An Overshield powerup.
An Overshield is a form of cuboid Covenant-developed technology that strengthens the energy shielding system of the user. It can be acquired for the players shields if one picks up the Overshield powerup.
Overview & Background[]
The overshield technology is developed by the Covenant to enhance their Sangheili warriors' personal shielding system. The overshield can be used by anyone utilizing a personal shielding system such as a SPARTAN in MJOLNIR Armor or Sangheili with a Combat Harness.
In Halo: Combat Evolved, the overshield boosts the player's shields to 300%. The player's normal shield does not take damage until the overshield is completely depleted (although any damage overlapping from something destroying the overshield (i.e. a grenade's explosion) will also do damage to the player's normal shield).
Gameplay Information[]
Advantages[]
- Useful and recommended when attacking Hunters or a large group of enemies with higher ranked units.
- Can allow the player to take a lot more damage and escape out of tricky situations.
Disadvantages[]
- Can still be depleted by an Overcharged shot from a Plasma Pistol.
Developer Information[]
TBA
Trivia[]
- The Overshield shares some resemblance to the Reflex Enhancement powerup, with the only difference being the shape. The Overshield is cuboid whilst the Reflex Enhancement is a trapezoid.
- In Firefight, the Shield Booster armour upgrade adds a slow charging overshield buff to the players normal shields, maxing out at 200%. If this is equipped, players can only pick up the Overshield powerup if their shields are depleted.
- If the Mantis Skull is found and picked up in Assault On The Control Room, the unfinished Mantis vehicle appears as an enemy. If they are destroyed, each one will drop an Overshield powerup. The reason for this is unknown.
- In Campaign, if the Meat Bag Skull is turned on, the Overshield powerup is the only means of recharging your shields.
Gallery[]
| Equipment in SPV3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Armor Abilities | ||
| Covenant | Overshield - Active Camo - Reflex Enhancement - Energy Sword Hilt | |
| UNSC | Sprint - Speed Booster - Health Regen - Health Kit - Radar - VISR Thermal Vision | |
| Cut Content | Motion Tracker Enhancer | |
| Firefight Upgrades | ||
| Available Upgrades | Speed Boots - Shock Absorbing Boots - Energy Discharge - Energy Recharge - Shield Recharge - Shield Booster - Nuclear Failsafe Reactor - Camo - Adrenaline Booster | |