Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
Halo Wars tech tree
Every UNSC and Covenant tech, searchable and filterable by faction.
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Showing 130 techs, upgrades, and abilities across both factions.
Adrenaline
UNSCBooster shots enable all infantry units to run at significantly increased speeds.
Advanced Reactor
UNSCThis Reactor provides enough energy to match the output of two Reactors.
Age of Doubt
CovenantImproves all Covenant technology.
Age of Reclamation
CovenantImproves all Covenant technology.
Ancestral Perversion
CovenantTwo protectors hover near the Prophet and protect him.
Assault Beam
CovenantEquips Hunters with a devastating beam-based weapon.
Autocannons
CovenantAdds front-firing 35mm guns, improving the Chopper's attack.
Beam Rifle
CovenantJackals are now equipped with particle beam rifles.
Birthright
CovenantWhen the Chieftain's hammer is charged up, the Chieftain will pull his enemies to him.
Blessed Immolation
CovenantUpgrades the Prophet's plasma cannons to fuel rod cannons, increasing damage.
Blessed Warehouse
CovenantUpgrade the production capacity of this Warehouse to produce more supplies.
Blinding Rage
CovenantRage Mode increases Arbiter combo damage and the attack power of nearby allies.
Bonded Shield
CovenantEquips each Hunter with a huge shield that can deflect many projectiles.
Boost
CovenantEnables Speed Boost Ability.
Boosted Ram Ability
CovenantEnables the Boosted Ram Ability on Ghosts, allowing them to effectively ram their targets.
Brute 1
CovenantShadow tech for Brutes
Canister Shell Ability
UNSCEquips Scorpions with a secondary Canister Shell attack. This attack is devastating to any infantry in its blast area.
Ceramic Armor
UNSCAn additional set of composite alloy plates boost the Elephant's damage mediation.
Chaff Pod
UNSCHornets gain the passive Chaff Ability that is used to distract and divert incoming missiles.
Chain Amplifier
UNSCEMP Ability can chain to hit multiple targets.
Chain Gun
CovenantEquips Spartans with two-handed auto-guns for dramatically increased damage.
Chain Gun
CovenantEquips Spartans with two-handed auto-guns for dramatically increased damage.
Chain Gun
UNSCEquips Spartans with two-handed auto-guns for dramatically increased damage.
Citadel
CovenantUpgrades base to a Citadel, which adds two building sites.
Cloak Ability
CovenantEnables Cloak Ability.
Cobra 1
UNSCImproves Cobra damage and defense (for now).
Cyclops 1
UNSCImproves Cyclops damage and defense (for now).
Deacon
CovenantInspires the Grunt squad, improving their combat abilities.
Defense Gauntlet
CovenantAdds extra shielding to deflect incoming projectiles.
Defense Turrets
UNSCAdds a light auto-cannon to all Elephants. This turret is only operable when the Elephant is deployed.
Defiant Rage
CovenantHealth is restored every time the Arbiter inflicts a fatality in Rage Mode.
Defile
CovenantThe Suicide Grunt's explosion splashes enemies with burning chemicals.
Deflection Plating
UNSCHardened steel plates give the Cobra extra protection when locked down.
Destiny
CovenantAdds an area-effect stun to the gravity hammer, and inflicts fatalities on stunned enemy infantry.
Divine Absolution
CovenantUpgrades to the Prophet's chair grant him full flight capabilities.
Dual Launchers
UNSCAn extra rocket pod gives Wolverines considerably more damage potential.
Electric Shot
CovenantThe Brute Shot causes electrical stun damage when it hits.
Elite Commando 1
CovenantShadow upgrade for Elite Commando
Fiendish Return
CovenantThe Arbiter reflects some incoming damage back to his attacker.
Flame Mortar
UNSCAdds bonus Anti-Infantry attack to the Turret.
Flash Bang Ability
UNSCEquips Flamethrowers with active Flash Bang ability that stuns any enemy infantry for a short time.
Focusing Lens
UNSCBetter components dramatically improve laser attack damage and range for all Gremlins.
Followers
CovenantIncreases the maximum size of your army by 10.
