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Halo 4 Legendary Guide & Walkthrough
BiggD’s Halo 4 Legendary Guide & Walkthrough ![]() Welcome all! Most of you may know of me, most of you may not. That’s not relevant at all however. What is important, is that I’m here to help all of you dedicated gamers complete Halo 4 on the Legendary difficulty setting…Solo. Many fans consider Halo 4 to be the hardest Halo game to beat on Legendary Solo, but disregard these fallacies. This guide will aid you in a better understanding of level layouts, combat tactics, enemy weaknesses, recommended loadouts and partial speedruns of all eight missions. This text-based, in-depth Guide is strongly recommended for those who prefer to take the levels at a slower pace and enjoy the difficulty of each enemy encounter. Trust me, this guide will be worth your while. I mean, who doesn’t enjoy a challenging Campaign from time to time and the glorious sound of an unlocked achievement. Prepare for one hell of a fight and remember that Legendary will leave you, "Trembling as teeming hordes punish the slightest error with instant death...again and again!" Table of Contents (Linked) I. Characters II. Weapons (UNSC) III. Weapons (Covenant) IV. Weapons (Forerunner) V. Armor Abilities VI. Enemies (Covenant) VII. Enemies (Forerunner) VIII. Vehicles IX. Mission 1 – Dawn X. Mission 1 – Dawn (Part 2) XI. Mission 2 – Requiem XII. Mission 2 – Requiem (Part 2) XIII. Mission 3 – Forerunner XIV. Mission 3 – Forerunner (Part 2) XV. Mission 3 – Forerunner (Part 3) XVI. Mission 4 – Infinity XVII. Mission 4 – Infinity (Part 2) XVIII. Mission 4 – Infinity (Part 3) XIV. Mission 5 – Reclaimer XV. Mission 5 – Reclaimer (Part 2) XVI. Mission 6 – Shutdown XVII. Mission 7 – Composer XVII. Mission 7 – Composer (Part 2) XIX. Mission 7 – Composer (Part 3) XX. Mission 8 – Midnight XXI. Mission 8 – Midnight (Part 2) XXII. Mission 8 – Midnight (Part 3) XXIII. Credits XXIV. Extras ![]() ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HALO 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Last edited by The BiggD; 01-09-2013 at 11:17 PM. |
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II. WEAPONS (UNSC)
Assault Rifle ![]()
Battle Rifle ![]()
DMR ![]()
Magnum ![]()
Sniper Rifle ![]()
Railgun ![]()
SAW ![]()
Sticky Detonator ![]()
Shotgun ![]()
Rocket Launcher ![]()
Spartan Laser ![]()
Target Designator ![]()
Machine Gun ![]()
Frag Grenade ![]()
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II. WEAPONS (Covenant)
Plasma Pistol ![]()
Needler ![]()
Storm Rifle ![]()
Covenant Carbine ![]()
Beam Rifle ![]()
Concussion Rifle ![]()
Fuel Rod Cannon ![]()
Energy Sword ![]()
Gravity Hammer ![]()
Plasma Cannon ![]()
Plasma Grenade ![]()
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II. WEAPONS (Forerunner)
Boltshot ![]()
Suppressor ![]()
Scattershot ![]()
Light Rifle ![]()
Binary Rifle ![]()
Incineration Cannon ![]()
Pulse Grenade ![]()
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III. ARMOR ABILITIES
During the Campaign, The Master Chief is presented with new abilities in almost every level. These Armor Abilities can alter play style in significant ways. While each Armor Abilities (AA's) has it's pros and cons, it's up to the player as to which they prefer when they encounter them in-game. Although certain AA's are Mission-exclusive, I will list them in the order of what I believe has been most useful in my numerous runs of Solo Legendary. Hologram
AutoSentry
Jet Pack
Active Camouflage
Promethean Vision
Hardlight Shield
Thruster Pack
Regeneration Field
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IV. ENEMIES (Covenant)
Unggoy A.K.A. Grunts We all know how these cannon fodder act. The Grunts in Halo 4 are no different from past games. They are weak and they travel in groups, usually led by an Elite. Do not underestimate them however, packs of Grunts can prove to be extremely dangerous on Legendary, especially when their commander dies.
Overall, there are four types of Grunts. Storm Grunts, armed with Plasma Pistols and Needlers. ![]() Imperial Grunts, also armed with Plasma Pistol and Needlers. ![]() Grunt Rangers, armed with Jetpacks, Plasma Pistols, and Needlers. ![]() Grunt Heavy, armed with Fuel Rod Cannons. ![]() Kig-Yar A.K.A. Jackals The brave, relentless, close-quarter/sniping forces of the Covenant. They are vicious and smart, swift yet frail. Jackals have great senses and can detect you from afar.
Overall, there are four types of Jackals. Storm Jackal, armed with Plasma Pistols and a Point-Defense Gauntlet. ![]() Jackal Ranger, armed with Covenant Carbines. ![]() Jackal Sniper, armed with Beam Rifles or Covenant Carbines. ![]() Jackal Heavy, armed with Needlers and a Point-Defense Gauntlet. ![]() Sanghelli A.K.A. Elites Elites are, without a doubt, the best fighting soldiers presented by the Covenant. Some players may even say Elites are equal to that of a Spartan. They are known for their prominent leadership, aggressive combat, and honor in the battlefield.
