HR: Covenant Weapons - Energy Sword (Type-1)

Basic description: Single action, no reload time, locks on at short range, instant kill. Can be swung using "attack" or "melee" buttons with slightly different actions, melee is much faster but does not lock. Enough charge for about 10 enemies. Appears during Elite assassination animations even if not equipped. No reticle bloom. Available as an Elite loadout in Invasion phase 3. Very similar in function to previous energy swords.

NEW FOR HALO REACH: Can be blocked by  melee. Weapon switch time is slow, so harder to switch at the last second. Goes invisible with the player using active camo.

Restrictions: Weapon switch time is slower than before. Extremely short range, does 0 damage when outside of range.  A player that melees at the exact right moment can actually block a Sword attack with his arm, stopping the kill.  Can not pick up ammo on the field.

Uses: Extremely short range. Instant kill. Good for tight spaces, defending objectives. Pairs very well with active camo, sprint, armor lock.

Best for: Players who like to be in the thick of the action, or those that like to camp objectives.