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Contents

  • Introduction
    • Guide Overview
    • A Brief History
    • Cast
      • Fireteam Osiris
      • Blue Team
      • Supporting Characters
  • Spartan Training
    • The HUD
    • Controls and Options
    • Combat
  • Intel
    • Weapons
      • Overview
      • UNSC Weapons
      • Covenant Weapons
      • Forerunner Weapons
    • Enemies
      • Overview
      • Covenant Enemies
      • Promethean Enemies
    • Vehicles
      • Overview
      • UNSC Vehicles
      • Covenant Vehicles
      • Forerunner Vehicles
  • Campaign Walkthrough
    • Introduction
    • Walkthrough Elements
    • Difficulties
    • Mission 1: Osiris
      • Mission Briefing
      • Fireteam Osiris
      • Major Firefight: Security Checkpoint
      • Major Firefight: Kraken Battle
      • Major Firefight: Knight Encounter
    • Mission 2: Blue Team
      • Mission Briefing
      • Blue Team
      • Major Firefight: Assembly Bay
      • That Fair and Warlike Form
      • Major Firefight: Reactor Core
      • Major Firefight: Hazardous Hangar
    • Mission 3: Glassed
      • Mission Briefing
      • Strangers in a Distant Land
      • Major Firefight: Space Elevator Outpost
      • Major Firefight: Beyond the Bridge
    • Mission 4: Meridian Station
      • Mission Briefing
      • The Frontier
    • Mission 5: Unconfirmed
      • Mission Briefing
      • Unconfirmed Reports
      • Major Firefight: Apogee Station Base
      • Major Firefight: Apogee Station Rooftop
      • Major Firefight: Apogee Mine
      • Salvation Lies Within
    • Mission 6: Evacuation
      • Mission Briefing
      • Evacuation Plan
      • Major Firefight: Space Elevator Outpost
      • Sudden But Inevitable Betrayal
      • Major Firefight: Space Elevator Platform
    • Mission 7: Reunion
      • Mission Briefing
      • War Was in the Gates
      • Major Firefight: Covenant Camp
      • Major Firefight: Forerunner Facility Approach
      • The Mantle of Responsibility
      • Major Firefight: Warden Eternal
    • Mission 8: Swords of Sanghelios
      • Mission Briefing
      • Swords of Sanghelios
      • Major Firefight: Sanghelios Canyon
      • Major Firefight: Sanghelios Ruins
      • Hornet's Nest
      • Major Firefight: Arbiter Approach
    • Mission 9: Alliance
      • Mission Briefing
      • A Whisper in the Storm
    • Mission 10: Enemy Lines
      • Mission Briefing
      • Joint Operations
      • Major Firefight: Temple Grounds
    • Mission 11: Before the Storm
    • Mission 12: Battle of Sunaion
      • Mission Briefing
      • Fall of the Covenant
      • Major Firefight: Triple AA Turrets
      • Guardian
      • Major Firefight: Guardian Approach
    • Mission 13: Genesis
      • Mission Briefing
      • Danger Zone
      • Call Me Cupid
      • Major Firefight: Road to the Gateway
      • Major Firefight: Gateway Approach
    • Mission 14: The Breaking
      • Mission Briefing
      • Getting the Band Back Together
      • Major Firefight: The Warden's Horde
      • Major Firefight: Warden's Last Stand
    • Mission 15: Guardians
      • Mission Briefing
      • Leave No Spartan Behind
      • Major Firefight: Cryptum Facility
      • The Reclamation
  • Multiplayer
    • Introduction
    • What's New?
      • Overview
    • Getting Started
      • Interface
      • Controls
      • Movement
      • Combat Fundamentals
    • Progression and Customization
      • Spartan Hub
      • Requisition System
    • Tactical Primer
      • Pro Gamer Profiles
      • Terminology
      • Teamwork
      • Movement Mastery
      • Choose Your Battles
  • Armory
    • Loadout Weapons
    • Power Weapons
    • Grenades
    • Vehicles
    • Armor Mods
    • Power-Ups
    • Boosts
  • Warzone
    • Introduction
    • Warzone Fundamentals
    • Warzone Assault
    • Escape from A.R.C.
    • Dispatch
    • March on Stormbreak
    • Summit
    • Raid on Apex 7
    • Array
  • Arena
    • Introduction
    • Coliseum
    • Eden
    • Empire
    • Fathom
    • Orion
    • Pegasus
    • Plaza
    • Regret
    • The Rig
    • Truth
    • Altitude
    • Crossfire
    • Gambol
    • Trench
    • Trident
  • Appendix
    • Overview
    • Skulls
    • Mission Intel
    • Achievements
    • REQ Cards
      • Overview
      • Armor: Cosmetic, Permanent
      • Armor Mods: Game-Impacting, Permanent
      • Assassinations: Cosmetic, Permanent
      • Boosts: Game-Impacting, Single-Use
      • Emblems: Cosmetic, Permanent
      • Helmets: Cosmetic, Permanent
      • Loadout Weapons: Game-Impacting, Permanent
      • Power-Ups: Game-Impacting, Single-Use
      • Power Weapons: Game-Impacting, Single-Use
      • Random REQs: Game-Impacting, Single-Use
      • Stances: Cosmetic, Permanent
      • Vehicles: Game-Impacting, Single-Use
      • Visors: Cosmetic, Permanent
      • Weapon Skins: Cosmetic, Permanent
    • Ranks and Rewards
      • Spartan Ranks
      • Medals
      • Commendations
      • CSR Tiers
  • Arena Maps
    • Coliseum
    • Eden
    • Empire
    • Fathom
    • Orion
    • Pegasus
    • Plaza
    • Regret
    • The Rig
    • Truth
    • Altitude
    • Crossfire
    • Gambol
    • Trench
    • Trident
  • Videos
    • Mission 1--IWHBYD
    • Mission 2--Black Eye Skull
    • Mission 3--Iron Skull
    • Mission 5--Blind Skull
    • Mission 6--Thunderstorm Skull
    • Mission 7--Grunt Party Skull
    • Mission 8--Mythic Skull
    • Mission 10--Catch Skull
    • Mission 12--Cowbell Skull
    • Mission 13--Tilt Skull
    • Mission 14--Famine Skull
    • Mission 15--Tough Luck Skull

