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Subject: Official Halo: Reach *Mythic Difficulty* Guide (ALL SKULLS ON!!!)

Hello, Community!

Hopefully if you're reading this, it's because you're interesting in kicking your campaign experience up a notch by cranking up the Legendary with all skulls activated :-) Need advice? A guide? Maybe even a friendly community to cheer you on and help guide you through the process? Then give our Mythic thread a read, and Godspeed on your Mythic journey!

Best Regards,
The Tyrant


Posted by: TriggerHappyCow
Hey all i just thought id ask what mission you would recommend after Winter Contingency and Nightfall since ive comepleted both, thanks :)


I'd personally recommend Tip of the Spear or ONI Sword Base. Awesome job with your first two missions!

  • 01.28.2011 3:38 PM PDT

I'd personally recommend Tip of the Spear or ONI Sword Base. Awesome job with your first two missions!

Thanks :) i did a few on halo 3 but the novelty sorta wore off when it got hard :P but ima do a more on reach :)
by the way are there any sneaky tricks on tip of the spear?

[Edited on 01.28.2011 3:45 PM PST]

  • 01.28.2011 3:45 PM PDT

Hello, Community!

Hopefully if you're reading this, it's because you're interesting in kicking your campaign experience up a notch by cranking up the Legendary with all skulls activated :-) Need advice? A guide? Maybe even a friendly community to cheer you on and help guide you through the process? Then give our Mythic thread a read, and Godspeed on your Mythic journey!

Best Regards,
The Tyrant

But of course!

Have a gander at the guide :-)

  • 01.28.2011 3:57 PM PDT

Rightious :)

  • 01.28.2011 4:05 PM PDT

Twenty-ninth Halo 3 Mythic Conqueror
Eleventh Halo 3: ODST Mythic Conqueror
Fifth Halo: Reach Mythic Conqueror


Posted by: Leumas786
beat exodus today! woot, on to new alexandria and just in time for your most recent update on the mythic guide!


Good job! That's a tricky mission with a big randomness factor.


Posted by: TriggerHappyCow
by the way are there any sneaky tricks on tip of the spear?


Try Tyrant's method for safely killing the first and second AA guns.

Watch RC Master's speedrun on how to kill the zealot.

Tyrant says the best way to kill the sword ultra is to trick him into falling off the tower, but I personally found it easier just to plasma pistol him while jet-packing away from him. Do what works for you.

It's actually a pretty straightforward mission. Just don't let the elite hijack the falcon; you'll have to let Kat fly if that happens and we all know how well she's pilots vehicles.


Posted by: General Khazard

Posted by: Michael_Archer
But something's been bothering me: Am I the only one who thinks Jorge's sacrifice should have been something more like this? It would've made the spartans seem more human.


Have you read the books? If anything, Jorge's sacrifice was gushy for a SPARTAN-II...


A few of 'em. I didn't read the Sgt. Johnson one or the ODST one after that. Was Sam's death on pg. 129 gushy? They attempt to think of a way to get him home. What about Linda's death on pg 328? Don't tell me that the end of the prologue for Ghosts of Onyx wasn't gushy.

All I'm saying that it's either lazy writing, or the spartans are trained like suicide bombers.

[Edited on 01.28.2011 8:48 PM PST]

  • 01.28.2011 8:45 PM PDT

When the dust settles, you will learn what true terror is.


Posted by: Michael_Archer
Posted by: General Khazard

Posted by: Michael_Archer
But something's been bothering me: Am I the only one who thinks Jorge's sacrifice should have been something more like this? It would've made the spartans seem more human.


Have you read the books? If anything, Jorge's sacrifice was gushy for a SPARTAN-II...


A few of 'em. I didn't read the Sgt. Johnson one or the ODST one after that. Was Sam's death on pg. 129 gushy? They attempt to think of a way to get him home. What about Linda's death on pg 328? Don't tell me that the end of the prologue for Ghosts of Onyx wasn't gushy.

All I'm saying that it's either lazy writing, or the spartans are trained like suicide bombers.


The SPARTANs were trained like suicide bombers. They were trained to put the mission first, though they obviously don't throw away their lives needlessly. This is especially true for the SPARTAN-III's, so Noble Six's lack of protest at Jorge's decision to stay reflects that he expects spartans to sacrifice themselves for the mission.

The SPARTAN-II's were like family, and each loss was felt on a deep and emotional level, especially within units, but not to the point that it would slow them down unnecessarily. They were raised to be willing to sacrifice themselves for the mission or for each other, but when it came time to see their comrades sacrifice themselves, they weren't as prepared for that. Think about it, it's easier to accept your own fate if you're making a sacrifice for a good friend or family member, but if you're the friend or family member it's much harder to accept that another is sacrificing for your sake.