Forerunner Shield
CovenantAugmented with even more repurposed Forerunner technology, all Covenant shields now recharge much faster.
Fortress
UNSCUpgrades base to a Fortress, which adds two more building sites. Each building adds to the strength of the central structure.
Fuel Rod
CovenantAdds bonus Anti-Vehicle attack to the Turret.
Gauss Cannon
UNSCUpgrades Warthog machine gun to a gauss cannon. Improves damage and defense.
Ghastly Vision
CovenantThe Arbiter becomes permanently cloaked and increases reflected damage even more.
Gremlin upgrade 1
UNSCGremlin better and stronger
Grenadier
UNSCAdds a Marine armed with a Grenade Launcher to improve attack strength.
Grizzly 1
UNSCIncreases Grizzly damage and defense
Grizzly Super Unit
UNSCUpgrades Scorpions to Grizzly super units. Grizzlies are heavier tanks that pack a bigger punch than regular Scorpions.
Gunner
UNSCAdds Machine Gun attack to the Warthogs, giving them combat capability.
Harmonious Digestion
CovenantIncreases movement speed.
Hawk 1
UNSCImproves Hawk damage and defense.
Hawk Super Unit
UNSCUpgrades Hornets to Hawk super units. Equipped with laser beams, Hawks are fearsome combat units.
Heavy Shield
CovenantAdds an energy shield that deflects some incoming damage.
Heavy Supply Pad
UNSCSupply production massively increased for this Supply Pad.
High Torque Joints
UNSCMassively improved mobility systems increases movement speed of each Cyclops.
Hornet 1
UNSCImproves Hornet damage and defense.
Hurricane
CovenantAdditional enemies may be drawn into the vortex and potential damage increased.
Inheritance
CovenantAdds a stun to the Gravity Hammer.
Jump Pack Ability
CovenantEnables the Jump Pack Ability, allowing Brutes to quickly cross the battlefield.
Keep
CovenantUpgrades base to a Keep, which adds two building sites.
Large Carpet Bomb
UNSCCarpet Bomb strafe distance and damage increased.
Large Cryo
UNSCIncreases the duration of the freeze effect and instantly kills more air units.
Large MAC Blast
UNSCMAC Blast ammo capacity upgraded to provide three shots.
Large Turret
CovenantUpgrades all Turrets to Large Turrets, increasing their hitpoints and damage.
Large Turret
UNSCUpgrades all Turrets to Large Turrets, increasing their hitpoints and damage.
Locust 1
CovenantShadow tech for Locust
Medic
UNSCAdds a Combat Medic to the squad. The Medic heals the squad after combat.
Medium Carpet Bomb
UNSCCarpet Bomb strafe distance and damage increased.
Medium Cryo
UNSCIncreases the duration of the freeze effect and instantly kills more air units.
Medium MAC Blast
UNSCMAC Blast ammo capacity upgraded to provide two shots.
Medium Turret
CovenantUpgrades all Turrets to Medium Turrets, increasing their hitpoints and damage.
Medium Turret
UNSCUpgrades all Turrets to Medium Turrets, increasing their hitpoints and damage.
Mega Barrage
UNSCDoubles the number of missiles in each salvo of the active Barrage Ability.
Missile Launcher
UNSCAdds bonus Anti-Air attack to the Turret.
Napalm Adherent
UNSCSlow-burning, sticky napalm burns enemies for several seconds after the initial attack.
Needler
CovenantGrunt squads are now equipped with needlers.
Needler
CovenantAdds bonus Anti-Air attack to the Turret.
Neural Implant
UNSCImproved reflexes allow Spartans to Jack enemy vehicles much more effectively.
New Blood
UNSCAdds another Marine to the squad. This increases the combat effectiveness of the squad.
ODST Super Unit
UNSCUpgrades Marines to Orbital Drop Shock Trooper super units. ODSTs are better than Marines in every way. ODSTs can also be hot-dropped anywhere on the battlefield from Spirit of Fire.
Overdrive Ability
CovenantEnables the Locust Overdrive Ability. This ability uses the Locust's shield generator output to overcharge its beam weapon. Attack power is drastically increased at the expense of the Locust's shields.
