Jackal

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Jackals aren't any stronger than Grunts - a single blow to the head by a precision weapon will kill them - but they are far more cunning than their pint-sized companions. Jackals, which often attack in groups of three, come in two distinct varieties: those with shields and those with long-range weapons, otherwise known as Jackal snipers. Although some Jackals approach with just a Plasma Pistol or Needler, most dual weild with a shield. All can be dispatched with a lone headshot, but targeting around the shield can be tricky if they are facing you head on. Jackals, otherwise known as the Kig-yar, are a more specialized group of foot soldiers. This group regularly carries a shield over their arm which they use to ward off enemy fire. They are also trained as snipers, but are generally weak when left out in the open. They are smarter than Grunts, but still not on par with the Elites. In Halo 2, there were a few select Jackal snipers in certain areas armed with Beam Rifles. In Halo 3, Jackals on lower difficulties were armed with Covenant Carbines, but had Beam Rifles on Heroic and Legendary.