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Various armor sets revealed to be in Halo Infinite.
Spartans in various stances in Halo Infinite.

Stances, also referred to as poses, are customization elements featured in Halo 4, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Halo 5: Guardians, and Halo Infinite that allow the player to change the their Spartan or Sangheili's posture in the game's menu and post-game outro. In Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians, the pose appears on the player card. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the pose appears for the top three players after a multiplayer match. In Halo Infinite, the pose appears in the fireteam menu and in the multiplayer victory screen.

Overview

Halo 4

In Halo 4 stances will show up in the pre-game menu, allowing players to make themselves visually distinct before the game begins. Stances are able to be earned through the game's progression system, and through Commendations, including weapon mastery. The release of the Champions Bundle allowed players to purchase a multitude of new stances as well. With the release of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, none of Halo 4's stances carried over to its updated port.

Stances
Stance Introduced in Unlock requirements
 
Assassin
Introduced on launch. Reach the rank of    
 
Assault
Introduced on launch. Complete the First Strike Commendation.
 
Believe
Introduced on launch. Complete the Forerunner Ordnance Mastery Commendation.
 
Breach
Introduced on launch. Complete the UNSC Ordnance Mastery Commendation.
 
Heroic
Introduced on launch. Reach the rank of    
 
Last Stand
Introduced on launch. Reach the rank of    
 
Recruit
Introduced on launch. Available by default.
 
Standoff
Introduced on launch. Complete the Covenant Ordnance Mastery Commendation.
 
Confident
Champions Bundle Purchase the Champions Bundle.
 
Determined
Champions Bundle Purchase the Champions Bundle and play Halo: Spartan Assault.
 
Drawn
Champions Bundle Purchase the Champions Bundle.
 
Flank
Champions Bundle Purchase the Champions Bundle.
 
Grandstand
Champions Bundle Purchase the Champions Bundle.
 
Lookout
Champions Bundle Purchase the Champions Bundle.
 
Loyalty
Champions Bundle Purchase the Champions Bundle.
 
Menace
Champions Bundle Purchase the Champions Bundle.
 
Seasoned
Champions Bundle Purchase the Champions Bundle.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Following Halo: The Master Chief Collection's revival and continued support starting in 2018, the game would see the addition of stances in 2021 with Series 8: Mythic's flights[1], and eventually Series 9 in 2022. Called Poses, the game's new stances are applicable across all titles in The Master Chief Collection barring Halo 3: ODST. Additionally, certain stances are applicable to Sangheili in the titles they're featured in.

Stances in Halo: The Master Chief Collection are exclusive to the player's personal player hub and to the post-game menu, where a dedicated menu shows the game's top three performers, along with their chosen stance. Like all Series 9 content, poses are available through The Exchange, with each costing   5.

Stances
Stance Description Compatible with Introduced in Unlock requirements
 
After Action
Take a breath, then prepare for the next mission. Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Aim High
Winning with style.
  • Spartans
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Alpha Horizon
Keep moving forward.
  • Spartans
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
At Ease
Don't lock your knees.
  • Spartans
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Casual Tactical
You need a challenge.
  • Spartans
  • Elites
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Crossed Arms
Casually aloof.
  • Spartans
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Drill Instructor
The perfect pose for overseeing new recruits.
  • Spartans
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Kneel
Review and reflect on the coming battles.
  • Spartans
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Look Ahead
Check this out.
  • Spartans
  • Elites
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Meditate
Look inward for truth.
  • Spartans
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
On Patrol
Keep your head on a swivel.
  • Spartans
  • Elites
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Peace
Peace through surgical applications of violence.
  • Spartans
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Rifle Salute
Practice your manual of arms.
  • Spartans
  • Elites
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Rise
Can't keep a good hero down.
  • Spartans
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Salute
Is that a regulation salute, Spartan?
  • Spartans
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Shoulder Arms
As casual as a Spartan gets.
  • Spartans
  • Elites
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Stand Down
Take a breather.
  • Spartans
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Steel Tree
Balance and force.
  • Spartans
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Take a Knee
Minimize your profile and assess the situation.
  • Spartans
  • Elites
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.
 
