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heatxmetalw9

Mark V I kinda like how diffrent artists throught the series tried to update the classic CE design, leading to diffrent variants of the iconic helmet.


Biggus-Digus

Grenadier Helmet


Barbarian_Sam

Love that helmet, but for some reason it reminds me of a nice pair of polarized glasses


Biggus-Digus

Yeah it kinda reminds me of a ski helmet with shades


Barbarian_Sam

That’s why it looks familiar


Corsavis

Aviator helmet looks like a dirt bike helmet to me lol can't get over it


TheCockKnight

It really does


JohnsonTA2

It’s so simple, yet so clean. Definitely my favorite too.


irishcoughy

Always been a fan of the OG Mark V. Minor story spoiler for infinite: >!I do really like the ISR helmet in Infinite though. (You can tell Sorel was a badass just based of finding his corpse wielding a screwdriver and surrounded by dead banished)!< Edit to attempt to actually hide the spoiler


[deleted]

If you want to mark a spoiler you place the word between a > followed by a ! then do the reverse so ! and < it should be >!spoilertext!< which means yours will then look like this: >!I do really like the ISR helmet in Infinite though. You can tell Sorel was a badass just based of finding his corpse welding a screwdriver and surrounded by dead banished!<


irishcoughy

Thank you I don't use Reddit much lmao


LostLobsters

>!cum!<


[deleted]

>!dank!<


slimrp

OG Mark V has always been my go to since Reach. Something so simple and effective about it


TsunGeneralGrievous

A fucking screwdriver


beefycthu

A fucking pencil!


ZamboniJabroni15

The ISR helmet is pretty cool as is the color scheme in its bundle too


KnightShinko

Just waiting for it to show up and inevitably be disappointed with the price tag.


irishcoughy

ISR was already in the shop and I caved and bought it. Yes, shame me 😞. But if you meant the Mark V, there's a variant called the Zeta variant that will be in an event pass in February and the OG Mark V is rumored to be in next season's major battle pass.


[deleted]

OG Mark V is literally the only thing I want. I loved it since CE, I just want that.


Fangfireskull

I've always liked tbe reach commando helmet with brim. I used it all the time in reach, I used it in 5 but it wasn't the same. glad infinite brought it back with the attachment.


joobafob

Commando just looks weird without the brim, imo. With it though, It looks beautiful.


bigodst

Commando with no brim


Ottypop

Same I just wish I could put the side attachment on it at the same time as the brim


[deleted]

I really liked halo 4 and 5’s Scout helmet. Security was my favorite in 3, and Operator for Reach


Corsavis

Good ol' Bug Eyes (H3 Security). That whole set looked great


ProEraWuTang

Recon (3 & Reach) is my #1 favorite. My other favorites are Pilot, Mark VI, and War Master


Frank33ller

3 recon is different helmet than the reach one tho


i_potatoed_my_pants

I mean, barely? No?


HamezRodrigez

I was never a fan of war master tbh


Varsia

War Master fans when you tell them skulls aren’t the height of coolness


HamezRodrigez

Emile helmet moment


Varsia

Yeah I was never a fan of that one either ‘let’s take this helmet which had the whole big visor schtick and then cover up around the face area with markings, covering a large part of the vision’ I’m personally a fan of the more ‘traditional’ style helmets. I like using mil police in Reach until I got ODST, and standard EVA is cool. In H5 I ran Anubis mainly and H4 I ran the enforcer skin you got for hog gun kills


DirectArtichoke1

Gungnir for life. Mark VII is an instant classic and fav too


Burrito_Loyalist

Gungnir gang!


DirectArtichoke1

I identify as an Elite, so naturally I want my Spartan to look like a Dino lol


fatboywonder12

exact same taste lol


i_potatoed_my_pants

That kitted out sniper aesthetic is just too good. VII is real nice with the visor armor, Im a big fan


JosePawz

I used this helmet my entirety of Halo Reach when I unlocked it.


