Halo Infinitebrings many new features to theHaloseries. Arguably, the biggest changeHalo Infinitebrings is its large open world. The open-world format changes the Halo formula of linear combat-based gameplay and adds more importance to exploration and traversal.Infinite’sopen world has also given developers the opportunity to include manyengaging side-objectivesthatreward players for exploringZeta Halo.
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Among the added side-objectives are High-Value Targets. These enemies serve as mini-boss battles, with each target requiring their own strategy and approach to elimination. Defeating each High-Value Target will reward playerswith a handful of Valor, which they can use tounlock new weapons and vehiclesfrom the nearest FOB. Upon defeat, each HVT will also grant players access to their unique weapon variant. Among these targets, though, some present a bigger challenge than others.
15Skimmer Alpha
TheSkimmer Alphais one of the easiest High-Value Targets in the game, and can be foundin a cave just north of FOB Juliet on Zeta Halo’s 4th Island.This High-Value Target has low health and is easy to take out from a distance. The most difficult part of the fight is the squad of Skimmers surrounding the Alpha, which can overwhelm players quickly. However, they can be easily handled from a distance.
The Skimmer Alpha will give players access to thePurging Shock Rifle, which will do stun damage to enemies. The Purging Shock Rifle is even better than the standard Shock Rifle, which is already effective against enemies with large shields.
14Writh Kul
Writh Kulis a strategic mastermind among the Banished, who can be found on thelone mountainous island between Islands 1 and 4.Writh Kul can be easily taken out from vantage points in the mountains above her. The mountains provide players with cover where they can snipe down at the enemies below. Coming in with a flying vehicle orupgraded grapple hookis esp[ecially useful.
Writh Kul uses thePinpoint Needler, which has the ability to target multiple enemies at once. It has more effective targeting capabilities than the standard Needler variant.
13Barroth
Barrothis a skilled Banished sniper and can be a threat to players if they are spotted from a distance away. Barroth can be foundsoutheast of Riven Gate on Island 4, and can easily be taken down from range with a flying vehicle. Keep in mind that Barroth can still target players in their vehicle, so players should make evasive movements if they want to avoid the target’s shots.
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Barroth will give players access to theStalker Rifle Ultraonce defeated. This Stalker Rifle variant has a larger ammo capacity and is less likely to overheat than normal Stalker Rifles.
12Bipbap
Bipbapis not much of a threat to players, and can be found early in the game. Bipbap can be founddirectly to the north of the Excavation Siteand will be surrounded by other Grunts and enemies. These opponents can all be taken out with ease at close-range or long-range.
Bipbap uses theCalcine Disruptor, which will do increased damage to those that are hit by it. Normal Disruptors do electric damage, which is great against enemies with shields. The Calcine Disruptor is especially effective against these enemies.
11Briglard
Briglardis a Grunt Mule that carries weapons on his back. Players will encounter this High-Value Target in thenorth of Island 1, where the bridge connects it to Island 2.This HVT is easily managed as he is surrounded by many other Grunts. The biggest threat with Briglard is that other enemies can use the guns on his back to attack the player; however, this isn’t usually an issue.
Defeating Briglard will grant players access to theUnbound Plasma Pistol, which will shoot three projectiles when fully charged as opposed to the normal Plasma Pistol’s single charged shot.
10Thav ‘Sebarim
Thav ‘Sebarimcan be found to thesouth of FOB Bravo on Island 2.Thav ‘Sebarim is unique in the fact that when encountered, he will be in a vehicle, making him an easy target for players. With knowledge of his vehicle, players can bring power weapons like the Skewer or M41 SPNKR and take him out quickly.
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Thav ‘Sebarim holds theArcane Sentinel Beam, which will do more damage to enemies than the regular Sentinel Beam. The Sentinel Beam is useful in the Forerunner structures around Zeta Halo due to plentiful ammo, but they can be less useful in the open world.
9Balkarus
Balkaruscan be found ifplayerstravel north from the Forge of Teash. Balkarus and the surrounding enemies are found in a large clearing, making them easy targets to weapons like Snipers and Stalker Rifles. Players shouldn’t have much trouble taking this HVT out from long-range.
Balkarus has theRiven Mangler. This weapon shoots three projectiles at once instead of a single projectile with regular Manglers. Manglers do high damage, especially when fired accurately, so they can be useful to have on hand.
8Ik ‘Novus
Ik ‘Novusis a fearsome Brute Chieftan in the Banished. He can be difficult to take on due to his unique weapon, which causes massive damage to targets it makes contact with. Ik ‘Novus can be found to thewest of FOB Echo shortly after arriving on Island 2.
Ik ‘Novus has the uniqueVolatile Skewer. The Skewer is alreadyone of the best guns inHalo Infinitedue to its high damage and effectiveness against enemy vehicles. The Volatile Skewer adds explosive damage to the weapon’s projectiles, causing even more destruction.
7Okro ‘Vagaduun
Okro ‘Vagaduunis one of the first High-Value Targets players will encounter, but that does not mean he is easy to defeat. Okro ‘Vagaduun wields an Energy Sword and has active camo, which make a one-on-one fight difficult. There are also other enemies that spawn in the area, making the fight even more difficult for players He can be foundalong the southwest coast of Island 1.
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Okro ‘Vagaduun wields theDuelist Energy Sword, which allows the user to jump higher and move quicker while holding the weapon. Energy Swords are already powerful weapons inHalo Infinite, and the Duelist Energy Sword is even better than most.
6Inka ‘Saham
Inka ‘Sahamis foundfar to the north of Island 2 on the small island on its own.The closest fast-travel point is Outpost Tremonius, so players will have to do a bit of traveling to get to Inka ‘Saham. Inka will be surrounded by many enemies and will often jump into a turret to fight the player. Players can target the turret while he is shooting to do more damage, but the turret also deals massive damage to players. There’s a lot to watch out for in this fight.
Inka ‘Saham will wield theRapidfire Pulse Carbine. This variant of the Pulse Carbine will fire at a much higher rate, meaning it can do damage to enemies quicker. It is a useful weapon to take into battle against bosses or high-level enemies.