Halo 5: Guardians Guide › Arena

Altitude

Description: Let it be eternal.

Game Modes: Breakout

Altitude is dominated by a large, central tower-like structure at Top Mid that’s accessible via two large ramps leading out of each team’s base. While maintaining a height advantage is crucial, the lower areas of the map provide plenty of cover and opportunities for flanking.

Featured Weapons and Power-Ups

Item Name Location Respawn Time

Hydra Launcher Bottom Mid 0:10

Starting Moves

  • Rush up the Red or Blue Platfrom to grab the Battle Rifle and use it to score some long-range hits on opponents. Controlling the high ground is essential, and having at least one teammate providing long-range cover fire from the Red or Blue Platform is crucial for keeping opponents hunkered down near their base.
  • If you’re not occupying the Red or Blue Platform, rush up the central ramp to take control of Top Mid. However, watch out for incoming fire and grenades coming from Red or Blue Platform on the left side. Use the central ramp (where the Breakout flag is placed) for cover.

Tactics

By using the lifts in Blue and Red Yard you can sneak up on Top Mid, taking opponents by surprise. Bounce from the lower lift to the upper lift (on the Red or Blue Platform) to reach new heights. By continuing to jump and clamber you can reach the roof of Top Mid, ideal for engaging opponents rushing about below.

Drop through the hole in Top Mid to stage a Ground Pound on opponents in Bottom Mid. This hole can also serve as a good escape route when carrying the flag.

Realizing that players are most likely rushing to Top Mid, Blue Platform, or Red Platform, toss some grenades toward these areas at the start of a round. You may get lucky and score a kill, giving your team an early-round advantage.

You can’t jump or crawl through the narrow rectangular windows in the Blue and Red Yards—but you can shoot through them. Use these bunker-like portholes to engage opponents on the other side. At the very least, peek through these windows to get an idea of where the opponents are positioned.

There are lifts on the front sides of the Red and Blue Platforms. Usually, these lifts launch you toward Top Mid. But if you thrust in the opposite direction, you’ll land on the Red or Blue Platform. This is a good way to surprise opponents and acquire the Battle Rifle, which spawns here.

Don’t forget to play defense during Breakout. If you’re the last player on your team, retreat to your team’s base and play goalie—this is critical if the opposing team has already acquired the flag. There isn’t much cover for the flag carrier, giving you the chance turn the tide.

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