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[[File:Vidmaster_achievements_thumb-3-.jpg|thumb|300px|The "Vidmaster" set of achievements found in ''Halo 3''.]]
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An '''Achievement''' is a reward bestowed and given to players when they accomplish notable gaming feats and obstacles in Windows Games for Vista and the ''[[Xbox 360]]'' sets of games.
An '''achievement''' is a reward given to players when they accomplish certain gaming feats decided by the developer in videogames published for ''Games for Windows Live'', [[Xbox 360]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Xbox Series X]] consoles, and on Valve's ''Steam'' platform. Since the launch of the Xbox 360, it has been a mandatory requirement by [[Microsoft]] that all videogames published on the console (including 360 versions of multiplatform games) feature achievements.


Most Achievements also endows upon the player [[Gamerpoint]]s that count towards a gamer's total [[Gamerscore]]. These points , while not redeemable, are intended to serve as a tangible form of special rewards for unusual or skilled actions within game play.<ref>http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/tips/achievements.htm</ref>
Most Microsoft achievements also award the player Gamerscore that count towards a gamer's total [[Gamerscore]]. These points, while not redeemable, are intended to serve as a tangible form of special rewards for unusual or skilled actions within game play.<ref>[http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/games/achievements-and-challenges '''Xbox.com''': ''Xbox One achievements and challenges'']</ref> Most games contain 30-50 achievements and a total of 1000 Gamerscore, though these numbers can be increased through the release of DLC packs.


Various achievements unlock [[Armor Permutations|armor types]] in Halo 3. In Halo 3, there are 79 achievements to unlock and a total of 1,750 Gamerscore to earn.
On the Xbox 360, Windows and Steam platforms, achievements take the appearance of icons or badges, not unlike the [[medals]] which can be found in the ''Halo'' games. In contrast to the original small, square achievement icons, Xbox One achievements are represented by large 16x9 images. Rather than icons, these images are often screenshots, concept art, or other related imagery. These images may or may not include additional text, such as the name of the title or a developer logo.


On September 2, 2008, A user by name  Cocopjojo  post pictures from PAX showing [http://forums.ascendantjustice.com/index.php?showtopic=2071&st=40&p=9239511&#entry9239511 new achievements].  
==''Halo 2 ''Vista==
{{Main|Achievements (Halo 2)}}
[[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|The PC version]] of ''[[Halo 2]]'' was the first ''Halo'' game to contain achievements. Since ''Halo 2'' was released on the original Xbox, the achievement system had not yet been invented. However, achievements were added to the release of ''Halo 2'' as a game for Windows. There are 41 achievements.
{{H2V Achievements}}


==Comparisons And Contrasts Between [[List of Achievements for Halo 2 Vista|Halo 2 Vista]]'s And [[Halo 3]]'s Achievement Lists==
==''Halo 3''==
''Note'': The Xbox version and specific variant of Halo 2, since it was released long before the Xbox 360, contains no achievements.
{{Main|Achievements (Halo 3)}}
   
In ''[[Halo 3]]'', there are currently 79 achievements to unlock, worth a total of 1,750 Gamerscore. ''Halo 3'' was originally released with 49 achievements, worth the standard 1,000 Gamerscore, but an additional 30 were added dealing with new [[map pack|downloadable content]], four of which were part of the Road to Recon challenge. The completion of these achievements, called the Vidmasters, plus the last three in ''Halo 3: ODST'' would unlock the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI/R variant|Recon]] armor for player models in multiplayer. Various achievements unlock [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor permutations]].  
Both games' respective lists are similar in that in both cases, achievements are split up fairly evenly between single-player and multiplayer modes.
{{Halo 3 Achievements}}


Halo 3, however, offers quantitative rewards for finding the various [[Skull]]s located throughout the game, while Halo 2 does not.
==''Halo Wars''==
 
{{Main|Achievements (Halo Wars)}}
"Kill three (or four) enemies within four seconds of each other" comprises a pair of achievements common to both titles.  While Halo 2 PC refers to these achievements as "Triple Kill" and "Killtacular" respectively, however, Halo 3 refers to these as "Triple Kill and Overkill", because Overkill is referred to as "Killtacular" in Halo 2 and Halo 1.
58 achievements appear in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', worth 1200 Gamerscore in total.<ref>[http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/halo-wars/achievements/ '''Xbox Achievements''': ''Halo Wars Achievements'']</ref> All of these achievements are listed below.
 
