In addition to the original 10 missions, Halo: Campaign Evolved also includes three new prequel missions and nine new weapons from later Halo games, for a total of 17 weapons. This guide will provide you with a complete list of all new weapons and best loadouts per mission in the game.
All New & Expanded Weapons List
Here’s the list of all classic returning weapons: MA5B Assault Rifle, M6D Magnum, M90 Shotgun, S2 AM Sniper Rifle, M19 SPNKr Rocket Launcher, Plasma Pistol, Plasma Rifle, and Needler. Below is the list of all new weapons:
| Weapons | Features |
|---|---|
| BR55 Battle Rifle | An excellent 3-round burst precision mid-range weapon, which you can pick up during Assault on the Control Room. |
| Energy Sword (Type-1) | One-hit close-quarters kills with lunge and top-tier for CQC. |
| Sentinel Beam | Continuous laser that melts Flood swarms and great against the infected. |
| Needle Rifle (T-31) | Precision needles with fast supercombine. |
| Beam Rifle | Covenant long-range precision weapon that tends to overheat. |
| SMG (Evolved) | High-capacity close-range weapon against Flood swarms with dual-wield capability in some Campaign Remix rotations. |
| Fuel Rod Cannon | Expanded Fuel Rod Gun. |
| Brute Plasma Rifle | Aggressive Brute variant for DPS and more power. |
| Spiker | Another Brute automatic weapon that fires razor-sharp metallic spikes. |
Best Weapons & Loadouts per Mission
When it comes to best loadouts, try to be flexible due to new weapon drops, but prioritize mission-specific threats and adjust for co-op gameplay, too. Here are the recommended weapons and loadouts for each mission:
| Missions | Loadouts |
|---|---|
| The Pillar of Autumn | MA5B AR (starting) + M6D Magnum. Swap to Plasma Pistol + Magnum for Elites. Shotgun if available for close threats. |
| Halo | AR/Battle Rifle + Rocket Launcher (Wraiths/vehicles). Sniper for long sightlines. Plasma Pistol + precision for Elites. |
| Truth and Reconciliation | Plasma Pistol + M6D (classic combo for shields/headshots). Battle Rifle or Needler for groups. |
| Silent Cartographer | Sniper/Beam Rifle + AR/Battle Rifle. Rocket/Fuel Rod for Hunters/vehicles. Shotgun for close island fights. |
| Assault on the Control Room | Battle Rifle (pickup here) + Plasma Pistol or Shotgun. Rocket for tanks. Swap to Energy Sword when available for rooms. |
| 343 Guilty Spark | Shotgun + AR/SMG or Sentinel Beam. Generally, avoid slow weapons here. |
| The Library | Shotgun/Sentinel Beam/SMG (primary for swarms) + Energy Sword or AR. |
| Two Betrayals | Rocket/Fuel Rod + Sniper/Beam Rifle. AR/Battle Rifle for dismounts. |
| Keyes | Shotgun/SMG + Energy Sword or Sentinel Beam. Plasma weapons for shields before the Flood overwhelm. |
| The Maw | Rocket Launcher + AR/Battle Rifle (or Shotgun for close). |
| Operation: METEORITE | Sniper/Beam Rifle + Rocket Launcher (anti-vehicle/Elites); or Battle Rifle/AR + Plasma Pistol. Energy Sword/Spiker for CQC boarding. |
