This article is about the player skins introduced in Halo: The Master Chief Collection. For the armor customization found in Halo 3, see here.
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.[1] Another batch of skins was included in Season 5: Anvil. Season 6: Raven saw the addition of animated visors and more weapon and vehicle skins.
Known skins
Weapon skins
Pistol
Skins for the Magnum pistol.
| In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
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| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
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Golden | Season 3, Tier 44 ( 1) |
Bling on the ring. |
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Sharpshooter | Season 3, Tier 31 ( 1) |
The bite stuff. |
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Hunter’s Blood | Season 3, Tier 1 ( 1) |
Well armed. Well armored. |
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Blue Heaven | Season 3, Tier 22 ( 1) |
Reach for the sky. |
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Hazard Pay | Season 5, Tier 57 ( 1) |
Safety first! |
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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. |
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Golden | Season 3, Tier 37 ( 1) |
Bling on the ring. |
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Corrosion | Season 3, Tier 33 ( 1) |
The Oxidation Sensation. |
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Woodland | Season 3, Tier 8 ( 1) |
Camping is a legitimate strategy. |
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Squirt | Season 3, Tier 24 ( 1) |
It's good under pressure. |
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Desert | Season 5, Tier 86 ( 1) |
Looks very stylish with a poncho. |
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Hazard Pay | Season 5, Tier 43 ( 1) |
Safety first! |
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Black Rhine | Season 6, The Exchange ( 3) |
The king of the battlefield. |
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Sapphire Raven | Season 6, Tier 91 ( 1) |
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. |
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Tropical Thunder | Season 3, Tier 27 ( 1) |
The palm in your hand. |
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Art Of War | Season 3, Tier 35 ( 1) |
Tag. You’re it. |
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Tech Camo Bravo | Season 3, Tier 19 ( 1) |
Gunner’s seat, please. |
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Red Alert | Season 3, Tier 50 ( 1) |
The source of cautionary tales. |
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Great Journey | Season 5, Tier 83 ( 1) |
Don't worry... I know what the aliens like. |
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Desert | Season 5, Tier 18 ( 1) |
Looks very stylish with a poncho. |
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Golden | Season 5, Tier 53 ( 1) |
Bling on the ring. |
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Lucky Shot | Season 5 Challenge: Combo Maker | But you had something they didn't... |
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Grey Scales | Season 5, Tier 65 ( 1) |
There are many sides to every argument. |
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Hazard Pay | Season 5, Tier 48 ( 1) |
Safety first! |
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Scarlet Thorn | Season 5, Tier 21 ( 1) |
Points well made. |
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Hunter's Blood | Season 5, Tier 33 ( 1) |
Well armed. Well armored. |
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Black Rhine | Season 6, The Exchange ( 4) |
Take out targets in style. |
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Amber Raven | Season 6, Tier 88 ( 1) |
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. |
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Golden | Season 4, Tier 50 ( 1) |
Bling on the ring. |
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Avalanche | Season 4 Challenge: Recon Renegade (Reach Rank  in the Recon Slayer competitive playlist)
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Like Sidewinder, but with more polygons. |
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Woodland | Season 4, Tier 22 ( 1) |
Camping is a legitimate strategy. |
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Desert | Season 4, Tier 35 ( 1) |
Looks very stylish with a poncho. |
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Red Alert | Season 5, Tier 61 ( 1) |
The source of cautionary tales. |
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Hazard Pay | Season 5, Tier 68 ( 1) |
Safety first! |
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Black Rhine | Season 6, The Exchange ( 3) |
An artist appreciates their tools. |
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Amethyst Raven | Season 6, Tier 17 ( 1) |
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. |
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Golden | Season 4, Tier 24 ( 1) |
Bling on the ring. |
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Woodland | Season 4, Tier 8 ( 1) |
Camping is a legitimate strategy. |
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Hunter's Blood | Season 4, Tier 38 ( 1) |
Well armed. Well armored. |
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Black Rhine | Season 6, The Exchange ( 3) |
Invest in close-range success. |
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Jade Raven | Season 6, Tier 85 ( 1) |
Deep in trackless green. |
Rocket Launcher
Skins for the Rocket Launcher.
| In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
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Hunter's Blood | Season 4, Tier 10 ( 1) |
Well armed. Well armored. |
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Corrosion | Season 4, Tier 19 ( 1) |
The Oxidation Sensation. |
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Hazard Pay | Season 5, Tier 22 ( 1) |
Safety first! |
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Black Rhine | Season 6, The Exchange ( 3) |
Dream big. |
SMG
Skins for the SMG.
| In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
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Tech Camo Alpha | Season 4, Tier 5 ( 1) |
Don't wait up for me. |
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Bengal | Season 4, Tier 15 ( 1) |
The Real King of the Jungle. |
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Art of War | Season 5, Tier 77 ( 1) |
Tag. You're it. |
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Golden | Season 5, Tier 93 ( 1) |
Bling on the ring. |
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Hunter's Blood | Season 4, Tier 25 ( 1) |
Well armed. Well armored. |
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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. |
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Dear John | Season 4, Tier 43 ( 1) |
Halo: Grasslands |
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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. |
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Brutal | Season 4, Tier 30 ( 1) |
A Jiralhanae's best friend. |
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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. |
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Zealot | Season 4, Tier 13 ( 1) |
Glory in an honorable death. |
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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. |
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Zealot | Season 4, Tier 31 ( 1) |
Glory in an honorable death. |
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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. |
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Schism | Season 4, Tier 40 ( 1) |
For those seeking redemption. |
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Keeper | Season 5, Tier 91 ( 1) |
Still searching for true freedom. |
Covenant Carbine
Skins for the Carbine.