Zeta Horizon
New vistas, old enemies.
  • Spartans
  • Elites
Series 9 Purchase from The Exchange for   5.

Halo 5: Guardians

Stances returned in Halo 5: Guardians, functioning near identically to their Halo 4 counterparts. New additions with the release of Anvil's Legacy include the ability to rotate the player's stance within the menu. Unlike Halo 4, all stances are available through the game's Requisition system, with Halo 5's updates providing new stances approximately every month.

Stances
Stance Description Rarity Introduced in Unlock requirements
 
Assassin
Blindsided and bushwhacked. Ultra Rare Introduced on launch. Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
At the Ready
Freedom isn't free. Common Introduced on launch. Available by default.
 
Believe
Points of light in an infinite darkness. Rare Introduced on launch.
  • Purchase a Silver REQ pack for   5,000 REQ points.
  • Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Breach
Ready to rock. Uncommon Introduced on launch.
  • Purchase a Silver REQ pack for   5,000 REQ points.
  • Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Engage
Make it so. Rare Introduced on launch.
  • Purchase a Silver REQ pack for   5,000 REQ points.
  • Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Flanker
They'll never see you coming. Legendary Introduced on launch. Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Grim Resolve
There are worse places to die. Uncommon Introduced on launch.
  • Purchase a Silver REQ pack for   5,000 REQ points.
  • Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Into the Fire
The flames of war climb higher. Rare Introduced on launch.
  • Purchase a Silver REQ pack for   5,000 REQ points.
  • Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Last Stand
The breakwater. Uncommon Introduced on launch.
  • Purchase a Silver REQ pack for   5,000 REQ points.
  • Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Look Skyward
Heroes arrive fashionably late. Ultra Rare Introduced on launch. Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Peacemaker
In death, peace. Legendary Introduced on launch. Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Urban Recon
Keep It Clean. Rare Introduced on launch.
  • Purchase a Silver REQ pack for   5,000 REQ points.
  • Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Weapons Free
You are free to engage. Ultra Rare Introduced on launch. Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
World's End
There at the close. Common Introduced on launch. Available by default.
 
Fire Support
Beware of backblast. Ultra Rare Cartographer's Gift Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Tactical Carry
Stay alert. Legendary Cartographer's Gift Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Center Mass
Practice your Mozambique Drill. Ultra Rare Infinity's Armory Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Patrol
Be prepared. Legendary Infinity's Armory Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Hammer Time
Everyone is a nail. Ultra Rare Hammer Storm Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Old School
Back with a vengeance. Legendary Hammer Storm Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Pink Mist
Messy. Ultra Rare Ghosts of Meridian Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Brutalist
Subtlety is a dirty word. Uncommon Memories of Reach
  • Purchase a Silver REQ pack for   5,000 REQ points.
  • Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Vengeance
It's been a long time coming. Legendary Memories of Reach Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Power Zoom
Payback for New Mombasa. Ultra Rare Warzone Firefight Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Casual Carry
Speak softly and carry some serious pocket artillery. Ultra Rare Monitor's Bounty
  • Purchase a Silver REQ pack for   5,000 REQ points.
  • Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Competitor
Survive, move, achieve, conquer. Legendary Monitor's Bounty Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.
 
Menace
Sir, you have made a miscalculation. Ultra Rare Monitor's Bounty Purchase a Gold REQ pack for   10,000 REQ points.

Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite saw the return of stances to player customization. Following Halo 4 and Halo 5, stances will show up in the player profile, but unlike earlier titles, they also show up in each game's outro. Unlike Halo 5, stances are unable to be rotated.

