Special weapons are variant weapons that can be unlocked in the campaign of Halo Infinite by performing various tasks. They can be broadly divided into two categories: boss weapons, which are alien weapons acquired by defeating High Value Targets, and human weapons, which can be unlocked by acquiring Valor and requisitioning them at Forward Operating Bases. Special weapons of Banished and Forerunner origin can be distinguished by their white or silver painted appearance, while human special weapons can be distinguished by their black colouration with yellow stripes and trim.
Outside of their campaign use, special weapons can be used in the game's multiplayer. In matchmaking, they are available in Big Team Heavy, Super Escalation Slayer and Super Fiesta game modes.[1][2] Some special weapons are featured prominently on specific maps: the Diminisher of Hope is available on Scarr,[3] while the Pinpoint Needler is the central power weapon on Prism.[4] All special weapons are available as part of custom game settings and Forge placement.[5]
Boss weapons
Special Banished and Forerunner weapons can be acquired by defeating High Value Targets and bosses during the campaign. The sole exception is the M41 Tracker, a human rocket launcher wielded by one of the bosses.
All boss weapons can be spawned at a Forward Operating Base once their respective boss is killed.
Weapon | Unlock requirement | Description |
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Backdraft Cindershot |
Defeat Myriad | Modified firing core with a three-phase sequential detonation.[5] |
Calcine Disruptor |
Defeat Bipbap, the Vanquisher | Modified with delayed detonation rounds.[5] |
Bloodblade |
Defeat Jega 'Rdomnai | Energy Sword variant belonging to Jega.[5] |
Duelist Energy Sword |
Defeat Okro 'Vagaduun | Lightweight frame allows for increased agility.[5] |
Escharum's Axe |
Defeat Escharum | Escharum's custom Gravity Hammer that bestows additional mobility.[5] |
Rushdown Hammer |
Defeat En'Geddon | Upgraded gravitic core and composite materials increase effective range and user mobility.[5] |
Scatterbound Heatwave |
Defeat Ordo 'Mal | Fires modified and repurposed Z-180 rounds which seek targets after a ricochet.[5] |
Riven Mangler |
Defeat Balkarus | Fires a split-shard projectile at a low rate of fire.[5] |
Pinpoint Needler |
Defeat Writh Kul | Modified Needler with advanced target acquisition and lower supercombine requirement.[5] |
Unbound Plasma Pistol |
Defeat Briglard | Bolts detonate when super-combined on target; over-charge increases detonation and tracking.[5] |
Rapidfire Pulse Carbine |
Defeat Inka 'Saham | Precision Pulse Carbine with a rapid burst interval firing mechanism.[5] |
Ravager Rebound |
Defeat Arthoc | Modified Ravager that fires bouncing projectiles with multiple secondary detonations.[5] |
M41 Tracker |
Defeat Zeretus | Modified M41 SPNKr with increased lock-on capability.[5] |
Arcane Sentinel Beam |
Defeat Thav 'Sebarim | Undocumented Sentinel Beam that offers lower capacity but extremely increased damage.[5] |
Purging Shock Rifle |
Defeat Skimmer Alpha | High-damage Shock Rifle with improved voltaic chaining but with detonation capability.[5] |
Volatile Skewer |
Defeat Ik'novus | Skewer refitted to fire an explosive spike that detonates on impact.[5] |
Stalker Rifle Ultra |
Defeat Barroth | Covenant-sourced Stalker Rifle with increased rate of fire but reduced heat and damage output.[5] |
FOB weapons
These human weapons can be requisitioned for use at any Forward Operating Base once the player has earned the requisite amount of Valor points.
Weapon | Unlock requirement | Description |
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Striker Sidekick |
2,200 Valor | Precision Mk50 Sidekick modified for improved stopping power.[5] |
MA40 Longshot |
2,300 Valor | Precision MA40 with improved long-range performance.[5] |
Convergence Bulldog |
2,400 Valor | High-capacity magazine with tighter projectile spread and improved range.[5] |
Impact Commando |
2,700 Valor | High-capacity magazine with reduced accuracy but increased damage.[5] |
BR75 Breacher |
2,800 Valor | Improved stopping power tuned for close-range encounters.[5] |
S7 Flexfire Sniper |
2,900 Valor | Experimental high-capacity S7 Sniper rifle, designed for a focus on mid-range encounters.[5] |
Pursuit Hydra |
3,000 Valor | Increased long-range proficiency with faster target lock and improved rocket velocity.[5] |
Sources
- ^ Twitter, Halo (@Halo): "Level up weapons on your way to victory 👊 Super Escalation Slayer is now available in New BTB Unlimited! #HaloEchoesWithin" (Retrieved on May 22, 2023) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, May Update Preview (Retrieved on May 22, 2023) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Maps Overview | Season 4 (Retrieved on Jun 15, 2023) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Maps Overview | Season 5 (Retrieved on Oct 12, 2023) [archive]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y Halo Support, Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory (Retrieved on May 5, 2023) [archive]