[3] Unlike both the original Xbox and Vista releases of Halo 2 however it is only possible in campaign, likely to allow speed runners and others to enjoy the trick but avoiding issues with multiplayer. In multiplayer, the sword now has a limited battery supply.

Rapidly switch weapons, press the action/reload button, and shoot buttons quickly in that order. An Energy Sword's crosshair in the Halo: Reach Beta.

In War Games, this model can be swung faster than other energy swords. If one hits an angled surface or object including AIs and vehicles then the lunge can be redirected. [21] The Type-1 Energy Weapon's edge is therefore extremely volatile, being able to slice through even the toughest metals like a hot knife through butter, including ODST battle armour and the Titanium-A class plating of UNSC destroyers.[34][35]. Worlds like Onyx were referred to as "The Shield" of the Forerunner, while the Halos considered "the Sword."

A profile view of the Energy Sword from Halo 2. If done correctly you should lunge towards the enemy from your current position as you would with a normal sword lunge.

The plasma then consumes the handle and thus destroys the weapon.

In Halo: Combat Evolved, the energy sword has a cyan glow, a far less defined edge and makes a dull clunk when striking an object. [10] The energy sword is intended to express its owner's personal skill, clerical honor, and combat viability. This weapon can also be found as the second hidden weapon in the final campaign mission Guardians. The white glow seen in Halo: Combat Evolved is also replaced with a more glass-like transparency. Normally however one cannot immediately fire their weapon or correspondingly active the sword's lunge.

Hal's sword, a downloadable bonus in the Fable 2 Collector's Edition (note the more traditional grip). Things Ghost of Tsushima Doesn't Tell You. A Zealot with an Energy Sword in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. Jul 'Mdama killing a prisoner with his energy sword in Halo: Escalation.

Good in close, but miserable at any other range. Switching from one weapon to the Energy Sword is slow now, making it more difficult to switch on the fly.

Ripa 'Moramee's dual custom Energy Swords in Halo Wars.

[18] Storm troops, Ultras, Zealots, Generals, special operations, stealth troops, and honor guardsmen commonly use energy swords. Sword Flying is a glitch present in Halo 2 and Halo 2: Anniversary.

In order to perform one needs to have an energy sword and any other weapon equipped, preferably not a shotgun as well as an AI in campaign or an enemy player in multiplayer. Sangheili blood is purple, so "bloodblade" may be a human-given name or named for the blood of humans (or Jiralhanae or San'Shyuum) killed by bearers of the swords. Sword flying is one of if not THE only glitch in the Halo series to be removed from one version of the game and intentionally added back in another.

As illustrated by the rocket launcher a large reticle is easier to perform the glitch due to requiring less precision. In this case the thumb sliding method cannot be applied though manually pressing each button may be easier. [28], The bloodblade[29] is a red colored energy sword,[note 1] used by certain Special Operations Sangheili[2][24] such as the Silent Shadow. The energy sword appears to have been balanced out compared with its earlier incarnations, having a slightly faster swing than its Halo 3 incarnation, its lunge attack now does the same damage as a normal swing, the range has been reduced, and can now be blocked by a well-timed normal melee.

Scoped weapons will also increase the range at which the glitch can be performed. [33], Used in some War Games Infection matches.

It does however have the post auto-update method and is likewise difficult has also been noted to be inconsistent, often giving smaller flies while occasionally giving longer flies.[2]. Good at all ranges. Prop replica version of the Energy Sword. A Sangheili Commander with an Energy Sword in Spartan Ops. On this note it is worth noting that while the shotgun lacks any usefulness with this technique for movement, sword flying immediately after a shotgun shot can be used to deal larger amount of damage at close range. Best used at medium range, usually backpedalling away from opponents with less rangey guns. Range is reduced since Halo 2 and the Energy Sword now has limited uses. Weapons in the Halo universe. g range, weak at medium range, decent at medium-close and close range.

[21] The battery's energy is reduced for each successful strike.

Elites also hold the sword back more than a Spartan when used as an active weapon. Frederic-104 holding an empty energy sword in his hands. Melee button causes quicker attack that does not lunge, however you can use it to psyche an opponent into thinking you've wanted your lunge. In Halo 2, the energy sword is blue with purple undertones, with electrical energy crackling on it when the blade is activated.

Players can melee with the sword as soon as they swap to it.