{{Halo Wars Achievements}}
Halo 3 offers several achievements ("Used Car Salesman" and "Headshot Honcho", for example) that may be earned in either the single-player Campaign or online Multiplayer, while Halo 2 doesn't at all.
 
==Halo 3 Achievements==
This is a list of '''''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Achievement]]s'''. There are a total of 49 original achievements that were shipped with the game, worth a total of 1000 Gamerscore (GS), with another 30 DLC('''Downloadable Content''') achievements worth 750 GS.<ref>Bungie.net Halo 3 Service Record</ref> Some achievements unlock certain [[armor permutation]]s.
 
 
{{Achievement}}
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Bungie later announced in a weekly update that, to receive this achievement, you actually have to ''reach'' 7 EXP on the 7th of any month, not ''enter with 7'' EXP.
 
==Complete Online Achievement Guide==
 
'''Legendary (125G)'''
Finish the Campaign on Legendary - (unlocks achievement for Normal and Heroic, if not earned).
 
'''Marathon Man (40G)'''
Locate and access all Terminals in the Campaign.
 
'''The Ark'''
 
In the first building on the level, you will see a door almost immediately on the left across from a purple holographic panel. Simply enter this area of the level to find the first of the seven terminals.
 
When you go inside the structure to let the tanks across the bridge of light, there will be a Terminal almost directly behind the controls for the bridge. You must activate the bridge before you can access this terminal.
 
There is a part in the level in which you walk down a long hallway with white walls, and turn to the left at the end to continue. In the next room there will be a [[Grunt]]s wandering around, and many stacked up plasma batteries. As soon as you enter this room, go underneath the staircase on which you are standing. Underneath there will be a door that conceals the terminal.
 
'''The Covenant'''
 
The fourth Terminal is located near the first elevator control. Before you ride the elevator up to find the Terminal start by looking at the access button. Next, look directly to the left you will see a dark ledge. Jump across to that, continue walking forward and the Terminal will open up.
 
After getting a [[Hornet]] vehicle, fly towards tower 2 (the one that the Elites had already disabled). A voice will remind you that Tower 2 is already clear, just to confirm you are at the right place. The Terminal is in the main hallway of the structure, across from the only door.
 
Terminal 6 is identical to Terminal 4, only in the 3rd tower and off to the right (versus the left in Terminal 4).
 
'''Halo'''
 
Terminal 7 is found at the beginning of the final level in [[Halo 3]]. To find it, head forward from the start of the level until you encounter the area with a few structural beams going from one wall into another. At this point, turn right, and look for a beam separate from the rest. Follow this beam into a doorway. [[Cortana]] will ask you, “Where are you going?”. Turn left once inside, and the Terminal should be in full view. [[Cortana]] will say "Wait. What's that?" as a good hinter. The terminal will be in front of one of Installation 04 II's believed pulse generators.
 
'''Meta Game (10G each for total of 90G)'''
 
Each level has a required number of points that must be earned. Turn on Gold skulls for bonus points, keep your amount of time playing in mind, don't betray any [[UNSC]] soldiers, and kill as many [[Covenant]] or [[Flood]] as possible. The method and number of kills is more important than anything else. Certain methods of kill earn more points than other. Most levels can be done on [[Heroic]] difficulty but [[Halo]] and [[Cortana]] may require [[Legendary]] due to how "small" the levels are. The Level "The Ark" can easily be done on Easy from "Rally Point Alpha" due to the sheer amount of points gained from destroying vehicles.
 
'''Graduate (10G)'''
 
Earn 5 EXP or finish 10 games to complete the requirements for Basic Training (Online).
 
'''UNSC Spartan (15G)'''
 
Earn your Sergeant rating to be recognized as a true Spartan (Online-20 exp).
 
'''Spartan Officer (25G)'''
 
Advance to the Spartan Officer ranks (Online-70 exp and 10 skill).
You may want to earn for experience points in Social matches in order to get better so your rating does not go down when you lose.
 
