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[[Image:Overshield.jpg|thumb|Overshield in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]].]]

The '''Overshield''' technology was developed by the [[Covenant]] to enhance their [[Elite]] warriors' [[Elite Personal Energy Shield|shields]]. In [[Halo: Combat Evolved|''Halo: Combat Evolved'']] and [[Halo 2|''Halo 2'']], overshields boost a player's shields to 300%. In [[Halo 3|''Halo 3'']], however, these overshields only boost a player's shields to 200% (although, [[MLG]]'s playlists have a [[Custom Powerup]] Overshield that is of 300% strength). Overshields can be used by any [[Spartan]] (in [[MJOLNIR Mark V|Mark V]] or [[MJOLNIR Mark VI|VI]] [[MJOLNIR]] [[armor]]) or [[Elite]] who might come upon it.

The '''Overshield''' technology was developed by the [[Covenant]] to enhance their [[Elite]] warriors' [[Elite Personal Energy Shield|shields]]. In [[Halo: Combat Evolved|''Halo: Combat Evolved'']] and [[Halo 2|''Halo 2'']], overshields boost a player's shields to 300%. In [[Halo 3|''Halo 3'']], however, these overshields only boost a player's shields to 200% (although [[MLG]]'s playlists have a [[Custom Powerup]] Overshield that is of 300% strength). Overshields can be used by any [[Spartan]] (in [[MJOLNIR Mark V|Mark V]] or [[MJOLNIR Mark VI|VI]] [[MJOLNIR]] [[armor]]) or [[Elite]] who might come upon it.

It takes approximately three seconds to charge once picked up. During this time, the player is invincible. The player's normal shield does not take damage until the overshield is completely depleted (although any damage overlapping from something destroying the overshield, ~~for example~~ a grenade's explosion, will also do damage to the player's normal shield). If the overshield is picked up when the player's shield is below 100%, the player receives a full charge and the effects of the overshield stay.

It takes approximately three seconds to charge once picked up. During this time, the player is invincible. The player's normal shield does not take damage until the overshield is completely depleted (although any damage overlapping from something destroying the overshield, i.e. a grenade's explosion, will also do damage to the player's normal shield). If the overshield is picked up when the player's shield is below 100%, the player receives a full charge and the effects of the overshield stay.

In the single player [[Campaign]] the overshield is reduced only when the player takes damage. In [[Multiplayer]], it gradually depletes over time. The overshield can only be found in Campaign in some levels of ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. ''Halo 3'' includes a piece of equipment in Campaign, [[Invincibility (Equipment)|invincibility]], which has a shield-strengthening effect, though only lasts 10 seconds. In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', all hostiles next to a Covenant [[Engineer]] are given an overshield; in the case of [[Brutes]], this does not ''enhance'' their ~~armour~~'s shields, it stacks on top of it. Towards the end of the campaign, the player (as [[the Rookie]]) accompanies a friendly Engineer named [[Vergil]], and staying near to him will grant ~~overshields~~ as well, though it isn't quite clear how it effects the player, as the [[HUD]] for [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s does not include a shield meter, their ~~armour not having~~ shields.

In the single player [[Campaign]], the overshield is reduced only when the player takes damage. In [[Multiplayer]], it gradually depletes over time. The overshield can only be found in Campaign in some levels of ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. ''Halo 3'' includes a piece of equipment in Campaign, [[Invincibility (Equipment)|invincibility]], which has a shield-strengthening effect, though it only lasts 10 seconds. In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', all hostiles next to a Covenant [[Engineer]] are given an overshield; in the case of [[Brutes]], this does not ''enhance'' their armor's shields, it stacks on top of it. Towards the end of the campaign, the player (as [[the Rookie]]) accompanies a friendly Engineer named [[Vergil]], and staying near to him will grant overshield abilities as well, though it isn't quite clear how it effects the player, as the [[HUD]] for [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s does not include a shield meter, as their armor lacks shields.

