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'''Overkill''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Multiplayer]] [[Achievement]]. It is awarded when a player gets an [[Overkill Medal (Halo 3)|Overkill Medal]] in a ranked free-for-all [[Matchmaking]] [[playlist]]. The achievement is worth five [[Gamerpoints]], and it unlocks the [[Elite]] [[Commando Harness|Commando]] helmet and the Elite [[Ascetic Harness|Ascetic]] pauldrons for use in a player's [[Armor Permutations]].
'''Overkill''' is an [[Achievements (Halo 3)|achievement]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''. It was awarded when a player earned an [[Overkill]] medal in a ranked free-for-all [[Matchmaking]] playlist. The achievement is worth {{Gamerscore|5}}, and unlocks the [[Sangheili|Elite]] [[Commando harness|Commando]] helmet and the Elite [[Ascetic harness|Ascetic]] shoulder [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor permutations]].


It is represented by a bronze medal with four green stars.
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}}


==Background==
This achievement is known for being very difficult to earn. The only permanent playlist that this achievement could be earned in is [[Lone Wolves]]. Lone Wolves originally only supported five-player matches, such that an Overkill Medal required the killing of every other player in the match. This proved to be quite difficult, and many players instead opted to get this achievement simply in an achievement match.


==Background==
This was rectified and made slightly easier in a later updates, where the amount of people allowed per match was increased to six.
This achievement is loathed, as it is very difficult to earn. Currently, the only permanent playlists that this achievement can be earned in is [[Lone Wolves]] and [[MLG FFA]]. That playlist originally only supported five-player matches, such that an Overkill Medal required the killing of every other player in the match. This proved to be quite difficult, and many players instead opted to get this achievement simply in an [[achievement match]].


This was rectified and made slightly easier in a recent update, where the amount of people allowed per match was increased to six.
==Rewards==
Unlocking this achievement rewards the player with the following;
*{{Gamerscore|5}}
*[[Commando harness|Commando]] helmet multiplayer armor permutation
*[[Ascetic harness|Ascetic]] shoulders multiplayer armor permutation


==Tactics==
==Tactics==
*One way to get this achievement is to use an [[Energy Sword]] on [[The Pit (Level)|The Pit]] during a [[Slayer#Swords|Swords]] match. Players that are skilled with the sword may be able to gain [[Triple Kill (Achievement)|Triple Kill]], Overkill, [[Steppin' Razor]], and possibly even [[Killing Frenzy (Achievement)|Killing Frenzy]] all in the same match. One can also rush for the Energy Sword during a [[King of the Hill]] match.
*One way to get this achievement was to use an [[Energy Sword]] on [[The Pit]] during a [[Slayer|Swords]] match. Players that are skilled with the sword were be able to gain [[Triple Kill (Halo 3 achievement)|Triple Kill]], Overkill, [[Steppin' Razor]], and possibly even [[Killing Frenzy (achievement)|Killing Frenzy]] all in the same match. One could also rush for the Energy Sword during a [[King of the Hill]] match.
*The turrets on The Pit can be useful when playing on that map in a [[Crazy King]] match. Players at the hill will often be too preoccupied to avoid the turret until it is too late. Alternatively, one can [[Camping#Target Camping|lie in wait near the hill]] with a [[Shotgun]], [[Gravity Hammer]], or [[Mauler]].
*The turrets on The Pit could be useful when playing on that map in a Crazy King match. Players at the hill would often be too preoccupied to avoid the turret until it was too late. Alternatively, one could [[Camping#Target Camping|lie in wait near the hill]] with a [[Shotgun]], [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]], or [[Mauler]].
*During a King of the Hill match, [[sniping]] players at the hill is a valid tactic.
*During a King of the Hill match, [[sniping]] players at the hill was a valid tactic.
*A tricky tactic is to find a Shotgun and a [[Bubble Shield]]. One can activate the Bubble Shield to draw enemies close, and then use the Shotgun to mow them down when they enter.
*A tricky tactic was to find a Shotgun and a [[Bubble Shield]]. One could activate the Bubble Shield to draw enemies close, and then use the Shotgun to mow them down when they enter.
*During an [[Oddball]] match on [[Guardian (Level)|Guardian]], one can go downstairs, grab the ball, and run halfway up one of the small ramps overlooking the central "arena". At that point, one should drop the skull and [[Camping#Corner Camping|hide behind the door]]. From there, one can [[melee]] any players that rush for the ball.
*During an [[Oddball]] match on [[Guardian (map)|Guardian]], one could go downstairs, grab the ball, and run halfway up one of the small ramps overlooking the central "arena". At that point, one could drop the skull and [[Camping|hide behind the door]]. From there, one could [[melee]] any players that rush for the ball.
*Several Double EXP Weekend playlists are useful for gaining this achievement, including Mythic Brawl and Ranked Living Dead.
*Several Double EXP Weekend playlists were useful for gaining this achievement, including Mythic Brawl and Ranked Living Dead.
**In Living Dead, the Zombies are weak in a few gametypes, and some of the maps are prone to [[Camping#Spawn Camping|spawnkilling]].
**In Living Dead, the Zombies were weak in a few gametypes, and some of the maps were prone to spawnkilling.
 
