The Motherlode

Follow our step-by-step guide to conquer 'The Motherlode' mission in Far Cry 3. Learn enemy tactics, navigate treacherous mines, and overcome obstacles to progress.

Alright, so you've got a mission called 'The Motherlode' and Buck's not too far off. Head over to the marker he set up to kick things off.

First things first, you'll need to get into the mine and hop on the elevator. It'll take you down into the cave system below. You'll see a mine cart right away – push it out of the way to get past, but use it for cover from the first enemy you see. Sneak up behind him and use a Takedown, then do the same for the next guy you see up ahead.

Things are about to get a bit more crowded. In the next area, there are about five enemies. Try to take out as many as you can stealthily, but honestly, you'll probably have to engage the rest head-on. Once they're all down, push the mine cart again. This time, aim it so it rolls into some explosive barrels. That should take out a good chunk of the enemies in the next room, but you'll still have a few stragglers to deal with, so finish them off.

Just a heads-up, that mine cart you used at the beginning? It's good for cover for a bit, but you'll have to ditch it pretty soon as you go deeper into the mines.

As you get closer to the next room, keep an eye out for sniper lasers coming from the far end. You'll see another cart. Push this one forward, and follow it closely. When it stops, you'll probably be spotted by enemies popping out from the left. Deal with them quickly. Then, move to the next cart. Try to inch out from the sides to get a clear shot at those snipers. Once they're down, push the cart and keep following it.

There might be one more enemy up high, tossing Molotovs – take him out. After that, cross the bridge on your left. Once you're across, you'll likely see some enemies coming down a ramp from the area you were just in. One of them is a Heavy Gunner, so prioritize taking him down. After you've cleared them out, head up that ramp and into the next tunnel.

This tunnel is pretty short. As you move through it, you'll encounter a few more enemies...