Commendations are awards given to players to recognize excellence in a certain field. In Halo: Reach, during campaign, multiplayer, and firefight gameplay, commendations are earned by performing certain feats. Players earn credits as they perform these actions, many of which are Medals in, and of themselves. Additional credits are earned upon reaching commendation milestones. For example, performing a certain number of assists in campaign, a player can earn the commendation, Support Role. Once a commendation has reached the silver state or higher, cR is only earned from reaching milestones.

Commendations are intended to also serve as an indication of how a given player tends to play Halo: Reach.^[1]

Contents 1 Commendations 1.1 Milestones 1.2 Campaign Commendations 1.2.1 Cannon Fodder 1.2.2 Demon 1.2.3 Flawless Cowboy 1.2.4 Leadership Element 1.2.5 Nice Arm 1.2.6 Pinpoint 1.2.7 Precisely 1.2.8 Right of Way 1.2.9 Small Arms 1.2.10 SpecOps 1.2.11 Splash Damage 1.2.12 Standard Issue 1.2.13 Super Soldier 1.2.14 Support Role 1.2.15 Walking Tank 1.2.16 War Machine 1.3 Multiplayer Commendations 1.3.1 Any Spree 1.3.2 Assistant 1.3.3 Close Quarters 1.3.4 Crack Shot 1.3.5 Downshift 1.3.6 Grenadier 1.3.7 Heavy Weapon 1.3.8 Jack of All Trades 1.3.9 Mobile Asset 1.3.10 Multikill 1.3.11 One Shot 1.3.12 Rear Admiral 1.3.13 Sidearm 1.3.14 Trigger Man 1.4 Firefight Commendations 1.4.1 Backup 1.4.2 Dome Inspector 1.4.3 Get Loud 1.4.4 Grounded 1.4.5 In Command 1.4.6 Longshot 1.4.7 Methodical 1.4.8 Numbers Game 1.4.9 Perfectionist 1.4.10 Pull the Pin 1.4.11 Riflin' Through 1.4.12 Specialized 1.4.13 Target Practice 1.4.14 Trigger Happy 1.4.15 Vehicular 1.5 Trivia 1.6 Gallery 1.7 Sources

CommendationsEdit

MilestonesEdit

Rewards vary with each Commendation.

• Iron rank (1 bar)
• Bronze rank (2 bars)
• Silver rank (3 bars)
• Gold rank (4 bars)
• Onyx rank (black bars)
• Onyx Max (black bars with fire): 0 cR

Campaign CommendationsEdit

In Campaign, players can achieve up to 95,425 Credits, not including credits earned for killing Covenant.

Cannon FodderEdit

Kill an Infantry Class enemy during the Campaign.

(Grunts are the only enemies counted towards this commendation.)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	250	200
Bronze	750	600
Silver	3,000	1200
Gold	7,000	2400
Onyx	12,000	2400
MAX	20,000	0

DemonEdit

Complete a mission of the Reach Campaign.

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	9	400
Bronze	18	400
Silver	81	400
Gold	135	400
Onyx	270	400
MAX	540	0

Flawless CowboyEdit

Complete a Campaign mission on Heroic or Legendary without dying.

(Lone Wolf does not count)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	5	450
Bronze	10	450
Silver	25	900
Gold	50	1500
Onyx	150	2000
MAX	300	0

Leadership ElementEdit

Kill a Leader-class enemy during the Campaign.

(Only Elites count towards this commendation)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	100	400
Bronze	375	750
Silver	750	1250
Gold	3,000	2500
Onyx	6,000	2500
MAX	10,000	0

Nice ArmEdit

Kill an enemy with gernades during the Campaign.

(Grenade Launcher DOES NOT count towards this commendation)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	50	200
Bronze	250	750
Silver	500	1000
Gold	4,000	2000
Onyx	8,000	2000
MAX	13,000	0

PinpointEdit

Kill an enemy with a headshot during the Campaign.

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	50	100
Bronze	250	750
Silver	500	1000
Gold	4,000	2000
Onyx	8,000	2000
MAX	20,000	0

PreciselyEdit

Kill an enemy with a precision weapon during the Campaign.

(DMR, Needle Rifle, Focus Rifle, Sniper Rifle count towards this commendation)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	250	500
Bronze	750	750
Silver	4,000	1000
Gold	10,000	3000
Onyx	20,000	3000
MAX	32,000	0

Right of WayEdit

Kill an enemy-occupied vehicle during the Campaign.

