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Campaign Guide

Halo: Campaign Evolved

Complete Campaign Walkthrough

A faithful yet modernized remake of Halo: Combat Evolved's campaign. 13 missions total: 10 classic missions plus 3 new Bonus Missions that serve as prequels to the main story.

13 Missions10 Classic3 BonusUp to 4 players online
Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Xbox), PS5, Steam

Price

$20.00 (Xbox) / $49.99 (Steam)

Difficulty

Easy, Normal, Heroic, Legendary

Co-op

Up to 4 players online

Mission List

13 Missions · 10 Classic · 3 Bonus

  1. The Pillar of Autumn

    Classic

    Master Chief awakens as the UNSC Pillar of Autumn crash-lands on a mysterious ringworld known as Halo.

    1
  2. 2

    Halo

    Classic

    Explore the ringworld's surface and discover its deadly secrets.

  3. The Truth and Reconciliation

    Classic

    Infiltrate a Covenant warship to rescue Captain Keyes.

    3
  4. 4

    The Silent Cartographer

    Classic

    Search for the map room that will lead you to the secrets of Halo.

  5. Assault on the Control Room

    Classic

    Defend the Control Room against wave after wave of Covenant troops.

    5
  6. 6

    343 Guilty Spark

    Classic

    Creep through a swamp to meet the only enemy the Covenant fear.

  7. The Library

    Classic

    Navigate the terrifying Flood-infested library.

    7
  8. 8

    Two Betrayals

    Classic

    Fight through the Flood and Covenant as Halo's true purpose is revealed.

  9. Keyes

    Classic

    Storm the Covenant battle station to rescue Captain Keyes.

    9
  10. 10

    The Maw

    Classic

    Stop the Pillar of Autumn from destroying the ring.

  11. Boarding Action

    Bonus

    Assault a Covenant vessel with Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson.

    11
  12. 12

    The Most Dangerous Game

    Bonus

    Hunt down Covenant forces in a dangerous arena.

  13. Heavy Burden

    Bonus

    Complete the prequel trilogy with an intense final mission.

    13

Mission Walkthroughs

Step-by-step guides for every campaign mission.

01

The Pillar of Autumn

Master Chief awakens as the UNSC Pillar of Autumn crash-lands on a mysterious ringworld known as Halo.

Objectives

  1. 1Survive the crash landing
  2. 2Find a way off the crashed ship
  3. 3Locate Captain Keyes
  4. 4Activate the silent cartographer

Key Tips

  • Grab all available ammo from the lifeboat area
  • Use the Assault Rifle for close-to-mid range combat
  • Watch for Covenant patrols on the beach
  • Find the Pistol - it's one of the most powerful weapons in the game
Skull: Located near the end of the missionTerminal: Found in the control room area
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02

Halo

Explore the ringworld's surface and discover its deadly secrets.

Objectives

  1. 1Explore the ringworld surface
  2. 2Rescue surviving Marines
  3. 3Discover the truth about Halo

Key Tips

  • The Warthog is your best friend in this mission
  • Use the Warthog's chain gun to mow down enemies
  • Watch out for Wraith tanks
  • The Pistol is excellent for taking out Elites
Skull: Hidden in a cave on the cliffsideTerminal: Located near the Forerunner structure
GruntsJackalsElitesHunters
03

The Truth and Reconciliation

Infiltrate a Covenant warship to rescue Captain Keyes.

Objectives

  1. 1Infiltrate the Covenant battle station
  2. 2Rescue Captain Keyes
  3. 3Escape the station

Key Tips

  • Use stealth when possible
  • The Sniper Rifle is essential for this mission
  • Watch for Gravity Lifts
  • Eliminate Elites first to cause Grunt panic
Skull: Hidden in the gravity lift roomTerminal: Found in the command center
GruntsJackalsElitesHunters
04

The Silent Cartographer

Search for the map room that will lead you to the secrets of Halo.

Objectives

  1. 1Locate the map room
  2. 2Activate the map room
  3. 3Discover Halo's secrets

Key Tips

  • This is a beach assault mission - use vehicles
  • The Warthog with a gunner is highly effective
  • Watch for Snipers on the cliffs
  • The map room is underground
Skull: Located on the beach near some rocksTerminal: Found inside the map room
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05

Assault on the Control Room

Defend the Control Room against wave after wave of Covenant troops.

