Halo: Combat Evolved: Vehicles
Four vehicles you can drive or pilot in the campaign, plus two important support and enemy vehicles.
Warthog
A three-seat scout vehicle with a rear machine gun. Marines can operate its gun while you drive; keep moving to reduce incoming fire.
Scorpion
A heavy tank with a main cannon and machine gun. Its firepower is excellent, but its size makes narrow terrain awkward.
Ghost
A hovering Covenant vehicle with forward plasma cannons. Strafe to avoid fire and remember the exposed driver position.
Banshee
A Covenant aircraft used in the campaign. The original Xbox multiplayer does not include a flyable Banshee.
Pelican
The UNSC dropship transports troops and equipment. It is not a player-piloted vehicle in the original game.
Wraith
The Covenant mortar tank launches arcing plasma. It cannot be driven in the original Xbox game.
References: and the . Original 2001 Xbox release. PC additions, Anniversary collectibles and later remakes are outside this guide.
Inspect the route before accelerating
A vehicle can change an encounter quickly, but terrain and enemy placement still determine where it is useful. Find a path that avoids trapping you beside a large threat, and consider where you would dismount if necessary. Passengers and allies also change the practical setup. The original Xbox vehicle selection is the scope here; PC multiplayer additions should not be expected in every campaign area.
A dismount can be the next good move
Do not stay in a vehicle merely because it was useful in the previous area. A confined route, an exposed approach or a required interaction can make fighting on foot more manageable. Choose cover before leaving and let the shield recover when possible. Learning the transition between vehicle and infantry combat makes the encounter more flexible than trying to force the entire section through one tool.
References
Covered edition: Original 2001 Xbox release. PC additions, Anniversary collectibles and later remakes are outside this guide.