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Bounty Hunter

Bounty Hunter

Anniversary: Captured 10 skulls at once in a matchmade Headhunter game.

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How to unlock the Bounty Hunter achievement in Halo: Reach - Definitive Guide

Since the playlist update, this can only be obtained in Rumble Pit playing TU Headhunter on an Anniversary Map. The following Anniversary maps are available in Rumble Pit:

Battle Canyon / Beaver Creek
High Noon / Hang 'Em High
Penance / Damnation
Solitary / Prisoner

Please note that Headlong is not available in Rumble Pit.

This achievement can be very difficult to obtain without boosting as you are marked by a number with how many skulls you have over your head up to 9, then when you have 10 skulls you have a circular symbol over your head (this is important to note). Also note that even though it says the score limit is 25, if a player scores 10 skulls at once they automatically win.

Boosting Method:

Contrary to belief, it is possible for multiple people to get this achievement in a game, but you have to follow specific steps to get it to work. When I boosted this we had 4 guys going for the achievement so what we did was have everyone congregate in a predetermined area that was not a hill spawn and begin killing like mad, once a player got 10 skulls he goes and sits in a corner away from the fray. Continue these steps until everyone who is going for the achievement has 10 skulls (I would not recommend more than 4 at a time). Once everyone has their skulls, everyone go to the nearest hill spawn (there are two at a time in some cases) and stand near it BUT DO NOT ENTER IT!!! Wait for the hill to move away from the spawn you are near, then everyone go and stand at the hill area so that when it shifts back, you will be inside it. Now everyone huddles together and waits, it may take a minute or two, but once the hill shifts back around, you will all score your skulls simultaneously, making the game a draw and netting everyone inside the hill the achievement.

Comment or P.M. me if you have any questions.
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18 Nov 2011 04:35

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When we went for it tonight, we first had five people with ten skulls score, but only three got the achievement. In our second effort, we mistimed the hill change and only one got it. Third try, all four remaining players had ten skulls, but only two of them got the achievement. So it seems to be somewhat random.
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By Erunion on 21 Nov 2011 09:49
Solution worked like a charm.

First game we FUBARd when a hill moved on top of a guy with ten skulls killing a guest. Second game we had three people waiting for the turn in and all involved got it.
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By Methew on 21 Nov 2011 23:49
Worked for me, 6 of us got it on a free for all game
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By Im Sander Cohen on 22 Nov 2011 07:47
Lmao, got it after two minutes on the first match I played. Pure luck, lol. Just came here to brag :D
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By GMHOT on 24 Nov 2011 00:35
That you for enlightening us on how good you are, no one cares. Most people don't want to spend time trying for achievements in Halo multiplayer seeing as they always want you to play the worst game types or in the worst playlists.
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By Panzer x360a on 24 Nov 2011 19:17
Not many people feel the way you do about that, that is why one of the options when making a gaming session is that it is for boosting. I would say easily 90% of the people on TA have boosted at least one achievement so I don't know why you waste your time on a site with a bunch of people who you see as illegitimate.
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By Panzer x360a on 24 Nov 2011 23:09
It's also doable in Anniversary Squad that one has the gametype. That much I know for sure. And I think the game doesn't end once someone captures 10 skulls like it does in FFA, at least it doesn't in BTB headhunter.
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By Niterace on 28 Nov 2011 08:29
Works like a charm
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By RobertoMP on 15 Dec 2011 17:06
Lol at fags putting down boosting - this achievement (or medal, rather) is 90% luck when going for it legitimately, especially in FFA. At least in multi-team you could have someone covering your back.
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By BloodngunsMrphy on 23 Dec 2011 17:23
tried this tonight, had people ready with 10 skulls but the hill wouldn't switch back to where we were standing, it moved to a different place, are there more hills on some maps?
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By CR4GG3RS on 05 Jan 2012 22:31
This... this achievement can go fuck itself. It can go straight to hell. I wanted to get everything "legit" however this... this ABOMINATION forced my hand. /sigh. Anyone boosting this?
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By ScholarFaust on 11 Apr 2012 23:14
Prob should mention now that its only avalible in RUmble Pit and you have to be in a ffa to get medal and achievement.
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By A Navy of Ducks on 25 Aug 2012 04:01
Can someone please help me with the remaining achievements I need. It would be much appreciated. Will help you with whatever you need.
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By dfutyut2 on 29 Nov 2012 03:30
this is a great guide, thank you. I'll try it tomorrow.
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By Shadow XBL on 14 Feb 2013 00:44
I found yesterday that headhunter shows up more frequently on Team Objective (as TU T Headhunter) when everyone's got the map pack (twice in 3 matches on Anniversary maps versus none in 12 rumble pit matches). As long as you coordinate between teams you can use the exact same method as above. The group I was with successfully had members of both teams get the achievement.
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By JimEsq on 18 Feb 2013 17:23
Got this achievement twice, once in the demo (except 25 skulls) and once (10 skulls) normal game. Great fun this achievement is, my all time favorite!
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By V3RGL on 18 Mar 2013 12:16
Message my GT if want to boost this. GT: urucan
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By urucan on 20 May 2020 00:47
Our team had zero luck with Rumble Pit after 15+ matches. We managed to get three UT Team Headhunter matches in Team Objectives. :)
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By MrInfliction on 04 Nov 2020 02:42
Looking to boost before the service goes down.
Gt: J The Altruist
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By J ROLL 1998 on 27 Feb 2021 20:08
looking to do this add me GT: audgatti
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By audgatti on 03 May 2021 13:39
Looking for boosting partners to grab all multiplayer achievements. GT Xenu7
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By TomEternal on 16 Jul 2021 20:17
Hey guys I'm looking to boost this one, it's one of the last four I need. I've got no mic but I've three controllers to help own the lobby with guest accounts. GT Noko Slim
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By Noko Slim on 21 Aug 2021 04:55
Looking to boost for this and other achievements
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By tomahawkkid7125 on 19 Mar 2021 19:20
Hey guys I'm looking to boost this one, it's one of the last four I need. I've got no mic but I've three controllers to help own the lobby with guest accounts. GT Noko Slim
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By Noko Slim on 21 Aug 2021 05:21
hello, needing to complete this online achievement, could someone help unlock it? I have a friend who has the game, he's already one more person to help... but I need two more
GT: JosemberG N
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By JosemberG N on 08 Oct 2021 16:12
Down to get all the dlc achievements before servers shut down. I have 2 other controllers to help fill the lobby and will help others with their achievements too. Message me on Xbox so we can coordinate a time. GT: Nahzario
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By Nahzario on 04 Dec 2021 14:13
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Bounty Hunter Achievement (75 Gamerscore):
Anniversary: Capture 10 skulls at once in a matchmade Headhunter game.