'''Two for One (5G)'''
 
Score a double kill with a single spartan laser shot in a ranked free for all playlist (Online). If you move as you fire the [[Spartan Laser]], it can create a "fan effect" which can kill multiple opponents simultaneously.
 
Also, by "setting up" the achievement (meaning forcing other players to do a particular set of sequences), you can place the Ghost in the area where the Shotgun spawns on Snowbound.  Allow a player to use it, then wait for someone to attempt to hijack it.  Keep the Spartan Laser charged behind a shield door and grab the achievement.
 
'''Triple Kill (5G)'''
 
Kill 3 enemies within 4 seconds of one another in a ranked free for all playlist (Online). Can easily be done on objective games: Odd ball, King of the Hill, etc. Stand back and focus on killing instead of wining the objective.
 
'''Over Kill (5G)'''
 
Kill 4 enemies within 4 seconds of one another in a ranked free for all playlist (Online). Very hard unless you have cooperation or excellent skills. Best done on small map with swords or rockets. See * Two for One. Can be done easily in "King of the Hill", just wait outside the hill and finish off everyone inside.
 
'''Lee R. Wilson Memorial (5G)'''
 
Score 5 grenade sticks in any ranked free for all playlist (Online). Best done on swords with plasma grenades. Instead of killing with weapons, focus on sticking them only.
 
'''Killing Frenzy (5G)'''
 
Kill 10 enemies without dying in any ranked free for all playlist (Online). Use an objective game and grab a [[Sniper Rifle]] and pick off one person at a time. Kill and hide...someone may catch on and try to stop you. If you do this with a [[Sniper Rifle]] you can also get the [[Headshot Honcho]] achievement.
 
'''Steppin' Razor (5G)'''
 
Score a Triple Kill with the sword in a ranked free for all playlist (Online). Wait and watch for people to gather together in sword games or use a [[Bubble Shield]] to protect yourself and allow people to come at you and pick them off. * See Two for One.
 
'''Mongoose Mowdown (5G)'''
 
Splatter an enemy with the mongoose in a ranked free for all playlist (Online). Best done accidentally or play the entire game trying to run someone over instead of using weapons. Isolation and High Grounds are good hunting grounds. You'll need to be driving at top speed and hit your target squarely.
 
'''Up Close and Personal (5G)'''
 
Kill 5 enemies by melee or assassination in a ranked free for all playlist (Online). Best done in swords or with [[Gravity Hammers]]. Focus on beating down people instead of using a weapon.
 
'''MVP (5G)'''
 
Earn the MVP by scoring the most kills in any ranked playlist (Online). This you will really have to earn by scoring the most out of either team (losing or winning). .
 
'''Maybe Next time Buddy (5G)'''
 
Board the same vehicle within 10 seconds after being boarded in any free for all playlist (Online). Can be done on Rumble Pit. Sign on with guest and have the guest board you and then you board their vehicle.
 
'''Too Close to the Sun (5G)'''
 
Destroy an enemy Banshee with the Spartan Laser or Missle Pod in a ranked playlist or in campaign. An easy spot to complete this achievement is near the start of The Covenant after the first batch of Brutes and Grunts. Banshees occupy the airspace there, and Master Chief spawns with a Spartan Laser. You can easily shoot down a Banshee in the area that the Pelican drops a Mongoose.


'''Fear the Pink Mist (5G)'''
==''Halo 3: ODST''==
{{Main|Achievements (Halo 3: ODST)}}
All achievements in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' are listed below. Unlike the achievements from ''Halo 3'', the actions required by several achievements in ''ODST'' must be completed on specific levels in order to count. For example, the [[I Like Fire]] achievement can only be unlocked on the [[Data Hive]] level.  There are three [[Vidmaster Challenges|Vidmaster challenges]] to complete in this game, and if these three achievements and the remaining four in ''Halo 3'' are completed, the Recon armor is unlocked for player models in multiplayer.


Kill 5 enemies with the Needler in a ranked free for all playlist or in campaign. Campaign on [[Normal]] first level.
{{Halo 3: ODST Achievements}}


'''Headshot Honcho (5G)'''
==''Halo Waypoint''==
It is worth noting that ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'' has no achievements in and of itself. This is likely due to the fact that because ''Waypoint'' contains no original gameplay, any achievements granted by it would just be rewarding players again for accomplishments they had already completed. ''Waypoint'' instead has [[Halo Waypoint#Avatar Awards|Avatar Awards]], achievable and viewable simply by accessing Waypoint after carrying out certain tasks in the various ''Halo'' games.


