Halo Campaign Evolved Guide: How to Find All 3 Skulls in the Keyes Chapter

Mastering the Hunt for Skulls in Halo Campaign Evolved

For veterans and newcomers alike, the thrill of exploring the iconic rings of Halo is enhanced by the search for hidden collectibles. In Halo Campaign Evolved—the stunning Unreal Engine 5 reimagining of the legendary Combat Evolved—the tradition of the 'Skulls' continues. These hidden items are not mere trophies; they unlock game-altering modifiers that can either aid your progress or turn your campaign into a chaotic challenge.

The 'Keyes' chapter is particularly atmospheric, blending horror and high-stakes combat. To help you achieve 100% completion, we have detailed exactly where to find the three hidden Skulls in this mission and what they do to your gameplay experience.

Locations of the 3 Skulls in the Keyes Chapter

1. The Grab Skull: A Test of Speed

The first collectible in this chapter is the Grab Skull, and it requires a bit of agility and timing. To secure this one, it is recommended to restart the chapter or load from the Alpha Rally Point to ensure you have a clean timer.

Your goal is to perform a 'speedrun' from the start of the chapter to the gravity elevator. You must reach the elevator in approximately 5 minutes or less. Once you arrive, quickly eliminate the marked enemies guarding the area. As you ascend in the gravity lift, hold down the interact/pickup button; the Grab Skull will appear and be collected during the ascent.

2. The Blind Skull: Exploring the Shadows

The Blind Skull is hidden within the Flood-infested corridors of the ship Truth and Reconciliation. Finding it requires a keen eye for secrets and a willingness to deviate from the main path.

Navigate to the specific room where the 'Untouchable' skull was located in the original Truth and Reconciliation level. Instead of following the objective, drop down to the right and hug the wall. You will discover a hidden passage; follow this narrow corridor to the very end. In the corner, situated near a red door, you will find the Blind Skull waiting to be claimed.

3. The Piñata Skull: A Dark Discovery

The final collectible, the Piñata Skull, appears after one of the most poignant moments in the chapter. After the cinematic sequence where you reunite with Captain Keyes, you will encounter a horrifying sight: the biomass that was once the Captain.

Much like the discovery of the 'Ah Bravo' skull in the 343 Guilty Spark chapter, the method here is straightforward but brutal. Turn around and use your melee attack on the mass of flesh. After two or three heavy hits, the Piñata Skull will pop out of the biomass, completing your collection for the chapter.

Skull Effects: What Do They Change?

Once collected, these Skulls can be activated in subsequent playthroughs to modify the game rules. Here is the breakdown of the effects triggered by the Keyes chapter Skulls:

• Grab: Increases the aggression of the enemy AI. Enemies will throw and release grenades significantly more often, forcing you to stay mobile.
• Blind: Removes the Heads-Up Display (HUD) and weapon indicators from your screen. This creates a more immersive, yet challenging, experience where you must manually track your ammo and health.
• Piñata: A rewarding modifier where melee kills cause enemies to drop inactive grenades, giving you a tactical advantage in close-quarters combat.