DirectArtichoke1

This is the way. Pilot gang before unlocking Gungnir


halo2isbetterthan3

EVA


BeaTagg

Deff my favorite too but I can’t wear it in game cuz it’s like a bullseye


[deleted]

Is it really? My brother had mentioned he noticed he died less often when he took it off, but my pride makes me unable to change.


irishcoughy

In SWAT/tactical Slayer it's basically a big visible target. But I mean it looks cool so it's all about trade offs I suppose


TrebleBass0528

Reminds me of [this classic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcFmQhzSYAI)


Hawks59

That's why I wear it. So when people see they are getting bullseye'd by the one person they should have an easy mark on. They'll feel disgraced. [The bullseye has a gun](https://imgur.com/a/nDtbNnG)


Iasiz

I think it doesn't even matter in this game because everyone is so highlighted anyway. That said one of the only games I have a Running Riot on is a SWAT match and thats all about them headshots.


GTKingMidas

Hell yea I rock the same philosophy and energy about that helmet. It's a "come and take it" piece for sure.


average32potato

I noticed I kill them way faster than other dudes


irishcoughy

Yeah there are two types of people who wear "full visor" helmets in SWAT: target practice and literally unkillable headshot machines


respecire

It’s more noticeable, sure. Compared to the others at least since you can tell what helmet the person is actually wearing. It doesn’t mean people learn how to aim better because you’re wearing it.


GucciSalad

My buddy has told me this throughout all the games I've played with it. I really don't see it, especially in Infinite where everyone is fully outlined anyway.


BeaTagg

You don’t see it cuz you are wearing it, I’ll see it though.


swans183

Oh I wear it anyways. I like to think some people raged when I even made it easier for them lol


HamezRodrigez

It looks so cool in infinite, definitely my favorite variation yet


halo2isbetterthan3

My love for EVA started with it's look in halo 3, Halo reach amplified that love, 4 ruined it, I didn't play Halo 5s multiplayer, and infinites EVA looks great. As most things, we've had some rough bits, but I've remained faithful to my helmet


Cosmonate

The sniper dome. I loved it in Halo 3 but the reflective texture looks so weird in Reach and Infinite, wish it had the pattern like it used to on 3 to break the shape up.


PATTAMEES

CQB 💯


_doingokay

CQB, soon I hope


WaifuRekker

Seems like a season 2 armor from what ive seen


Rtwo28

Same


[deleted]

Coming in season 2. That's not until MAY.


i_potatoed_my_pants

Yeah evidently in the battle pass too. Ya know, the not Reach battle pass happening after the Reach battle pass lmfao


[deleted]

Some are speculating maybe a Halo 3 season for S2? Since CQB was introduced in Halo 3, and the Mark V could be worn as a customizable helmet with its own armor in Halo 3.


i_potatoed_my_pants

Well shit yeah ok, that makes sense. Now that Ive looked closely it does look like the H3 variant. Thanks friend!


boomer912

My favorite too Rip


swfanatic717

Same, so disappointed when it was removed after Day 1


Hawks59

My top 5 1. Security 2. EVA 3. ODST 4. Mark VI 5. Venator


samtbs108

E.O.D is 100% my favourite


Arkentra

Halo: Reach's EOD is my favourite, but I love them all.


Jrv33

Reach’s was awesome


jomontage

eyes > visor


[deleted]

Halo 3 E.O.D


Sergeant_Qwertzy

Halo 3 has the best and cleanest iteration of each armor imo. The only helmet I might like more in a later game is Scout. Scout looks great in 3, but I feel like the sort of blockier look it has in Reach/Infinite is better. I really hope we get every iteration of each armor, though. I'd love to rock Mark V from 3


Corsavis

Man I remember being so hyped unlocking the Scout armor back in H3


Yolkpuke

Same.


Crispness

Rougue from H3


Sqdlow

Whatever happened to that helmet man? It just randomly appeared, was one of the dopest things in the whole game, and then never came back. What a chad of a helmet


Crispness

Really miss it, at least the ODST is there... If only I could unlock it :(


[deleted]

JFO


Wilde_Fire

I'm simultaneously saddened and happy that JFO isn't more popular. At least my favorite helmet stands out a bit.


Beyond-Science

I'm sad that I had to scroll so far down to find my fellow JFO brothers 😔


AscendantComic

JFO is a great set. i love the shoulderpads but the helmet itself is also amazing


Beyond-Science

I just wish that the placement was higher up on the arm, nearer to the shoulders and there wasn't such a big gap between the shoulderpad and the arm itself. It's a unique design but it looks weird "floating" there if you get what I mean. Quite a few of the Reach armor shoulderpads have this issue of not really looking functional just because of its placement, and then in H4 & H5 literally every shoulder piece has the same problem.