SPARTAN-III's, on the other hand, were designed to be expendable. They were trained to hit high-priority targets where return was impossible, or nearly so. They were trained with the expectance that they would all die sacrificing themselves for the mission. Raised to expect their "family" members to sacrifice themselves. As such, Noble Six didn't question that Jorge was sacrificing himself, and without having to counter protests, Jorge didn't need to justify his decision to sacrifice himself.

As far as the end of GoO's prologue, it merely shows that the SPARTAN-III's weren't trained nearly as thoroughly as the SPARTAN-II's. I mean, they were deployed at much younger ages than the SPARTAN-II's, and designed to be much more cost-effective. Because of that, they weren't necessarily ready from an emotional standpoint for the sacrifices they and their brethren would be making. Just because they were physically and intellectually beyond what any of us could hope to be, doesn't mean they had developed the emotional maturity required to quickly/effectively cope with the trials they would be put through in actual missions.

  • 01.29.2011 12:31 AM PDT

Anybody got any tips for the grenade falcon part at tip of the spear? I always get killed at that part...

  • 01.29.2011 5:26 AM PDT

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Posted by: thedisintergated
Anybody got any tips for the grenade falcon part at tip of the spear? I always get killed at that part...

I can't remember which side is 'apparently' safer but I think it was the left, don't qoute me on that though.

Anyway, pick a side and spam grenades like mad. Prioritise AA shades and elites over the other enemies, and make sure that if you see a jackal with a charged pp, kill him before he kills you.

  • 01.29.2011 5:31 AM PDT

Hello, Community!

Hopefully if you're reading this, it's because you're interesting in kicking your campaign experience up a notch by cranking up the Legendary with all skulls activated :-) Need advice? A guide? Maybe even a friendly community to cheer you on and help guide you through the process? Then give our Mythic thread a read, and Godspeed on your Mythic journey!

Best Regards,
The Tyrant


Posted by: AuraSoldier313
Posted by: thedisintergated
Anybody got any tips for the grenade falcon part at tip of the spear? I always get killed at that part...

I can't remember which side is 'apparently' safer but I think it was the left, don't qoute me on that though.

Anyway, pick a side and spam grenades like mad. Prioritise AA shades and elites over the other enemies, and make sure that if you see a jackal with a charged pp, kill him before he kills you.


It's the right :-)

  • 01.29.2011 5:43 AM PDT

Posted by: AuraSoldier313
Posted by: thedisintergated
Anybody got any tips for the grenade falcon part at tip of the spear? I always get killed at that part...

I can't remember which side is 'apparently' safer but I think it was the left, don't qoute me on that though.

Anyway, pick a side and spam grenades like mad. Prioritise AA shades and elites over the other enemies, and make sure that if you see a jackal with a charged pp, kill him before he kills you.


I just cant seem to aim well if it. =.=

  • 01.29.2011 5:51 AM PDT

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Posted by: thedisintergated
Posted by: AuraSoldier313
Posted by: thedisintergated
Anybody got any tips for the grenade falcon part at tip of the spear? I always get killed at that part...

I can't remember which side is 'apparently' safer but I think it was the left, don't qoute me on that though.

Anyway, pick a side and spam grenades like mad. Prioritise AA shades and elites over the other enemies, and make sure that if you see a jackal with a charged pp, kill him before he kills you.


I just cant seem to aim well if it. =.=

The cross hair for vehicles is in the centre of the screen. And the grenades fly much straighter from the mounted ones than they do from the handheld one.

  • 01.29.2011 6:07 AM PDT

Posted by: RC Master

The cross hair for vehicles is in the centre of the screen. And the grenades fly much straighter from the mounted ones than they do from the handheld one.


Oh really? I thought that they wouldn't fly straight... I guess I will go and try it tomorrow. Thanks for that RC Master. :)

  • 01.29.2011 6:16 AM PDT

Halo 3 (31st), ODST (14th) and Reach (4th) Mythic Conqueror. (Mythic is Solo, Legendary, All skulls on + scoring on and no deaths/saves).

Staff Writer and speedrun record holder at highspeedhalo.net

Ignorance is the true enemy of all things.

Rocking Bungie.net for over 8 years!

Oh, and this is my speedrun of TotS that Michael was talking about. I too find simply plasma peppering the Sword Elite to be much better. Either strategy will take a bit of practice to get down of course.

  • 01.29.2011 6:28 AM PDT

When the dust settles, you will learn what true terror is.


Posted by: Tyrant122312

Posted by: AuraSoldier313
Posted by: thedisintergated
Anybody got any tips for the grenade falcon part at tip of the spear? I always get killed at that part...

I can't remember which side is 'apparently' safer but I think it was the left, don't qoute me on that though.

Anyway, pick a side and spam grenades like mad. Prioritise AA shades and elites over the other enemies, and make sure that if you see a jackal with a charged pp, kill him before he kills you.


It's the right :-)


I found the left to be easier, personally.