Notes:

- I suggest people looking for more information to look in the comments section of this solution, so you know who deserves credit for most of this solution, and possibly for a better explanation for some parts. Also, please let me know how to improve this solution.
Thank you.

1: You need to play on an Anniversary map, so you need the Anniversary maps Downloadable Content (DLC).
2: The 7 Anniversary maps (The Anniversary maps are maps from Halo: Combat Evolved (Anniversary), and Halo 2) are:
Battle Canyon (also known as Beaver Creek),
Breakneck (also known as Headlong),
High Noon (also known as Hang 'Em High),
Penance (also known as Damnation),
Ridgeline (also known as Timberland),
Solitary (also known as Prisoner),
Installation 04 (Firefight only).
3: There should be a number above every player's head telling you how many skulls they have (A symbol should appear if they have 10).
4: The capture point should move, throughout the match. When a capture point is about to move it should start flashing.
5: Skulls should stay throughout the match, if they are not picked up.
6: The match should end after someone captures 10 skulls at once, even if they don't have the required 25.
7: There is a legendary medal (Skullamanjaro) for capturing 10 skulls at once.
8: Players that have not picked up any skulls should drop 1 when killed.
9: To increase your chances of getting an Anniversary map you can delete the Defiant, and Noble DLC map packs (if you have them).
10: Quitting too many online matches can get you manned from playing online in this game, for a while.

Method 1

Probably the most challenging method is to do this without Boosting, or using a glitch.

1: You could use extra controllers to increase your chances of success, if you want.
2: Search for a match in the Anniversary Free For All (FFA) playlist.
3: Vote for a Headhunter game, on any of the Anniversary maps.
4: I suggest killing opponents with the most skulls (5+). Also go around the map collecting as many skulls as you can.
5: Play until you get 10 skulls. Be careful not to capture your skulls before you get 10.
6: Quickly get to the capture point. It is best to stay close to where the capture points are, so you are closer when you get the 10 skulls. It is also best to stay close to them because people will be going to them to capture their skulls, so you could take their skulls but you are at a higher risk of being killed yourself.
7: The match should end giving you the Skullamanjaro legendary medal, and the Bounty Hunter Achievement.

Method 2: Achievement Trading/ Boosting

You can boost to make this Achievement easier. I suggest looking at Panzer x360a's solution for a great method on how to boost this Achievement.

Method 3

- According to GoreGoyle: "You need to search under Rumble Pit with multiple controllers. Switch the profile on one of the dummy controllers as soon as the voting option shows in the lobby. Headhunter will pop up at least once per 2 rounds of voting."