Like most customization content, stances are able to be earned through a multitude of ways. The player can earn them via Halo Infinite's campaign by accessing a Mjolnir Armory locker, or through reaching a level of completion on their save file. Additional stances can be earned through Battle Pass and Operation progression, alongside certain challenges as weekly rewards. With the release of Spirit of Fire, weekly challenge stances can be found in The Exchange. Finally, bundles in the shop can also contain stances for the player to equip.

Stances
Stance Manufacturer Description Rarity Introduced in Unlock requirements
 
Action Pose
UNSC When you need to finish the fight at 1000, but have a photo shoot at 0945. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Unreleased.
 
Agent 117
FOTUS From Reach with Love. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Tacticlamp 117" bundle from the Shop for 800 cR.
 
Battle Stance
UNSC Demonstration of aggressive body language. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Imperial Stance" bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR.
 
Calm Blossom
UNSC Empty the mind of all earthly attachments. Only duty should remain. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 16 (Free)
 
Can Opener
UNSC Two 102mm rockets going down range can bring a smile to any face. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Unreleased.
 
Claw Patrol
UNSC Mighty Spartans are ready to go. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Tactical Ops Event Pass level 1
 
Clean Cut
UNSC Take the head and the body will fail. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Heart Piercer" bundle from the Shop for 800 cR.
 
Combat Reload
UNSC Safety off, magazine inserted, round in chamber. Ready to engage. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Neon Superfly" bundle from the Shop for 1,600 cR.
 
Far Horizon
UNSC Be advised, hostiles inbound. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Vakara Bred" bundle from the Shop for 600 cR.
 
Fossil Tree
Fracture: Tenrai There are no flowers to gather here. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Vigilant Sniper" bundle from the Shop for 500 cR.
 
Funeral Bell
Fracture: Tenrai Twice it sounded. Then, silence. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Fracture: Tenrai Event Pass level 27
 
HCS Celebration
343 Industries Check the after-action report. Green across the board. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Obtained through Twitch drops starting in 2022.
 
Into the Breach
UNSC The best defense. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Special Delivery" bundle from the Shop for 500 cR.
 
Mirror Tale
Fracture: Tenrai Denial of the Covenant synchrony through individual action. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Meditative State" bundle from the Shop for 500 cR.
 
Mission Success
FOTUS Self-confidence and victory go hand-in-hand. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Sweet Success" bundle from the Shop for 400 cR.
 
Noble Command
UNSC Mission complete. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 19 (Premium)
 
Noble Confidence
UNSC A consummate professional. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 59 (Premium)
 
Noble Fury
UNSC Not going down without a fight. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 94 (Premium)
 
Noble Justice
UNSC Have heavy machine gun, will travel. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 79 (Premium)
 
Noble Strike
UNSC Never be where the enemy expects. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 39 (Premium)
 
Olympic
UNSC Observe. Orient. Decide. Act. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach Unlocked in the Halo Infinite campaign by accessing the Mjolnir Armory locker south of FOB Foxtrot and west of Ransom Keep.
 
One Eye Open
UNSC Spartans don't relax. They wait. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach Unreleased.
 
Parade Rest
UNSC Don't lock your knees. Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach Available by default.
 
Patrol Formation
UNSC There is nothing more dangerous than a Spartan who appears relaxed. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Stormfall Armor Set" bundle from the Shop for 1,400 cR.
 
Rocket Rescue
UNSC Going for the clutch move. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Soldier Armor Set" bundle from the Shop for 1,200 cR.
 
Room Sweeper
UNSC It's simple math: area of target volume divided by number of subprojectiles. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Neptune's Depths" bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR.
 
Salute
UNSC It's been an honor. Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach Available by default.
 
Search and Assess
UNSC Muzzle down, eyes up. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 44 (Premium)
 
Special Delivery
UNSC Never a dull moment. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 91 (Free)
 
Stay Hydrated
UNSC A missile barrage a day keeps the Brutes away. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Zvezda Armor Set" bundle from the Shop for 1,400 cR.
 