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 [[Image:Overshield.jpg|thumb|Overshield in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]].]]
-The '''Overshield''' technology was developed by the [[Covenant]] to enhance their [[Elite]] warriors' [[Elite Personal Energy Shield|shields]]. In [[Halo: Combat Evolved|''Halo: Combat Evolved'']] and [[Halo 2|''Halo 2'']], overshields boost a player's shields to 300%.  In [[Halo 3|''Halo 3'']], however, these overshields only boost a player's shields to 200% (although, [[MLG]]'s playlists have a [[Custom Powerup]] Overshield that is of 300% strength). Overshields can be used by any [[Spartan]] (in [[MJOLNIR Mark V|Mark V]] or [[MJOLNIR Mark VI|VI]] [[MJOLNIR]] [[armor]]) or [[Elite]] who might come upon it.
+The '''Overshield''' technology was developed by the [[Covenant]] to enhance their [[Elite]] warriors' [[Elite Personal Energy Shield|shields]]. In [[Halo: Combat Evolved|''Halo: Combat Evolved'']] and [[Halo 2|''Halo 2'']], overshields boost a player's shields to 300%.  In [[Halo 3|''Halo 3'']], however, these overshields only boost a player's shields to 200% (although [[MLG]]'s playlists have a [[Custom Powerup]] Overshield that is of 300% strength). Overshields can be used by any [[Spartan]] (in [[MJOLNIR Mark V|Mark V]] or [[MJOLNIR Mark VI|VI]] [[MJOLNIR]] [[armor]]) or [[Elite]] who might come upon it.
-It takes approximately three seconds to charge once picked up. During this time, the player is invincible. The player's normal shield does not take damage until the overshield is completely depleted (although any damage overlapping from something destroying the overshield, for example a grenade's explosion, will also do damage to the player's normal shield). If the overshield is picked up when the player's shield is below 100%, the player receives a full charge and the effects of the overshield stay.
+It takes approximately three seconds to charge once picked up. During this time, the player is invincible. The player's normal shield does not take damage until the overshield is completely depleted (although any damage overlapping from something destroying the overshield, i.e. a grenade's explosion, will also do damage to the player's normal shield). If the overshield is picked up when the player's shield is below 100%, the player receives a full charge and the effects of the overshield stay.
-In the single player [[Campaign]] the overshield is reduced only when the player takes damage. In [[Multiplayer]], it gradually depletes over time.  The overshield can only be found in Campaign in some levels of ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.  ''Halo 3'' includes a piece of equipment in Campaign, [[Invincibility (Equipment)|invincibility]], which has a shield-strengthening effect, though only lasts 10 seconds. In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', all hostiles next to a Covenant [[Engineer]] are given an overshield; in the case of [[Brutes]], this does not ''enhance'' their armour's shields, it stacks on top of it. Towards the end of the campaign, the player (as [[the Rookie]]) accompanies a friendly Engineer named [[Vergil]], and staying near to him will grant overshields as well, though it isn't quite clear how it effects the player, as the [[HUD]] for [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s does not include a shield meter, their armour not having shields.
+In the single player [[Campaign]], the overshield is reduced only when the player takes damage. In [[Multiplayer]], it gradually depletes over time.  The overshield can only be found in Campaign in some levels of ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.  ''Halo 3'' includes a piece of equipment in Campaign, [[Invincibility (Equipment)|invincibility]], which has a shield-strengthening effect, though it only lasts 10 seconds. In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', all hostiles next to a Covenant [[Engineer]] are given an overshield; in the case of [[Brutes]], this does not ''enhance'' their armor's shields, it stacks on top of it. Towards the end of the campaign, the player (as [[the Rookie]]) accompanies a friendly Engineer named [[Vergil]], and staying near to him will grant overshield abilities as well, though it isn't quite clear how it effects the player, as the [[HUD]] for [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s does not include a shield meter, as their armor lacks shields.
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