List of Halo 4 commendations
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There are 121 commendations in Halo 4. These commendations are primarily advanced through playing War Games and Spartan Ops; only nine commendations can be completed in the campaign. Commendations are organized into five categories: Weapons, Enemies, Vehicles, Player, and Game Types.
There are seven tiers of commendations: Novice, Qualified, Proficient, Adept, Expert, Distinguished, and Master. Not all commendations utilize all seven tiers- the majority contain only five.
Unlike Halo: Reach, Halo 4 commendations can be advanced while playing on Easy.
Levels
Upon completing a tier, players are awarded bonus XP. The amount of XP varies from tier to tier and commendation to commendation, ranging from 250-10000XP.
- Novice: rewards average 250XP
- Qualified: rewards average 500XP (not included if there are fewer than 7 tiers)
- Proficient: rewards average 500-750XP
- Adept: rewards average 750-1000XP
- Expert: rewards average 1000-2500XP
- Distinguished: 2500-5000XP (not included if there are fewer than 6 tiers)
- Master: 2000-10000XP
Enemies commendations are awarded in Spartan Ops only
Backstab
Assassinate Covenant and Forerunner enemies.
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 10 | 250 |
| Proficient | 25 | 500 |
| Adept | 50 | 750 |
| Expert | 100 | 1000 |
| Master | 100 | 2500 |
Covenant EnemyGrunt SlayerKill Grunt Infantry
Grunt Imperial SlayerKill Grunt Imperials and Space Grunts
Grunt Ultra SlayerKill Grunt Ultras
Jackal SlayerKill Jackal Infantry
Jackal Major SlayerKill Jackal Majors
Jackal Ranger SlayerKill Jackal Rangers
Elite SlayerKill Elite Infantry
Elite Zealot SlayerKill Elite Zealots and Rangers
Elite Officer SlayerKill Elite Officers
Elite General SlayerKill Elite Generals
Hunter SlayerKill Hunters
Covenant DestroyerComplete all of the following commendations: Elite General Slayer, Elite Officer Slayer, Elite Zealot Slayer, Grunt Ultra Slayer, Grunt Imperial Slayer, Hunter Slayer, Jackal Ranger Slayer, Jackal Major Slayer. Completing this commendation will unlock the Orbital "Aeon" (AEON) armor set and the "Covenant" emblem. |
Forerunner EnemyCrawler SlayerKill Crawler Infantry
Crawler Sniper SlayerKill Crawler Snipers
Crawler Prime SlayerKill Crawler Primes
Knight SlayerKill Knights
Knight Battlewagon SlayerKill Knight Battlewagons and Rangers
Knight Commander SlayerKill Knight Commanders
Watcher SlayerKill Watchers
Forerunner DestroyerComplete all of the following commendations: Crawler Slayer, Crawler Prime Slayer, Crawler Sniper Slayer, Knight Commander Slayer, Knight Slayer, Knight Battlewagon Slayer, Watcher Slayer. Completing this commendation will unlock the Vanguard armor set, and the "Promethean" emblem. |
CampaignDawnComplete the campaign mission Dawn on Legendary difficulty RequiemComplete the campaign mission Requiem on Legendary difficulty ForerunnerComplete the campaign mission Forerunner on Legendary difficulty InfinityComplete the campaign mission Infinity on Legendary difficulty ReclaimerComplete the campaign mission Reclaimer on Legendary difficulty ShutdownComplete the campaign mission Shutdown on Legendary difficulty ComposerComplete the campaign mission Composer on Legendary difficulty MidnightComplete the campaign mission Midnight on Legendary difficulty LegendComplete all of the following commendations: Dawn, Requiem, Forerunner, Infinity, Reclaimer, Shutdown, Composer, Midnight. Completing this commendation will unlock the Mark VI armor set, the "Legendary" visor, and the "117" emblem |
War GamesSpartan SlayerTake out enemy Spartans. Completing this commendation will unlock the CIO armor set, and the "Extracted" emblem
Bullet in the BrainTake out enemy Spartans with headshots. Completing this commendation will unlock the Defender "Control" (CTRL) armor set
