Mission 10 collectibles | Updated August 1, 2026

The Maw Skulls & Terminal

Use this focused route for all 4 collectible locations in The Maw: 3 hidden Skulls and the Arrival Terminal.

Mission
10
The Maw
Skulls
3
Stowed Reload, Boom, Thunderstorm
Terminal
1
Arrival
Checklist
4
Saved on this device
First stop
Arrival Terminal
Last stop
Thunderstorm Skull
Route style
Terminal scan / Interior detour / Traversal
Most careful pickup
Stowed Reload - Moderate
0 / 4 checked

Pickup order

Follow these four stops in mission flow.

Open a stop to jump straight to its route, image, and checklist control.

Visual route atlas

Match each stop by sight.

Preview the route landmarks before opening each detailed pickup card.

Walkthrough timeline

Four stops, image first.

A compact walkthrough lane for players who want the next landmark before the full card.

Quick table

Mission collectible table

Scan this mission's names, route types, and effects before following the image route.

CollectibleMissionRoute typeCareEffect / note
ArrivalTerminal10 - The MawTerminal scanQuickLore terminal
Stowed ReloadSkull10 - The MawInterior detourModerateWeapons continue reloading while stowed.
BoomSkull10 - The MawTraversalModerateExplosion radius is doubled.
ThunderstormSkull10 - The MawCombat detourQuickMost enemies are upgraded to a higher rank.

Mission 10 | 3 Skulls + 1 Terminal

The Maw collectible route

4 locations

Terminal1 Terminal in this mission

Arrival Terminal

Route

Early in the route back to the Autumn's bridge, enter the mess hall with rows of benches. Arrival is inside the small recess on the right side of the room.

Route type
Terminal scan
Care level
Quick
Video reference
43:20-44:40
Arrival Terminal location in The MawOpen frame
Location view
Show approach frame
Approach route for the Arrival Terminal in The Maw
Approach landmark | 43:20-44:40

Skull1 of 3 hidden Skulls in this mission

Stowed Reload Skull

Route

On the way to engineering, return to the original cryo room and clear the enemies. From the collapsed walkway in the fire-lit back-left corner, jump onto the beam against the rear wall.

Effect
Weapons continue reloading while stowed.
Route type
Interior detour
Care level
Moderate
Video reference
44:40-45:30
Stowed Reload Skull location in The MawOpen frame
Location view
Show approach frame
Approach route for the Stowed Reload Skull in The Maw
Approach landmark | 44:40-45:30

Skull2 of 3 hidden Skulls in this mission

Boom Skull

Route

In engineering's four-core chamber, reach the second level at the back right. Beside the debris used to climb upward, drop left onto the narrow lower ledge and follow it into the corner.

Effect
Explosion radius is doubled.
Route type
Traversal
Care level
Moderate
Video reference
45:40-47:30
Boom Skull location in The MawOpen frame
Location view
Show approach frame
Approach route for the Boom Skull in The Maw
Approach landmark | 45:40-47:30

Skull3 of 3 hidden Skulls in this mission

Thunderstorm Skull

Route

During the final Warthog escape, pass the first shortcut tunnel along the inner wall and enter the second one. The skull is on the right about halfway through.

Effect
Most enemies are upgraded to a higher rank.
Route type
Combat detour
Care level
Quick
Video reference
47:40-48:40
Thunderstorm Skull location in The MawOpen frame
Location view
Show approach frame
Approach route for the Thunderstorm Skull in The Maw
Approach landmark | 47:40-48:40

Cleanup plan

Before leaving the mission

Use this quick pass after the last pickup, especially in co-op or when you loaded from a rally point.

  1. Reach a checkpointAfter collecting a Skull or Terminal, continue until the next reliable checkpoint before quitting or changing platforms.
  2. Use mission selectMissed pickups can be cleaned up later. Open the mission route, jump to the nearest rally point when available, and follow only the remaining entries.
  3. Track by nameIf the game menu does not show a chapter-by-chapter tracker, compare the collectible names on this page with the names already unlocked in your profile.
  4. Confirm co-op creditIn co-op, have the progression owner lead the fireteam and verify the pickup registers before leaving the session.

Verification desk

Names, effects, and routes checked against released-game sources.

The mission route is independently rewritten around recognizable landmarks. Official Halo sources set the Skull names and effects; IGN, PowerPyx, PC Gamer, and Push Square provide additional route-order cross-checks.

The Maw collectible questions

How many collectibles are in The Maw?

The Maw has 3 hidden Skulls and one Terminal, for 4 collectible locations on this page.

Can I return to The Maw for missing collectibles?

Yes. Use mission select to revisit the mission, then reach a reliable checkpoint after collecting the missing item before leaving.

Do collectibles work in co-op?

Yes, but the fireteam leader controls the active mission state. Confirm the pickup registers before moving on.