Oxide Tank
UNSCAn advanced, higher burn point fuel increases damage to all organic units.
Peons
CovenantGrunt squads have one additional Grunt.
Personal Shield
CovenantAdds a personal shield that decreases incoming damage.
Piercing Shot
UNSCCobra railguns gain extra power to allow them to punch through multiple targets, inflicting damage on each.
Plasma Modulator
CovenantGreatly increases the damage of the Wraith's Plasma Mortar.
Plasma Mortar
CovenantAdds bonus Anti-Infantry attack to the Turret.
Power Turret
UNSCDoubles the rotation speed for Scorpion turrets, making them considerably more responsive in combat.
Rail Gun
UNSCAdds bonus Anti-Vehicle attack to the Turret.
Ramming Targe
CovenantIncreases damage inflicted when the Chopper runs over enemies, and decreases the damage taken.
Regret's Condemnation
CovenantThe Cleansing Beam Ability burns even brighter, doing area damage.
Regret's Doom
CovenantThe Cleansing Beam Ability is larger and does more damage.
Regret's Sentence
CovenantThe Cleansing Beam Ability is larger and does more damage.
Reinforcements
UNSCAdds +10 to the population cap of your army.
Repair Kit
UNSCEquips each Cyclops with tools to heal mechanized units and buildings.
Repeating Cannon
CovenantIncreases the rate of fire for the Banshee's weapons.
Reserves
UNSCTrain times for all units are drastically reduced.
RPG Ability
UNSCMarine active Grenade Ability upgraded to active Rocket Ability. Rockets can attack from a longer range than Grenades.
Sacrifice
CovenantBanshees attempt to crash into ground targets and inflict area damage when destroyed.
Scorch Ability
CovenantEnables the Scorch Ability that superheats an area of terrain for extra damage.
Scorpion 1
UNSCImproves Scorpion damage and defense (for now).
Scout Shield
CovenantAdds an energy shield to Ghosts that deflects some incoming damage.
Shield Amplifier
CovenantLocust shields regenerate much more quickly.
Singularity
CovenantAdditional enemies may be drawn into the vortex and potential damage increased.
Spartan Laser
UNSCThe ultimate UNSC handheld weapon gives Spartans a distinct combat advantage.
Spirit Bond
CovenantHunters get a big damage boost while both bond brothers are alive.
Spiteful Rage
CovenantRage Mode costs less to maintain.
Stabilizers
CovenantImproves autocannon accuracy and damage.
Stasis Bomb
CovenantWhen a target is drained with the Stasis Ability, it explodes, doing area-effect damage.
Stasis Drain
CovenantStasis Ability now drains target hitpoints and heals the Vampire.
State of Grace
CovenantIncreases repair rate.
Station
UNSCUpgrades base to a Station, which adds two more building sites. Each building adds to the strength of the central structure.
Strafe
CovenantAllows Ghosts to more effectively dodge incoming grenades and rockets.
Suicide Grunt 1
CovenantShadow tech for Suicide Grunt
Super Carpet Bomb
UNSCCarpet Bomb strafe distance and damage increased.
Super Cryo
UNSCIncreases the duration of the freeze effect and instantly kills more air units.
Super MAC Blast
UNSCMAC Blast ammo capacity upgraded to provide four shots.
Supreme Gauntlet
CovenantJackal shields do not collapse when taking damage.
Tsunami
CovenantAdditional enemies may be drawn into the vortex and potential damage increased.
Twin Engine
UNSCElephant speed is greatly improved by the addition of a second engine.
Vampire 1
CovenantShadow tech for Vampire
Vicious Blades
CovenantThe Arbiter reflects even more damage and has stronger attacks himself.
Volley Ability
UNSCEnables the active Volley Ability on Wolverines. The Volley Ability can be used to deal big damage to any ground target.
Wingmen
UNSCAdds a couple of Marines riding shotgun to augment damage capabilities.
Wolverine 1
UNSCImproves Wolverine damage and defense (for now).
Zeal
CovenantSuicide Grunts are faster in Suicide Mode.