First StrikeGet the first kill in a match. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Assault" stance
MultikillEarn any of these 8 medals: Double Kill, Triple Kill, Overkill, Killtacular, Killtrocity, Killamanjaro, Killtastrophe, Killpocalypse. Completing this commendation will unlock the Infiltrator "Trace" (TRAC) armor set
AssassinAssassinate enemy Spartans. Compleing this commendation will unlock the Venator armor set
Spartan SpreeEarn any of these 7 medals: Killing Spree, Killing Frenzy, Running Riot, Rampage, Untouchable, Invincible, Inconceivable. Completing this commendation will unlock the Soldier "Zenith" (ZNTH) armor set
AssistantEarn any of these 4 medals: Assist, Vehicle Destroy Assist, Distraction, EMP Assist. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Sunspot" visor
ProtectorEarn any of these 3 medals: Protector, Guardian Angel, Savior. Completing this commendation will unlock the Ranger "Strike" (STRK) armor set
Close QuartersEarn any of these 3 medals: Melee, Beat Down, Bulltrue. Completing this commendation will unlock the Twin-plated "Aeon" (AEON) forearms
Combat OpportunityEarn any of these 5 medals: Killjoy, Headcase, From the Grave, Reload This, Showstopper. Completing this commendation will unlock the Ranger armor set
PaybackKill the enemy Spartan that just killed you. Completing this commendation will unlock the Contoured "Shard" (SHRD) legs
AvengerKill an enemy Spartan that just killed a teammate. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Blindside" visor
From the BrinkKill an enemy Spartan while close to death. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Cyan" visor
Hail of DeathCall in personal ordnance. Completing this commendation will unlock the EVA "Breach" (BRCH) armor set, and the "Ordnance" emblem
PerfectionComplete a match without dying and get at least 15 kills. Completing this commendation will unlock the Contoured "Shard" (SHRD) forearms
ExterminatorKilled every enemy Spartan that finished the match. Completing this commendation will unlock the Recruit "Tiger" (TIGR) legs
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Weapons commendations are only advanced in War Games.
Mounted Turret
Kill enemy Spartans with any Turret Mounted Weapon. Completing this commendation will unlock the Enforcer "Tribal" (TRBL) armor set
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 5 | 250 |
| Proficient | 10 | 500 |
| Adept | 25 | 750 |
| Expert | 75 | 1000 |
| Master | 250 | 2500 |
Weapon Mastery
Complete all of the following commendations: Covenant Loadout Mastery, Covenant Ordnance Mastery, Forerunner Loadout Mastery, Forerunner Ordnance Mastery, UNSC Loadout Mastery, UNSC Ordnance Mastery, Mounted Turret. Completing this commendation will unlock the Protector "Drift" (DRFT) armor set
UNSCAssault RifleKill enemy Spartans with the Assault Rifle
DMRKill enemy Spartans with the DMR
PistolKill enemy Spartans with the Pistol
Sniper RifleKill enemy Spartans with the Sniper Rifle
ShotgunKill enemy Spartans with the Shotgun
Battle RifleKill enemy Spartans with the Battle Rifle
RailgunKill enemy Spartans with the Railgun
Sticky DetonatorKill enemy Spartans with the Sticky Detonator
Rocket LauncherKill enemy Spartans with the Rocket Launcher
Spartan LaserKill enemy Spartans with the Spartan Laser
Frag GrenadeKill enemy Spartans with Frag Grenades
SAWKill enemy Spartans with the SAW
UNSC Loadout MasteryComplete all of the following commendations: Assault Rifle, Battle Rifle, DMR, Pistol, Frag Grenade. Completing this commendation will unlock the Protector armor set, and the "Projectile" emblem UNSC Ordnance MasteryComplete all of the following commendations: Railgun, Rocket Launcher, Shotgun, Sniper Rifle, Spartan Laser, Sticky Detonator, SAW. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Breach" stance |
CovenantEnergy SwordKill enemy Spartans with the Energy Sword
NeedlerKill enemy Spartans with the Needler