Kill 10 enemies with headshots in a ranked free for all playlist or in campaign. Go on the Ark on [[Easy]] difficulty. You'll spawn with a sniper rifle, and Brutes are very easy to head shoot. Just keep cracking their noggins 'til the achievement is earned. Another way is to go on Lone Wolves and wait for a BRs match. Since the BR is pretty easy to get headshots also and it's better than the AR, use the BR all the time and nearly every kill will be a headshot.
==''Halo: Reach''==
{{Main|Achievements (Halo: Reach)}}
In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', there are 69 achievements worth 1700 Gamerscore in total. Like ''Halo 3'', there were originally 49 achievements and 1000 Gamerscore before the release of the [[Noble Map Pack]] and [[Defiant Map Pack]], which added 10 achievements and 400 Gamerscore to the list. An additional three achievements were released for the Defiant Map Pack alongside the release of the [[Anniversary Map Pack]] which also included another [[seven]] achievements, for a final 300 gamerscore. Achievements in ''Halo: Reach'' also earn the player credits in the game.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_032610 '''Bungie Weekly Update''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 03.26.10'']</ref>
{{Halo: Reach achievements}}


'''We're in for Some Chop (5G)'''
==''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''==
{{Main|Achievements (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)}}
In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', there are 44 achievements worth 1000 Gamerscore in total.
{{Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Achievements|Halo CE Anniversary Logo Huge.png|70}}


Destroy an enemy vehicle with equipment in a ranked playlist or in campaign. One way to get this achievement is to start Tsavo Highway second loading point, keep a [[fuel rod gun]] and wait for the [[Brute]] [[Choppers]] to come after you destroy the [[Wraith]]. You may have to kill all of the [[UNSC]] troops first as they tend to get a little greedy and destroy the choppers before you do. When the first chopper charges you, blast it 2-3 times with the fuel rod gun or shoot at the vehicle itself with a full round of Battle Rifle ammo, and throw your [[Trip Mine]] directly ''at'' the damaged Chopper so it blows up on contact, destroying the vehicle and its driver. Can be done on Normal.
==''Halo 4''==
{{Main|Achievements (Halo 4)}}
In ''[[Halo 4]]'', there are 86 achievements worth 2000 Gamerscore in total. Like ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo: Reach'', there were originally 49 achievements and 1000 Gamerscore before the release of the [[Crimson Map Pack]], which added 8 achievements and 250 Gamerscore to the list. 19 additional achievements and 500 Gamerscore were released along the [[Majestic Map Pack]] and [[Castle Map Pack]]. The [[Champions Bundle]] included 10 achievements and 250 Gamerscore, giving ''Halo 4'' both the greatest number of achievements and highest Gamerscore of any ''Halo'' title.  


'''Used Car Salesman (5G)'''
{{Halo 4 Achievements}}


Destroy a vehicle that has three enemies in it in a ranked playlist or in campaign. In the hanger of [[Crow's Nest (Level)|Crow's Nest]] two Phantoms come inside the hanger, three if playing on Heroic and Legendary. You can also wait until after Forward Unto Dawn drops off the three Scorpions and the Gauss Warthog. There are multiple opportunities where a Phantom is stationary and in range. Using the Scorpion's primary weapon, roughly 5-7 direct hits will shoot it down. ('''Note'''- You can also sometimes use a plasma grenade on one of the dropships turrets. Sometimes, if your lucky, it will destroy the turret and get you the achievement.)
==''Halo: Spartan Assault''==
{{Main|Achievements (Halo: Spartan Assault)}}
In ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', there are 20 achievements worth 200 Gamerscore for Windows Phone and Windows 8, 28 achievements and 400 Gamerscore for Xbox 360, and 30 achievements and 1000 Gamerscore for Xbox One.
{{Halo: Spartan Assault Achievements}}


