Achievements
57 Achievements · 1000 Gamerscore · Platinum Trophy
Complete guide to every achievement in Halo: Campaign Evolved. Find strategies, unlock routes, LASO tips, and recommended loadouts for earning every last Gamerscore point.
Story Achievements
13 achievementsComplete each mission to unlock these achievements.
The Autumn Leaves
Complete Pillar of Autumn
Installation 04
Complete Halo
Infiltration Anticipation
Complete Truth and Reconciliation
Bee Thirty
Complete Silent Cartographer
Control Alt Delete
Complete Assault on the Control Room
This Stuff is Your History
Complete 343 Guilty Spark
Protocol Dictates Action
Complete The Library
Double Trouble
Complete Two Betrayals
Captain's Orders
Complete Keyes
Dust and Echoes Evolved
Complete The Maw
Before the Fall
Complete Boarding Action
Tiger Company
Complete The Most Dangerous Game
Personal Space
Complete Heavy Burden
Difficulty Achievements
4 achievementsComplete the campaign on different difficulty settings. Difficulty modifiers prevent unlocking these achievements.
Greenhorn
Complete Campaign on Easy
Play through the game naturally. This will likely unlock automatically during your first playthrough.
- ▸Focus on learning enemy patterns and weapon combinations
- ▸Use cover and don't rush
Birth of a Spartan
Complete Campaign on Normal
Requires more careful play than Easy. Use the Plasma Pistol + Magnum combo for Elites.
- ▸Manage your ammo
- ▸Use cover effectively
- ▸Learn when to retreat
Heroes Never Die
Complete Campaign on Heroic
Significant difficulty increase. Master the Plasma Pistol + Magnum combo. Use Sniper Rifle for long-range.
- ▸Save Rocket Launcher for emergencies
- ▸Learn enemy spawn patterns
- ▸Use checkpoints wisely
Living Legend
Complete Campaign on Legendary
The ultimate challenge. Plasma Pistol + Magnum is essential. Sniper Rifle for priority targets. Shotgun for Flood.
- ▸Patience is key — don't rush into fights
- ▸Learn optimal routes
- ▸Save checkpoints for tough encounters
Collectibles Achievements
18 achievementsFind all Skulls and Terminals across every mission.
Clean Sweep
Find all Skulls and Terminals in Pillar of Autumn
Before completing the mission, explore all side paths and listen for the audio cue.
- ▸Use the Collectibles Guide for exact locations
Successful Search
Find all Skulls and Terminals in Halo
Before completing the mission, explore all side paths and listen for the audio cue.
- ▸Use the Collectibles Guide for exact locations
Plundered
Find all Skulls and Terminals in Truth and Reconciliation
Before completing the mission, explore all side paths and listen for the audio cue.
- ▸Use the Collectibles Guide for exact locations
Buried Treasure
Find all Skulls and Terminals in Silent Cartographer
Before completing the mission, explore all side paths and listen for the audio cue.
- ▸Use the Collectibles Guide for exact locations
Stowed in Snow
Find all Skulls and Terminals in Assault on the Control Room
Before completing the mission, explore all side paths and listen for the audio cue.
- ▸Use the Collectibles Guide for exact locations
Proto Gravemind
Find all Skulls and Terminals in 343 Guilty Spark
Before completing the mission, explore all side paths and listen for the audio cue.
- ▸Use the Collectibles Guide for exact locations
Timeless Tomes
Find all Skulls and Terminals in The Library
The Library has many hidden side paths. Take your time and explore thoroughly.
- ▸Listen for the audio cue
- ▸Check every corridor branch
Outpost Discoveries
Find all Skulls and Terminals in Two Betrayals
Before completing the mission, explore all side paths and listen for the audio cue.
- ▸Use the Collectibles Guide for exact locations
Priorities
Find all Skulls and Terminals in Keyes
Before completing the mission, explore all side paths and listen for the audio cue.
- ▸Use the Collectibles Guide for exact locations
No Rush
Find all Skulls and Terminals in The Maw
Before completing the mission, explore all side paths and listen for the audio cue.