Storm RifleKill enemy Spartans with the Storm Rifle
Covenant CarbineKill enemy Spartans with the Covenant Carbine
Plasma PistolKill enemy Spartans with the Plasma Pistol
Plasma GrenadeKill enemy Spartans with Plasma Grenades
Gravity HammerKill enemy Spartans with the Gravity Hammer
Fuel Rod CannonKill enemy Spartans with the Fuel Rod Cannon
Beam RifleKill enemy Spartans with the Beam Rifle
Concussion RifleKill enemy Spartans with the Concussion Rifle
Covenant Loadout MasteryComplete all of the following commendations: Storm Rifle, Covenant Carbine, Plasma Pistol, Plasma Grenade. Completing this commendation will unlock the Recon "Surge" (SURG) armor set, and the "Energy" emblem Covenant Ordnance MasteryComplete all of the following commendations: Beam Rifle, Concussion Rifle, Needler, Gravity Hammer, Fuel Rod Cannon, Energy Sword. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Stand Off" stance |
ForerunnerLightrifleKill enemy Spartans with the Lightrifle
SuppressorKill enemy Spartans with the Suppressor
ScattershotKill enemy Spartans with the Scattershot
BoltshotKill enemy Spartans with the Boltshot
Binary RifleKill enemy Spartans with the Binary Rifle
Incineration CannonKill enemy Spartans with the Incineration Cannon
Pulse GrenadeKill enemy Spartans with Pulse Grenades
Forerunner Loadout MasteryComplete all of the following commendations: Boltshot, Suppressor, LightRifle, Pulse Grenade. Completing this commendation will unlock the Warrior "Matrix" (MTRX) armor set, and the "Hardlight" emblem Forerunner Ordnance MasteryComplete all of the following commendations: Scattershot, Binary Rifle, Incineration Cannon. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Believe" stance |
Vehicles commendations are advanced in both Spartan Ops and War Games.
Splatter
Splatter enemy Spartans with a vehicle. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Verdant" visor, and the "Splatter" emblem
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 5 | 250 |
| Proficient | 10 | 500 |
| Adept | 25 | 750 |
| Expert | 50 | 1000 |
| Master | 75 | 2000 |
Wheelman
Earn any of these 4 medals: Hijack, Road Trip, Skyjack, Wheelman. Completing this commendation will unlock the Aviator "Bond" (BOND) armor set
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 10 | 250 |
| Proficient | 25 | 500 |
| Adept | 50 | 750 |
| Expert | 250 | 1000 |
| Master | 250 | 2500 |
Mongoose Destroyer
Destroy enemy occupied Mongooses
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 5 | 250 |
| Proficient | 10 | 500 |
| Adept | 25 | 750 |
| Expert | 50 | 1000 |
| Master | 75 | 2000 |
Warthog Destroyer
Destroy enemy occupied Warthogs
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 5 | 250 |
| Proficient | 10 | 500 |
| Adept | 25 | 750 |
| Expert | 50 | 1000 |
| Master | 75 | 2000 |
Mantis Destroyer
Destroy enemy occupied Mantises
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 3 | 250 |
| Proficient | 6 | 500 |
| Adept | 9 | 750 |
| Expert | 27 | 1000 |
| Master | 75 | 2000 |
Scorpion Destroyer
Destroy enemy occupied Scorpions
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 3 | 250 |
| Proficient | 6 | 500 |
| Adept | 9 | 750 |
| Expert | 27 | 1000 |
| Master | 75 | 2000 |
Ghost Destroyer
Destroy enemy occupied Ghosts
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 10 | 250 |
| Proficient | 20 | 500 |
| Adept | 40 | 750 |
| Expert | 80 | 1000 |
| Master | 160 | 2000 |
Banshee Destroyer
Destroy enemy occupied Banshees
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 5 | 250 |
| Proficient | 10 | 500 |
| Adept | 25 | 750 |
| Expert | 50 | 1000 |
| Master | 75 | 2000 |
Wraith Destroyer
Destroy enemy occupied Wraiths
| Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
| Novice | 5 | 250 |
| Proficient | 10 | 500 |
| Adept | 25 | 750 |
| Expert | 50 | 1000 |
| Master | 75 | 2000 |
Vehicle Mastery
