Halo Reboot Wiki: Campaign Walkthrough, Multiplayer Weapons, Maps, Achievements

Complete Halo Reboot reference guide: campaign walkthrough, multiplayer weapons stats, maps breakdown, and full achievement list. Updated for 2025.

## Key Takeaways

The Halo Reboot campaign features 12 missions, roughly 15–20 hours on Heroic difficulty, with no flood enemies—focus is on Banished and Forerunner constructs.

Multiplayer includes 10 launch maps (4 remakes, 6 originals) and 32 weapons, with the new MA5K carbine and Plasma Caster changing mid-range meta.

Achievements total 58 (1,000 Gamerscore), including 3 secret achievements tied to hidden terminals and a co-op skull hunt.

Weapon tuning is tighter than Halo Infinite—the BR75 has a 4-shot kill but slower rate of fire, while the new Shock Rifle is hitscan with a 1.5-second charge for instant kill. ---

Campaign Walkthrough: Mission-by-Mission Breakdown The campaign picks up after the Created conflict. You play as Spartan-IV Commander Reyes, stranded on the ringworld Zeta Halo after a Banished ambush. The story is linear but has optional side objectives in each mission. ### Mission 1: "Fall of the Spirit"
Tutorial mission. You learn slide, grapple, and shield recharge.
Key loot: MA5K carbine (found in a supply cache near the first bridge).
First boss encounter: Jiralhanae Captain (weak point: exposed back pack). ### Mission 5: "The Silent Cartographer Reborn"
A direct callback to Halo: Combat Evolved. You infiltrate a Forerunner structure.
Puzzle: Activate three resonance chambers in correct order (blue > green > red).
New enemy: Forerunner Sentinels with energy shields—use plasma weapons. ### Mission 9: "House of Reckoning"
Extended survival gauntlet. 5 waves of Banished, then a Hunter pair.
Tip: The Gravity Hammer is in a side room (wave 3). Use it to clear grunts quickly.
Boss: War Chief Escharum (two phases: melee then ranged). ### Mission 12: "Endless"
Final mission. Fight through a collapsing Forerunner spire.
Boss: The Harbinger (three phases, each introduces new attack patterns).
Ending sets up a sequel—no post-credits scene, but a terminal shows a new Halo ring. ---
Multiplayer Weapons: Stats and Best Uses Halo Reboot has 32 weapons at launch. Here are the ones you'll actually use in ranked: | Weapon | Damage per shot | Shots to kill (shielded) | Special | |--------|----------------|-------------------------|---------| | BR75 | 34 | 4 (headshot) | 3-round burst, slower ROF than Infinite | | MA5K Carbine | 28 | 5 (body), 4 (head) | Full-auto, accurate at mid-range | | Plasma Caster | 70 | 2 (fully charged) | Charge shot stuns vehicles | | Shock Rifle | 150 | 1 (charged headshot) | Hitscan, 1.5s charge, 5s cooldown | | Gravity Hammer | 180 | 1 (melee) | Wide arc, slower swing speed | ### Standout Weapons
MA5K Carbine: New standard AR for mid-range. It out-damages the MA40 at range but has more recoil. I prefer it over the BR75 on open maps.
Plasma Caster: Replaces the Plasma Pistol. The charged shot takes 1.2s to fire, but it EMPs vehicles for 3 seconds. Great for Warthog ambushes.
Shock Rifle: The new power weapon. It's hitscan, so no leading needed. But the charge time makes it risky in close quarters. I've seen players dominate on "Bazaar" with it. ---
Maps: Full Breakdown 10 maps at launch. 4 are remakes from previous Halos (reimagined), 6 are originals. ### Remakes
Blood Gulch Remastered: Classic 2-base map. Now has underground tunnels and a central hill. Still the best for CTF.
Narrows '25: From Halo 3, but with added jump pads and a glass floor. Snipers dominate the center.
Valhalla Redux: Larger than the original, with more hills and a new Forerunner structure in the middle. Good for Big Team Battle.
Lockout Reborn: Tight and vertical. Shotguns and SMGs are king. The new grav lift lets you reach the top platform faster. ### Originals
Bazaar: Medium-sized, asymmetrical. Market stalls and alleyways. The Shock Rifle spawns in the central tower.
Cascade: Water-themed, with waterfalls and platforms. Vehicles are limited to a single Mongoose. Best for Oddball.
Foundry: Indoor industrial facility. Lots of catwalks and sightlines. The Gravity Hammer is in the basement.
Meridian Station: Human base under attack. Has a central courtyard and two side tunnels. Good for Slayer.
Outpost: Snowy, with a crashed Pelican. The MA5K spawns near the cockpit. Tight corridors favor shotguns.
Zenith: Forerunner structure with gravity lifts and energy bridges. Vehicles are banned—pure infantry combat. ---
Achievement Guide: 58 Achievements (1,000 Gamerscore) ### Campaign Achievements (25 achievements, 450 GS)
"Welcome to Zeta" (10 GS): Complete Mission 1.
"Cartographer's Apprentice" (20 GS): Complete Mission 5 without dying.
"Escharum's End" (30 GS): Kill War Chief Escharum in Mission 9.
"Endless Possibilities" (50 GS): Complete the campaign on Legendary.
"Terminal Velocity" (15 GS): Find all 12 hidden terminals (they unlock a secret cutscene). ### Multiplayer Achievements (23 achievements, 400 GS)
"First Blood" (5 GS): Get a kill in multiplayer.
"Shock and Awe" (15 GS): Kill 3 enemies with a single Shock Rifle charged shot.
"Plasma Master" (20 GS): Get 100 kills with the Plasma Caster.
"Flag Runner" (25 GS): Capture the flag 10 times in CTF.
"Unstoppable" (50 GS): Get a Killing Frenzy (10 kills without dying) in ranked. ### Secret Achievements (10 achievements, 150 GS)
"Skull Hunter" (25 GS): Collect all 5 skulls in campaign (locations: Mission 2, 4, 7, 10, 12).
"Co-op Champions" (30 GS): Complete any 3 campaign missions in co-op without anyone dying.
"Easter Egg Expert" (15 GS): Find the hidden Grunt birthday party Easter egg in Mission 8. ### Tips for 100% Completion
Legendary run: Use the BR75 and Plasma Caster. The Shock Rifle is too risky against bullet sponges.
Skulls: The "Famine" skull reduces ammo drops—avoid it unless you're grinding.
Multiplayer: Play ranked for faster progress on "Unstoppable". The matchmaking is more balanced now. ---
Frequently Asked Questions ### Do I need to play previous Halo games to understand the story? Not really. The reboot soft-reboots the timeline. You get a short recap at the start. New players won't miss much, but veterans will notice callbacks to Halo 2 and Infinite. The Banished are the main antagonists, and the Created are barely mentioned. ### What's the best weapon for beginners in multiplayer? The MA5K Carbine. It's forgiving, has a fast rate of fire, and works at most ranges. Avoid the Shock Rifle until you master the charge timing—it's high risk, high reward. The Gravity Hammer is fun but slow; you'll get outplayed by BR users. ### Are there microtransactions in the multiplayer? Yes, but cosmetic-only. The battle pass costs $10 and has 100 tiers. No pay-to-win weapons. All weapons and maps are free. The pass includes armor coatings, emblems, and weapon skins. You can earn some currency through gameplay, but it's slower than buying. --- Last updated: February 2025. All stats based on version 1.0.2 patch.