- ▸Use the Collectibles Guide for exact locations
Souvenirs
Find all Skulls and Terminals in Boarding Action
Before completing the mission, explore all side paths and listen for the audio cue.
- ▸Use the Collectibles Guide for exact locations
Brute Loops
Find all Skulls and Terminals in The Most Dangerous Game
Before completing the mission, explore all side paths and listen for the audio cue.
- ▸Use the Collectibles Guide for exact locations
Parting Gifts
Find all Skulls and Terminals in Heavy Burden
Before completing the mission, explore all side paths and listen for the audio cue.
- ▸Use the Collectibles Guide for exact locations
Lore Have Mercy
Activate all 13 Terminals
Follow the Collectibles Guide. Each mission has 1 Terminal.
- ▸Terminals are usually in side paths or hidden areas
- ▸Listen for the audio cue when nearby
Cranial
Collect a Skull
Will unlock automatically as you play through the campaign.
- ▸Skulls emit an audio cue when you're nearby
- ▸Check side paths and hidden areas
Making a Necklace
Collect 22 Skulls
You'll naturally collect many Skulls while playing. Use the Collectibles Guide to find the rest.
- ▸Focus on one mission at a time
- ▸Use the collection checklist to track progress
Headhunter
Collect all 39 Skulls
Follow the Collectibles Guide step by step. Use the collection maps for exact locations.
- ▸Some Skulls are in hard-to-reach places
- ▸Watch video guides for tricky locations
Collector's Addition
Find all Skulls and Terminals in the game
Complete the Collectibles Guide for all 13 missions. Collect all 39 Skulls and 13 Terminals.
- ▸Use the 100% Completion Checklist to track your progress
- ▸Replay missions if needed
Campaign Remix Achievements
3 achievementsComplete Remixed Campaign missions. Difficulty modifiers prevent unlocking these achievements.
REMIX!
Complete a Remixed Mission
Unlock Campaign Remix by collecting 3 Skulls. Then play any mission on Remix mode.
- ▸Start with an easy mission like Pillar of Autumn or Halo
Beat the Drop
Complete a Remixed Mission without dying
Choose an easy mission and play conservatively. Use cover and don't take risks.
- ▸Save at every checkpoint
- ▸If you die, reload the checkpoint immediately
Mix Master
Complete an entire Remixed Campaign without dying
This is very challenging. Play on Easy difficulty. Use the Plasma Pistol + Magnum combo. Save constantly.
- ▸Take your time — don't rush
- ▸Use checkpoints wisely
- ▸If you die, you must restart the entire campaign
Combat Achievements
6 achievementsDefeat enemies using specific methods.
Bad Gas
Destroy 100 Grunt backpacks
Grunts are the small, amphibian-looking enemies. When they flee, shoot their backpacks to destroy them.
- ▸Grunts turn and run when their Elite leaders are killed
- ▸Aim for the backpack on their back
- ▸Assault Rifle is effective
- ▸Best missions: Halo, Silent Cartographer
Plate Tectonics
Break off 25 Hunter backplates
Hunters are large, heavily armored enemies. Their weak point is the orange glow on their back.
- ▸Hunters always appear in pairs
- ▸Circle around to get behind them
- ▸Sniper Rifle or Rocket Launcher is effective
- ▸Best missions: Assault on the Control Room, The Library
New Whip
Hijack 10 Vehicles
Approach an enemy vehicle and press the hijack button to steal it.
- ▸Ghosts are the easiest to hijack
- ▸Clear the area of other enemies first
- ▸Best missions: Halo, Silent Cartographer, Assault on the Control Room
Disarmed
Dismember 100 Flood parts
Flood enemies can lose arms, legs, and other body parts when shot. Shoot their limbs to dismember them.
- ▸Use the Shotgun for close-range dismemberment
- ▸Assault Rifle works well too
- ▸Best missions: 343 Guilty Spark, The Library, Two Betrayals
Claims Adjuster
Break off 50 Vehicle parts
Shoot vehicles to break off parts like wheels, wings, and weapons.