'''Skulls (10G each for total of 90G)'''
==''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''==
{{Main|Achievements (Halo: The Master Chief Collection)}}
In ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', there is a total of 700 achievements worth 7000 Gamerscore, more than any previous ''Halo'' game.<ref>[http://ca.ign.com/wikis/halo-master-chief-collection/Achievements#Halo_4_Achievements '''IGN''': ''Achievements - Halo: The Master Chief Collection'']</ref><ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-the-master-chief-collection-is-an-achievement/1100-6422880/ '''GameSpot''': ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection Is an Achievement Hunter's Dream'']</ref> For the full list, click the link above.
{{Master Chief Collection Achievements}}


Find and grab each skull by pressing the right bumper (default controller settings), once you hold it for a few seconds, the achievement message will pop up and you can drop it by pressing to switch weapons or throw a grenade.
==''Halo: Spartan Strike''==
{{Main|Achievements (Halo: Spartan Strike)}}
In ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', there is a total of 20 achievements worth 200 Gamerscore.<ref>[http://www.xboxachievements.com/game/halo-spartan-strike-w8/achievements/ '''Xbox Achievements''' - ''Halo: Spartan Strike'']</ref>
{{Halo: Spartan Strike Achievements}}


'''Gold Skulls:'''
==''Halo 5: Guardians''==
{{Main|Achievements (Halo 5: Guardians)}}
In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', there is a total of 73 achievements worth 1250 Gamerscore.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-achievements-revealed '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Achievements Revealed'']</ref>
{{Halo 5: Guardians Achievements}}


'''Iron''' - If you die while playing solo, you will restart at the beginning of the level (you cannot revert to the last checkpoint at any time). If any player dies while playing co-operative, you will reset to the last checkpoint.
==''Halo 5: Forge''==
{{Main|Achievements (Halo 5: Forge)}}
In ''[[Halo 5: Forge]]'', there are a total of 22 achievements worth 1000 Gamerscore.


'''Black Eye''' - Your Energy Shield will not recharge until you perform a melee hit. The Energy Sword and Gravity Hammer's R-Trigger attacks count as a melee attack. Hijacking also counts as a melee attack.
{{Halo 5: Forge Achievements}}


'''Tough Luck''' - Enemies dodge grenades, needles, and vehicle assaults with a far greater success rate. However, plasma and spike grenade sticks are still possible at close range, and from behind.
==''Halo Wars: Definitive Edition''==
{{Main|Achievements (Halo Wars: Definitive Edition)}}
In ''[[Halo Wars: Definitive Edition]]'', there are a total of 75 achievements worth 1500 Gamerscore.


'''Catch''' - All AI-controlled units, friend or foe, throw grenades more often, where applicable. The Catch skull has no effect on Flood, Hunters and Drones as they don't throw grenades. It should be noted that they will throw a unlimited amount of grenades at their enemies. [[Grunts]] have been seen throwing more than 4 in a row. The skull does not seem to increase the number of Kamikaze Grunts, however.
{{Halo Wars: Definitive Edition Achievements}}


'''Fog''' - Your motion sensor is no longer visible.
==''Halo Wars 2''==
{{Main|Achievements (Halo Wars 2)}}
In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', there are a total of 60 achievements worth 1000 Gamerscore.


'''Thunderstorm'''- All enemies (and Sangheili allies) are promoted to the next available rank. The number of shielded Flood combat forms is also increased. Elites that would have been Majors do not become Ultras, however, and stay the same rank. Basically, field promotions for everyone!
{{Halo Wars 2 Achievements}}


'''Famine''' - All weapons that are dropped by enemies or are scripted to spawn on the ground (e.g., near a downed Pelican or group of dead bodies) have halved or reduced ammunition or charge. However, weapons found in cases still have the regular amount of ammo.
==''Halo Infinite''==
{{Main|Achievements (Halo Infinite)}}
In ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', there are a total of 119 achievements worth 1600 Gamerscore.


'''Tilt''' - All energy shields (including Brutes' and excluding the Master Chief's) are made a lot stronger. Human projectile weapons have a tough time taking down Brute Shields.
{{Halo Infinite Achievements}}


'''Mythic''' - Each difficulty setting becomes the next hardest, e.g. easy=normal, normal=heroic, heroic=legendary, legendary=mythic.
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


==Halo Wars Achievements==
==See also==
Up to 50 achievements have been confirmed to appear in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', adding up to 1000 Gamerscore points<ref>[http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/halo-wars/achievements/ Halo Wars Achievements]</ref>. All achievements are listed below.
 
