Weapons & Vehicles in Halo: Campaign Evolved

WEAPONS & VEHICLES IN HALO: CAMPAIGN EVOLVED

The inventory below is an overview of Halo: Campaign Evolved weapons and vehicles, including their names, roles, and a description from a gameplay perspective. The combat sandbox from the original Halo: Combat Evolved has been expanded with additional weapons and extra vehicle options.  

WEAPONS

WeaponRoleGameplay Description
Frag GrenadeArea Denial / ExplosiveThe Frag Grenade will detonate shortly after its first impact, allowing it to be bounced into places direct fire weapons can't reach.
Magnum PistolPrecision SidearmThe Magnum pistol and its integrated scope provide precision at long range, and can eliminate unshielded targets with a single headshot.
SMGClose-Range AutomaticThe SMG is a compact submachine gun. Its high rate of fire and 60-round magazine make it effective in close-quarters combat, but it is less reliable at longer ranges.
Assault RifleMid-Range AutomaticThe Assault Rifle (AR) provides sustained automatic fire, with increased accuracy using short, controlled bursts.
Battle RiflePrecision Burst RifleThe Battle Rifle (BR) is a precision rifle built for medium range. It fires a 3-round burst, and includes a scope for improved accuracy at long range.
ShotgunClose-Range PowerThe Shotgun is built for high-intensity, close range combat. It can engage targets at longer distances, but with greatly reduced effectiveness.
Sniper RifleLong-Range PrecisionThe Sniper Rifle is built for long-range precision. It includes a scope with multiple magnifications for quick targeting and accurate shots at distance. The rifle fires rounds capable of eliminating most targets with a single headshot.
SPNKr Rocket LauncherAnti-Vehicle / Heavy WeaponThe Rocket Launcher is a heavy explosive weapon built to engage vehicles and fortified targets. It holds 2 rockets for consecutive shots, features a 2x scope for targeting at long range, and can lock onto air and ground vehicles.
Energy SwordMelee Power WeaponThe Energy Sword is a melee weapon that can quickly eliminate targets in a single strike, including most shielded ones. At very short distances, it enables a lunge attack that closes the gap.
Plasma PistolShield DisruptionThe Plasma Pistol is built for short-range combat and vehicle countering. It supports both semi-automatic and charged firing modes. Standard shots deal consistent damage, while charged shots track targets and can fully deplete most energy shields, and stun vehicles to a stop.
Plasma RifleAutomatic Energy WeaponThe Plasma Rifle is an energy weapon built for sustained automatic fire at close to medium range. Its rapid fire is effective at overloading energy shields. Controlled bursts help maintain accuracy and prevent overheating.
NeedlerTracking / Burst DamageThe Needler is a projectile weapon built for tracking targets and dealing burst damage at close to medium range. Its projectiles home in on nearby enemies. When multiple projectiles attach to a single target quickly, they trigger a supercombine explosion that can eliminate most unshielded enemies. The projectiles cannot pierce heavy armor like vehicles or hunter plating.
Plasma GrenadeSticky ExplosiveThe Plasma Grenade is an adhesive explosive that attaches to living targets. It detonates shortly after impact, releasing a high-damage plasma burst in a small radius. Direct hits can eliminate most targets, including those with active energy shields.
Beam RifleLong-Range Energy PrecisionThe Beam Rifle is an energy weapon built for long-range precision and high single-target damage. It does not require reloading, but rapid use will cause it to overheat. Its scope provides 2 levels of magnification to support accuracy at long range.
Fuel Rod CannonHeavy ExplosiveThe Fuel Rod Cannon is a heavy explosive weapon built fors high-damage, area-of-effect attacks. It fires projectiles that detonate on impact, damaging multiple targets within a blast radius. Projectiles travel in a slow arc, requiring you to lead targets and aim above distant positions.
Needle RifleLong-Range PrecisionThe Needle Rifle fire heavy needler projectiles at high speed. It is most effective at medium to long range. Multiple direct hits in a short period will create a supercombine explosion.
SpikerMid-Range AutomaticThe Spike Rifle hurl heated shards at a high rate of fire.  It is effective at short range, and its bladed barrel deals significant melee damage.
Sentinel BeamSterilizationThe Sentinel Beam is a Forerunner energy weapon optimized to inhibit Flood growth. The continuous beam is very effective at short to medium range if you can keep it on target.
Brute Plasma RifleAutomatic Energy WeaponThe Brute Plasma Rifle is an overclocked and unstable version of the Plasma Rifle with a faster rate of fire, issued to Brute shock troops.

EQUIPMENT

EquipmentRoleGameplay Description
OvershieldDefensive BoostProvides a temporary layer of energy shielding that absorbs incoming damage before base shields, increasing survivability in combat. 
Active CamoStealth / ReconGrants temporary invisibility, reducing visibility to enemies and allowing for stealth movement and ambushes. Movement and actions can reveal the player.

VEHICLES

VehicleRoleGameplay Description
WarthogTransport / Mobile Fire SupportThe Warthog is built for rapid transport and mobile fire support. Its handling supports quick turns and high-speed movement, all while seating up to four people. The rear machine gun turret provides sustained fire against infantry and lightly armored vehicles.
ScorpionHeavy Armor / Anti-VehicleThe Scorpion is a heavily armored tank built for engagements against vehicles, fortifications, and groups of infantry. Its main cannon fires highly explosive rounds, while a secondary operator can control the mounted machine gun for support. The tank can carry up to 4 additional passengers.
GhostRecon / Light AttackThe Ghost is a light attack vehicle built for high mobility. It can hover and strafe to avoid incoming fire, provide sustained plasma fire, and includes a temporary speed boost.
WraithArtillery / Heavy AssaultThe Wraith is a mortar vehicle built for long-range bombardment. It fires plasma projectiles in a high arc, allowing it to hit targets from behind cover. The vehicle is slow, but has heavy armor and deals high area damage.
BansheeAerial Attack / ReconThe Banshee is a mobile aircraft built for both ground attack and aerial combat with automatic plasma cannons and a fuel rod bomb secondary. It can hover, strafe, and boost for movement, but has low durability.
Shade TurretDefensive EmplacementThe Shade is a heavy turret built to defend key positions and control chokepoints. It provides sustained fire and partial frontal cover for the operator, but the gunner remains vulnerable to return fire.
SeraphSpace Superiority FighterIn Operation: Meteorite space sections, the Seraph is an agile strikecraft built for sustained combat. Its energy shields absorb incoming damage, improving survivability. Its plasma cannons fire continuously and are most effective when leading shots, while its plasma torpedoes can lock onto targets when the reticle remains on them long enough.

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