There were 121 commendations in Halo 4 prior to their discontinuation with the shutdown of Xbox 360 Halo online services on January 13, 2022.[1][2] Following that date, players can still view their commendation progress, but cannot progress them.
These commendations were primarily advanced through playing War Games and Spartan Ops; only nine commendations could 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 could be advanced while playing on Easy.
LevelsEdit
Upon completing a tier, players were awarded bonus XP. The amount of XP varied 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
BackstabEdit
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 EnemyEditGrunt SlayerEditKill Grunt Infantry
Grunt Imperial SlayerEditKill Grunt Imperials and Space Grunts
Grunt Ultra SlayerEditKill Grunt Ultras
Jackal SlayerEditKill Jackal Infantry
Jackal Major SlayerEditKill Jackal Majors
Jackal Ranger SlayerEditKill Jackal Rangers
Elite SlayerEditKill Elite Infantry
Elite Zealot SlayerEditKill Elite Zealots and Rangers
Elite Officer SlayerEditKill Elite Officers
Elite General SlayerEditKill Elite Generals
Hunter SlayerEditKill Hunters
Covenant DestroyerEditComplete 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 EnemyEditCrawler SlayerEditKill Crawler Infantry
Crawler Sniper SlayerEditKill Crawler Snipers
Crawler Prime SlayerEditKill Crawler Primes
Knight SlayerEditKill Knights
Knight Battlewagon SlayerEditKill Knight Battlewagons and Rangers
Knight Commander SlayerEditKill Knight Commanders
Watcher SlayerEditKill Watchers
Forerunner DestroyerEditComplete 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. |
CampaignEditDawnEditComplete the campaign mission Dawn on Legendary difficulty RequiemEditComplete the campaign mission Requiem on Legendary difficulty ForerunnerEditComplete the campaign mission Forerunner on Legendary difficulty InfinityEditComplete the campaign mission Infinity on Legendary difficulty ReclaimerEditComplete the campaign mission Reclaimer on Legendary difficulty ShutdownEditComplete the campaign mission Shutdown on Legendary difficulty ComposerEditComplete the campaign mission Composer on Legendary difficulty MidnightEditComplete the campaign mission Midnight on Legendary difficulty LegendEditComplete 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 GamesEditSpartan SlayerEditTake out enemy Spartans. Completing this commendation will unlock the CIO armor set, and the "Extracted" emblem
Bullet in the BrainEditTake out enemy Spartans with headshots. Completing this commendation will unlock the Defender "Control" (CTRL) armor set
First StrikeEditGet the first kill in a match. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Assault" stance
MultikillEditEarn 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
AssassinEditAssassinate enemy Spartans. Compleing this commendation will unlock the Venator armor set
Spartan SpreeEditEarn 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
AssistantEditEarn any of these 4 medals: Assist, Vehicle Destroy Assist, Distraction, EMP Assist. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Sunspot" visor
ProtectorEditEarn any of these 3 medals: Protector, Guardian Angel, Savior. Completing this commendation will unlock the Ranger "Strike" (STRK) armor set
Close QuartersEditEarn any of these 3 medals: Melee, Beat Down, Bulltrue. Completing this commendation will unlock the Twin-plated "Aeon" (AEON) forearms
Combat OpportunityEditEarn any of these 5 medals: Killjoy, Headcase, From the Grave, Reload This, Showstopper. Completing this commendation will unlock the Ranger armor set
PaybackEditKill the enemy Spartan that just killed you. Completing this commendation will unlock the Contoured "Shard" (SHRD) legs
AvengerEditKill an enemy Spartan that just killed a teammate. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Blindside" visor
From the BrinkEditKill an enemy Spartan while close to death. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Cyan" visor
Hail of DeathEditCall in personal ordnance. Completing this commendation will unlock the EVA "Breach" (BRCH) armor set, and the "Ordnance" emblem
PerfectionEditComplete a match without dying and get at least 15 kills. Completing this commendation will unlock the Contoured "Shard" (SHRD) forearms
ExterminatorEditKilled 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 TurretEdit
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 MasteryEdit
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
UNSCEditAssault RifleEditKill enemy Spartans with the Assault Rifle
DMREditKill enemy Spartans with the DMR
PistolEditKill enemy Spartans with the Pistol
Sniper RifleEditKill enemy Spartans with the Sniper Rifle
ShotgunEditKill enemy Spartans with the Shotgun
Battle RifleEditKill enemy Spartans with the Battle Rifle
RailgunEditKill enemy Spartans with the Railgun
Sticky DetonatorEditKill enemy Spartans with the Sticky Detonator
Rocket LauncherEditKill enemy Spartans with the Rocket Launcher
Spartan LaserEditKill enemy Spartans with the Spartan Laser
Frag GrenadeEditKill enemy Spartans with Frag Grenades
SAWEditKill enemy Spartans with the SAW
UNSC Loadout MasteryEditComplete 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 MasteryEditComplete all of the following commendations: Railgun, Rocket Launcher, Shotgun, Sniper Rifle, Spartan Laser, Sticky Detonator, SAW. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Breach" stance |
CovenantEditEnergy SwordEditKill enemy Spartans with the Energy Sword
NeedlerEditKill enemy Spartans with the Needler
Storm RifleEditKill enemy Spartans with the Storm Rifle
Covenant CarbineEditKill enemy Spartans with the Covenant Carbine
Plasma PistolEditKill enemy Spartans with the Plasma Pistol
Plasma GrenadeEditKill enemy Spartans with Plasma Grenades
Gravity HammerEditKill enemy Spartans with the Gravity Hammer
Fuel Rod CannonEditKill enemy Spartans with the Fuel Rod Cannon
Beam RifleEditKill enemy Spartans with the Beam Rifle
Concussion RifleEditKill enemy Spartans with the Concussion Rifle
Covenant Loadout MasteryEditComplete 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 MasteryEditComplete 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 |
ForerunnerEditLightrifleEditKill enemy Spartans with the Lightrifle
SuppressorEditKill enemy Spartans with the Suppressor
ScattershotEditKill enemy Spartans with the Scattershot
BoltshotEditKill enemy Spartans with the Boltshot
Binary RifleEditKill enemy Spartans with the Binary Rifle
Incineration CannonEditKill enemy Spartans with the Incineration Cannon
Pulse GrenadeEditKill enemy Spartans with Pulse Grenades
Forerunner Loadout MasteryEditComplete 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 MasteryEditComplete 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.
