Once you enter the open-world section of Halo Infinite, you’ll be given plenty of bonus objectives. You can clear out Banished bases, destroy Propaganda Towers, or defeat HVTs — High-Value Targets. The HVTs are minibosses that roam the open-world of the Zeta Halo, and they’re a lot tougher than your average aliens. Each one has their own base of operations, guarded by a squad, and they only become more complex as you progress in the story.
Why defeat them? Well, you’ll earn powerful new gun variants for each HVT you take out. Each HVT has a special weapon, and defeating them unlocks it permanently at any FOB gun locker. Some of these guns are incredibly useful, and we’ll break down exactly what these weapons can do for you in the war against the Banished.
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All Unlockable Gun Variants | HVTs Guide
To permanently unlock special gun variants at your FOB, you need to defeat HVTs — High-Value Targets. These are special enemies that only appear once you’ve captured the FOB in a region. After capturing the FOB, HVT markers will appear — each HVT is unique and carries a special gun variant.
Defeating the HVT and clearing the area of enemies adds their gun variant to your weapon locker. Some of these guns are incredibly powerful, too.
- Okro ‘Vagaduun: Location revealed after capturing FOB Golf. Go to the westernmost road from Ransom Keep and go south. Drop down a ravine to reach the edge of the map — around the corner, you’ll find a dark cave.
- The target is an Elite with a Duelist Sword and invisibility.
- Defeating him unlocks the Duelist Energy Sword.
- Briglard: Location revealed after capturing FOB Foxtrot. Found northeast of The Tower mission objective — on the ridge directly east of the disabled bridge leading to FOB Echo. Found on a hill covered in Banished gear.
- Defeating him unlocks the Unbound Plasma Pistol. This plasma pistol overcharges extremely quickly.
- Ik’Novus: Location revealed after capturing FOB Echo. Found in the hills to the west of FOB Echo. His mountain lair is heavily fortified with snipers, but you’ll find his special weapon near the entrance — perfect for taking this heavily armored brute down.
- Defeating him unlocks the Volatile Skewer weapon. The giant stake explodes after sticking into a target.
- Balkarash: Location revealed after capturing FOB Charlie. Found in the field north of Forge of Teash. You’ll pass by it when travelling on the road north from FOB Charlie. Very easy to run into.
- The target is a Brute with a large overshield and a unique Mangler pistol.
- Defeating him unlocks the Riven Mangler. This Mangler fires three shots at once in a tight spread, making it much more powerful per shot.
- Thav ‘Sebarim: Location revealed after capturing FOB Bravo. Found southwest of FOB Bravo — follow the path up the mountain and you’ll encounter their outpost. It’s an open area guarded by multiple enemies in Ghosts.
- The HVT rides his own Ghost, so come prepared with heavy ordinance.
- Defeating him unlocks the Arcane Sentinel Beam. It shoots a stronger beam that rapidly eats up hardlight energy.
- Bipbap: Location revealed after capturing FOB Alpha. Take the road south of Armory of Reckoning to encounter this HVT’s stronghold along the mountain ridge.
- The target is another Grunt. He’s got shields and sniper support, take out his allies before going in.
- Defeating him unlocks the Calcine Disruptor.
- Arthoc: Location revealed after capturing FOB November. Found on the roads west of the lake where FOB November is located. This is a heavy Brute guarded by Ghosts.
- Defeating him unlocks the Ravager Rebound. A special Ravager that fires a charged energy ball that bounces unpredictably.
- Zeretus: Location revealed after capturing FOB November. Found on the high mountain range to the northwest of FOB November. This big Brute is armed with an enhanced Rocket Launcher.
- Defeating him unlocks the M41 Tracker. This rocket launcher tracks targets! Very useful against vehicles and especially Banshees.
- Barroth: Location revealed after capturing FOB Lima. Found on the high mountain south of Riven Gate. He’s a Jackal Sniper, bring a rifle of your own for long-range to easily take him out.
- Defeating him unlocks the Stalker Rifle Ultra. This is an enhanced plasma sniper rifle that can fire many, many more times before overheating. It has more ammo and can fire faster.
- Writh Kul: Location revealed after capturing FOB Kilo. Found on the giant island platform in the center-south of the map. You’ll need to hijack a Banshee or summon a Wasp from your FOB to reach her. She is guarded by Banshees and multiple turrets.
- Defeating her unlocks the Pinpoint Needler. This Needler is far more accurate than a standard version — it fires rapid-fire needles like bullets that travel much faster.
- Inka ‘Saham: Location revealed after capturing FOB Delta. You’ll have to go far out of your way to fight him. He’s located on a fortified base with Ghosts, Choppers, and turrets. He’s found on the far northwest corner of the map.
- Defeating him unlocks the Rapidfire Plasma Carbine. It fires much faster and can build up more heat — making it easier to overcharge enemies with plasma, causing them to detonate.
- Myriad: Location revealed after capturing FOB Juliet. Found on the high ridge south of the FOB. Myriad are two Hunters — brothers — and they’re very tough. Bring heavy ordinance to take them out.
- Defeating them unlocks the Backdraft Cindershot. This Cindershot shell bounces and leaves behind three explosions as it travels.
- Skimmer Alpha: Location revealed after capturing FOB Juliet. Located far north of the FOB — reach the road to the northeast, then go north and turn west on the road to read him. These are those weird things that fly.
- Defeating him unlocks the Purging Shock Rifle.
- Ordo ‘Mal: Location revealed after capturing FOB Hotel. Located up the road north of the FOB. The target is piloting a Banished tank, so be prepared with heavy ordinance… or kick him out with your grappling hook and demolish him with his own vehicle.
- Defeating him unlocks the Scatterbound Heatwave. Like other guns, this once adds a bouncing effect to the Heatwave pellets.
- En ‘Geddon: Location revealed after capturing FOB Hotel. Located up the hill to the west of the FOB. Follow the road and you’ll encounter this Brute wielding an enhanced Gravity Hammer.
- Defeating him unlocks the Rushdown Hammer. This hammer generates a powerful explosion on impact.
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