Objectives

  1. 1Defend the Control Room
  2. 2Repel Covenant waves
  3. 3Activate the control systems

Key Tips

  • This is a defense mission - fortify your position
  • Use the Scorpion Tank when available
  • Watch for Banshee attacks
  • The Rocket Launcher is excellent for air targets
Skull: Hidden in a side passageTerminal: Located in the control room
GruntsJackalsElitesHuntersBanshees
06

343 Guilty Spark

Creep through a swamp to meet the only enemy the Covenant fear.

Objectives

  1. 1Navigate the swamp
  2. 2Meet 343 Guilty Spark
  3. 3Discover the Flood

Key Tips

  • This mission introduces the Flood
  • The Flood are extremely dangerous at close range
  • Use the Shotgun against Flood forms
  • Watch for Infection Forms
Skull: Located near the crashed shipTerminal: Found in the structure
Flood Combat FormsFlood Infection Forms
07

The Library

Navigate the terrifying Flood-infested library.

Objectives

  1. 1Navigate the Flood-infested library
  2. 2Find the Index
  3. 3Survive the Flood onslaught

Key Tips

  • This is one of the most challenging missions
  • Stock up on Shotgun ammo
  • Use the Rocket Launcher against large groups
  • Watch for Carrier Forms
Skull: Hidden in a side corridorTerminal: Found near the Index chamber
Flood Combat FormsFlood Infection FormsFlood Carrier Forms
08

Two Betrayals

Fight through the Flood and Covenant as Halo's true purpose is revealed.

Objectives

  1. 1Fight through Flood and Covenant
  2. 2Reach the control room
  3. 3Stop Halo's activation

Key Tips

  • You're fighting both Flood and Covenant
  • Use their conflicts to your advantage
  • The Energy Sword is powerful but risky
  • Watch for Banshee attacks
Skull: Located in a cave systemTerminal: Found in the Forerunner structure
FloodCovenant (Grunts, Jackals, Elites)
09

Keyes

Storm the Covenant battle station to rescue Captain Keyes.

Objectives

  1. 1Storm the Covenant battle station
  2. 2Rescue Captain Keyes
  3. 3Retrieve the Index

Key Tips

  • Use stealth when possible
  • The Sniper Rifle is essential
  • Watch for Hunter pairs
  • The Rocket Launcher is effective against Hunters
Skull: Hidden in a side roomTerminal: Found in the command center
GruntsJackalsElitesHunters
10

The Maw

Stop the Pillar of Autumn from destroying the ring.

Objectives

  1. 1Stop the Pillar of Autumn's self-destruct
  2. 2Escape the ship
  3. 3Destroy the ring

Key Tips

  • This is the final mission - give it your all
  • Use the Warthog for the final escape
  • Watch for Flood on the ship
  • Time is critical - move fast
Skull: Located in the engine roomTerminal: Found in the bridge
FloodCovenant
11

Boarding Action

Bonus

Assault a Covenant vessel with Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson.

Objectives

  1. 1Assault a Covenant vessel
  2. 2Secure key areas
  3. 3Complete the prequel story

Key Tips

  • Work with your squad
  • Use cover effectively
  • Watch for elite guards
  • Coordinate with Sgt. Johnson
GruntsJackalsElites
12

The Most Dangerous Game

Bonus

Hunt down Covenant forces in a dangerous arena.

Objectives

  1. 1Hunt down Covenant forces
  2. 2Survive the arena
  3. 3Complete the challenge

Key Tips

  • Use the environment to your advantage
  • Watch for ambushes
  • Manage your ammo carefully
  • Stay mobile
GruntsJackalsElitesHunters
13

Heavy Burden

Bonus

Complete the prequel trilogy with an intense final mission.

Objectives

  1. 1Complete the prequel trilogy
  2. 2Face the final challenge
  3. 3Secure victory

Key Tips

  • This is the toughest bonus mission
  • Use all your skills
  • Watch for new enemy types
  • Coordinate with your team
GruntsJackalsElitesHunters

Weapons Guide

Human and Covenant weapons and their best use cases.