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	50	250
Bronze	200	400
Silver	1,000	800
Gold	2,400	1600
Onyx	4,800	1600
MAX	7,200	0

Small ArmsEdit

Kill an enemy with a small arms weapon during the Campaign.

(Pistol, Plasma Pistol count towards this commendation)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	250	250
Bronze	750	375
Silver	3,000	750
Gold	6,000	1250
Onyx	10,000	1250
MAX	16,000	0

SpecOpsEdit

Kill a specialist-class enemy during the Campaign.

(Brutes, Jackals, Skirmishers, Hunters and Engineers count towards this commendation, regardless of in-game class designation.)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	175	200
Bronze	525	600
Silver	2,100	1200
Gold	6,000	2400
Onyx	10,000	2400
MAX	14,000	0

Splash DamageEdit

Kill an enemy with a heavy weapon during the Campaign. (Rocket Launcher, Grenade Launcher, Plasma Launcher, Spartan Laser, Concussion Rifle, Fuel Rod Gun, Target Locator count towards this commendation)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	100	200
Bronze	375	750
Silver	750	1500
Gold	1,500	2000
Onyx	3,000	2000
MAX	6,000	0

Standard IssueEdit

Kill an enemy with an automatic weapon during the Campaign.

(Needler, Assault Rifle, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Repeater, Spiker count towards this commendation)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	250	500
Bronze	750	750
Silver	3,000	1000
Gold	6,000	3000
Onyx	10,000	3000
MAX	15,000	0

Super SoldierEdit

Earn a spree of any type during the Campaign.

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	25	200
Bronze	175	700
Silver	500	1500
Gold	2,000	2000
Onyx	5,000	2000
MAX	9,000	0

Support RoleEdit

Earn an assist during the Campaign.

(Wheelmans DO NOT count towards this commendation)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	100	200
Bronze	375	500
Silver	750	1000
Gold	1,500	1500
Onyx	3,000	1500
MAX	6,000	0

Walking TankEdit

Earn a multikill during the Campaign.

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	25	200
Bronze	175	700
Silver	500	1500
Gold	2,000	2000
Onyx	5,000	2000
MAX	9,000	0

War MachineEdit

Kill an enemy with a vehicle during the Campaign.

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	200	250
Bronze	500	700
Silver	800	1400
Gold	3,200	2000
Onyx	6,400	2000
MAX	14,000	0

Multiplayer CommendationsEdit

In Multiplayer Matchmaking, players can achieve up to 70,225 Credits, not including credits from multipliers.

Any SpreeEdit

Earn any type of spree in Multiplayer Matchmaking

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	5	250
Bronze	50	425
Silver	250	1200
Gold	1,000	2400
Onyx	4,000	2400
MAX	10,000	0

AssistantEdit

Earn an assist in Multiplayer Matchmaking

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	50	150
Bronze	250	425
Silver	1,000	1200
Gold	4,000	2400
Onyx	8,000	2400
MAX	20,000	0

Close QuartersEdit

Kill an enemy in close quarters combat in Multiplayer Matchmaking (Gravity Hammer, Energy Sword, Shotgun, Melee)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	50	150
Bronze	125	375
Silver	400	1200
Gold	1,600	2400
Onyx.	4,000	2400
MAX	8,000	0

Crack ShotEdit

Kill an enemy with a precision weapon in Multiplayer Matchmaking (DMR, Needle Rifle, Focus Rifle, Sniper Rifle)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	100	300
Bronze	500	1000
Silver	4,000	2000
Gold	10,000	3000
Onyx	20,000	3000
MAX	32,000	0

DownshiftEdit

Be a vehicle's driver while a passenger kills an enemy in Multiplayer Matchmaking.

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	5	100
Bronze	50	250
Silver	750	875
Gold	4,000	1200
Onyx	8,000	1200
MAX	20,000	0

GrenadierEdit

Kill an enemy with a Frag or Plasma grenade in Multiplayer Matchmaking.