- ▸Ghosts break apart easily
- ▸Warthogs lose wheels when shot
- ▸Use Assault Rifle or Magnum for precision shots
Make Them Count
Kill 100 enemies with headshots
Aim for the head when shooting enemies. Headshots deal bonus damage and can kill in one shot.
- ▸Magnum is excellent for headshots
- ▸Grunts die in one headshot
- ▸Jackals die in one headshot
- ▸Elites require 2 headshots or 1 after stripping shields
Challenge Achievements
6 achievementsComplete specific challenges with Skulls enabled. Difficulty modifiers prevent unlocking these achievements.
Hot Streak
With Floor Is Lava Skull: beat a mission without jumping or dying
The Floor Is Lava Skull makes you take damage when touching the ground. You must stay airborne while also never jumping.
- ▸Use vehicles to stay off the ground
- ▸Choose an easy mission like Pillar of Autumn
- ▸Practice the movement pattern first
Even Tempered
With Temperamental Skull: beat Halo without upsetting anyone
The Temperamental Skull makes allies attack you if you kill friendlies. Complete the mission without killing any friendly NPCs.
- ▸Don't shoot at friendly Marines
- ▸Avoid collateral damage
- ▸Be very careful with grenades
Like Old Times
Complete Two Betrayals with Speed Limit, Endurance Spec, Hip Fire, and Armistice Skulls
Speed Limit disables sprint, Endurance Spec makes UNSC vehicles invincible, Hip Fire disables zoom, Armistice stops enemy factions from fighting each other.
- ▸Use UNSC vehicles — they're invincible
- ▸Master hip fire accuracy
- ▸Take your time since sprint is disabled
- ▸Avoid Covenant vs Flood fights
Frugal Fire
Equip Famine, Recession, and Johnny Ammo Seed Skulls and beat a mission without running out of ammo
Famine halves dropped ammo, Recession doubles ammo usage, Johnny Ammo Seed wastes remaining clip on reload.
- ▸Use melee weapons extensively
- ▸Pick up weapons carefully
- ▸Reload only when magazine is empty
- ▸Conserve ammo for tough encounters
- ▸Choose an easy mission
MYTHIC
Complete Campaign with LASO enabled
The hardest achievement in the game. Requires mastering the Plasma Pistol + Magnum combo, learning enemy patterns, and extreme patience.
- ▸Watch LASO speedrun videos for strategies
- ▸Learn optimal routes for each mission
- ▸Save Rocket Launcher for emergencies
- ▸Use checkpoints wisely
- ▸Consider co-op for easier completion
All Shield, No Yield
Complete any level on Heroic+ without taking health damage
Play conservatively. Use cover, retreat when shields are low, and avoid taking health damage.
- ▸Choose an easy mission like Pillar of Autumn
- ▸Use the overshield when available
- ▸Retreat immediately when shields are low
- ▸Don't take risks
Special Achievements
7 achievementsSecret and special achievements. Difficulty modifiers prevent unlocking most of these.
This is My Ship Now
Eliminate Captain Keyes and trap his six avenging Marines in the Autumn's observation pen
During the Keyes mission, Captain Keyes has been turned into a Flood combat form. Kill him, then lure his marine escorts into the observation pen.
- ▸This is a secret achievement
- ▸The observation pen is near Keyes' location
- ▸Lure the marines inside, then close the door
- ▸May require multiple attempts
Map Quest
Complete The Silent Cartographer without shooting, using grenades, melee, dying, or restarting
You must complete the entire mission using only movement and vehicle traversal. No combat allowed at all.
- ▸Use the Warthog for protection
- ▸Run past all enemies
- ▸Avoid all combat encounters
- ▸Use stealth when possible
That's My Ride
On Assault on the Control Room: get to the Banshee before the Elite
When you see a Banshee, rush to it before the Elite can reach it.
