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Overshields are for Sissies

Overshields are for Sissies

Complete the level “Pillar of Autumn” on Legendary without picking up an Overshield.

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How to unlock the Overshields are for Sissies achievement in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary - Definitive Guide

Simply complete the level "Pillar of Autumn" without picking up an overshield. An overshield is a glowing red box, and they will appear in covenant docking pods. One of those pods appears about a quarter of the way through the level (you'll know you're at the right part because there will be an explosion and a marine will say "What the hell? Did something just hit us?").

Dying/skulls do not affect the achievement, but it must be done on legendary.

If you pick up an overshield by accident, you must restart the level. Reverting to the last save does not work. *Confirmed by zzUrbanSpaceman

Legendary difficulty might make it challenging, but this isn't a very long level, so you shouldn't have too much trouble.

Good luck.
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15 Nov 2011 10:28

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Regarding not getting the achievement if you pick up an overshield and revert your save - I had exactly the same thing happen to me. I was just playing through as normal, picked up the overshield, then remembered that this achievement existed, reverted my save, the achievement didn't pop.
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By zzUrbanSpaceman on 17 Nov 2011 00:24
Alright thanks urban
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By EaglesFan520 on 17 Nov 2011 00:30
Can they be done in co-op?
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By SirSmurfus on 18 Dec 2011 04:06
I am not sure. I know co op disables a couple achievements, for instance you can't find the skulls in co op. It would be worth a try though. And if anybody confirms this I will post it in the solution.
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By EaglesFan520 on 18 Dec 2011 04:18
This can be done in coop
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By MagmaticNevada8 on 10 Jul 2020 13:20
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If you have or can get a hold of a second Xbox 360 controller, just make one lame player and then your main player. Have your main player stand back while your lame one kills everything. Don't go into the space pods the Covenant come through, as they have the overshields.
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28 Mar 2012 18:27

You'll have to beat "Pillar of Autumn" on legendary regardless of whether you're aiming for this achievement, so when you do just don't pick up an Overshield. It's that easy.

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