Skins (Halo 3)

This article is about the player skins introduced in Halo: The Master Chief Collection. For the armor customization found in Halo 3, see here.

A Spartan utilizing a unique Battle Rifle skin.

Skins are an element of player customization found in Halo 3 for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Skins allow players to customize their Spartan visor color as well as the appearance of weapons and vehicles in-game. Skins are an element of customization separate to armor permutations, which allow the player to customize their armor components. The launch of Season 3: Recon in 2020 saw the introduction of weapon skins and visor colors for Halo 3, with more weapon skins and newly introduced vehicle skins being included with Season 4: Reclaimer in November 2020. Another batch of skins was included in Season 5: Anvil.

Known skins

Visor colors

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
	Blue	Series 3, Tier 1 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Red	Series 3, Tier 3 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Green	Series 3, Tier 4 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Yellow	Series 3, Tier 5 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Purple	Series 3, Tier 7 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Orange	Series 3, Tier 8 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Bronze	Series 3, Tier 10 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Silver	Series 3, Tier 11 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Dark Red	Series 3, Tier 13 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Dark Yellow	Series 3, Tier 15 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Dark Purple	Series 3, Tier 17 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Dark Blue	Series 3, Tier 19 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Dark Green	Series 3, Tier 20 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Spectrum	Series 3, Tier 23 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Dark Orange	Series 3, Tier 26 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Pastel Blue	Series 3, Tier 27 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Pastel Green	Series 3, Tier 29 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Pastel Red	Series 3, Tier 30 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Pastel Yellow	Series 3, Tier 32 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Pastel Purple	Series 3, Tier 34 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Pastel Orange	Series 3, Tier 35 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Groovy	Series 3, Tier 37 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Pearlescent Yellow	Series 3, Tier 38 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Pearlescent Blue	Series 3, Tier 41 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Platinum	Series 3, Tier 42 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Pearlescent Red	Series 3, Tier 44 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Pearlescent Green	Series 3, Tier 45 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Pearlescent Orange	Series 3, Tier 47 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Pearlescent Purple	Series 3, Tier 48 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Onyx	Series 3, Tier 49 ( 1)	Part of a suite of experimental VISR enhancements.
	Another Sunrise	Series 6 Challenge: Package Deal	Every sunrise is proof of victory.
	Cool Depths	Series 6, Tier 5 ( 1)	What lies beneath?
	Neon	Series 6, Tier 37 ( 1)	Let's be frank...
	Burn Radius	Series 6, Tier 98 ( 1)	Danger! Do not touch!
	Nebula	Series 6, Tier 74 ( 1)	So close, yet so far away.
	Old Salt	Series 6, Tier 82 ( 1)	Worn, but ready for battle.
	Patina	Series 6, Tier 69 ( 1)	Mark of a true veteran.
	Plated	Series 6, Tier 84 ( 1)	Anniversary edition faceplate.
	Red Shift	Series 6, Tier 92 ( 1)	Spartans in motion around distant stars.
	Shadow	Series 6, Tier 89 ( 1)	What lies within?
	Shoreline Sunset	Series 6, Tier 10 ( 1)	This is living.
	Tall Tales	Series 6, Tier 80 ( 1)	The after-action reports may have been exaggerated.
	Turbulence	Series 6, Tier 67 ( 1)	Spartans work well in murky environments.
	Uncontrolled Growth	Series 6, Tier 78 ( 1)	Even the flower of life can bring death.
	Tropic Cove	Series 6, Tier 8 ( 1)	Smells like vacation.
	Eclipse Dream	Series 8, The Exchange ( 2)	Feels like yesterday.
	Dot Product	Series 8, Tier 99 ( 1)	Full spectrum battle management.
	Umbral Cold	Series 8, The Exchange ( 2)	Cool as ice.
	Astral Heat	Series 8, Tier 35 ( 1)	Some like it hot.
	Prism Scan	Series 8, The Exchange ( 2)	Eyes on. Target locked.
	Solar Circles	Series 8, Tier 64 ( 1)	Blinding in its majesty.
	Nightscan	Series 8, The Exchange ( 2)	Your distinctiveness will betray you.
	Scrambler	Series 8, Tier 78 ( 1)	System Error!
	Seattle Sunset	Series 8, Tier 4 ( 1)	The smoke makes for great vistas.
	Teal Dream	Series 8, Tier 91 ( 1)	Imagination run riot.
	Search and Assess	Series 8, Tier 71 ( 1)	Tracking down the prime instigator.

