The release of Halo 5: Guardians is creeping up quickly and will be here before you know it. Over the years, fans of Microsoft's popular first-person shooter franchise have come to know and love the series' diverse and unique arsenal of firearms, melee weapons, and explosive accessories.

In the lead-up to the launch of 343 Industries' next numbered entry in the series, we've decided to take a look back at the slew of weapons the series has seen and narrow it down to our top five of all time. Hardly an easy task.

Without further ado, let get right into it.

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Which weapons from the Halo universe hold a special place in your heart? For more on 343 Industries' upcoming shooter, be sure to check out our thoughts on Warzone, a new mode that boasts large-scale battles of epic proportions. Those of you a bit more interested in the competitive scene should also read our impressions on the game's Arena Mode.

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