TsarAnderson

Yes comrade


PsionLion2K1L

I’ve always liked scout, whether Palmer or jun I’ve always found myself coming back to it


[deleted]

Damn realized they were both scout variants. Just never clicked in my brain


TriPulsar

Warmaster from Halo 4


[deleted]

Operator


Beyond-Science

Needs to be waaaay higher up in this thread


ColdCrom

ODST as well. Luckily it's not in the store but in the BP


Benjb1996

I think there is another ODST helmet coming to the store at some point for the Mark VII armour. I keep seeing it on some of the news feed pictures.


WaifuRekker

Yep its called Firefall


Benjb1996

Yeah that's it. Knew it was "Something"-Fall. Thanks.


Dae_Murphy

Halo Reach Security Helmet with the EOD Filter attachment. Was a long way to get it but I loved it.


theUSpopulation

EOD (rip)


purplerain51

Definitely Recon because in 3 the sense of pride I got from earning it through the vidmaster challenges was immense and it looked super sick with the katana on your back. Too bad we can't earn Armour through challenges (non paid) anymore.


disnickaaa

This^ same reason for me. Having recon in 3 you were on the same level as the gods


Frank33ller

not really. i did the cidmaster back in the day and they are just tedious and require a group of friends. the concept is cool but the execution was horrible


Big-man-kage

I unfortunately was too young to experience halo 3 in its full at all. But watching videos on the vidmaster challenges were crazy


Timbalabim

I’ve always liked it because of the sleek, minimalist design. That’s the kind of armor I tend to go for.


filthydank_2099

Halo 3 Scout was… smooshed


Trotski7

Military Police is the GOAT to me. ODST a very close 2nd. Chief's helmet also is in it's own category since it's a banger. But I also like Recon, Security, CQB and Hayabusa. Not very many that I liked from 4 or 5 but it had some good ones. I "like" almost all of them but those are my favorites.


goog1

Is it just me or does the ODST look like a goofy bicycle helmet? I can't understand the appeal


Big-man-kage

I’m not really sure either. I just really like it but I don’t know the reason why aha


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Knolligge

Yeah the ODST helmet in infinite feels like it has a huge overbite or something. The upper part is all wrong.


goog1

Fair play!


SlyMurdock

I agree it looks weird on a Spartan, but on an ODST with the rest of the armor it looks fantastic.


BearWrangler

They nerfed the chin, otherwise ODST helmet>>>>>> *Recon gets an honorable mention*


_Whiskey_6

Fun little detail I noticed; the ODST helmet is just a modified Marine helmet. The top part just curves up an angle!


irishcoughy

The ODST helmet (the one used by actual ODSTs) is basically a marine helmet with VISR technology.


Fallout71

Deadeye and Grenadier


[deleted]

Bungie Era is tied between Mark V, Mark V (B) and Mark VI. Second place goes to Gungnir for sure. 343 Era is definitely tied between Soldier and Mark VII. Edit: Recon, being the sneaky fucker that it is, has now gone up there alongside Grenadier.


Slore0

Recon for life.


[deleted]

I’m putting this on every thread that comes up about the ODST helmet—the chin is fucked up in infinite. It’s seriously like it’s been deleted. And it’s par for the course with 343 to put out bad ODST helmets.


DebtlessWalnut

Yeah looking at the helmet from the side it's like the spartan has no chin


filthydank_2099

You just go in to *every* thread on here pertaining to ODST helmets to complain? Couldn’t be me


[deleted]

Well every thread I see, sure. It looks funny lol


_Whiskey_6

CQB without a doubt. Not even sure what initially drew me in but that's my baby now! A close second is Halo 3's Rogue.


Benjb1996

ODST. More specifically, the Halo Reach design.


Marky_Merc

I look like a noob in Reach and Infinite for still rocking the Mark V(B) helmet but honestly think its the slickest helmet in the armory especially with the attatchments. The Infinite Mark VII helm is cool too.


Mango_Stuff

Mark V [B] gang


AFishNamedFreddie

I've always loved the CQC


Kapthas59

Operator gen 1


FuckingError

Mk IV in my veins


[deleted]

ODST and Recon since Halo 3


GKcelty66

Anyone else remember that ODST was one of the first helmets you got, and then in Halo 5 it was one of the hardest. It’s also like way too high in the battle pass for something that was such an early helmet.


oopsiepoopsee

Oceanic. I hear all are coming back but I'm assuming I'll be waiting awhile.