Human Weapons

UNSC ballistic arsenal

6

  • Assault Rifle

    Auto

    Close-to-mid range combat

  • Magnum Pistol

    Semi-Auto

    All ranges, excellent headshots

  • Sniper Rifle

    Bolt-Action

    Long range, anti-personnel

  • Shotgun

    Pump-Action

    Close range, anti-Flood

  • Rocket Launcher

    Heavy

    Anti-vehicle, anti-group

  • SMG

    Auto

    Close range, high fire rate

Covenant Weapons

Plasma & energy arsenal

5

  • Plasma Pistol

    Semi-Auto

    Charged shots, vehicle damage

  • Needle Rifle

    Burst

    Mid range, supercombine

  • Energy Sword

    Melee

    Close range, instant kill

  • Fuel Rod Cannon

    Heavy

    Anti-group, area damage

  • Plasma Rifle

    Auto

    Close-to-mid range

Enemy Types

Covenant and Flood enemies, their threat levels, and weaknesses.

Covenant Enemies

The alien alliance — shields, ranks, and coordinated squads

  1. 01

    Grunt

    Unggoy

    Headshots, grenades

    Low
  2. 02

    Jackal

    Kig-Yar

    Headshots, flank

    Medium
  3. 03

    Elite

    Sangheili

    Headshots, coordinated fire

    High
  4. 04

    Hunter

    Mgalekgolo

    Back shots, explosives

    Very High

Flood Enemies

The parasite — overwhelming numbers and infection

  1. 01

    Infection Form

    Any damage, avoid contact

    Low
  2. 02

    Combat Form

    Headshots, shotgun

    Medium
  3. 03

    Carrier Form

    Explosives, keep distance

    High
  4. 04

    Tank Form

    Heavy weapons, teamwork

    Very High

Difficulty Settings

Choose your challenge. Legendary is recommended for experienced players.

Easy

Enemy Health50%
Enemy Damage50%
Ammo DropsAbundant

Normal

Enemy Health100%
Enemy Damage100%
Ammo DropsNormal

Heroic

Enemy Health150%
Enemy Damage150%
Ammo DropsReduced

Legendary

Enemy Health200%
Enemy Damage200%
Ammo DropsScarce

Tips for Success

Strategies to help you survive and conquer the campaign.

General Tips

  1. 1Headshots are key — Most enemies die with a single headshot
  2. 2Use cover — Don't stand in the open
  3. 3Manage ammo — Pick up weapons from fallen enemies
  4. 4Grenades are your friend — Use them to clear groups
  5. 5Vehicle combat — Use vehicles when available

Legendary Difficulty Tips

  1. 1Patience is virtue — Don't rush into fights
  2. 2Sniper Rifle is essential — Pick off enemies from range
  3. 3Rocket Launcher for emergencies — Save it for tough spots
  4. 4Checkpoints matter — Use them wisely
  5. 5Retry quickly — If you die, learn from your mistake

LASO Tips (Legendary + All Skulls On)

  1. 1Master the plasma pistol + pistol combo
  2. 2Learn enemy spawn patterns
  3. 3Use speed runs where possible
  4. 4Practice specific sections
  5. 5Watch speedrun videos for strategies

Collectibles

Skulls and Terminals hidden throughout the campaign.

Skulls

9 gameplay modifiers — find them in the missions, activate them here

  • Iron

    Respawning limited

  • Black Eye

    Shields only recharge from melee

  • Tough Luck

    Enemies dodge more

  • Catch

    Enemies throw more grenades

  • Fog

    Motion tracker disabled

  • Famine

    Enemies drop less ammo

  • Thunderstorm

    All enemies upgraded

  • Mythic

    Double enemy health

  • Assassin

    All enemies invisible on radar

13 Terminals are hidden throughout the campaign, providing lore and backstory for the Halo universe — each is listed in its mission above.

Featured Videos

Curated video resources to help you master the campaign.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Launch Trailer

Official launch trailer for Halo: Campaign Evolved.

HALO CAMPAIGN EVOLVED Walkthrough Gameplay Part 1

Official walkthrough gameplay from the beginning of the campaign.