Covenant Weapons

Master Halo 3: ODST's Covenant arsenal! Learn about Plasma Grenades, Needlers, Beam Rifles, and more to dominate the battlefield.

Alright, let's talk about the alien tech you'll be using in Halo 3: ODST. The Covenant have some pretty unique weapons, and knowing how they work can really give you an edge. We'll go through the main ones you'll find and use.

• Plasma Grenade: These are classic Halo. They stick to enemies, which is super satisfying, but don't stick to walls. Great for ambushing or sticking to a charging brute.
• Spike Grenade: Think of these as the Brutes' answer to plasma grenades. They stick to enemies and walls, exploding after a short fuse. Handy for area denial or sticking them to something unexpected.
• Plasma Pistol: The regular shot is weak, but charge it up! The secondary fire is amazing for stripping shields off Jackals and Brutes, leaving them wide open for a headshot. It can also temporarily disable vehicles, giving you a chance to hijack or take out the driver. Best used up close to mid-range.
• Plasma Rifle: This is the Covenant's assault rifle. It fires faster the longer you hold the trigger, but watch out – it can overheat if you spam it. You can't pick up more ammo for it, so you'll have to swap it out when it runs dry.
• Needler: Fires little pink needles that home in on enemies. Stick enough of them onto a target, and they'll explode! Super effective at close to mid-range.
• Covenant Carbine: This one's like the UNSC Battle Rifle, complete with a scope for accuracy. It hits a bit lighter per shot, but fires faster and has more ammo. Good for medium to long-range engagements.
• Beam Rifle: Basically the Covenant sniper rifle. It uses plasma energy instead of ammo, so no reloading! The downside is, like other Covenant weapons, it can overheat if you fire too much, and you can't pick up more energy for it.
• Fuel Rod Cannon: The Covenant rocket launcher. It fires green projectiles that can bounce. While they don't pack the same punch as the UNSC rockets, you can fire up to five shots before needing to reload, compared to the rocket launcher's two. Best at short to medium range.
• Gravity Hammer: This is a brutal melee weapon. Swing it, and it creates a shockwave that devastates anything nearby. It's only really effective when you're right up close.