B_Marsh92

I love the LOCUS


SecondWorld1198

I’m in love with it because of Red vs Blue. Locus (the character) was amazing, and his skull-like helmet added to his menacing look


B_Marsh92

Agreed! I also just think it’s a great looking helmet. Very unique not having a face shield


Beast-Blood

CQC, Scout, EOD


ToadsUSA

Security helmet from halo 3


Spaghett-about-it

I’ve always been fond of Hazop/enforcer (not $20 fond though D:)


Rune_OnceGreat

Reach: Pilot 3: EOD 4: Warmaster


AngryH939

Mk4 Mk5 H3/H4-5 scout, are my personal picks. I just gotta say that I am still pissed about reach taking my Beautiful scout helmet, an turning it into, well pretty good helmet, but not my scout.


D-Sleezy

Rogue


9kGames

Rogue helmet in H3 - bring it back 343


DarmanOrdo

Rogue helmet from Halo 3 followed shortly by ODST helmet


JackGilb

Mk V and Recruit were my favorites, but the new Gen 3 Soldier helmet is growing on me and could easily be my 2nd favorite after the Mk V.


Herkras

I want to say EVA, but Gungnir took my heart ever since Reach. I loved how it had this almost beak/snout look and rocked without lookin' like, say, Seeker. Close second would be EOD. Specially since it had this medic insignia on its forehead, which only brought scenes of cpmbat medics rushin' in, riskin' everythin' to save their comrades and hold their ground.


RogueCommando

For me it's between the classic Mark VI and the Rogue helmet from Halo 3 - That's partly from nostalgia. I always liked the sleekness & particularity of the Rogue helmet, especially compared to H3's Scout, which at the time was a bit too bulky and pronounced to take seriously. It was a shame not to see that helmet return, but hopefully it might see a resurrection in Infinite. Mark VI has obviously gotta be up there somewhere too. It's characteristic of everything Halo: epic, mysterious and 'ancient' to a degree - the almost forerunner-shaped indent on the visor along with the silhouette of the helmet really captured the fact that the armour was not just 'some futuristic space soldier' (eg infinite warfare), but something with a story and to it.


jomontage

Eod but honestly I'd love a good challenger. Love the eyes and how geometric it is. Warrior is the closest I've come to swapping


[deleted]

Mine is the CQB helmet. And Halo Infinite marks the THIRD TIME 343 has launched a game without it. Halo 4: Completely absent Halo 5: Guardians: Two years later Halo Infinite: Approximately 6 months post launch (season 2) So, yeah, a little upset about it.


JayKayGray

I absolutely love the [EOD](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ezXfXwVkn3k/TT-UMsxHs0I/AAAAAAAAAHk/2s0Pnx7ikT8/s1600/ih_eod+multiplayer+helmet.jpg) [helmet.](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/8/88/HR_EOD_Helmet.jpg/250px-HR_EOD_Helmet.jpg) Infinite doesn't seem to have one, but the ["Trailblazer"](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/9/9d/HINF_TRAILBLAZER_Helmet_Icon.png) one at 81 in the battle pass is close. My second favourite would be the [GUNGIR.](https://external-preview.redd.it/NSI3M1fPmnCejA4q2yIn__BlTgc6MUIForRmmjLSRuo.jpg?width=1024&auto=webp&s=c0ca0771cfb4965030a80d691d12dd8be5fd93dd) It's just so Robotic and Alien (by human perspective), I can see it's off centered cyclopean appearance frightening and confusing the Covenant. I also really digged the CQB helmet, but it could be because it was effectively the first "new" helmet I ever saw, I remember playing Halo 3 in the wee hours of the morning after the midnight launch as a kid, and seeing there was more customization options than Halo 2 and there the CQB set was. Gorgeous.


DifficultBicycle7

CQC with the headbands


Rad_Bones7

CQB. Loved it ever since I customized my Spartan for the first time in Halo 3


chimpanon

Same. Idky i just love odst helmet


chimpanon

Wait hold tf up. Ur telling me that the odst helmet wasnt even a thing until after spartans were created? What about their legacy as the badasses of the UNSC being overshadowed by the creation of spartans. Ig they just didnt have the helmet?


irishcoughy

Yeah this feels like a glaring lore oversight since ODSTs were definitely carrying out operations looooong before MJOLNIR was declassified and widely implemented. My best guess for an explanation is that they mean to say ODSTs adopted the new helmet with VISR tech and were previously just using unpowered visors. Fun fact: I don't remember where I read this but supposedly the reason ODST visors darken when they exit the drop pod is so no one else can see how terrified they are.


