP-8
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[ORBITAL-class Mjolnir|Orbital]]'''
|Rank SR-41
|Rank SR-41
|Rank SR-41
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Orbital AEON'''
|Complete [[List of Halo 4 Commendations/Enemies|Covenant Destroyer]] Commendation
|Complete Covenant Destroyer Commendation
|Complete Covenant Destroyer Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Orbital SWFT'''
|Enter Section 3 code YANUMAS
|Enter Section 3 code YANUMAS
|Enter Section 3 code YANUMAS
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[Outer-plated]]'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Rank SR-34
|Rank SR-31
|-align="center"
|'''Outer-plated RPTR'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Pre-order from Best Buy
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Outer-plated BYNT'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Champions Bundle
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Outer-plated CRCT'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Pre-order from Walmart
|-align="center"
|'''Outer-plated TOXC'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|[[McFarlane Toys/Halo 4 Series 2#Spartan Scout .28Rust.29|McFarlane Toys Spartan Scout (Rust)]] code
|-align="center"
|'''[[Over-locking]]'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Rank SR-49
|-align="center"
|'''Over-locking WEB'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Pre-order from Amazon.com
|-align="center"
|'''[[PATHFINDER-class Mjolnir|Pathfinder]]'''
|Rank PT-4
|Rank PT-2
|Rank PT-3
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Pathfinder CORE'''
|Rank PT-9
|Rank PT-7
|Rank PT-8
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[PIONEER-class Mjolnir|Pioneer]]'''
|Rank PR-4
|Rank PR-2
|Rank PR-3
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Pioneer ADPT'''
|Rank PR-9
|Rank PR-7
|Rank PR-8
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[PREFECT-class Mjolnir|Prefect]]'''
|Infinity Armor Pack
|Infinity Armor Pack
|Infinity Armor Pack
|Infinity Armor Pack
|Infinity Armor Pack
|-align="center"
|'''[[PROTECTOR-class Mjolnir|Protector]]'''
|Complete UNSC Loadout Mastery Commendation
|Complete UNSC Loadout Mastery Commendation
|Complete UNSC Loadout Mastery Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Protector DRFT'''
|Complete Weapon Mastery Commendation
|Complete Weapon Mastery Commendation
|Complete Weapon Mastery Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[RAIDER-class Mjolnir|Raider]]'''
|Classified Requiem Archive I archive
|Classified Requiem Archive I archive
|Classified Requiem Archive I archive
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Raider DSTT'''
|Classified Requiem Archive II archive
|Classified Requiem Archive II archive
|Classified Requiem Archive II archive
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[RANGER-class Mjolnir|Ranger]]'''
|Complete Combat Opportunity Commendation
|Complete Combat Opportunity Commendation
|Complete Combat Opportunity Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Ranger STRK'''
|Complete Protector Commendation
|Complete Protector Commendation
|Complete Protector Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[RECON-class Mjolnir|Recon]]'''
|Rank SR-26
|Rank SR-26
|Rank SR-26
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Recon SURG'''
|Complete Covenant Loadout Mastery Commendation
|Complete Covenant Loadout Mastery Commendation
|Complete Covenant Loadout Mastery Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]]'''
|Default
|Default
|Default
|Default
|Default
|-align="center"
|'''Recruit PRME'''
|[[Halo 4 Limited Edition|Limited Edition]]
|Limited Edition
|Limited Edition
|Limited Edition
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Recruit TIGR'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Complete Exterminator Commendation
|-align="center"
|'''[[RG-63 Counter]]'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Rank SR-10
|-align="center"
|'''RG-63 Counter PRME'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Limited Edition
|-align="center"
|'''RG-63 Counter FRST'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Pre-order from GameStop
|-align="center"
|'''[[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]]'''
|[[Bullseye Pack]]
|Bullseye Pack
|Bullseye Pack
|Bullseye Pack
|Bullseye Pack
|-align="center"
|'''Ricochet HMTM'''
|Bullseye Pack
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[ROGUE-class Mjolnir|Rogue]]'''
|Rank RG-4
|Rank RG-2
|Rank RG-3
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Rogue FCUS'''
|Rank RG-9
|Rank RG-7
|Rank RG-8
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[SCANNER-class Mjolnir|Scanner]]'''
|[[War Games Map Pass]]
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[SCOUT-class Mjolnir|Scout]]'''