Overall, there are five types of Elites. Storm Elite, armed with Storm Rifles and Covenant Carbines. ![]() Elite Ranger, armed with Covenant Carbines. ![]() Elite Commander, armed with Concussion Rifles and Covenant Carbines. ![]() Elite Warrior, armed with Fuel Rod Cannons. ![]() Elite Zealot, armed with Active Camouflage and Energy Swords. ![]() Mgalekgolo A.K.A. Hunters Fun fact: Did you know that the Hunters are not an actual entity? They are a collection of worms that are known as Lekgolo that group together to become what we call Hunters. Anyways...Hunters are TANKS! They are armed with large Assault Fuel Rod Cannons and heavy steel plated shields. Hunters are always deployed in pairs, which can prove to be quite frustrating on Legendary.
Standard Hunter, armed with Assault Fuel Rod Cannon and Shield.
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Also, if possible could you add a list of AA ranked for usefulness? You don't really declare which AA is superior over other good choices. I assume most levels won't have all of the said AAs and you'll probably tell us in the guide for levels when to swap out, so if you don't feel its necessary I understand. Thanks in advance!
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I also grabbed Needlers fairly frequently to dispatch Knights and Elites. It is (at least) a good substitute for the Plasma Pistol. |
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I. CHARACTERS
The Master Chief ![]() -> Abducted at the age of 6 for the Spartan-II program, John was subjected to harsh training and extensive physical enhancements. As a Spartan, John's physical abilities far surpass those of a regular human. While every Spartan is known for their own abilities on the battlefield, John is known for his luck. In this game, we will see how that luck will be tested. Cortana ![]() -> Cortana is a UNSC "smart" Artificial intelligence. She was born from a flash clone of Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Halsey's brain. She stands as one of the most important characters in the Human-Covenant War, serving with the Master Chief. While the Master Chief was serving as her protector during the events on Installation 03 and 04, they formed a close bond. As a "smart" AI, Cortana only has an effective lifespan of 7 years before she is faced with rampancy. In Halo 4...she has been in service for 8. Captain Andrew Del Rio ![]() -> As a veteran of the UNSC Navy, Del Rio was given the opportunity to command the UNSC Infinity. After discovering the world of Requiem, Captain Del Rio's commands will be challenged by the Master Chief. Commander Thomas Lasky ![]() -> Starting his career in 2526, Tom Lasky was able to land a spot aboard the Infinity due to his career as a pilot and naval officer. Commander Sarah Palmer ![]() -> Sarah has served twelve tours of duty during the Human-Covenant War as a standard Marine. Due to her combat skills and leadership, she was among the first to be recruited into the Spartan-IV project. She serves as the Commander of all Spartan-IV's aboard the UNSC Infinity. Dr. Catherine Halsey ![]() -> Despite her success behind the Spartan-II project, Dr. Halsey has been branded a "war criminal" due to the ethics involved with her work. With Cortana's rampancy worsening by the minute, the Master Chief makes it his mission to return the AI to Dr. Halsey. Dr. Sandra K. Tillson ![]() -> As the lead research scientist in Ivanoff Station, Dr. Tillson has been assigned to learn more about the Halo Installations and the artifacts they hold. Dr. Tillson and the rest of the Ivanoff Station Research Team are thrown into peril when they discover the truth about an artifact they have recovered from Installation 03 (Gamma Halo). The Didact ![]() -> The Didact is a Forerunner Promethean who held an extremely high status in the Forerunner society as supreme commander of the entire Forerunner military. He wholeheartedly believed in the "Mantle" the Forerunners held to protect life, and initially opposed the Halo Array as a sin beyond measure. While he believes in the Mantle, he also believes that it should belong to the Forerunners alone and sees Humanity as a threat rather than the successors. The Librarian ![]() -> The Librarian is a Forerunner Lifeworker whose true name remains unknown. She sought to document and index all sentient beings of the Milky Way, and protect them from being absorbed into the Flood by sending them to the shelter of the Ark. Of all the races she indexed, she held a deep respect for Humanity, whom she viewed as "special" among all of the sentient life she had seen, and felt that it was well-worth the sacrifice of her own life to save them. Last edited by The BiggD; 01-09-2013 at 11:18 PM. |
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Thankyou mate
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agree with nevander,this was way easier than reach legendary but fun! as for this guide gota say its awesome
so much detail & love the pics too.probably the most interesting halo guide on here,so much so i think ill read it again haha only wish it was done before id completed legendary
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Hope it helps, my man.
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Thanks man, gotta give the credit to ReverendSid for almost all the pictures. They fit so perfectly into the guide. I wish I had this type of guide when I was doing my Solo Legendary too, but the hell with it, at least we both got it out of the way
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I've barely scratched the surface of reading this thread and already I've seen a lot of things I had no idea about. Excellent post - thanks!
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Great guide! Got me the achievements with little fuss!
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Very nice guide. I will be using this when I do my play through on Legendary.
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Thank you very much for this guide.
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Thank you very much for this guide, i finally sat down for my solo run, and the tips and weapon stashes helped a lot. Thanks for the work put into this great guide!
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Definitely a good job with this. I did it a lot quicker than expected.
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