  • 01.29.2011 9:48 AM PDT

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Eleventh Halo 3: ODST Mythic Conqueror
Fifth Halo: Reach Mythic Conqueror

Try both from Rally Point Bravo and see what works for you. I always used right side; I never actually knew there was a left side until you guys told me. At least the right side has some nice buildings you can blow up.

General Khazard, I never thought about it that way. Thanks for your explanation. :)

EDIT: Hey, anyone notice that there are absolutely zero children in the city of New Alexandria? Maybe they were too slow so the Covenant got them all.

[Edited on 01.29.2011 12:37 PM PST]

  • 01.29.2011 12:35 PM PDT

Posted by: Michael_Archer
Try both from Rally Point Bravo and see what works for you. I always used right side; I never actually knew there was a left side until you guys told me. At least the right side has some nice buildings you can blow up.

General Khazard, I never thought about it that way. Thanks for your explanation. :)

EDIT: Hey, anyone notice that there are absolutely zero children in the city of New Alexandria? Maybe they were too slow so the Covenant got them all.


This game is for people that is 17+. So no children is allowed. :-D

[Edited on 01.30.2011 3:55 AM PST]

  • 01.30.2011 3:54 AM PDT
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Posted by: thedisintergated

This game is for people that is 17+. So no children is allowed. :-D


Looks like I'm too young. See you guys in a few months when I'm old enough!
;)

  • 01.30.2011 5:05 AM PDT

Posted by: jew man man

Posted by: thedisintergated

This game is for people that is 17+. So no children is allowed. :-D


Looks like I'm too young. See you guys in a few months when I'm old enough!
;)


Doesn't matter. I'm too young too haha.

  • 01.30.2011 5:06 AM PDT

its nice to see atleast 1 positive forum :)

in reach i actually prefer doing these runs with another person. it seems more fun that way

  • 01.30.2011 5:08 AM PDT
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Posted by: MongrelShadow14
its nice to see atleast 1 positive forum :)

in reach i actually prefer doing these runs with another person. it seems more fun that way
Actually it is! Me and my friend Dark have two missions left and it's been a blast.

  • 01.30.2011 5:57 AM PDT

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Posted by: Gazas
Posted by: MongrelShadow14
its nice to see atleast 1 positive forum :)

in reach i actually prefer doing these runs with another person. it seems more fun that way
Actually it is! Me and my friend Dark have two missions left and it's been a blast.

Except you can't get them done cause you have school and Dark's net still needs fixing >.>

  • 01.30.2011 6:09 AM PDT
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"The one who follows the crowd will usually get no further than the crowd. The one who walks alone, is likely to find himself in places no one has ever been."
-Albert Einstein

"To live is the rarest thing in the word. Most people exist, that is all"
-Oscar Wilde

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Posted by: AuraSoldier313
Posted by: Gazas
Posted by: MongrelShadow14
its nice to see atleast 1 positive forum :)

in reach i actually prefer doing these runs with another person. it seems more fun that way
Actually it is! Me and my friend Dark have two missions left and it's been a blast.

Except you can't get them done cause you have school and Dark's net still needs fixing >.>


Plus the lag. One of us lags so much we can't move properly.

  • 01.30.2011 6:55 AM PDT

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Posted by: jew man man
Posted by: AuraSoldier313
Posted by: Gazas
Posted by: MongrelShadow14
its nice to see atleast 1 positive forum :)

in reach i actually prefer doing these runs with another person. it seems more fun that way
Actually it is! Me and my friend Dark have two missions left and it's been a blast.

Except you can't get them done cause you have school and Dark's net still needs fixing >.>

Plus the lag. One of us lags so much we can't move properly.

Bummer that. You and me could always give it a try to test it out. *Secretly bids to take over Gaz's position* Jks, jks :P

Oh and The Package in 32:22. Exodus was driving me insane so I went with The Package instead. I'll upload the film in a bit too.

  • 01.30.2011 7:17 AM PDT

Hello, Community!

Hopefully if you're reading this, it's because you're interesting in kicking your campaign experience up a notch by cranking up the Legendary with all skulls activated :-) Need advice? A guide? Maybe even a friendly community to cheer you on and help guide you through the process? Then give our Mythic thread a read, and Godspeed on your Mythic journey!

Best Regards,
The Tyrant

I enjoy the Quad Mythic runs :-)

  • 01.30.2011 1:25 PM PDT

Twenty-ninth Halo 3 Mythic Conqueror
Eleventh Halo 3: ODST Mythic Conqueror
Fifth Halo: Reach Mythic Conqueror

Quad Mythic sounds like fun...for the first ten minutes. After that, I imagine there's a lot of name calling and team killing and loss of friendships, just like the Vidmaster Challenges Annual and Déjà Vu achievements.

  • 01.30.2011 6:17 PM PDT