This article is about special weapon variants in Halo Infinite. For variants in Halo 5: Guardians' campaign, see Special weapons (Halo 5: Guardians).
A UNSC Marine holding the MA40 Longshot in Halo Infinite campaign.
A Marine holding the special Longshot variant of the MA40 assault rifle.

The Legendary variant weapons are weapons that can be unlocked in the campaign of Halo Infinite by performing various tasks.[1]

In campaign, 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. Legendary variant weapons of Banished and Forerunner origin can be distinguished by their white or silver painted appearance, while human Legendary variant weapons can be distinguished by their black colouration with yellow stripes and trim.

Outside of their campaign use, Legendary variant 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.[2][3] Some Legendary variant weapons are featured prominently on specific maps; all may spawn in the locked vaults in the Big Team Battle multiplayer map Fragmentation, the Diminisher of Hope is available on Scarr,[4] and the Pinpoint Needler is the central power weapon on Prism.[5] All Legendary variant weapons are available as part of custom game settings and Forge placement.[6]

Boss weapons

Legendary variant 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
 
Backdraft Cindershot
Defeat Myriad Modified firing core with a three-phase sequential detonation.[6]
 
Calcine Disruptor
Defeat Bipbap, the Vanquisher Modified with delayed detonation rounds.[6]
 
Bloodblade
Defeat Jega 'Rdomnai Energy Sword variant belonging to Jega.[6]
 
Duelist Energy Sword
Defeat Okro 'Vagaduun Lightweight frame allows for increased agility.[6]
 
Escharum's Axe
Defeat Escharum Escharum's custom Gravity Hammer that bestows additional mobility.[6]
 
Rushdown Hammer
Defeat En'Geddon Upgraded gravitic core and composite materials increase effective range and user mobility.[6]
 
Scatterbound Heatwave
Defeat Ordo 'Mal Fires modified and repurposed Z-180 rounds which seek targets after a ricochet.[6]
 
Riven Mangler
Defeat Balkarus Fires a split-shard projectile at a low rate of fire.[6]
 
Pinpoint Needler
Defeat Writh Kul Modified Needler with advanced target acquisition and lower supercombine requirement.[6]
 
Unbound Plasma Pistol
Defeat Briglard Bolts detonate when super-combined on target; over-charge increases detonation and tracking.[6]
 
Rapidfire Pulse Carbine
Defeat Inka 'Saham Precision Pulse Carbine with a rapid burst interval firing mechanism.[6]
 
Ravager Rebound
Defeat Arthoc Modified Ravager that fires bouncing projectiles with multiple secondary detonations.[6]
 
M41 Tracker
Defeat Zeretus Modified M41 SPNKr with increased lock-on capability.[6]
 
Arcane Sentinel Beam
Defeat Thav 'Sebarim Undocumented Sentinel Beam that offers lower capacity but extremely increased damage.[6]
 
Purging Shock Rifle
Defeat Skimmer Alpha High-damage Shock Rifle with improved voltaic chaining but with detonation capability.[6]
 
Volatile Skewer
Defeat Ik'novus Skewer refitted to fire an explosive spike that detonates on impact.[6]
 
Stalker Rifle Ultra
Defeat Barroth Covenant-sourced Stalker Rifle with increased rate of fire but reduced heat and damage output.[6]

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
 
Striker Sidekick
2,200 Valor Precision Mk50 Sidekick modified for improved stopping power.[6]
 
MA40 Longshot
2,300 Valor Precision MA40 with improved long-range performance.[6]
 
Convergence Bulldog
2,400 Valor High-capacity magazine with tighter projectile spread and improved range.[6]
 
Impact Commando
2,700 Valor High-capacity magazine with reduced accuracy but increased damage.[6]
 
BR75 Breacher
2,800 Valor Improved stopping power tuned for close-range encounters.[6]
 
S7 Flexfire Sniper
2,900 Valor Experimental high-capacity S7 Sniper rifle, designed for a focus on mid-range encounters.[6]
 
Pursuit Hydra
3,000 Valor Increased long-range proficiency with faster target lock and improved rocket velocity.[6]

Multiplayer-exclusive weapons

The Bandit Evo was released in Season 05: Reckoning. Like the M392 Bandit, it is exclusive to multiplayer and cannot be used in the campaign.

Weapon Unlock requirement Description
 
Bandit Evo
N/A (multiplayer-exclusive) Competitive configuration of the M392 Bandit.[7]

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Infinite, Weapon Pad - Object Properties option
  2. ^ 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]
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, May Update Preview (Retrieved on May 22, 2023) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Maps Overview | Season 4 (Retrieved on Jun 15, 2023) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, Maps Overview | Season 5 (Retrieved on Oct 12, 2023) [archive]
  6. ^ 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]
  7. ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Bandit Evo description: "Competitive configuration of the M392 Bandit."