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	25	100
Bronze	125	200
Silver	500	500
Gold	4,000	750
Onyx	8,000	750
MAX	14,000	0

Heavy WeaponEdit

Kill an enemy with a heavy weapon in Multiplayer Matchmaking. (Rocket Launcher, Grenade Launcher, Plasma Launcher, Spartan Laser, Concussion Rifle, Fuel Rod Gun)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	25	100
Bronze	150	200
Silver	750	500
Gold	3,000	750
Onyx	7,000	750
MAX	14,000	0

Jack of All TradesEdit

Perform an incredible feat in Multiplayer Matchmaking. (Hijacks, Skyjacks, Revenge, Avenger, Yoink, EMP, Rejection, First Strike, Close Call, Extermination, Killjoy, Death from the Grave, Firebird, Pull, Showstopper, and Bulltrue Medals all increment this.)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	50	150
Bronze	125	375
Silver	400	1000
Gold	1,600	1600
Onyx	4,800	1600
MAX	9,600	0

Mobile AssetEdit

Kill an enemy with a vehicle in Multiplayer Matchmaking.

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	25	100
Bronze	125	200
Silver	500	500
Gold	4,000	750
Onyx	8,000	750
MAX	14,000	0

MultikillEdit

Earn any multikill in Multiplayer Matchmaking

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	10	250
Bronze	125	450
Silver	500	875
Gold	2,500	1400
Onyx	5,000	1400
MAX	15,000	0

One ShotEdit

Kill an enemy with a headshot in Multiplayer Matchmaking.

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	50	150
Bronze	250	425
Silver	1,000	1200
Gold	4,000	2400
Onyx	8,000	2400
MAX	20,000	0

Rear AdmiralEdit

Kill an enemy with an assassination in Multiplayer Matchmaking

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	5	300
Bronze	25	500
Silver	100	750
Gold	1,000	1000
Onyx	4,000	1000
MAX	8,000	0

SidearmEdit

Kill an enemy with a pistol in Multiplayer Matchmaking (Pistol, Plasma Pistol)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	50	100
Bronze	250	200
Silver	1,000	500
Gold	4,000	750
Onyx	8,000	750
MAX	10,000	0

Trigger ManEdit

Kill an enemy with an automatic weapon in Multiplayer Matchmaking (Needler, Assault Rifle, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Repeater, Spiker)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	100	300
Bronze	500	1000
Silver	4,000	2000
Gold	10,000	3000
Onyx	20,000	3000
MAX	32,000	0

Firefight CommendationsEdit

In Firefight Matchmaking, players can achieve up to 95,925 Credits, not including credits earned for killing Covenant.

BackupEdit

Earn an assist in Firefight Matchmaking.(Wheelmans do not count)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	50	300
Bronze	250	750
Silver	750	1500
Gold	1,500	2400
Onyx	3,000	2400
MAX	8,000	0

Dome InspectorEdit

Kill an enemy with a headshot in Firefight Matchmaking.

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	50	150
Bronze	250	425
Silver	500	1000
Gold	4,000	2400
Onyx	8,000	2400
MAX	20,000	0

Get LoudEdit

Earn a kill with a heavy weapon in Firefight Matchmaking. (Rocket Launcher, Grenade Launcher, Plasma Launcher, Spartan Laser, Concussion Rifle, Fuel Rod Gun, Target Locator)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	100	200
Bronze	375	750
Silver	750	1500
Gold	2,000	2000
Onyx	4,000	2000
MAX	8,000	0

GroundedEdit

Kill an enemy vehicle in Firefight Matchmaking

(Phantom turrets do not count, in 2x Score Attack Banshees only count if you cause it to fall far enough down{from an EMP} to destroy it without killing the pilot first. Note: It can only be EMP'd once, the 2nd EMP will destroy it and not count)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	50	250
Bronze	200	400
Silver	400	800
Gold	2,500	1600
Onyx	6,000	1600
MAX	12,000	0

In CommandEdit

Kill a Leader-class enemy in Firefight Matchmaking.

(Only Elites count towards this commendation.)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	75	250
Bronze	375	400
Silver	750	800
Gold	3,000	1600
Onyx	6,000	1600
MAX	10,000	0

LongshotEdit

Kill an enemy with a precision weapon in Firefight Matchmaking. (DMR, Needle Rifle, Focus Rifle, Sniper Rifle)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	250	500
Bronze	750	750
Silver	4,000	1000
Gold	10,000	3000
Onyx	20,000	3000
MAX	32,000	0

MethodicalEdit

Earn a spree of any type in Firefight Matchmaking.

