Halo 5: Guardians Guide Multiplayer Progression and Customization

Requisition System

New to Halo 5: Guardians is the Requisition System (REQ System) which rewards you for your time spent in Halo 5: Guardians’ multiplayer modes. You earn REQ Points after each match in Arena or Warzone multiplayer which can then be used to purchase REQ Packs containing a variety of Requisition Cards (REQ Cards) in the form of unlockable weapons, armors, vehicles, and more. With more than 1,000 REQ Cards available for players to collect there’s an unprecedented amount of choice, creating opportunities for all-new strategies and tactics on the battlefield.

REQ Cards

The REQ system rewards cosmetic and game-impacting requisition cards which are further broken down into two types: Permanent and Single-Use. Permanent REQ Cards can be used an unlimited amount once they have been collected by players. The types of REQ cards that are permanent are: loadout weapons, helmets, armor, emblems, visors, player stances, assassinations, armor mods, certifications, and weapon skins. Some REQ Cards are one-time use cards that disappear after they have been equipped. These are typically powerful cards. Types of REQ Cards that are single-use are: power weapons, vehicles, power-ups, and boosts—consumable XP and RP boosts are mode specific and can be used in both Arena and Warzone.

REQ Card Breakdown

REQ Name: All REQ cards have names, either generic or unique. Some REQs, like this Sniper Rifle, are upgraded variants with unique capabilities.

Category: This icon indicates the type of card. There are 15 different REQ Card categories, including weapons, vehicles, power-ups, armor mods,and more.

Energy Cost: Activating REQ Cards requires the expenditure of Energy during Warzone matches. The more powerful the card, the higher the Energy cost. Energy is earned by achieving new REQ Levels—defeat opponents, eliminate Bosses, and complete objectives to earn new REQ Levels.

Rarity: There are five levels of rarity: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Ultra Rare, and Legendary. Rarer cards cost more to activate but are usually more powerful.

Mythic Status: Some REQ Cards are so rare and so powerful that they can change the course of an entire battle. Such cards are marked with this ribbon.

REQ Card Categories

Category	Card Type	Availability	Description
Loadout Weapons	Permanent	Warzone	Warzone allows for the use of Loadout Weapon REQ Cards. There are five base loadout weapons players can acquire via REQ Cards. You can unlock advanced versions of these weapons that have special attachments and scopes.
Power Weapons	Single-Use	Warzone	Power weapons have been upgraded in Halo 5: Guardians. These weapons now come with new and unique behaviors.
Vehicles	Single-Use	Warzone	Vehicle cards let you call new and fan-favorite vehicles directly into Warzone matches at a friendly Home Base or a captured garage.
Power-Ups	Single-Use	Warzone	Power-up cards grant temporary power-ups to players, such as Active Camo, Damage Boost, Speed Boost, and Overshield.
Armor Mods	Permanent	Warzone	Armor mods allow Spartans to augment their abilities in Warzone, such as increasing sprint speed or being able to carry additional grenades.
Certifications	Permanent	Warzone	Once a REQ Certification has been obtained you have an increased chance of finding related REQ Cards when opening REQ Packs.
Weapons Skins	Permanent	Arena and Warzone	Weapon skins provide the base UNSC weapons with additional colors and styles. You can apply weapon skins to loadout weapons.
Assassinations	Permanent	Arena and Warzone	Assassination cards allow you to choose a different animation for assassinating a rival Spartan from behind.
Stance	Permanent	Arena and Warzone	Stance cards unlock different stances for Spartans when viewed in menus. This allows you to customize and show off your Spartan’s personality.
Boosts	Single-Use	Arena and Warzone	Boost cards give you the opportunity to gain additional REQ Points or earn XP at an increased rate in multiplayer games.
Armor	Permanent	Arena and Warzone	Unlock a variety of new and fan-favorite armor sets to customize your Spartan.
Emblems	Permanent	Arena and Warzone	Unlock new emblems to customize player cards and multiplayer game lobbies.
Visors	Permanent	Arena and Warzone	Unlock new and fan-favorite visors to customize your Spartan.
Helmets	Permanent	Arena and Warzone	Helmet cards unlock new helmets for you to customize your Spartan.
REQ Point Grant	Single-Use	Arena and Warzone	These cards reward you with REQ Points.

REQ Packs

Have you earned some REQ Points? Consider spending them on new REQ Packs. Go to the Spartan Hub and select the Store option under Requisitions. Here you can choose from a variety of REQ Packs, each containing different types of REQ Cards. Generally, the gold REQ Pack offers the best chance of getting rare REQ Cards. In addition to buying REQ Packs with REQ Points, some are awarded for achieving new ranks or unlocked through retailer promotions. Here’s a breakdown of the different REQ Packs.

REQ Pack Details

Name	Cost	Description
Bronze	1,250 RP	Contains Common, single-use REQs, but is also likely to unlock a new permanent REQ, if available.
Silver	5,000 RP	Includes Uncommon to Rare REQs with the added value of two new permanent REQs, if available.
Gold	10,000 RP	Contains a large number of REQs ranging from Uncommon to Legendary. Guaranteed two new permanent REQs, if available.
Premium	—	Provides a larger number of REQs with an increased chance of receiving higher levels of rarity and more permanent REQs, if available.
Spartan Rank	—	Rewarded as you increase your Spartan Rank through the experience earned in Arena and Warzone. As your rank increases so does the value of the REQ Pack rewarded.
Commendation	—	Rewarded as you complete specific challenges while playing in Warzone or Arena matches. These packs include emblems and single-use REQs.
Promotion	—	Available through various retailer promotions, often containing predetermined rewards.
Supply	—	Obtained by purchasing select Halo licensed products. Offered in three levels: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced.