Originally discovered in the Halo 3 Beta code by modders, armor permutations provide high levels of player customization and were confirmed by GamePro's June issue[1].
Bungie has confirmed that all of the armor permutations have no effect on gameplay.
Spartan Armor Permutations
- MJOLNIR Armor - Mark VI
- EVA Armor - Extra Vehicluar Activity armour
- CQB Armor - Close Quarters Battle armour
Bungie has hinted to more types of armour in the June 8, 2007 Weekly Update. Also in June 22, 2007 Weekly Update: "Players were using different permutations than we’ve shown"
Sangheili Armor Permutations
Though unconfirmed by Bungie as of yet, Beta code modders also found the following Sangheili armor types:
- Default
- Predator
- Raptor
Sources
- ^ "Halo 3's online mode offers new armor permutations that allow players to customize their persona's from head to toe." GamePro June 2007