{{Halo Wars Achievements}}
 
 
== Trivia ==
*Unlocking at least 49 achievements and 1000 gamerpoints gives the [[Security]] helmet and katana body in multiplayer.
*Getting 1000 gamerpoints unlocks the [[Katana]] body. Finding the all skulls unlocks the Hayabusa head.
*For getting all the achievements and new achievements, you will unlock the Recon Armour. (Bungie Podcast)
*"''Marathon Man''" refers to Bungie's ''[[Marathon]]'' series, where interactive computer terminals were plentiful.
*The name of the "''Askar''" achievement is actually in [[Wikipedia:Bahasa Melayu|Bahasa Melayu]] (the formal language in Malaysia) and the meaning is "soldier". Also in Swahili (the official language of Kenya and Tanzania), the word "askari" can mean soldier or policeman. Similarly, iun Pashto/Pashtu/Pushtu/Pakhto (representative of dialectal differences in pronunciation) Asgar can mean soldier, or more generally a member of any armed force.  (Pashto is one of two official languages of Afghanistan, and is also spoken in the tribal region of Northern Pakistan.)
*Originally, there were 49 total achievements.  49 is equal to [[7]] times [[7]], which is another [[Seven|seven reference]] in the Halo series. There are 30 total new achievements, taking the total Halo 3 achievements count up to 79 with 7 + 9 = 16, and 1 + 6 = 7.<ref>http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.u?id=196476</ref> With 59 achievements after [[Halo 3 Auto-Updates|AU2]], 5 + 9 = 14 = 2 * '''7'''.
*Out of the original 49 achievements, the online-only achievements (except better luck next time buddy and MVP) were only obtainable in the playlists [[Lone Wolves]] and Head to Head. Occasionally [[Double EXP Weekend]] playlists do have Ranked FFA playlist(s) as well, like: [[Legendary Brawl]]. The new achievements added with AU2 are obtainable in both ranked and social playlists, providing it is on the required map(s).
*Some players have been known to use the ''language glitch'' for the [[Halo 3]] XBL FFA achievements, and this is considered ''boosting'' and frowned upon by most Halo gamers.
*The UNSC Spartan Achievement, which you receive for reaching sergeant status online, has been known not to unlock for some people regardless of rank. This was later investigated by Bungie and was found that this is because their consoles are turned off before actually ''recieving'' the achievement. It should also be noted that, with the new EXP system, the achievement can be obtained through reaching UNSC Spartan level on a playlist. This still, unfortunately, will not unlock the UNSC Spartan ''pin'' on a player's global service record.
* The "Vidmaster Challenges" were from Bungie's ''[[Marathon]]'' series, where players who wished to prove they were the absolute best had to complete insane challenges such as playing through the game without the use of health items, with only fists, on the highest difficulty setting. Those that succeeded made videos to mark their achievement, thus spawning the term "Vidmaster". Recent rumor about the December issue of Game Informer suggests that when you buy [[Halo 3: ODST]] and have all Vidmaster Challenges completed then Recon armor will be unlocked in Halo 3 multiplayer. This was confirmed in a bungie weekly update.
 
== Sources ==
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==Related Pages==
*[[Vidmaster Challenges]]
*[[Vidmaster Challenges]]


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The "Vidmaster" set of achievements found in Halo 3.

An achievement is a reward given to players when they accomplish certain gaming feats decided by the developer in videogames published for Games for Windows Live, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X consoles, and on Valve's Steam platform. Since the launch of the Xbox 360, it has been a mandatory requirement by Microsoft that all videogames published on the console (including 360 versions of multiplatform games) feature achievements.

Most Microsoft achievements also award the player Gamerscore that count towards a gamer's total Gamerscore. These points, while not redeemable, are intended to serve as a tangible form of special rewards for unusual or skilled actions within game play.[1] Most games contain 30-50 achievements and a total of 1000 Gamerscore, though these numbers can be increased through the release of DLC packs.