Thorn Diver
Fracture: Tenrai The path of duty is one of suffering and beauty. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Chonmage Armor Set" bundle from the Shop for 1,300 cR.
 
To The Front
UNSC Move to the threatened zone. Neutralize hostiles. Repeat. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "HAZOP Armor Set" bundle from the Shop for 1,400 cR.
 
Trash Removal
UNSC It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Fire and Frost" bundle from the Shop for 1,200 cR.
 
Victory Shout
FOTUS Unleash a primal roar. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach Obtained through Twitch drops starting in 2022.
 
Vigilant Watch
UNSC Never let your guard down. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase the "Anubis Armor Set" bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR.
 
Armed Respite
UNSC You should take breaks, but you'd be a fool to put down the rifle. Rare Season 02: Lone Wolves Season 02: Lone Wolves Battle Pass level 28 (Paid)
 
Boom Box
UNSC This here plays a different kind of tune. And where I come from, we turn things up to 11. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Lechuza Armor Set" bundle from the Shop for 1,200 cR.
 
Captain's Pride
UNSC Fortune favors the bold. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves The Yappening Event Pass level 9
 
Crush Your Enemies
FOTUS Drive the banished before you. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Crush Your Enemies" bundle from the Shop for 250 cR.
 
Eagle's Outlook
Fractures: Entrenched Enjoy the view. You've earned it. Rare Season 02: Lone Wolves Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 3
 
Expecting Trouble
UNSC Spartans don't make trouble, but it has a habit of finding them. Rare Season 02: Lone Wolves Cyber Showdown II Event Pass level 1
 
Oddball Champion
UNSC Oddball is more than a game to some Spartans. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Champion" bundle from the Shop for 1,200 cR.
 
Opulent Pose
FOTUS Classic, yet refined. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Opulent Bronze" bundle from the Shop for 1,100 cR.
 
Podium Finish
FOTUS Fast as lightning. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Unreleased.
 
Point of Pride
FOTUS The enemy stands in front of you. Hold your ground. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Ghostly Pride" bundle from the Shop for 800 cR.
 
Ruthless War Club
Fractures: Entrenched Never leave home without it. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 28
 
Safety Off
Fractures: Entrenched Hark! I see an enemy. Rare Season 02: Lone Wolves Interference Event Pass level 3
 
Sentry
UNSC It's quiet. Too quiet… Rare Season 02: Lone Wolves Complete the "Camber Surveillance" Weekly Ultimate between May 3 and 10, 2022.
 
Steppin' Razor
UNSC Straight to the point. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Regal Strike" bundle from the Shop for 1,100 cR.
 
Stoic
UNSC Square up. Rare Season 02: Lone Wolves Season 02: Lone Wolves Battle Pass level 92 (Premium)
 
Spring Mountain
UNSC One hand open, one fist closed. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves
 
That One
UNSC The first step to excising a problem is pointing it out. Rare Season 02: Lone Wolves
 
Act of Genesis
UNSC Fates entwined. Legendary Winter Update Achieve 100% completion in a save file on Halo Infinite. Unlocked during the Winter Update's December 6, 2022 patch.
 
Noble Rose
UNSC What could have been… Epic Winter Update Noble Intention Event Pass level 10
 
Requiem Revengeance
UNSC Pride came before the fall. Legendary Winter Update Achieve 100% completion in a save file on Halo Infinite. Unlocked during the Winter Update's December 6, 2022 patch.
 
Captive Audience
UNSC Come for the status report, stay for the tactical briefings. Epic Season 03: Echoes Within Purchase the "Slipstream Factorgrid" bundle from the Shop for 500 cR.
 
