11. Overshield/Active Camouflage Locations

Discover the locations of powerful Overshields and game-changing Active Camouflage in Halo: Combat Evolved. Master these pickups to survive tough encounters!

Hey there! This section is all about finding those super helpful power-ups: the Overshield and the Active Camouflage. These can seriously turn the tide in a tough fight, so knowing where they are is key to surviving the Covenant. Let's break down what they do and where you can snag them.

Overshield: Think of this as a temporary, extra set of armor. It looks like a red sphere inside a transparent cube. When you grab one, you get two extra shield layers on top of your regular ones – the first is red, the second is green. These don't recharge, so use them wisely! The best part? If you're in a pinch and taking heavy fire, grabbing an Overshield will instantly top off your shields and even make you temporarily immune to damage while it's activating. Just a heads-up: a fully charged Plasma Pistol shot will still zap your Overshield instantly, and big explosions can still hurt you quite a bit, so don't go charging headfirst into a rocket barrage!

Active Camouflage: This item looks like a blue sphere inside a transparent triangle. When you activate it, you become temporarily invisible to enemies. These are perfect for sneaking past tricky sections or getting the drop on unsuspecting foes. Just remember, if you shoot your weapon or take a hit, you'll pop back into visibility, so be careful. The cool thing is, using grenades or a melee attack won't break your cloak. This means you can get up close and personal for a backstab on an Elite or toss a grenade without giving away your position. Oh, and if you hop into a vehicle while cloaked, enemies will still see and shoot at you. But once you get out of the vehicle, you'll be invisible again!

I've done my best to find all the locations for these items, but games can be tricky! If you find an Overshield or Active Camouflage that I've missed, shoot me an email with the details. I'd love to add it to the guide and give you a shout-out!