|Rank SR-38
|Rank SR-38
|Rank SR-38
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Scout APEX'''
|Complete Oddball Victory Commendation
|Complete Oddball Victory Commendation
|Complete Oddball Victory Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Scout TOXC'''
|McFarlane Toys Spartan Scout (Rust) code
|McFarlane Toys Spartan Scout (Rust) code
|McFarlane Toys Spartan Scout (Rust) code
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[SOLDIER-class Mjolnir|Soldier]]'''
|Rank SR-15
|Rank SR-15
|Rank SR-15
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Soldier ZNTH'''
|Complete Killing Spree Commendation
|Complete Killing Spree Commendation
|Complete Killing Spree Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[STALKER-class Mjolnir|Stalker]]'''
|Rank SK-4
|Rank SK-2
|Rank SK-3
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Stalker CRSH'''
|Rank SK-9
|Rank SK-7
|Rank SK-8
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[STRIDER-class Mjolnir|Strider]]'''
|War Games Map Pass
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[TRACKER-class Mjolnir|Tracker]]'''
|Rank TK-4
|Rank TK-2
|Rank TK-3
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Tracker ADRT'''
|Rank TK-9
|Rank TK-7
|Rank TK-8
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[Twin-plated]]'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Rank SR-9
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Twin-plated AEON'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Complete Close Quarters Commendation
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Twin-plated SWFT'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Unknown
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[VANGUARD-class Mjolnir|Vanguard]]'''
|Complete Forerunner Destroyer Commendation
|Complete Forerunner Destroyer Commendation
|Complete Forerunner Destroyer Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Vanguard CNVG'''
|Complete Flag Victory Commendation
|Complete Flag Victory Commendation
|Complete Flag Victory Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[VENATOR-class Mjolnir|Venator]]'''
|Complete Assassin Commendation
|Complete Assassin Commendation
|Complete Assassin Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Venator RPTR'''
|Pre-order from Best Buy
|Pre-order from Best Buy
|Pre-order from Best Buy
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Venator BYNT'''
|Champions Bundle
|Champions Bundle
|Champions Bundle
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Venator RFCT'''
|[[McFarlane Toys/Halo 4 Series 2#The Didact|McFarlane Toys Didact]] code
|McFarlane Toys Didact code
|McFarlane Toys Didact code
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[WAR MASTER-class Mjolnir|War Master]]'''
|Rank SR-37
|Rank SR-37
|Rank SR-37
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''War Master PRML'''
|Complete King of the Hill Victory Commendation
|Complete King of the Hill Victory Commendation
|Complete King of the Hill Victory Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[WARRIOR-class Mjolnir|Warrior]]'''
|Rank SR-8
|Rank SR-8
|Rank SR-8
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Warrior MTRX'''
|Complete Forerunner Loadout Mastery Commendation
|Complete Forerunner Loadout Mastery Commendation
|Complete Forerunner Loadout Mastery Commendation
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[WETWORK-class Mjolnir|Wetwork]]'''
|Rank WK-4
|Rank WK-2
|Rank WK-3
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''Wetwork SHRD'''
|Rank WK-9
|Rank WK-7
|Rank WK-8
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[XG-89 Narrow]]'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Rank SR-35
|-align="center"
|'''XG-89 Narrow RPTR'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Pre-order from Best Buy
|-align="center"
|'''XG-89 Narrow BYNT'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Champions Bundle
|-align="center"
|'''[[XV-27 Shifting]]'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Rank SR-48
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''XV-27 Shifting PULS'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Pre-order from Microsoft
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''XV-27 Shifting CRCT'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Pre-order from Walmart
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''XV-27 Shifting SLID'''
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|Champions Bundle
|N/A
|}


===Visors===
==Production notes==
{| cellpadding="4" border="1" align="center"
{{Main|Cut Halo 4 armor}}
! style="background:#777; text-align:center; color:#fff;" colspan="4"|[[Visor color#Halo 4|<span style="color:#fff;">Visor color</span>]]
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]].
