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Part 1: Base Assault
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

Part 1: Base Assault

Complete the Part 1: Base Assault mission in Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. Learn how to use the Darkstar weapon and defeat all enemies.

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Complete the Part 1: Base Assault mission in Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. Learn how to use the Darkstar weapon and defeat all enemies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the start, proceed forward to the gate.
  2. 2
    Equip the Darkstar weapon and target the red omega symbol on the gate to destroy it.
  3. 3
    Enter through the newly created opening.
  4. 4
    Vaporize the 8-10 enemies waiting inside with the Darkstar, prioritizing the vehicle's turret and snipers on upper platforms.
  5. 5
    Continue forward until you reach the next gate.
  6. 6
    Destroy the 6-8 foot soldiers that appear, and the Blood Dragon that emerges from the hangar to your right.
  7. 7
    Proceed through the open door to the right of the blocked gate.
  8. 8
    Upon exiting, eliminate the pair of heavy gunners and 8-10 regulars directly in front of you.
  9. 9
    Destroy the approaching vehicle with a turret and the sniper in the bunker on the hill to your right, using the Darkstar.
  10. 10
    Follow the dirt path uphill to the left of the first building.
  11. 11
    Defeat the group of heavies and regulars that emerge from the next structure and attack.
  12. 12
    Make your way towards the objective marker on the right and eliminate the enemies guarding the next blocked gate.
  13. 13
    Continue through the open door to the right of this gate.
  14. 14
    Destroy the helicopter to your right upon exiting.
  15. 15
    Move to the ledge overlooking the area below.
  16. 16
    Eliminate the pair of rocket soldiers on the opposite side of the dock.
  17. 17
    Retreat back through the door you entered from as two more helicopters appear and a Blood Dragon enters the area near the bottom of the dirt ramp to the right.
  18. 18
    Find and climb the ladder inside.
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    From the sniper's perch, destroy the helicopters.
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    Use the zip-line to cross to the raised platform on the far side.
  21. 21
    Enter between the columns and turn left to eliminate approaching enemies.
  22. 22
    As you exit the cave, turn right and prepare to fight a large number of enemies including heavy gunners/flamers, molotoxes, regulars, and chargers.
  23. 23
    Work your way towards the objective marker, eliminating any enemies that attack.
  24. 24
    Before entering the door marked by the objective marker, kill the large group of enemies inside.
  25. 25
    Follow the first passage to the left and descend the ramps and corridors until you reach the door marked with the objective marker, eliminating all enemies encountered.
  26. 26
    Interact with the marked door to open it.
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    Continue inside and approach the object ahead.
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    Interact with the object to begin the next phase of the mission.
Tips
  • The Darkstar weapon instantly vaporizes most enemies.
  • Use the environment for cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) when facing large groups of enemies, such as the first building.
  • Prioritize high-threat targets like turrets and snipers first.

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