Dialed In
UNSC Give them the business. Rare Season 03: Echoes Within Season 03: Echoes Within Battle Pass level 62 (Free)
 
Field Analyst
UNSC Observe, then give your expert opinion. Epic Season 03: Echoes Within Site Unseen Event Pass level 7
 
Noob Cube
UNSC This battery is the bomb. Legendary Season 03: Echoes Within Purchase the "Synthetic Dawn" bundle from the Shop for 1,200 cR.
 
Post Mortem
Fractures: Firewall Feedback loop. Legendary Season 03: Echoes Within Purchase the "Level Up!" bundle from the Shop for 1,800 cR.
 
Riveting
UNSC We can do it. Epic Season 03: Echoes Within Purchase the "We Can Do It!" bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR.
 
Set Breakpoint
Fractures: Firewall Competitive adaptation. Epic Season 03: Echoes Within Fractures: Firewall Event Pass level 18
 
Smooth Operator
UNSC They'll never know what hit them. Epic Season 03: Echoes Within Season 03: Echoes Within Battle Pass level 38 (Paid)
 
Sniper's Honor
UNSC The rule of cool. Epic Season 03: Echoes Within Season 03: Echoes Within Battle Pass level 69 (Paid)
 
Sweep and Clear
UNSC The rule of cool. Epic Season 03: Echoes Within Complete the "Escalation Sensation" Ultimate Challenge between March 14 and 21, 2023.
 
Battle Ready
UNSC Calm and composed. Rare Season 04: Infection Complete the "Victory Dance" Ultimate Challenge between September 12 and 19, 2023.
 
Beam Weaver
UNSC Hard times call for hard light. Epic Season 04: Infection Unreleased.
 
Biofoam
UNSC This might sting at first. Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Citrus Ashmaw" bundle from the Shop for 1,600 cR.
 
Can Do
UNSC It's all about the right attitude. Epic Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Second Chance" bundle from the Shop for 1,400 cR.
 
Craig Cover Band
UNSC Painted red and here to shred. Legendary Season 04: Infection Cyber Showdown II Event Pass level 10
 
First Response
UNSC Respond. Revive. Restore. Epic Season 04: Infection Containment Event Pass level 10
 
Fireproof
UNSC Keeping the flames at bay. Epic Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Toolmaster" bundle or the "Hazmat Haven" superbundle from the Shop for 1,400 cR or 3,400 cR respectively.
 
Light Reading
UNSC Keeping the flames at bay. Epic Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Light Reading" bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR.
 
Overmatch
UNSC Keeping the flames at bay. Epic Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Comnet" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR.
 
Plasma's Edge
UNSC Knowing the way of the blade. Epic Season 04: Infection Tenrai III Event Pass level 10
 
Ready & Waiting
UNSC Good to go? Rare Season 04: Infection Season 04: Infection Battle Pass level 58 (Premium)
 
Respect
UNSC Victory through honor. Legendary Season 04: Infection Unreleased.
 
Skewed Perspective
UNSC Serve, set, spike. Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Courier" bundle or the "Hazmat Haven" superbundle from the Shop for 1,600 cR or 3,400 cR respectively.
 
Staff Meeting
UNSC Ready for work. Epic Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Otomosho" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR.
 
Standing Slice
UNSC Power like poetry. Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Redwaters" bundle or the "Dragonborn" superbundle from the Shop for 1,600 cR or 3,400 cR respectively.
 
Tech Savvy
UNSC How does this thing work again? Legendary Season 04: Infection Purchase the "Latchpoint" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR.
 
Telemetry
UNSC All readings nominal. Rare Season 04: Infection HAZMAT Event Pass level 10
 
Wristshot
UNSC We've got this. Epic Season 04: Infection Season 04: Infection Battle Pass level 98 (Premium)

Production notes

The Noble Justice stance icon in Halo Infinite originally featured the player holding Jorge-052's personalized M247H machine gun Etilka. The icon was eventually changed to feature the default variant of the M247H in Season 03: Echoes Within.

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