Elite Commando ArmorThere have been reports of bugs with the Elite “Commando” Armor being unlocked from some players.  For some reason, pieces of the armor set are not being unlocked, and we do expect a fix from Bugnie sooner or later.  To unlock the armor permutation, here is what has to be done:

• To unlock the “Commando” Body, you need to complete the “Triple Kill” achievement.
• To unlock the “Commando” Shoulders, you need to complete the “Killing Frenzy” achievement.
• To unlock the “Commando” Helmet, you need to complete the “Overkill” achievement.

Elite Ascetic Armor

You’ll need to grab a few achievements in Halo 3 before acquiring the full Ascetic Armor set for the Elite Player model:

• For the “Ascetic” Body, you need to unlock the “Up Close and Personal” achievement.
• For the “Ascetic” Shoulders, you need to unlock the “Overkill” achievement.
• For the “Ascetic” Helmet, you need to unlock the “Steppin’ Razor” achievement.

Halo 3 Flight Armor

The “Flight Armor” is from the Jetpack Elites from Halo 2, and is now an unlockable armor set in Halo 3.  In order to unlock it, you will need to complete a few different tasks in Campaign mode of Halo 3:

• For the “Flight” Body, you will need to beat “Tsavo Highway” on either Heroic, or Legendary Difficulty Setting.
• For the “Flight” Shoulders, you will need to beat “The Ark” on either Heroic, or Legendary Difficulty Setting.
• For the “Flight” Helmet, you will need to beat Halo 3 or either Heroic or Legendary difficulty settings.

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Halo 3 Combat Armor for Elites

The “Combat Armor” is the default Armor set for elites, and the most recognizable (as it is the standard issue Elite Armor from the Halo Trilogy). This armor set is unlocked and ready for use by default, and can be accessed by switching your player’s model to “Elite”.

The Recon Armor in Halo 3

Looks like Bungie wanted something to let them stand out among fellow gamers in Halo 3. There is a set of Armor (Recon), and a Helmet (Flaming Hayabusa) which can only be worn by Bungie Team members and select community members.

Perhaps later on, Bungie will make this content accessible to all, or maybe even give the armor away in contests/competitions.

We’ll have to wait and find out for the time being.

Halo 3 Rogue Helmet

You’ll need to play online in matchmaking quite a bit to unlock the “Rogue Helmet” in Halo 3. In order to unlock this armor piece, you need to get the “Spartan Officer” achievement (reach the spartan Officer ranks online). It’s been dubbed the “Ninja Turtle” helmet by some.

Halo 3 MARK V Helmet

Remember the classic “MARK V” armor from the original “Halo: Combat Evolved”? Well, you can bring back the MARK V Helmet by unlocking the “UNSC Spartan” achievement. Reach a rank in matchmaking of Sergeant Online, and the helmet is yours!

The ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Troopers) Helmet is a standalone piece of unlockable armor.  It does not have shoulders or a body piece, but you can mix and match with other sets.  To get this Helmet, you’ll need to become a “Spartan Graduate”.  Simply reach the rank of Private in Xbox Live matchmaking to unlock the ODST Helmet.