Mission 1: The Pillar of Autumn
Complete walkthrough guide for Mission 1: The Pillar of Autumn. Objectives, collectibles, boss strategies, and secrets.
Difficulty
Medium
Est. Time
15-20 minutes
Collectibles
2
Objectives
4
Mission Objectives
- Escape the Cryo Bay
Follow the tech through the corridors while learning basic controls. Fight through Grunts in the mess hall.
- Reach the Bridge
Navigate through the ship's corridors, fighting Covenant boarding parties. Use cover and grenades to clear rooms.
- Defend the Bridge
Hold position against waves of Covenant attackers. Use the Magnum for headshots and grenades to clear groups.
- Escape the Ship
Fight your way to the escape pods while the ship is under heavy attack. This is a timed sequence — move quickly.
Boss Strategy
No boss encounter in this mission. Focus on learning the controls and getting comfortable with the Magnum and Assault Rifle.
Collectibles
- Terminal 1 — Bridge level, behind the Captain's station
- Skull: Iron — Engineering section, in a vent shaft
Secrets & Easter Eggs
- Hidden ammo cache in the armory — contains extra Magnum ammo and grenades
- Invisible Elite in the engineering section (Legendary only)
Pro Tips
- Play on Normal difficulty first to learn the mission layout before attempting Heroic or Legendary.
- Check your corners — the remake features enhanced enemy AI that flanks more aggressively.
- Save heavy weapons for elite encounters; conserve precision weapon ammo for headshots.