- I would like to thank NURSEwithWOUND for a great idea, and Opto Jock for confirming: This solution does work for other online Achievements, except team based Achievements because it places your controllers on your own team.

- jack Burton 78 said: "My suggestion is to leave you main controller in place somewhere the score points don't move to and run your guest controller over to it. This makes finding yourself easier as well since it throws a beacon over the skull collectors head."

There is a glitch you can do to get this Achievement by yourself. It requires multiple controllers.

1: Sign in multiple controllers.
2: Search for a match in the Anniversary Free For All (FFA) playlist.
3: After you find a match sign out with one of your other controllers. This should disconnect you from the online game but still let you play.
4: Vote for a Headhunter game, on any of the Anniversary maps.
5: Play the match killing your other controller's player's until you have 10 skulls. be careful not to capture your skulls before you get 10.
6: Capture the 10 skulls.
7: The match should end giving you the Skullamanjaro legendary medal, and the Bounty Hunter Achievement.

I should not take any credit for this video, all credit should go to the Achievement Hunter Community (Rooster Teeth Community).
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The third solution does not seem to work anymore, as your party is no longer allowed to play the match.
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By BruteForce0G on 22 Aug 2012 21:05
Okay, Thanks for Letting Me Know.
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By FIVWPPJ on 23 Aug 2012 19:33
As of 9/13/2012 Solution 3 works. You need to search under Rumble Pit with multiple controllers. Switch the profile on one of the dummy controllers as soon as the voting options show in the lobby. HeadHunter will pop up at least once per 2 rounds of voting. The hardest part is getting it on an Anniversary map. Still only took 6-7 tries.
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By GoreGoyle on 13 Sep 2012 17:49
Thank You GoreGoyle.
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By FIVWPPJ on 13 Sep 2012 20:27
I can confirm it works as GoreGoyle described. Thank you both for the help!
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By Opto Jock on 17 Sep 2012 03:17
Thank You.
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By FIVWPPJ on 17 Sep 2012 03:44
Shouldn't put a capital on every words lol. Makes it really hards and annoying to read.
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By salut allo on 23 Sep 2012 19:33
Sorry, its how I type. Please, try to ignore it if you can.
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By FIVWPPJ on 23 Sep 2012 20:42
if this method works for Bounty Hunter, it stands to reason that it would work for some of the other cheevs also. Can anyone confirm?
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By NURSEwithWOUND on 03 Oct 2012 15:50
Good Idea. I Would Test it, but I am Not Currently in Possession of this Game. Sorry. If some one Else can Test it, and Let Me Know I Will Add that to the Solution.
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By FIVWPPJ on 03 Oct 2012 20:28
I'm Glad this Solution is Still Helping People, Thank You for the Comment.
I Personally Think that Map (Battle Canyon/ Beaver Creek) is the Easiest to Get this Achievement On. I Got this Achievement On that Same Map, Using Solution 1: Official/ Legit.
It May Take a Few Tries Using Any Solution (Mine, or Not), but I Promise You if You Keep Trying You Will Succeed.
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By FIVWPPJ on 15 Dec 2012 05:30
does the glitch method work for halo 4? Thanks
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By MrRobertoNZ on 11 Aug 2014 05:05
The Glitch Most Likely does Not Work in Halo 4. You Could Try it, but it is Probably Best if You Do Not Get Your Hopes Up. I have Not Heard of Anyone Trying it though so it Might Work. You Never Know....
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By FIVWPPJ on 11 Aug 2014 07:11
Guess I will give it ago. I just dont know how else to get the crimson/majestic/castle maps to come up!
Thoughts?
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By MrRobertoNZ on 12 Aug 2014 03:04
Okay Thank You.
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By FIVWPPJ on 05 Oct 2012 00:09
In fact, it does. I used it for a couple of other achievements too. Just as long as they aren't team based. Anything team based places your controllers on your team. When you create your own game with your controllers, there is only one team remaining and the match immediately ends. Fantastic solution nonetheless.
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By Opto Jock on 03 Oct 2012 22:13
Tried using this technique for other achievements last night and was successful in getting Dive Bomber and Paper Beats Rock. I am sure it would work for Hells Heart and Top Shot but I already had those. I tried for about 30 minutes to get Headhunter to come up on an anniversary map but it never did (using rumble pit matchmaking). I don't see an Anniversary FFA list, only Anniversary Classic. Am I looking in the wrong place or is this list removed?
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By NURSEwithWOUND on 04 Oct 2012 13:11
Thank You Opto Jock, and NURSEwithWOUND.
HeadHunter is Supposed to be in the Anniversary F.F.A. PlayList. The PlayList Should be There, but Last I Checked was a Few Months Ago. It Obviously Could have Changed by then. Sorry, I'm Really Not Much Help.
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By FIVWPPJ on 04 Oct 2012 21:14
I was able to obtain it in Rumble Pit approximately Sept 17, 2012. I lucked out and got Battle Creek on my first try. I think Rumble Pit may be your only option now.

