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'''Steppin' Razor''' is an [[Achievements (Halo 3)|achievement]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''. It was awarded for scoring a [[Triple Kill]] with the [[Energy Sword]] in a ranked free for all playlist. | |||
'' | Following the shutdown of [[Xbox 360]] ''Halo'' online services on January 13, [[2022]], this achievement is no longer attainable.{{Ref/Site|Id=shutdown2|D=23|M=1|Y=2022|URL=https://www.windowscentral.com/halo-xbox-360-servers-have-been-shut-down2021|Site=Windows Central|Page=Halo Xbox 360 servers have been shut down, ending an era}}{{Ref/Site|Id=shutdown1|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sunsetting-halo-xbox-360-game-services-in-2021|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Sunsetting Halo Xbox 360 Game Services in 2021}} | ||
==Rewards== | |||
Unlocking this achievement will reward the player with the following; | |||
*{{Gamerscore|5}} | |||
*[[Ascetic harness|Ascetic]] helmet [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|permutation]] for use by [[Sangheili|Elite]] characters. | |||
A possible method to get this achievement | ==Tips== | ||
* A possible method to get this achievement was to get an [[Energy Sword]] on Crazy King on the level [[The Pit]], and wait until two or more players were on the hill, lunge, kill them both and kill any other players entering the hill. Another possible technique was to stay at the top of the purple lifts in [[Construct]]. If the sword ran out of energy the player could still beat opponents with the hilt to earn the achievement. | |||
* A great way to get it was in the playlist Living Dead on Halloween weekend. The playlist was ranked, and technically free-for-all, and zombies spawned with swords. | |||
* Another way to get this achievement was to play "Swords" on a relatively small map, such as The Pit or [[Guardian (map)|Guardian]], since there was a greater chance that more people will be around the same area, aiding the difficulty of the four second time limit between each kill. Meleeing with the '''B''' button, rather than lunging, because would allow players to kill opponents faster. Many players in matchmaking didn't bother to melee with the sword, instead they just lunged, meaning that their attack is slower. This was also a great way to get the [[Overkill (achievement)|Overkill]] achievement. | |||
*Players could unlock three achievements in one game by earning an Overkill with the [[Energy Sword]]. This will would grant the [[Triple Kill (Halo 3 achievement)|Triple Kill]], Steppin' Razor, and Overkill which would unlock all the Ascetic and Commando pieces. | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*This is principally a reference to the 1967 Reggae [[Wikipedia:Steppin%27_Razor|song of the same name]] by Joe Higgs, covered by various other artists. Steppin' Razor is also a name given to a 'Street Samurai' character in the book "Neuromancer" by William Gibson. | |||
==Sources== | |||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{Halo 3 Achievements}} | |||
[[Category:Halo 3 achievements]] | |||
{{Halo 3 Achievements | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:21, March 23, 2022
Steppin' Razor
Steppin' Razor is an achievement in Halo 3. It was awarded for scoring a Triple Kill with the Energy Sword in a ranked free for all playlist.
Following the shutdown of Xbox 360 Halo online services on January 13, 2022, this achievement is no longer attainable.[1][2]
Rewards[edit]
Unlocking this achievement will reward the player with the following;
- 5
- Ascetic helmet permutation for use by Elite characters.
Tips[edit]
- A possible method to get this achievement was to get an Energy Sword on Crazy King on the level The Pit, and wait until two or more players were on the hill, lunge, kill them both and kill any other players entering the hill. Another possible technique was to stay at the top of the purple lifts in Construct. If the sword ran out of energy the player could still beat opponents with the hilt to earn the achievement.
- A great way to get it was in the playlist Living Dead on Halloween weekend. The playlist was ranked, and technically free-for-all, and zombies spawned with swords.
- Another way to get this achievement was to play "Swords" on a relatively small map, such as The Pit or Guardian, since there was a greater chance that more people will be around the same area, aiding the difficulty of the four second time limit between each kill. Meleeing with the B button, rather than lunging, because would allow players to kill opponents faster. Many players in matchmaking didn't bother to melee with the sword, instead they just lunged, meaning that their attack is slower. This was also a great way to get the Overkill achievement.
- Players could unlock three achievements in one game by earning an Overkill with the Energy Sword. This will would grant the Triple Kill, Steppin' Razor, and Overkill which would unlock all the Ascetic and Commando pieces.
Trivia[edit]
- This is principally a reference to the 1967 Reggae song of the same name by Joe Higgs, covered by various other artists. Steppin' Razor is also a name given to a 'Street Samurai' character in the book "Neuromancer" by William Gibson.
Sources[edit]
- ^ Windows Central, Halo Xbox 360 servers have been shut down, ending an era (Retrieved on Jan 23, 2022) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Sunsetting Halo Xbox 360 Game Services in 2021 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