SplatterEdit
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 |
WheelmanEdit
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 DestroyerEdit
Destroy enemy occupied Mongooses
Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
Novice | 5 | 250 |
Proficient | 10 | 500 |
Adept | 25 | 750 |
Expert | 50 | 1000 |
Master | 75 | 2000 |
Warthog DestroyerEdit
Destroy enemy occupied Warthogs
Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
Novice | 5 | 250 |
Proficient | 10 | 500 |
Adept | 25 | 750 |
Expert | 50 | 1000 |
Master | 75 | 2000 |
Mantis DestroyerEdit
Destroy enemy occupied Mantises
Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
Novice | 3 | 250 |
Proficient | 6 | 500 |
Adept | 9 | 750 |
Expert | 27 | 1000 |
Master | 75 | 2000 |
Scorpion DestroyerEdit
Destroy enemy occupied Scorpions
Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
Novice | 3 | 250 |
Proficient | 6 | 500 |
Adept | 9 | 750 |
Expert | 27 | 1000 |
Master | 75 | 2000 |
Ghost DestroyerEdit
Destroy enemy occupied Ghosts
Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
Novice | 10 | 250 |
Proficient | 20 | 500 |
Adept | 40 | 750 |
Expert | 80 | 1000 |
Master | 160 | 2000 |
Banshee DestroyerEdit
Destroy enemy occupied Banshees
Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
Novice | 5 | 250 |
Proficient | 10 | 500 |
Adept | 25 | 750 |
Expert | 50 | 1000 |
Master | 75 | 2000 |
Wraith DestroyerEdit
Destroy enemy occupied Wraiths
Tier | Required # | Rewarded XP |
Novice | 5 | 250 |
Proficient | 10 | 500 |
Adept | 25 | 750 |
Expert | 50 | 1000 |
Master | 75 | 2000 |
Vehicle MasteryEdit
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
SlayerEditSlayer VictoryEditWin a match in any Slayer gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the GUNGNIR armor set
Slayer High ScoreEditFinish in the top 3 players in any Slayer gametype in matchmaking
Slayer MasteryEditComplete all of the following commendations: Slayer Victory, Slayer High Score. Completing this commendation will unlock the "The Slayer" emblem RegicideEditRegicide VictoryEditWin a match in any Regicide gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the EOD "Shadow" (SHDW) armor set
KingslayerEditKill the king in any Regicide gametype in matchmaking
ExecutionerEditAssassinate the King in any Regicide gametype in matchmaking
Regicide MasteryEditComplete all of the following commendations: Regicide Victory, Kingslayer, Executioner. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Kingslayer" emblem Capture the FlagEditFlag VictoryEditWin a match in any Capture the Flag gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the Vanguard "Converge" (CNVG) armor set
Deadly FlagEditKill enemy Spartans while carrying the flag in any Capture the Flag gametype in matchmaking
Carrier TakedownEditKill an enemy flag carrier in any Capture the Flag gametype in matchmaking
Defender of the FlagEditEarn any of these 2 medals: Flag Defense, Flag Assist
Capture the Flag MasteryEditComplete all of the following commendations: Flag Victory, Deadly Flag, Carrier Takedown, Defender of the Flag. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Flag" emblem |
OddballEditOddball VictoryEditWin a match in any Oddball gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the Scout "Apex" (APEX) armor set
Carry the OddballEditEarn any of these 6 medals: Ball Holder, Ball Keeper, Ball Master, Ball Hog, Magic Hands, First Touch
Oddball BeatdownEditKill an enemy Spartan with the Oddball in any Oddball gametype in matchmaking
Drop That Ball!EditKill an enemy Spartan who is carrying the Oddball in any Oddball gametype in matchmaking
Oddball MasteryEditComplete 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 HillEditKing of the Hill VictoryEditWin 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 HillEditEarn any of these 4 medals: Hill +5, Hill +10, Hill +15, Hill Dominance
Hill DefenseEditEarn any of these 3 medals: Hill Offense, Hill Defense, Hail to the King
King of the Hill MasteryEditComplete 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 |
DominionEditDominion VictoryEditWin a match in any Dominion gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the Commando armor set
CapturedEditEarn any of these 7 medals: Base Capture Initiated, Capture Initiation Assist, Base Captured, Capture Assist, Turret Destroyed, Base Offense, Base Saved
Base DefenseEditEarn any of these 4 medals: Base Defense, Turret Built, Fortification Assist, Resupply Assist
Dominion MasteryEditComplete all of the following commendations: Dominion Victory, Captured, Base Defense. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Dominated" emblem FloodEditFlood VictoryEditWin a match in any Flood gametype in matchmaking. Completing this commendation will unlock the Commando "Fracture" (FRCT) armor set
The ParasiteEditEarn any of these 6 medals: Flood Survivor, Flood Exterminator, Juggernaut, Gravemind, Final Conversion, Last Man Standing
GravemindEditComplete all of the following commendations: Flood Victory, The Parasite. Completing this commendation will unlock the "Infected" emblem |
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