- ▸Be fast and direct
- ▸Ignore other enemies
- ▸Use sprint if available
- ▸The Banshee is usually near the beginning of the mission
Arm's Length
On 343 Guilty Spark: complete the first floor without taking a hit
The first floor is the outdoor area before entering the structure. Complete it without taking any damage.
- ▸Use the Shotgun for close encounters
- ▸Keep your distance from enemies
- ▸Use cover effectively
- ▸Retreat if shields get low
Clean Lap
On The Maw: complete the warthog run without being forcibly ejected from your vehicle
During the final escape sequence, drive the Warthog through the corridors without crashing or being ejected.
- ▸Drive carefully and avoid obstacles
- ▸Don't hit walls or objects
- ▸Maintain control of the vehicle
- ▸This requires practice
Jiralhanae Conservationist
On The Most Dangerous Game: don't kill any rampaging Brutes
Complete the mission without killing any Brutes. You can kill other enemies, but Brutes must be left alive.
- ▸Avoid Brute encounters when possible
- ▸Run past Brutes if needed
- ▸This requires careful play
Food Critic
Listen to the Thirsty Grunt talk about his eating habits
Find the Thirsty Grunt and listen to his dialogue. He's located in a specific hidden area of the game.
- ▸This is an Easter egg
- ▸The Thirsty Grunt is usually in a hidden area
- ▸Listen to all his dialogue
- ▸May require exploring off the main path
Completion Achievement
1 achievementsUnlock all other achievements to earn the Platinum trophy.
Fully Evolved
Complete Every Achievement / Collect Every Trophy
Complete all 57 other achievements. This requires multiple playthroughs, mastery of the game, and significant time investment.
- ▸Follow the Unlock Routes guide
- ▸Track your progress with the Achievement Tracker
- ▸Take your time — this is a marathon, not a sprint
- ▸Enjoy the journey!
LASO Guide
MYTHIC · 50GLegendary All Skulls On — the hardest achievement in the game
What is LASO?
LASO stands for Legendary All Skulls On. You play the entire campaign on Legendary difficulty with all 17 specific Skulls enabled. Each Skull adds a brutal modifier — together they create the most punishing experience in Halo. Completing LASO unlocks the MYTHIC achievement (50G).
LASO Skulls (17)
Dying in co-op resets to checkpoint, solo restarts level
Shields only recharge when meleeing enemies
Motion Tracker disabled
Dropped weapons have half ammo
Most enemies upgraded
Enemies have increased health
Grunt headshots produce celebrations
Rare dialogue becomes more common
Explosion radius increased 2x
All auto-aim disabled
Grunts die in plasma blaze
Random HUD element removed on respawn
Enemies have increased awareness
Sprint disabled
Flood weak points cause explosions
Allies attack player faster if friendly killed
Reload loses remaining ammo in clip
Top Tips for LASO
01Master the Plasma Pistol + Magnum combo — This is essential for stripping shields and getting headshots
02Learn enemy spawn patterns — Predict where enemies will appear before they do
03Use checkpoints wisely — Don't waste them on trivial encounters
04Save Rocket Launcher for emergencies — It's your lifeline against Hunters and groups
05Watch speedrun videos — Learn optimal routes and skip strategies
Common Mistakes
Rushing through encounters — LASO rewards patience above all else
Ignoring ammo management — With Famine skull, every bullet counts
Skipping side paths — Some skulls are hidden in optional areas you can't revisit
Unlock Routes
Optimal 5-phase route for unlocking all achievements (60-100 hours total)
Phase 1: First Playthrough
10-15 hours+170GComplete the campaign on Normal and collect all Terminals along the way.
- ▸Play through on Normal difficulty
- ▸Collect Terminals as you encounter them
- ▸Unlock story and basic difficulty achievements
Phase 2: Second Playthrough
8-12 hours+360GComplete on Heroic while collecting every Skull and Terminal.
- ▸Play on Heroic difficulty
- ▸Collect all Skulls and Terminals using the Collectibles Guide
- ▸Track progress with checklists
Phase 3: Challenge Playthrough
10-20 hours+260GComplete Campaign Remix missions and special Skull challenges.