==Trivia==
*Bungie employee Luke Smith (AKA Lukems) was often picked on because of his inability to gain the achievement, until he earned it in the final Legendary Brawl Double EXP weekend.
*The Overkill was, according to players, harder to get than the [[Killing Frenzy (Achievement)|Killing Frenzy]] achievement itself.
 
==Links==
===Internal===
*[[Halo 3 Achievements]]
 
===External===
 
 


==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 13:03, October 12, 2022

Overkill
H3 Achievement Overkill.png
5 Gamerscore

Overkill is an achievement in Halo 3. It was awarded when a player earned an Overkill medal in a ranked free-for-all Matchmaking playlist. The achievement is worth 5 gamerscore, and unlocks the Elite Commando helmet and the Elite Ascetic shoulder armor permutations.

Following the shutdown of Xbox 360 Halo online services on January 13, 2022, this achievement is no longer attainable.[1][2]

Background[edit]

This achievement is known for being very difficult to earn. The only permanent playlist that this achievement could be earned in is Lone Wolves. Lone Wolves originally only supported five-player matches, such that an Overkill Medal required the killing of every other player in the match. This proved to be quite difficult, and many players instead opted to get this achievement simply in an achievement match.

This was rectified and made slightly easier in a later updates, where the amount of people allowed per match was increased to six.

Rewards[edit]

Unlocking this achievement rewards the player with the following;

  • 5 gamerscore
  • Commando helmet multiplayer armor permutation
  • Ascetic shoulders multiplayer armor permutation

Tactics[edit]

  • One way to get this achievement was to use an Energy Sword on The Pit during a Swords match. Players that are skilled with the sword were be able to gain Triple Kill, Overkill, Steppin' Razor, and possibly even Killing Frenzy all in the same match. One could also rush for the Energy Sword during a King of the Hill match.
  • The turrets on The Pit could be useful when playing on that map in a Crazy King match. Players at the hill would often be too preoccupied to avoid the turret until it was too late. Alternatively, one could lie in wait near the hill with a Shotgun, gravity hammer, or Mauler.
  • During a King of the Hill match, sniping players at the hill was a valid tactic.
  • A tricky tactic was to find a Shotgun and a Bubble Shield. One could activate the Bubble Shield to draw enemies close, and then use the Shotgun to mow them down when they enter.
  • During an Oddball match on Guardian, one could go downstairs, grab the ball, and run halfway up one of the small ramps overlooking the central "arena". At that point, one could drop the skull and hide behind the door. From there, one could melee any players that rush for the ball.
  • Several Double EXP Weekend playlists were useful for gaining this achievement, including Mythic Brawl and Ranked Living Dead.
    • In Living Dead, the Zombies were weak in a few gametypes, and some of the maps were prone to spawnkilling.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Windows Central, Halo Xbox 360 servers have been shut down, ending an era (Retrieved on Jan 23, 2022) [archive]
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint, Sunsetting Halo Xbox 360 Game Services in 2021 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]

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