Part 1: Tutorial

Learn how to dominate the opening moments of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon with this step-by-step guide, from helicopter gunner to stealth takedowns.

Alright, let's get you started with Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon! We're kicking things off in a pretty epic way – you're manning a Gatling gun on a helicopter, circling a walled base. Your main job here is to take out the enemies and explosive barrels on the defense towers. It's a pretty straightforward intro, so just focus on hitting those targets as you fly by. Keep an eye out for a helicopter hovering over the helipad at the far end of the base; you'll need to shoot that down to trigger a story moment.

Next up is a quick tutorial segment. Just follow the on-screen prompts – they'll guide you through the basics. Once you can move off the beach, head up the slope and hop across a marked gap. You'll then need to crawl through a small opening with purple highlights. This is where you'll meet your first real enemies, so pay attention to the tutorial prompts to learn how to take them down.

Now, let's get tactical. Use your 'tag' ability to mark the enemy right in front of you, and if you want, you can tag the three enemies further back. After that, use your D20 (that's the distraction tool) to lure the closest guard away from his patrol. Once he's isolated, sneak up behind him and take him out quietly.

You'll then need to approach a group of three enemies in the distance. Here's a pro-tip: hug the left wall as you move towards them. The plants there will keep you hidden. When you get close, you'll be behind a piece of debris. When you're ready, execute a chain takedown – the tutorial will remind you how. Once that's done, head over and climb the nearby wall to get to higher ground.

After the rest of the tutorial prompts are out of the way, crouch down and enter the door. As you approach the enemy on the other side of the room, the game will prompt you for a shuriken takedown. Make sure you nail it!