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	25	200
Bronze	175	700
Silver	500	1500
Gold	2,500	2000
Onyx	5,000	2000
MAX	10,000	0

Numbers GameEdit

Earn any multikill in Firefight Matchmaking.

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	25	200
Bronze	175	700
Silver	500	1500
Gold	2,500	2000
Onyx	5,000	2000
MAX	15,000	0

PerfectionistEdit

Complete a round without dying in Firefight Matchmaking.

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	50	250
Bronze	250	1250
Silver	500	2000
Gold	2,000	2000
Onyx	5,000	2000
MAX	8,000	0

Pull the PinEdit

Kill an enemy with a Frag grenade or Plasma grenade in Firefight Matchmaking.

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	50	200
Bronze	250	750
Silver	500	1000
Gold	3,000	2000
Onyx	5,000	2000
MAX	9,000	0

Riflin' ThroughEdit

Kill an enemy with an automatic weapon in Firefight Matchmaking. (Needler, Assault Rifle, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Repeater, Spiker)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	250	500
Bronze	750	750
Silver	3,000	1000
Gold	10,000	2000
Onyx	20,000	2000
MAX	32,000	0

SpecializedEdit

Kill a specialist-class enemy in Firefight Matchmaking.

(Brutes, Jackals, Skirmishers, Hunters and Engineers count towards this commendation, regardless of in-game class designation.)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	175	200
Bronze	525	600
Silver	2,000	1200
Gold	6,000	2400
Onyx	10,000	2400
MAX	14,000	0

Target PracticeEdit

Kill an infantry-class enemy in Firefight Matchmaking.

(Grunts are the only enemies counted towards this commendation.)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	250	200
Bronze	750	600
Silver	3,000	2000
Gold	7,000	2400
Onyx	12,000	2400
MAX	20,000	0

Trigger HappyEdit

Kill an enemy with a pistol in Firefight Matchmaking (Magnum, Plasma Pistol)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	250	500
Bronze	750	750
Silver	3,000	1500
Gold	6,000	2000
Onyx	10,000	2000
MAX	16,000	0

VehicularEdit

Kill an enemy with a vehicle in Firefight Matchmaking. (Human turrets count towards this Commendation; Plasma turrets do not!)

Tier	Required #	Rewarded Cr
Iron	200	250
Bronze	500	700
Silver	800	1400
Gold	3,200	2000
Onyx	6,400	2000
MAX	14,000	0

TriviaEdit

• When a commendation reaches Onyx MAX, the image of it on Bungie.net cannot be "dragged and dropped" as all others can. This is because the flames in the Onyx MAX image is an added layer on top of the original Onyx commendation image, not a singular graphic.
• If players complete all of the commendations for Halo Reach, they will have earned more than 260,000 credits from the commendation bonuses alone. Note that unless the player engages in serious boosting, these will be a tiny fraction of the credits that the player will have received by then anyway (2% to 4%). Non-afk commendation farming methods are, overall, an inefficient way of getting credits.
• Not only does credit farming boost commendation progress, but mainly intended to achieve credits for lower ranked commendations. Ex: Iron commendation allows the player to still get 12 credits off each Covenant kill, while at the same time adding that one kill to being one point. That one point goes into the Iron commendation. So you get credits for killing and achieving commendations.
• There is possibly a reference to Bungie's beloved number 7 on the commendations. Near the commendation's symbol, there is "L43Q" seen (or possibly "L430"). 4+3=7
• Commendations cannot be earned on the Easy difficulty setting.

GalleryEdit

SourcesEdit

1. ↑ Bungie.net: Bungie Weekly Update: 03.26.10

	Halo: Reach Commendations
Multiplayer	Any Spree • Assistant • Close Quarters • Crack Shot • Downshift • Grenadier • Heavy Weapon • Jack of All Trades • Mobile Asset • Multikill • One Shot • Rear Admiral • Sidearm • Trigger Man
Campaign	Cannon Fodder • Demon • Flawless Cowboy • Leadership Element • Nice Arm • Pinpoint • Precisely • Right of Way • Small Arms • SpecOps • Splash Damage • Standard Issue • Super Soldier • Support Role • Walking Tank • War Machine
Firefight	Backup • Dome Inspector • Get Loud • Grounded • In Command • Longshot • Methodical • Numbers Game • Perfectionist • Pull the Pin • Riflin' Through • Specialized • Target Practice • Trigger Happy • Vehicular