Halo Reboot Wiki: Weapons, Maps & Achievement Guide

Campaign Walkthrough: Weapons and Equipment Halo Reboot’s campaign puts you in the boots of a new Spartan-IV squad leader, fighting a Banished splinter faction on the ringworld Zeta Halo. The loadout system is streamlined: you can carry two weapons (one kinetic, one energy) plus one piece of equipment. ### New Weapons

**Mangler Reforged**: A Banished pistol that fires heavy kinetic rounds. 3 body shots kill a Spartan (shields down). It has a slow fire rate (0.8 seconds between shots) but staggers enemies on hit. Great for mid-range suppression.

**Heatwave Carbine**: Covenant energy rifle. Fires a charged burst that can bounce off walls. 1 charged headshot kills an unshielded enemy. Overheats after 18 shots. Ammo is scarce—only found in Banished supply caches.

**Arc Railgun**: UNSC long-range weapon. Fires a lightning bolt that arcs to nearby enemies. 2 body shots kill a Spartan (shields down). It has a 2-second charge time and a 1.2-second cooldown. Best used on open maps like Apex. ### Returning Favorites

**MA40 AR**: Your bread and butter. 36-round magazine, 600 RPM. Kills in 10 body shots (1.4 seconds) or 6 headshots with shield down. Always reliable.

**BR85 Battle Rifle**: 3-round burst. 2 bursts to the head (shields down). 36 rounds per magazine. Still the king of precision. ### Equipment

**Threat Sensor**: Marks enemies through walls for 5 seconds. 2 charges. Essential for clearing rooms in mission 5.

**Drop Wall**: Deploys a one-way energy shield that stops incoming fire for 3 seconds. Can be destroyed by 200 damage. Use it to cross open ground. ### Mission-Specific Tips

**Mission 3**: The "Covenant Gauntlet" section has 2 Hunters. Use the Arc Railgun from the high balcony—charge shots before they turn.

**Mission 7**: The "Underground Tunnels" have tight corridors. The Heatwave Carbine’s bounce shots are lethal here. Aim at corners to hit enemies behind cover.

**Mission 11**: Boss fight with a Banished Warlord. He has a 3-phase health bar (300, 200, 150 HP). Use the Mangler Reforged for phase 1, then BR85 for headshots in phase 2. Phase 3: throw grenades to stagger him. ---

Multiplayer Weapons Stats (All Maps) | Weapon | Damage (Body) | Headshot Multiplier | Fire Rate | Magazine | Reserve | |--------|---------------|---------------------|-----------|----------|---------| | MA40 AR | 10 per hit | 2x (shield down) | 600 RPM | 36 | 108 | | BR85 BR | 15 per bullet | 2.5x | 900 RPM (burst) | 36 | 144 | | Mangler Reforged | 33 per hit | 1.5x | 75 RPM | 6 | 18 | | Heatwave Carbine | 50 per burst | 3x | 120 RPM | 18 (overheat) | 0 (no pickup) | | Arc Railgun | 70 per bolt | 1.2x | 30 RPM | 1 (charged) | 4 | | SPNKR Rocket | 200 direct | N/A | 60 RPM | 2 | 4 | **Comparison: MA40 vs BR85**

MA40: Faster TTK at close range (0.8 seconds vs 1.2 seconds for BR85 body shots). Better for aggressive play.

BR85: More accurate at long range. 2 bursts to the head vs 10 body shots for MA40. Use on Guardian and Pit. ---

Maps: Layouts and Power Weapons ### Remakes

**Rat’s Nest (Reforged)**: Underground base with three levels. Power weapon: SPNKR in the central hangar. Control the high bridge for sightlines.

**Guardian (Reforged)**: Symmetrical arena with two towers. Power weapon: Sniper Rifle on the center catwalk. Shotgun in the lower tunnel.

**Pit (Reforged)**: Long corridors with a central hub. Power weapon: Rocket Launcher on the bridge. Use drop walls to cross open areas.

**Narrows (Reforged)**: Two parallel corridors with a middle void. Power weapon: Energy Sword in the center. Beware of splatter kills. ### Originals

**Apex**: Open outdoor map with a crashed Pelican in the center. Power weapon: Arc Railgun on the ridge. Good for long-range engagements.

**Trench**: Tight, sewer-like map with multiple levels. Power weapon: Shotgun in the flooded room. Use threat sensors to spot campers.

**Hollow**: Circular map with a central pillar. Power weapon: Heatwave Carbine on the upper ring. Close-quarters chaos. ---

Achievement Guide (45 Achievements, 1,000 Gamerscore) ### Campaign Achievements (15, 350 GS)

**Finish the Fight** (50 GS): Complete campaign on Heroic. Use the BR85 for headshots; save Arc Railgun for Hunters.

**Speed Demon** (30 GS): Complete any mission in under 10 minutes. Mission 1 is easiest—run past enemies, skip cutscenes.

**Collector** (20 GS): Find all 12 data pads. They’re hidden in corners; check mission 5’s hangar bay and mission 9’s control room. ### Multiplayer Achievements (25, 550 GS)

**Gunslinger** (25 GS): Get 100 kills with the MA40. Play Apex; it’s the best map for AR fights.

**One Shot, One Kill** (50 GS): Get a headshot with the BR85 from over 50 meters. Use Guardian’s towers.

**Powerhouse** (40 GS): Get 5 kills with a single power weapon pickup. Use the SPNKR on Rat’s Nest—camp the hangar. ### Secret Achievements (5, 100 GS)

**Secret 1** (20 GS): In mission 4, destroy all 3 AA guns before the timer runs out. Use the Arc Railgun—it one-shots them.

**Secret 2** (30 GS): On Trench, get a triple kill with the Shotgun. Camp the flooded room.

**Secret 3** (50 GS): Complete the campaign on Legendary without dying. Requires perfect runs—save often. ---

FAQ **Q: What is the best starting weapon in Halo Reboot?** A: The MA40 AR. It’s versatile for close and mid-range. The BR85 is better for long-range maps like Apex, but the AR’s spray is forgiving for new players. I’d recommend the AR for campaign and BR85 for ranked multiplayer. **Q: How do I unlock the Arc Railgun in multiplayer?** A: It spawns on Apex and Guardian (Reforged) at the 2-minute mark and every 90 seconds after. On Apex, it’s on the ridge. On Guardian, it’s on the center catwalk. Listen for the audio cue—it’s a distinct crackle. **Q: What’s the hardest achievement to get?** A: "Secret 3" (Legendary no-death run). It’s brutal. The Banished Warlord in mission 11 can one-shot you with a charged melee. I failed 12 times before I beat it. Use the drop wall and BR85; never rush. Save the Arc Railgun for phase 3.