On the Xbox 360, Windows and Steam platforms, achievements take the appearance of icons or badges, not unlike the medals which can be found in the Halo games. In contrast to the original small, square achievement icons, Xbox One achievements are represented by large 16x9 images. Rather than icons, these images are often screenshots, concept art, or other related imagery. These images may or may not include additional text, such as the name of the title or a developer logo.

Halo 2 Vista[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo 2)

The PC version of Halo 2 was the first Halo game to contain achievements. Since Halo 2 was released on the original Xbox, the achievement system had not yet been invented. However, achievements were added to the release of Halo 2 as a game for Windows. There are 41 achievements.

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Achievements in Halo 2 for Windows Vista (list)

Halo 3[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo 3)

In Halo 3, there are currently 79 achievements to unlock, worth a total of 1,750 Gamerscore. Halo 3 was originally released with 49 achievements, worth the standard 1,000 Gamerscore, but an additional 30 were added dealing with new downloadable content, four of which were part of the Road to Recon challenge. The completion of these achievements, called the Vidmasters, plus the last three in Halo 3: ODST would unlock the Recon armor for player models in multiplayer. Various achievements unlock armor permutations.

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Achievements in Halo 3 (list)
Iron • Black Eye • Tough Luck • Catch • Fog • Famine • Thunderstorm • Tilt • Mythic

Halo Wars[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo Wars)

58 achievements appear in Halo Wars, worth 1200 Gamerscore in total.[2] All of these achievements are listed below.

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Achievements in Halo Wars (list)
Campaign level medals
Other
Secret achievements

Halo 3: ODST[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo 3: ODST)

All achievements in Halo 3: ODST are listed below. Unlike the achievements from Halo 3, the actions required by several achievements in ODST must be completed on specific levels in order to count. For example, the I Like Fire achievement can only be unlocked on the Data Hive level. There are three Vidmaster challenges to complete in this game, and if these three achievements and the remaining four in Halo 3 are completed, the Recon armor is unlocked for player models in multiplayer.

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Achievements in Halo 3: ODST (list)

Halo Waypoint[edit]

It is worth noting that Halo Waypoint has no achievements in and of itself. This is likely due to the fact that because Waypoint contains no original gameplay, any achievements granted by it would just be rewarding players again for accomplishments they had already completed. Waypoint instead has Avatar Awards, achievable and viewable simply by accessing Waypoint after carrying out certain tasks in the various Halo games.

Halo: Reach[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo: Reach)

In Halo: Reach, there are 69 achievements worth 1700 Gamerscore in total. Like Halo 3, there were originally 49 achievements and 1000 Gamerscore before the release of the Noble Map Pack and Defiant Map Pack, which added 10 achievements and 400 Gamerscore to the list. An additional three achievements were released for the Defiant Map Pack alongside the release of the Anniversary Map Pack which also included another seven achievements, for a final 300 gamerscore. Achievements in Halo: Reach also earn the player credits in the game.[3]

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Achievements in Halo: Reach (list)
Training
Player experience

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)

In Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, there are 44 achievements worth 1000 Gamerscore in total.

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Achievements in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (list)
Level-specific

Halo 4[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo 4)

In Halo 4, there are 86 achievements worth 2000 Gamerscore in total. Like Halo 3 and Halo: Reach, there were originally 49 achievements and 1000 Gamerscore before the release of the Crimson Map Pack, which added 8 achievements and 250 Gamerscore to the list. 19 additional achievements and 500 Gamerscore were released along the Majestic Map Pack and Castle Map Pack. The Champions Bundle included 10 achievements and 250 Gamerscore, giving Halo 4 both the greatest number of achievements and highest Gamerscore of any Halo title.

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Achievements in Halo 4 (list)
Level-specific
Crimson Maps multiplayer
Majestic Maps multiplayer
Castle Maps multiplayer
Bullseye Maps multiplayer

Halo: Spartan Assault[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo: Spartan Assault)

In Halo: Spartan Assault, there are 20 achievements worth 200 Gamerscore for Windows Phone and Windows 8, 28 achievements and 400 Gamerscore for Xbox 360, and 30 achievements and 1000 Gamerscore for Xbox One.

