First thing I’m going to suggest is going into these playlists with friends. A full team of gaming buds will go a long way into getting these achievements. Having to not rely on randoms to help you in your quest is a big stress reliever.

Here is the list of the new achievements along with a note on how to get them. All of the achievements must be had on either the Anniversary or Defiant maps as listed. This does make them a little harder to get, but not impossible.

 License to Kill
 – Anniversary: Ran over 5 people with a vehicle in a matchmade game. 75G



This can only be obtained on Breakneck or Ridgeline. Either one works fine as there are plenty of vehicles on either map. I suggest going for this in a BTB setting specifically during an objective game. The reasoning for this is that if it’s a slayer game, it’s all out shooting and you will be targeted. However, if it’s an objective game, the opposing team has to not only slay, but consider the objective to be met. That splits their concentration and makes it easier for you to run people over.  Do note though that a bomb carrier or flag runner can hop onto a mongoose or in a warthog to get away.

 Don’t Touch That!
 – Defiant: Prevented the attacking team from touching the flag in a matchmade 1-Flag CTF game. 25G

Okay, there is a stipulation here that is and isn’t told at the same time. You can not let the opposing team touch the flag during the ENTIRE game. Not just one round. If they touch it once, forget it, you won’t get the achievement in that game. This one is only tough to get due to the map and game type restrictions. It’s hard to get 1-flag on either Condemned or Highlands. Don’t forget that Uplink (the variant of Condemned) is okay for this achievement too. I would suggest  Highlands for this as I think it’s easier to defend even though it’s a bigger map. The reasoning is that you typically can see and react to an enemy quicker. On Condemned the map is small and an enemy using evade could quickly get a touch on the flag before you even see him. Since the flag is higher up on Highlands, it’s much harder to sneak up to. Just watch that grav lift in the base! Also of note, 1-flag PRO works for this achievement. I got this achievement on Condemned 1-flag PRO.



 From Hell’s Heart – 
Anniversary: Killed an enemy with their own Plasma Grenade that was stuck to you in a matchmade game. 15G

This is really EASY. If someone sticks you, simply run TO them. Yeah, you’re going to die, but you will anyway, so why not take them with you and get the achievement?

 

Paper Beats Rock
 – Defiant: Assassinated a player that just exited Armor-Lock in a matchmade game. 15G

I found this one very easy as well. I became used to using Armor Lock on Countdown, so I was well prepared for this. Use Armor Lock yourself, then when someone goes into it, get right behind them and go into armor lock as well. The moment they pop out of armor lock, you do the same. You’re EMP blast will take their shield down and BAM easy Assassination!

 All Alone – 
Defiant: Was the last surviving uninfected player in a matchmade Infection game. 10G

Here is another one with a stipulation. It’s not just being the last man standing but you must SURVIVE the full round too. So, just because you’re last man, doesn’t mean you’ll get the achievement. That can sometimes be hard enough. Lasting to the end of the round is much more difficult, hence an achievement is awarded. You’re going to have a tough time getting the right map/gametype combination. I suggest Rumble Pit. Good luck!

 

Dive Bomber – 
Anniversary: Performed a Beat Down on an enemy player while using the Jetpack during a matchmade game. 50G

This can be easy if you’ve been using Jetpack. OR it can be hard if you don’t normally use it, or like a friend of mine, use bumper jumper and can’t seem to get used to jetpacking with that controller configuration. I’m a natural at jetpack, so this came easy to me. First, try to do some damage to your target so that the beat down will kill him. Also, be sure NOT to try for the assassination. It’s been glitchy it seems as to people getting it for a full assassination versus the quick beat down.

 Emergency Room
 – Anniversary: Infect 3 players in a single round in a matchmade Infection game. 15G

Pretty straight forward here, again the only issue is getting the right map/gametype.

 Bounty Hunter
 – Anniversary: Captured 10 skulls at once in a matchmade Headhunter game. 25G

Can you say SKULLIMANJARO! Since this is on an Anniversary map, it can be hard to get. Again, go into Rumble Pit. Beyond getting the right gametype, the hard part is that only ONE person can get this in the game in a Rumble Pit match. Once you get 10 skulls at once, the game ends. It’s not like in a team Headhunter game where you can score 10 skulls and keep going. Rumble Pit is 10 at once and done. A true Skullimanjaro!

 Top Shot
 – Anniversary: Earned 3 headshots in a row in a matchmade game. 50G

VERY easy to get this. With the Magnumbeing overpowered on Anniversary maps, just pistol away.



Stick it to the Man! – 
Anniversary: Kill the flag carrier with a Plasma Grenade in a matchmade game. 20G

Another very easy achievement. Flag matches abound, you just need to find a sticky and kill da man.

I hope this quick guide to the new Reach Anniversary achievements has been helpful. If so, please post a comment. As always you must have a wordpress account first to be able to post.