- ▸Complete all Campaign Remix missions
- ▸Attempt special challenge achievements with specific Skulls
- ▸Complete non-combat special achievements
Phase 4: Legendary Playthrough
15-25 hours+40GComplete the entire campaign on Legendary difficulty.
- ▸Play through on Legendary difficulty
- ▸Use recommended Legendary loadout and strategies
- ▸Take it slow — patience is key
Phase 5: LASO Playthrough
20-40 hours+100GComplete the campaign on Legendary with all 17 LASO Skulls enabled.
- ▸Enable all 17 LASO Skulls on Legendary
- ▸Follow LASO-specific strategies and routes
- ▸Consider co-op for easier completion
Achievement Guides
Detailed guides for the most challenging achievements
Legendary Difficulty Guide
Weapon Priority: Plasma Pistol + Magnum combo is king — strip shields with charged shot, finish with headshot
Play Style: Conservative and patient — use cover, pick off enemies from distance, never rush
Checkpoint Management: Don't waste checkpoints on easy encounters — trigger them before hard fights
Learn Enemy Patterns: Each encounter has a predictable pattern — study it before engaging
Resource Conservation: Ammo is scarce — make every shot count, swap weapons frequently
Charged shot strips shields instantly
Headshot finisher, high precision
Long-range elimination
Crowd control and boss damage
LASO Guide Summary
Master the Combo: Plasma Pistol charged shot + Magnum headshot is the only reliable kill method
Learn Routes: Watch speedrun videos — optimal paths save hours of frustration
Save Everything: Ammo, health packs, and checkpoint triggers are precious resources
Avoid When Possible: Not every fight needs to be taken — running past enemies is valid
Co-op Advantage: Find a partner — Iron skull's solo restart is brutal without one
Collectibles Guide Summary
Follow a Guide Step by Step: Don't try to find collectibles from memory — use the Collectibles page
One Mission at a Time: Focus on completing one mission's collectibles before moving on
Use Checklists: Track your progress — missing one item means replaying the whole mission
Watch Video Guides: Visual guides help with tricky locations that text can't describe
Replay Missions: You can replay any mission to collect missed items — progress carries over
Loadout Guide
Recommended weapon loadouts for different scenarios
Starting Loadout
BalancedReliable all-rounder for your first playthrough on Normal difficulty.
MA5B Assault Rifle
Versatile automatic weapon effective at all ranges. High ammo capacity for sustained firefights.
M6D Pistol
Precision headshot weapon with zoom. The best all-purpose sidearm in the game.
Exploration
StealthOptimized for finding Skulls and Terminals with minimal combat overhead.
Needler
Supercombine effect shreds shielded enemies. Excellent for clearing paths quickly.
MA5B Assault Rifle
Reliable backup for unshielded targets and general combat.
Boss Fights
High DPSMaximum damage output for Hunters, Elites, and tough encounters.
Shotgun
Devastating close-range damage. One-shots most enemies within melee range.
M6D Pistol
Long-range precision for when you can't get close. Zoom for weak points.
Fun Loadout
ChaosFor when you want to blow everything up. Not efficient, but extremely satisfying.
Rocket Launcher
Maximum explosive chaos. Two rockets of pure destruction.
Fuel Rod Gun
Plasma destruction with area denial. Watch the splash damage.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about achievements
General Questions
4 questionsLASO Questions
4 questionsTechnical Questions
3 questionsVideo Resources
Video guides for achievements
All Achievements Guide
Complete guide to every achievement in the game.
Achievement List Overview
Full achievement list with unlock tips and tier breakdown.
Easy LASO Glitch
How to use the LASO glitch for easy MYTHIC achievement.
Mythic & Living Legend Trophy
Guide to unlocking the hardest trophies in the game.
LASO Achievement Guide (MYTHIC)
Step-by-step LASO walkthrough for the MYTHIC achievement.
Easiest LASO of Any Halo Game
Tips for making LASO as manageable as possible.
Legendary Tips & Strategies
Essential tips for surviving Legendary difficulty.