Weapon skins

Pistol

Skins for the Magnum pistol.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Golden	Season 3, Tier 44 ( 1)	Bling on the ring.
	Sharpshooter	Season 3, Tier 31 ( 1)	The bite stuff.
	Hunter’s Blood	Season 3, Tier 1 ( 1)	Well armed. Well armored.
	Blue Heaven	Season 3, Tier 22 ( 1)	Reach for the sky.
	Hazard Pay	Season 5, Tier 57 ( 1)	Safety first!
	Tech Camo Bravo	Season 5, Tier 40 ( 1)	Gunner's seat, please.

Assault Rifle

Skins for the Assault Rifle.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Golden	Season 3, Tier 37 ( 1)	Bling on the ring.
	Corrosion	Season 3, Tier 33 ( 1)	The Oxidation Sensation.
	Woodland	Season 3, Tier 8 ( 1)	Camping is a legitimate strategy.
	Squirt	Season 3, Tier 24 ( 1)	It's good under pressure.
	Desert	Season 5, Tier 86 ( 1)	Looks very stylish with a poncho.
	Hazard Pay	Season 5, Tier 43 ( 1)	Safety first!
	Black Rhine	Season 6	The king of the battlefield.
	Sapphire Raven	Season 6	On land and stormy seas.

Battle Rifle

Skins for the Battle Rifle.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Tropical Thunder	Season 3, Tier 27 ( 1)	The palm in your hand.
	Art Of War	Season 3, Tier 35 ( 1)	Tag. You’re it.
	Tech Camo Bravo	Season 3, Tier 19 ( 1)	Gunner’s seat, please.
	Red Alert	Season 3, Tier 50 ( 1)	The source of cautionary tales.
	Great Journey	Season 5, Tier 83 ( 1)	Don't worry... I know what the aliens like.
	Desert	Season 5, Tier 18 ( 1)	Looks very stylish with a poncho.
	Golden	Season 5, Tier 53 ( 1)	Bling on the ring.
	Lucky Shot	Season 5 Challenge: Combo Maker	But you had something they didn't...
	Grey Scales	Season 5, Tier 65 ( 1)	There are many sides to every argument.
	Hazard Pay	Season 5, Tier 48 ( 1)	Safety first!
	Scarlet Thorn	Season 5, Tier 21 ( 1)	Points well made.
	Hunter's Blood	Season 5, Tier 33 ( 1)	Well armed. Well armored.
	Black Rhine	Season 6	Take out targets in style.
	Amber Raven	Season 6	Waiting in the sleeping forest.

Sniper Rifle

Skins for the Sniper Rifle.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Golden	Season 4, Tier 50 ( 1)	Bling on the ring.
	Avalanche	Season 4 Challenge: Recon Renegade (Reach Rank in the Recon Slayer competitive playlist)	Like Sidewinder, but with more polygons.
	Woodland	Season 4, Tier 22 ( 1)	Camping is a legitimate strategy.
	Desert	Season 4, Tier 35 ( 1)	Looks very stylish with a poncho.
	Red Alert	Season 5, Tier 61 ( 1)	The source of cautionary tales.
	Hazard Pay	Season 5, Tier 68 ( 1)	Safety first!
	Black Rhine	Season 6	An artist appreciates their tools.
	Amethyst Raven	Season 6	Searching for foes under alien skies.

Shotgun

Skins for the Shotgun.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Golden	Season 4, Tier 24 ( 1)	Bling on the ring.
	Woodland	Season 4, Tier 8 ( 1)	Camping is a legitimate strategy.
	Hunter's Blood	Season 4, Tier 38 ( 1)	Well armed. Well armored.

Rocket Launcher

Skins for the Rocket Launcher.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Hunter's Blood	Season 4, Tier 10 ( 1)	Well armed. Well armored.
	Corrosion	Season 4, Tier 19 ( 1)	The Oxidation Sensation.
	Hazard Pay	Season 5, Tier 22 ( 1)	Safety first!

