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 | |||||
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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 | ||||
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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. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
Alpha Horizon |
Keep moving forward. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
At Ease |
Don't lock your knees. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
Casual Tactical |
You need a challenge. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
Crossed Arms |
Casually aloof. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
Drill Instructor |
The perfect pose for overseeing new recruits. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
Kneel |
Review and reflect on the coming battles. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
Look Ahead |
Check this out. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
Meditate |
Look inward for truth. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
On Patrol |
Keep your head on a swivel. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
Peace |
Peace through surgical applications of violence. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
Rifle Salute |
Practice your manual of arms. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
Rise |
Can't keep a good hero down. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
Salute |
Is that a regulation salute, Spartan? |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
Shoulder Arms |
As casual as a Spartan gets. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
Stand Down |
Take a breather. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
Steel Tree |
Balance and force. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
Take a Knee |
Minimize your profile and assess the situation. |
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Series 9 | Purchase from The Exchange for 5. |
Zeta Horizon |
New vistas, old enemies. |
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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 | ||||
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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. | |
Breach |
Ready to rock. | Uncommon | Introduced on launch. | |
Engage |
Make it so. | Rare | Introduced on launch. | |
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. | |
Into the Fire |
The flames of war climb higher. | Rare | Introduced on launch. | |
Last Stand |
The breakwater. | Uncommon | Introduced on launch. | |
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. | |
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 | |
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 | |
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.
Campaign Stances | |||||
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Stance | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced In | Unlock Requirements |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Battle Pass Stances | |||||
Stance | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced In | Unlock Requirements |
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) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
Stoic |
UNSC | Square up. | Rare | Season 02: Lone Wolves | Season 02: Lone Wolves Battle Pass level 92 (Premium) |
Dialed In |
UNSC | Give them the business. | Rare | Season 03: Echoes Within | Season 03: Echoes Within Battle Pass level 62 (Free) |
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) |
Ready & Waiting |
UNSC | Good to go? | Rare | Season 04: Infection | Season 04: Infection Battle Pass level 58 (Premium) |
Wristshot |
UNSC | We've got this. | Epic | Season 04: Infection | Season 04: Infection Battle Pass level 98 (Premium) |
Event and Operation Stances | |||||
Stance | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced In | Unlock Requirements |
Claw Patrol |
UNSC | Mighty Spartans are ready to go. | Epic | Season 01: Heroes of Reach | Tactical Ops Event Pass level 1 |
Expecting Trouble |
UNSC | Spartans don't make trouble, but it has a habit of finding them. | Rare | Season 01: Heroes of Reach |
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Funeral Bell |
Fractures: Tenrai | Twice it sounded. Then, silence. | Epic | Season 01: Heroes of Reach | |
Captain's Pride |
UNSC | Fortune favors the bold. | Legendary | Season 02: Lone Wolves |
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Eagle's Outlook |
Fractures: Entrenched | Enjoy the view. You've earned it. | Rare | Season 02: Lone Wolves | Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 3 |
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 |
Noble Rose |
UNSC | What could have been… | Epic | Winter Update |
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Field Analyst |
UNSC | Observe, then give your expert opinion. | Epic | Season 03: Echoes Within | Site Unseen Event Pass level 7 |
Set Breakpoint |
Fractures: Firewall | Competitive adaptation. | Epic | Season 03: Echoes Within | Fractures: Firewall Event Pass level 18 |
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 |
Plasma's Edge |
UNSC | Knowing the way of the blade. | Epic | Season 04: Infection | Tenrai III Event Pass level 10 |
Telemetry |
UNSC | All readings nominal. | Rare | Season 04: Infection | HAZMAT Event Pass level 10 |
Challenge Stances | |||||
Stance | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced In | Unlock Requirements |
Sentry |
UNSC | It's quiet. Too quiet… | Rare | Season 02: Lone Wolves |
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Spring Mountain |
UNSC | One hand open, one fist closed. | Epic | Season 02: Lone Wolves |
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That One |
UNSC | The first step to excising a problem is pointing it out. | Rare | Season 02: Lone Wolves |
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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. |
Shop Stances | |||||
Stance | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced In | Unlock Requirements |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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" 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" 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. |
Stay Hydrated |
UNSC | A missile barrage a day keeps the Brutes away. | Rare | Season 01: Heroes of Reach | Purchase the "Zvezda Armor Set" 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" 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" 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. |
Vigilant Watch |
UNSC | Never let your guard down. | Rare | Season 01: Heroes of Reach | Purchase the "Anubis Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,000 cR. |
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" from the Shop for 1,200 cR. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Steppin' Razor |
UNSC | Straight to the point. | Epic | Season 02: Lone Wolves | Purchase the "Regal Strike" bundle from the Shop for 1,100 cR. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Fireproof |
UNSC | Keeping the flames at bay. | Epic | Season 04: Infection | Purchase either:
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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. |
Skewed Perspective |
UNSC | Serve, set, spike. | Legendary | Season 04: Infection | Purchase either:
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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 either:
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Tech Savvy |
UNSC | How does this thing work again? | Legendary | Season 04: Infection | Purchase the "Latchpoint" bundle from the Shop for 1,500 cR. |
Podium Finish |
FOTUS | Fast as lightning. | Epic | Great Journey | Purchase the "Wartime Requisition" bundle from the Shop for 2,000 cR |
Promotional Stances | |||||
Stance | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced In | Unlock Requirements |
HCS Celebration |
343 Industries | Check the after-action report. Green across the board. | Rare | Season 01: Heroes of Reach | |
Victory Shout |
FOTUS | Unleash a primal roar. | Legendary | Season 01: Heroes of Reach | |
Unreleased Stances | |||||
Stance | Manufacturer | Lore | 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. |
Can Opener |
UNSC | Two 102mm rockets going down range can bring a smile to any face. | Epic | Season 01: Heroes of Reach | Unreleased. |
One Eye Open |
UNSC | Spartans don't relax. They wait. | Legendary | Season 01: Heroes of Reach | Unreleased. |
Beam Weaver |
UNSC | Hard times call for hard light. | Epic | Season 04: Infection | Unreleased. |
Respect |
UNSC | Victory through honor. | Legendary | Season 04: Infection | Unreleased. |
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.
Gallery
Halo 4
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Halo 5: Guardians
Halo Infinite
A collection of stances for Season 02: Lone Wolves.
A collection of stances for Season 03: Echoes Within.
A collection of stances for Season 04: Infection.
Sources
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo: MCC - August Update (Retrieved on Aug 27, 2022) [archive]
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