|-align="center"
! style="background:#777; text-align:center; color:#fff;"|Visor
! style="background:#777; text-align:center; color:#fff;"|Name
! style="background:#777; text-align:center; color:#fff;"|Unlock
! style="background:#777; text-align:center; color:#fff;"|Description
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Recruit.png|100px]]
|Recruit
|Default
|Standard VISR 4.0 for all newly deployed SPARTAN-IV assets.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Solar.png|100px]]
|Solar
| Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 20
|Improved VISR 4.02 for flare mitigation and control operations.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Frost.png|100px]]
|Frost
| Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 29
|Upgraded VISR 4.05 for range visibility in subzero conditions.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Midnight.png|100px]]
| Midnight
| Unlocked by reaching Spartan Rank 46
|Enhanced VISR 4.08 for spatial blackout during slipspace maneuvers.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Cyan.png|100px]]
| Cyan
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: From the Brink - Master
|Improved VISR 4.03 for protracted survival methodology.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Blindside.png|100px]]
| Blindside
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Avenger - Master
|Upgraded VISR 4.04 for combat vindication reliance factor.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Sunspot.png|100px]]
| Sunspot
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Assistant - Master
|Enhanced VISR 4.06 for fixed support and auxiliary efforts.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Verdant.png|100px]]
| Verdant
| Unlocked by completing the commendation: Splatter - Master
|Improved VISR 4.07 for heavy machine operation in the field.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Legendary.png|100px]]
| Legendary
| Complete campaign on Legendary
|Maximized VISR 4.09 for next-gen asymmetric warfare operability.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Wetwork.png|100px]]
| Wetwork
| Complete the Wetwork [[Specializations|Specialization]].
|Customized VISR 4.0 optimized for [[WETWORK-class Mjolnir|WETWORK-class armor]].
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Operator.png|100px]]
| Operator
| Complete the Operator Specialization.
|Customized VISR 4.0 optimized for [[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|OPERATOR-class armor]].
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Pioneer.png|100px]]
| Pioneer
| Complete the Pioneer Specialization.
|Customized VISR 4.0 optimized for [[PIONEER-class Mjolnir|PIONEER-class armor]].
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Pathfinder.png|100px]]
| Pathfinder
| Complete the Pathfinder Specialization.
|Customized VISR 4.0 optimized for [[PATHFINDER-class Mjolnir|PATHFINDER-class armor]].
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Engineer.png|100px]]
| Engineer
| Complete the Engineer Specialization.
|Customized VISR 4.0 optimized for [[ENGINEER-class Mjolnir|ENGINEER-class armor]].
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Stalker.png|100px]]
| Stalker
| Complete the Stalker Specialization.
|Customized VISR 4.0 optimized for [[STALKER-class Mjolnir|STALKER-class armor]].
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Rogue.png|100px]]
| Rogue
| Complete the Rogue Specialization.
|Customized VISR 4.0 optimized for [[ROGUE-class Mjolnir|ROGUE-class armor]].
|-align="center"
|[[File:H4 - Visor color - Tracker.png|100px]]
| Tracker
| Complete the Tracker Specialization.
|Customized VISR 4.0 optimized for [[TRACKER-class Mjolnir|TRACKER-class armor]].
|-align="center"
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Xbox Live Guest accounts 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.
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.
*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.
 
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|Concept art for many of ''Halo 4''{{'}}s armor sets, by [[:Category:Images by Gabriel Garza|Gabriel Garza]].
</gallery>
===Menu images===
===Menu images===
<gallery>
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/armor '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4 "Armor" catalog'']
*[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/armor '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4 "Armor" catalog'']
[[Category:Halo 4]]
[[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations| ]]
[[Category:Customisation]]
[[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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