| In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
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Schism | Season 5, Tier 79 ( 1) |
For those seeking redemption. |
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Splendor | Season 5, Tier 58 ( 1) |
Maintaining the Writ of Union. |
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Zealot | Season 5, Tier 36 ( 1) |
Glory in an honorable death. |
Energy Sword
Skins for the Energ Sword.
| In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
| Evocati's Edge | Season 7, Tier ?? | Only the most adept blademasters were chosen to wield the Ultra's holy fire. | |
| Necroplasma | Season 7, Tier ?? | The glow of fury for those who refuse to become pawns of the creeping death. | |
| Light of Joori | Season 7, Tier ?? | Joori's warm light helps give Sanghelios life. This blade is for all who defend her. | |
| Kaidon's Guard | Season 7, Tier ?? | The Swords of Sanghelios brandish blades bound by honor—to defend a keep not bound by borders. | |
| Darkstar | Season 7, Tier ?? | Will Fied call out your name in the Hall of Eternity when your last breath has been spent? | |
| Bloodblade | Season 7, Tier ?? | Hidden. Active. Deadly. The Silent Shadow have been. The Silent Shadow remain. | |
| Lance of Suban | Season 7, Tier ?? | Only Subanese natives may possess blades infused with a shard of the moon's own bounty. |
Vehicle skins
Warthog
Skins for the Warthog.
| In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
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Hazard Pay | Season 4, Tier 42 ( 1) |
Safety first! |
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Rally Hog | Season 4, Tier 29 ( 1) |
One deadly homologation special. |
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Arctic | Season 4, Tier 3 ( 1) |
Over snow by winter sown. |
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ONI | Season 6: Raven | Keeping secrets safe since 2178. |
| Great Journey | Season 7 | N/A | |
| Taxi | Season 7 | N/A | |
| Park Ranger | Season 7 | N/A | |
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Black Rhine | Season 6, The Exchange ( 3) |
Moa-skin hubcaps optional. |
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Amber Raven | Season 6, Tier 94 ( 1) |
Because orange is obviously the best color. |
Warthog Gauss Cannon
Skins for the Warthog Gauss Cannon.
| In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
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| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
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Corrosion | Season 4, Tier 21 ( 1) |
The Oxidation Sensation. |
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Shark | Season 4, Tier 37 ( 1) |
A different kind of mouthing off. |
| Field Medic | Season 7 | N/A | |
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Fire Truck | Season 6, Tier 86 ( 1) |
For rapid-reaction firefighting fireteams. |
Ghost
Skins for the Ghost.
| In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
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Schism | Season 4, Tier 47 ( 1) |
For those seeking redemption. |
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Zealot | Season 4, Tier 7 ( 1) |
Glory in an honorable death. |
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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. |
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Brutal | Season 4, Tier 12 ( 1) |
A Jiralhanae's best friend. |
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Schism | Season 4, Tier 23 ( 1) |
For those seeking redemption. |
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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. |
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Bengal | Season 4, Tier 12 ( 1) |
The Real King of the Jungle. |
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Grim Reaper | Season 4, Tier 27 ( 1) |
Why so jolly, Roger? |
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Arctic | Season 4, Tier 39 ( 1) |
Over snow by winter sown. |
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Hazard Pay | Season 4, Tier 47 ( 1) |
Safety first! |
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Black Rhine | Season 6, The Exchange ( 3) |
Worth its weight in gold. |
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Jade Raven | Season 6, Tier 96 ( 1) |
Not all Scorpions hide in the sand. |
Mongoose
Skins for the Mongoose.
| In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
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Hazard Pay | Season 5 Challenge: Release The Geese | Safety first! |
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Blue Lightning | Season 6, Tier 61 ( 1) |
Put the pedal to the metal. |
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Turbo | Season 6, Tier 79 ( 1) |
The color of finality. |
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Black Rhine | Season 6, The Exchange ( 3) |
Being stylish means never having to apologize for excess. |
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Amethyst Raven | Season 6, Tier 45 ( 1) |
Purple makes you go faster, scientifically. |
Hornet
Skins for the Hornet.
| In-game | Appearance Name | Unlock Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Default | Unlocked by default | Default skin. |
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Black Rhine | Season 6, The Exchange ( 3) |
Golden parachute included as standard. |
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Sapphire Raven | Season 6, Tier 100 ( 1) |
The "whisper mode" option is not included. |
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".
- The "Keeper" skin for the Plasma Rifle is a reference to the Keepers of the One Freedom and their official colors of blue and gold.
- The colours and name of the "Dear John" skin for the Flamethrower are a reference to the John Deere manufacturing company.
- The description of the "Splendor" Carbine skin mentions the Writ of Union, the founding charter of, and an oath of service to, the Covenant.
Gallery
The Avalanche Sniper Rifle skin, in-game.
Sources
- ^ Halo Waypoint, MCC Development Update - August 2020 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]