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Halo: Combat Evolved: Weapons & Grenades

Eight carried guns and two grenade types from the original Xbox game. The energy sword is enemy-only in this release.

Human

M6D pistol

M6D pistol
Original Combat Evolved in-game M6D pistol model.

A powerful scoped sidearm. Use deliberate shots at range and aim for an unshielded enemy’s head.

Human

MA5B assault rifle

MA5B assault rifle
Original Combat Evolved in-game MA5B assault rifle model.

Automatic fire works best up close. Short bursts reduce wasted ammunition when an enemy moves farther away.

Human

M90 shotgun

M90 shotgun
M90 shotgun icon from the original Combat Evolved interface.

A close-range weapon especially useful against Flood combat forms. Reload whenever there is a safe pause.

Human

S2 AM sniper rifle

S2 AM sniper rifle
Original Combat Evolved sniper rifle model.

A scoped rifle for distant targets. Small ammunition reserves reward careful shots and a second weapon for nearby enemies.

Human

M41 rocket launcher

M41 rocket launcher
Original Combat Evolved rocket launcher model.

Two rockets per reload deliver heavy splash damage. Give yourself clearance and account for the projectile’s travel time.

Covenant

Plasma pistol

Plasma pistol
Plasma pistol on the ground in original Combat Evolved gameplay.

Hold fire to charge a shield-breaking shot, then switch to a precision weapon. Its battery cannot be refilled from ammunition pickups.

Covenant

Plasma rifle

Plasma rifle
Original Combat Evolved plasma rifle model.

Rapid plasma fire is effective against shields. Ease off before the heat gauge forces a cooldown.

Covenant

Needler

Needler
First-person view of the Needler in the released original Combat Evolved game.

Tracking needles can combine into an explosion after enough hit one target. Give the projectiles a clear path.

Grenades

Fragmentation grenade

Fragmentation grenade
Fragmentation grenade model from original Combat Evolved.

Bounces before exploding, making it useful around corners. Watch where it lands near Marines.

Grenades

Plasma grenade

Plasma grenade
Plasma grenade model from original Combat Evolved.

Can stick to an enemy or vehicle before detonating. A stuck enemy may run toward you or your allies.

References: and the . Original 2001 Xbox release. PC additions, Anniversary collectibles and later remakes are outside this guide.

References

Covered edition: Original 2001 Xbox release. PC additions, Anniversary collectibles and later remakes are outside this guide.