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Mission 1: Black Ops
Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Mission 1: Black Ops

Complete walkthrough for Mission 1: Black Ops in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. Includes objectives, enemy tactics, and collectible locations for a smooth playthrough.

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Complete walkthrough for Mission 1: Black Ops in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. Includes objectives, enemy tactics, and collectible locations for a smooth playthrough.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Watch the opening scene introducing the new Cold War, Hendricks, and the objective to rescue Minister Said.
  2. 2
    Once in control, kill stunned enemies near the crashed door and proceed downstairs.
  3. 3
    Pick up the NRC Comms Earpice behind the counter and head to the bottom of the tower.
  4. 4
    Follow Hendricks across the crash site into a tunnel leading to the Security Station.
  5. 5
    Before entering, find the Dud RPG collectible under a window.
  6. 6
    Examine the Camera Control panel and watch the life feed to locate the Minister.
  7. 7
    Proceed to the Interrogation Room. Kill enemies downstairs and in the tunnel, utilizing explosive containers for advantage. Prioritize enemies on upper catwalks.
  8. 8
    Be cautious of armored enemies.
  9. 9
    After clearing the tunnel, head upstairs.
  10. 10
    Breach the designated room to find the Egyptian Army Cap collectible.
  11. 11
    Rescue Khalil from cell 4, which will alert enemies.
  12. 12
    Proceed to the Armory. Take cover downstairs, kill enemies on the upper ledge, and move to the next room.
  13. 13
    Use the arch for cover against grenade-throwing enemies. Prioritize catwalk enemies.
  14. 14
    More enemies will emerge from an elevator; use a stun grenade before engaging.
  15. 15
    Enter the elevator and watch a scene to reunite with Taylor's squad.
  16. 16
    Use the Ammo Crate to resupply.
  17. 17
    Exit the hangar. You can wait for the door or go upstairs and enter through a shattered window.
  18. 18
    If entering through the window, jump to the catwalk and use metal sheets for cover.
  19. 19
    Exit the hangar. In the next hangar, turrets will be present.
  20. 20
    An armored vehicle will arrive; lure it out and back in before engaging.
  21. 21
    Shoot the missiles on the VTOL hanging from the ceiling to drop and destroy it, but be prepared for a large enemy wave.
  22. 22
    Use the entrance for cover and prioritize enemies on the second floor to the left.
  23. 23
    Enter the small room on the left to find the Replica Nano Drone collectible.
  24. 24
    Proceed to a larger area. Stay behind crates and eliminate waves of enemies until reinforcements arrive and Taylor blows up the bridge.
  25. 25
    Enter the next building and use the Ammo Crate to resupply.
  26. 26
    Go upstairs to the Comms Room. Power will go out, allowing you to kill enemies in the dark using sound as a guide.
  27. 27
    Exit the Comms Room. Take out the RPG-wielding enemy on the building's top.
  28. 28
    Continue upstairs and jump down.
  29. 29
    Destroy the initial line of robots using red canisters for stunning, protecting Taylor as he opens a door.
  30. 30
    Enter the opened door quickly to escape a robot horde.
  31. 31
    Before getting on the APC turret, find the VTOL Panel collectible in the back of the hangar.
  32. 32
    Get on the APC's turret for the extraction ride. Focus on vehicles (VTOLs, APCs) first, then robots and normal enemies.
  33. 33
    During a stuck point with a robot horde and APCs, prioritize destroying the vehicles before engaging robots. This is a good spot for the Decimator trophy.
  34. 34
    After crashing, run towards the Exfil point and use rocky areas for cover.
Tips
  • Utilize explosive containers in tunnels to clear groups of enemies.
  • Prioritize enemies on upper levels and catwalks as they pose the biggest threat.
  • Use stun grenades effectively against groups of enemies, especially those emerging from elevators or the initial robot line.
  • When facing the VTOL, shoot its missiles to bring it down safely.
  • In the Comms Room, use the darkness to your advantage, but be mindful of enemy hearing.
  • Protect Taylor while he opens doors, especially during the robot horde sequence.
  • On the APC turret, focus fire on larger threats like VTOLs and APCs before dealing with smaller enemies.
  • Use the rocky terrain for cover during the final Exfil sequence.

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