Also: if you get into your own session that you don't want to be in, play it out, or be comfortable with a credit ban. I quit out of a lot of my own sessions and started getting warnings.
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By Opto Jock on 04 Oct 2012 23:52
Solution #3 (glitch/trick) is still working as of December 14, 2012. I searched Rumble Pit and It took 18 rounds of matchmaking to get Headhunter on an Anniversary Map (I got Battle Canyon/Beaver Creek). I quit out of 16 games, and while I was already credit banned for boosting, I was not banned for leaving these games. However, I was warned about quitting after getting the achievement and returning to the main title screen, so I may have gotten lucky. Great solution nonetheless, much appreciated!!!
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By Xx1337SniPerzxX on 15 Dec 2012 02:14
It's a solid solution for a lot of online achievements. I'm surprised I had to dig to find it. Usually ones like this spread quickly.
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By Opto Jock on 15 Dec 2012 16:42
I would suggest removing Defiant and Noble map packs while searching - cuts down on the odds you won't get Anniv.
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By Shadow XBL on 14 Feb 2013 01:58
That's a Good Idea Shadow XBL. I Will Add that Thank You.
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By FIVWPPJ on 14 Feb 2013 05:08
Be careful if you do solution 3. If you quit too much you'll get banned from matchmaking for awhile. Ask me how I know........ :(
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By Shadow XBL on 14 Feb 2013 05:17
You Got Banned? Sorry to Hear that. I Forgot How Strict they are on that Sort of Thing.......
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By FIVWPPJ on 14 Feb 2013 05:28
Yeah but I was trying some yesterday for different achievements. I've probably quit 8 games in the past two days and today I played a bunch all the way through, yet just got banned from quitting out 3. At this point, I don't understand why it's still being monitored. This is a 3 year old game whose creator has abandoned it. Just let us get our achievements and move on.
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By Shadow XBL on 14 Feb 2013 05:31
Yeah..... you know what I mean though. It's defunct. It's like policing Halo 3 - what's the point? Anyone who still cares is playing Customs anyway.
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By Shadow XBL on 14 Feb 2013 05:41
Finally got it. Method #3 does work, eventually. You'll get banned a bunch of times but it's only for 10 minutes. Finally it came up with High Noon TU Headhunters.
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By Shadow XBL on 14 Feb 2013 20:18
Glad this Helped You. Thanks for the Comments.
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By FIVWPPJ on 14 Feb 2013 22:00
Got this to work right away once I got the timing down on logging out 1 of my guest controllers. Got Solitary (Prisoner) on Rumble Pit.
In the video, it warns you to be careful not to accidentally run into the moving score points. My suggestion is to leave you main controller in place somewhere the score points don't move to and run your guest controller over to it. This makes finding yourself easier as well since it throws a beacon over the skull collectors head.
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By Jack Burton 78 on 02 Apr 2014 16:24
Good Idea, Thank You.
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By FIVWPPJ on 04 Apr 2014 02:50
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Panzer x360a's Boosting Method is excellent (i.e. everyone works towards getting 10 skulls each, and then once everyone has it, moves to a NON-active capture point and waits until it becomes active), but getting Headhunter on an Anniversary map is NOT only available in Rumble Pit. You can also get it in the Team Objective playlist.

In fact, my group was unable to get Headhunter on an Anniversary map at all in Rumble Pit after trying for almost an hour. While in Team Objective, however, it only took us a match or two for Headhunter on an Anniversary map to pop up.

So remember:
- Use the boosting method mentioned here and in Panzer x360a's solution to efficiently get everyone in your party this achievement in one match.

- Search for Headhunter on an Anniversary map in RUMBLE PIT or TEAM OBJECTIVE (I'd suggest trying Team Objective first)

- Anniversary Maps are:
Battle Canyon / Beaver Creek
High Noon / Hang 'Em High
Penance / Damnation
Solitary / Prisoner

Hope that helps!
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In Headhunter, two teams are thrown against each other, with the goal of capturing skulls from the enemy team. Each player starts off with one skull. When you kill them, their skull will drop and you can pick it up. Once you have 2+ skulls in your possession, there will be a waypoint over your head that says how many you have.

If you kill an enemy who has 6 skulls on them, they will drop all 6. Simply round up 10 skulls and bring them to the marked "safe-zone" in order to score them. Scoring 10 skulls at once will end the game right away.

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