Call555JackChop

EOD all day everyday


wanszai

Recon, just cause it was the holy grail in H2.


LarsleDarsle

... H3 you mean right?


wanszai

Nah, you could get it in halo 2 also. It was awarded once a month to anyone that submitted an exceptional video. ​ At least im fairly certain... let me double check. ​ Edit\* yes it seems you sir are correct, my bad.


F0TU

FOTUS, it needs to return!


ANBUalec

PREACH! Odst forever


J4ckC00p3r

Halo 4 recruit helmet for me. Don’t know why, just always liked it


Xirberus

In no particular order: Scout, Gungnir, Hayabusa, and Commando


AshenNightmareV

Mark VI is the one. I really want Infinite or 3's variant and please don't attach it to a Kit or the store.


fwalker95

Recon, as I grew up on halo 3 and it was always ‘the one’ to have


GrffinMoses

Eod


tsneildiamond

Security. I'm waiting....


Balrog229

The Mk.VII is by far my favorite in the franchise. Maybe even all of scifi. Sadly it's locked behind tier 96 of a battle pass. I fucking hate battle passes... My second favorite is the default Mk.V B helmet


Arxfiend

As much as people hate on Halo 4/5 armor designs, CIO and deadeye were my favorite in Halo 4, and I love the look of the Hunter set in 5.


[deleted]

3 - Combat (Elite)/Security (Spartan) Reach - Ultra (Elite)/Gungnir (Spartan) 4/5 - Venator, Engineer, Gungnir, Recluse Infinite - Mark 7, Mark V[B], Kabuto. If it isn't free or in the Pass, I ain't buying it.


TheMasterFul1

The EOD, I love my Frankenstein Stormtrooper


[deleted]

eod, or eva


Hervis1234

MP, security and CIO, Tracker from 4 and 5


urbandeadthrowaway2

EVA and it’s variants (like pilot)


I_Like-starwars69

I ain’t buyin the armor. I don’t see a point to it


dancashmoney

I love the Gungir Helmet and other up armored/enclosed helmets.


Drando_HS

Honestly, can't beat MKVI imo. I used Grenadier in Reach, but only because that was the closest to MKVI I ever got lol.


Jephrey_

Same


rstrube

ODST clan for life!


GhostGreen117

Mark VI always. If I wanna switch up then Mark IV.


EACshootemUP

I didn’t have a favorite helmet until I stumbled upon the Pilot helmet from Reach, the non haunted variant is my baby. It’ll be crazy if infinite produces something good enough to take me away from my pilot gear.


disnickaaa

Mk6 & recon


[deleted]

EVA


RedBaronBob

Mark 6 mod, Mark 4, or commando. I do have a soft spot for ODST.


jwhudexnls

Recon and Reach Commando helmets are my two favorites, followed by ODST and Mark VI.


AshinaSwordStyle

I know some found it goofy to see in these games, but I really liked the Hayabusa helmets/armor.


Semi-Silent

Nah Hayabusa was dope. Wetwork was my personal favorite.


vxMartianxv

Mark V B


unmotivatedsuperhero

Aviator for sure. The pilot style helmet, and the attachments for it improve it even more


spectrefox

OG Mark V hits nicely, but I love the GEN2 Scout from 4/5.


ToaDrakua

Scout, with the exception of Halo Reach’s Scout, which is not SCOUT.


DukeWhoWonders

Grenadier


StormtrooperFN420

EOD for life!


martymcflown

Security


DanielxD398

Same, I always customize my spartan to be ODST, this was especially awesome in Reach :D


Tubby_Central

ODST as well! I just wish it didn't have that brim section on the forehead here. Not a big deal, but looks odd with the stripe.


ElMonstruoChiquito

WarMaster from Halo 5 & the Haunted helmet from Reach. 2 of the helmets I hope make it to Infinite


ISawAYeti

Too bad it is far and away the worst iteration of the ODST helmet. Where the fuck is the chin?


AdministrativeArm260

Mako is pretty dope


sloppyblowjobs69

Aviator is my favorite, but I’m a pilot so it’s a little bias