Players are now able to parry with the Sword. In Halo: Reach, the sword is now darker in color. This will generally allow the player to pass over their target as well as change the angle at which they fly to a more vertical one. As Halo 2: Anniversary has twice frame and tick rate of the original Xbox version, the trick is slightly more difficult due to the window to perform it being twice as small.

Consider it a pocket-size Battle Rifle with just a bit less power. Atriox blocks the Executioner's bloodblade on the cover of Halo: Rise of Atriox#2. [25], Energy swords manufactured by Mdama keep in 2558 burned less intensely, thus making it harder to cut armor, but causing more grievous injuries and not cauterizing wounds. The sword's lunge attack has been reduced for balancing purposes. The easiest way to perform the trick on this control scheme is to slide one's thumb from 'Y' to 'X' and then press 'RT'. If you're going to use an SMG, be sure to back it up with another dual-wield weapon. Atriox catches the Executioner's bloodblade in Halo: Rise of Atriox.

Best used against vehicles from a distance (it zooms!) Up close, backpedal with the Sniper Rifle and try to line up the opponent in the center of your screen (not zoomed in). First-person view of the Energy Sword in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer. A Spartan using a red-colored Energy Sword on Stonetown. [11] The Sangheili pride themselves on their skills with the weapon,[12] which they regard as holy,[13] and believe that it is better for a Sangheili to fall on his sword to redeem his honor than to die dishonorably.

When performing the glitch in multiplayer to explore it is suggested that one attempt the glitch with no ammo in their non sword weapon to avoid accidentally firing at their target.

This way you're most likely to have a charge when you need it.

It allows players to extend the range of the energy sword's lunge by using the reticle of their secondary weapon. Several other alternate control schemes such as "Universal Bump And Jump" will still accommodate the thumb slide albeit slightly differently. Notice that the motion tracker is still present. When a player is playing as an Elite and uses the Energy Sword as a primary weapon, the camera will lower a bit; this is due to the Elite hunching down. Improved over previous Halo games, the Needler requires only a half a clip to kill. Rtas 'Vadum with an Energy Sword in Halo 2: Anniversary. It's a good gun we'd pick over the Assault Rifle in most situations. Stab wounds by the energy sword are, in most cases, fatal — as the blade passes through the body, the organs and tissues are cauterized by the extreme temperatures produced by the blades.

Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic climax. The sword is usable in multiplayer with an infinite battery power. First-person view of the energy sword by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign. In Halo 2, the energy sword is blue with purple undertones, with electrical energy crackling on it when the blade is activated.

However the actual default on Halo 2: Anniversary is the "Universal Default (Recon)" scheme which swaps action/reload to 'RB' instead, matching the newer games. Without these, the user is vulnerable to attack by all forms of ranged attack, especially from sniper-based counterattacks. Very good accuracy at range, but it takes a lot of shots to kill. The term is sometimes also used more broadly to refer to any movement using the energy sword's lunge.

John-117 getting ready to lunge at a Sangheili in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Trailer.

Sometimes also referred to as sword flying, the two methods could be used in conjunction with each other. Although the handle can generally be used as a club, the Energy Sword's combat effectiveness at that point is minimal. It also has an angle near the handle, whereas in the two previous games it was curved. First-person view of the Vorpal Talon by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign. The Executioner with a bloodblade in Halo Wars 2. The battery is also drained with every hit, including against walls and floors, so it's far less viable against Hunters and other powerful enemies. While slight movements may not affect the fly faster movements by the target generally do. Auto-Update 3 however mostly removed the glitch. While performing one lunge the player cannot perform a second one until they pass their target.

The Energy Sword being used with smart scope in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta. John-117 armed with an energy sword during the Raid on Argent Moon in a Halo 5: Guardians prerelease screenshot. When unused, the sword rests differently on the SPARTAN and Sangheili character models. First-person view of the Ravening Sliver in Halo 5: Guardians. A single strike can even penetrate the energy shield systems, armor, and flesh of a Spartan or a Sangheili.

Some energy swords contain a fail-safe mechanism that can permanently disable the weapon if the Sangheili wielding it drops it. Atriox blocks a bloodblade with his right hand. Frederic-104 armed with an energy sword on Genesis.

Installing multiplayer map pack also installs the first three auto-updates. Unlike in past titles, players can aim with the sword to increase its effective range, and the weapon provides a noticeable speed boost which is enough to make the player visible on the motion sensor while crouching. Gravity Hammer does not have the range of the Energy Sword.