Two Elites trying to get headshots on each other on Team SWAT in Guardian. Head shots are crucial, as they will take down one, or in some cases with the Battle Rifle, two or three opponents with a single burst. The lack of shields can significantly increase the speed of the game due to almost instantaneous kills, though there is often a tendency for people to be more cautious due to this vulnerability. SWAT is included as a built-in on-disc Slayer variant in both Halo: Reach and Halo 4. On October 5, 2010, Team SWAT became an official playlist in Halo: Reach multiplayer. Inexperienced players should avoid this playlist as it can be particularly frustrating if they are not used to fast-paced gameplay.
Mongoose ATVs can be found on maps such as Snowbound and Isolation. Common starting weapons are the Battle Rifle, Covenant Carbine, DMR, and an M6 Series handgun. The player has no shields, no motion tracker, and spawns with a precision weapon. As of May 2008, Team SWAT is a ranked playlist in Halo 3, after being featured in two Double EXP Weekend playlists. Team SWAT is a Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo: Reach, Halo 4, Halo 2: Anniversary and Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer matchmaking gametype.
Just you, your BR, and a lot of headshots.' - Playlist Description