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Achievements in Halo: Spartan Assault (list)
Level-specific
Stars
Challenges
Title update
Xbox 360 and Xbox One
Xbox One exclusive

Halo: The Master Chief Collection[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo: The Master Chief Collection)

In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, there is a total of 700 achievements worth 7000 Gamerscore, more than any previous Halo game.[4][5] For the full list, click the link above.

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Achievements in Halo: The Master Chief Collection (list)

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Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
Campaign completion
Campaign scoring
Collectibles
Easter eggs
Miscellaneous

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Halo 2: Anniversary campaign
Campaign completion
Campaign scoring
Collectibles
Curious • Inquisitive • Examiner • Inspector • Fascinated • Enchanted • Enamored • Determined • Delighted • Knowledgable • Scholar • Reviewer • Obsessed • Walking Encyclopedia • Skulltaker Halo 2: That's Just... Wrong • Skulltaker Halo 2: Thunderstorm • Skulltaker Halo 2: Blind • Skulltaker Halo 2: IWHBYD • Skulltaker Halo 2: Catch • Skulltaker Halo 2: Grunt Birthday Party • Skulltaker Halo 2: Famine • Skulltaker Halo 2: Envy • Skulltaker Halo 2: Assassins • Skulltaker Halo 2: Mythic • Skulltaker Halo 2: Sputnik • Skulltaker Halo 2: Anger • Skulltaker Halo 2: Ghost • Skulltaker Halo 2: Iron • Skulltaker Halo 2: Black Eye • Trophy Collector • And So It Begins... • Regrettable Turn of Events • The Will of the Prophets • Chieftain of the Brutes • Don't Make a Girl a Promise • My Work is Done • I Like Crazy • Pyrrhic Solution • Toybox
Easter eggs
Miscellaneous

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Halo 3
Campaign completion
Campaign scoring
Collectibles
Easter eggs
Miscellaneous

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Halo 3: ODST
Campaign completion
Campaign scoring
Collectibles
Easter eggs
Miscellaneous

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Halo 4
Campaign completion
Campaign scoring
Collectibles
Easter eggs
Miscellaneous

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Halo: Reach
Campaign completion
Campaign time
Campaign score
Collectibles
Easter eggs
Miscellaneous

Halo: Spartan Strike[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo: Spartan Strike)

In Halo: Spartan Strike, there is a total of 20 achievements worth 200 Gamerscore.[6]

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Achievements in Halo: Spartan Strike (list)
Level-specific
Stars
Challenges
Challenges (Xbox feature)

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo 5: Guardians)

In Halo 5: Guardians, there is a total of 73 achievements worth 1250 Gamerscore.[7]

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Achievements in Halo 5: Guardians (list)
Co-op
Level-specific

Halo 5: Forge[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo 5: Forge)

In Halo 5: Forge, there are a total of 22 achievements worth 1000 Gamerscore.

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Achievements in Halo 5: Forge (list)

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo Wars: Definitive Edition)

In Halo Wars: Definitive Edition, there are a total of 75 achievements worth 1500 Gamerscore.

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Achievements in Halo Wars: Definitive Edition (list)
Campaign level medals
Miscellaneous

Halo Wars 2[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo Wars 2)

In Halo Wars 2, there are a total of 60 achievements worth 1000 Gamerscore.

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Achievements in Halo Wars 2 (list)

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Base game

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DLC leaders
Icons of War (Commander Jerome and Arbiter)

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Awakening the Nightmare
Pavium and Voridus DLC leaders

Halo Infinite[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo Infinite)

In Halo Infinite, there are a total of 119 achievements worth 1600 Gamerscore.

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Achievements in Halo Infinite (list)
Miscellaneous multiplayer
Multiplayer
Campaign
Equipment
Collectables
Secondary missions
Mission replay
Co-op

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Xbox.com: Xbox One achievements and challenges
  2. ^ Xbox Achievements: Halo Wars Achievements
  3. ^ Bungie Weekly Update: Bungie Weekly Update: 03.26.10
  4. ^ IGN: Achievements - Halo: The Master Chief Collection
  5. ^ GameSpot: Halo: The Master Chief Collection Is an Achievement Hunter's Dream
  6. ^ Xbox Achievements - Halo: Spartan Strike
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint: Achievements Revealed

See also[edit]

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