SMG

Skins for the SMG.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Tech Camo Alpha	Season 4, Tier 5 ( 1)	Don't wait up for me.
	Bengal	Season 4, Tier 15 ( 1)	The Real King of the Jungle.
	Art of War	Season 5, Tier 77 ( 1)	Tag. You're it.
	Golden	Season 5, Tier 93 ( 1)	Bling on the ring.
	Hunter's Blood	Season 4, Tier 25 ( 1)	Well armed. Well armored.
	Scorpio	Season 5, Tier 4 ( 1)	On target, and on brand.

Flamethrower

Skins for the Flamethrower.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Dear John	Season 4, Tier 43 ( 1)	Halo: Grasslands
	Hot Pepper	Season 4, Tier 15 ( 1)	It's sure to leave scar tissue.

Fuel Rod Gun

Skins for the Fuel Rod Gun.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Brutal	Season 4, Tier 30 ( 1)	A Jiralhanae's best friend.
	Schism	Season 5, Tier 95 ( 1)	For those seeking redemption.

Needler

Skins for the Needler.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Zealot	Season 4, Tier 13 ( 1)	Glory in an honorable death.
	Schism	Season 5, Tier 28 ( 1)	For those seeking redemption.

Plasma Pistol

Skins for the Plasma Pistol.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Zealot	Season 4, Tier 31 ( 1)	Glory in an honorable death.
	Schism	Season 5, Tier 31 ( 1)	For those seeking redemption.

Plasma Rifle

Skins for the Plasma Rifle.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Schism	Season 4, Tier 40 ( 1)	For those seeking redemption.
	Keeper	Season 5, Tier 91 ( 1)	Still searching for true freedom.

Covenant Carbine

Skins for the Carbine.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
	Schism	Season 5, Tier 79 ( 1)	For those seeking redemption.
	Splendor	Season 5, Tier 58 ( 1)	Maintaining the Writ of Union.
	Zealot	Season 5, Tier 36 ( 1)	Glory in an honorable death.

Vehicle skins

Warthog

Skins for the Warthog.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Hazard Pay	Season 4, Tier 42 ( 1)	Safety first!
	Rally Hog	Season 4, Tier 29 ( 1)	One deadly homologation special.
	Arctic	Season 4, Tier 3 ( 1)	Over snow by winter sown.

Warthog Gauss Cannon

Skins for the Warthog Gauss Cannon.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Corrosion	Season 4, Tier 21 ( 1)	The Oxidation Sensation.
	Shark	Season 4, Tier 37 ( 1)	You're gonna need a bigger ship.

Ghost

Skins for the Ghost.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Schism	Season 4, Tier 47 ( 1)	For those seeking redemption.
	Zealot	Season 4, Tier 7 ( 1)	Glory in an honorable death.
	Ultra	Season 4, Tier 44 ( 1)	The Evocati don't mess around.

Banshee

Skins for the Banshee.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Brutal	Season 4, Tier 12 ( 1)	A Jiralhanae's best friend.
	Schism	Season 4, Tier 23 ( 1)	For those seeking redemption.
	Zealot	Season 4, Tier 34 ( 1)	Glory in an honorable death.

Scorpion

Skins for the Scorpion tank.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Bengal	Season 4, Tier 12 ( 1)	The Real King of the Jungle.
	Grim Reaper	Season 4, Tier 27 ( 1)	Why so jolly, Roger?
	Arctic	Season 4, Tier 39 ( 1)	Over snow by winter sown.
	Hazard Pay	Season 4, Tier 47 ( 1)	Safety first!

Mongoose

Skins for the Mongoose.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.
	Hazard Pay	Season 5 Challenge: Release The Geese	Safety first!

Hornet

Skins for the Hornet.

In-game	Appearance Name	Unlock Requirements	Description
N/A	Default	Unlocked by default	Default skin.

Trivia

• The "Scorpio" skin for the SMG, along with its black and green color palette, is a reference to the Xbox One X and its production codename "Project Scorpio".

Gallery

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  The Avalanche Sniper Rifle skin, in-game.