Complete all of the following commendations: Banshee Destroyer, Ghost Destroyer, Mantis Destroyer, Mongoose Destroyer, Scorpion Destroyer, Warthog Destroyer, Wraith Destroyer, Wheelman. Completing this commendation will unlock the Air Assault "Verge" (VERG) armor set, and the "Vehicular" emblem
SlayerSlayer VictoryWin a match in any Slayer gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the GUNGNIR armor set
Slayer High ScoreFinish in the top 3 players in any Slayer gametype in matchmaking
Slayer MasteryComplete all of the following commendations: Slayer Victory, Slayer High Score. Completing this commendation will unlock the "The Slayer" emblem RegicideRegicide VictoryWin a match in any Regicide gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the EOD "Shadow" (SHDW) armor set
KingslayerKill the king in any Regicide gametype in matchmaking
ExecutionerAssassinate the King in any Regicide gametype in matchmaking
Regicide MasteryComplete all of the following commendations: Regicide Victory, Kingslayer, Executioner. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Kingslayer" emblem Capture the FlagFlag VictoryWin a match in any Capture the Flag gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the Vanguard "Converge" (CNVG) armor set
Deadly FlagKill enemy Spartans while carrying the flag in any Capture the Flag gametype in matchmaking
Carrier TakedownKill an enemy flag carrier in any Capture the Flag gametype in matchmaking
Defender of the FlagEarn any of these 2 medals: Flag Defense, Flag Assist
Capture the Flag MasteryComplete all of the following commendations: Flag Victory, Deadly Flag, Carrier Takedown, Defender of the Flag. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Flag" emblem |
OddballOddball VictoryWin a match in any Oddball gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the Scout "Apex" (APEX) armor set
Carry the OddballEarn any of these 6 medals: Ball Holder, Ball Keeper, Ball Master, Ball Hog, Magic Hands, First Touch
Oddball BeatdownKill an enemy Spartan with the Oddball in any Oddball gametype in matchmaking
Drop That Ball!Kill an enemy Spartan who is carrying the Oddball in any Oddball gametype in matchmaking
Oddball MasteryComplete all of the following commendations: Oddball Victory, Carry the Oddball, Oddball Beatdown, Drop That Ball!. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Baller" emblem King of the HillKing of the Hill VictoryWin a match in any King of the Hill gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the War Master "Primal" (PRML) armor set
Top of the HillEarn any of these 4 medals: Hill +5, Hill +10, Hill +15, Hill Dominance
Hill DefenseEarn any of these 3 medals: Hill Offense, Hill Defense, Hail to the King
King of the Hill MasteryComplete all of the following commendations: King of the Hill Victory, Top of the Hill, Hill Defense. Completing this commendation will unlock the "The Hill" emblem |
DominionDominion VictoryWin a match in any Dominion gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the Commando armor set
CapturedEarn any of these 7 medals: Base Capture Initiated, Capture Initiation Assist, Base Captured, Capture Assist, Turret Destroyed, Base Offense, Base Saved
Base DefenseEarn any of these 4 medals: Base Defense, Turret Built, Fortification Assist, Resupply Assist
Dominion MasteryComplete all of the following commendations: Dominion Victory, Captured, Base Defense. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Dominated" emblem FloodFlood VictoryWin a match in any Flood gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the Commando "Fracture" (FRCT) armor set
The ParasiteEarn any of these 6 medals: Flood Survivor, Flood Exterminator, Juggernaut, Gravemind, Final Conversion, Last Man Standing
GravemindComplete all of the following commendations: Flood Victory, The Parasite. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Infected" emblem |
