Complete Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Side Ops 81-90 with our detailed guide. Learn how to tackle heavy infantry, clear mines, and progress through critical missions.
Walkthrough
- 1Side Op 81 - Eliminate the Heavy Infantry 16: This challenging Side Op requires eliminating eight heavy infantry soldiers mixed with normal troops. Consider starting from the top and working down, or using sleeping mines by luring enemies. Sleep grenades can be used for grouped enemies, but they may scatter.
- 2Side Op 82 - Make Contact with Emmerich: Travel to the Landing Zone north of Yakho Oboo Supply Outpost. D-Horse is recommended for the journey. You may pass through Aabe Shifap Ruins, potentially triggering a boss battle with Quiet if not already completed. Proceed towards the power plant, navigating through guard outposts. The objective is a door on the far end of the compound; utilize rooftops for a height advantage when scouting or avoiding enemies. Reaching the door triggers a cutscene and Mission 12.
- 3Side Op 83 - Mine Clearing 01: This short and easy Side Op is best done at night. Locate the designated area and find the seven landmines, identifiable by a red light. Approach slowly and look for the prompt to pick them up. D-Dog can help reveal mine locations on your map.
- 4Side Op 84 - Mine Clearing 02: Similar to the first, this Side Op is easier at night and with D-Dog's assistance. Mines have a red light indicating the direction to avoid. There are seven mines in total, with ample space to maneuver safely.
- 5Side Op 85 - Mine Clearing 03: Located outside Mfinda Oilfield, this Side Op involves clearing eight mines. D-Dog can mark their locations, or you can go at night to see their red lights. Avoid approaching from the indicated direction to prevent detonation.
- 6Side Op 86 - Mine Clearing 04: Near a guard post, disarm eight mines. D-Dog and nighttime operations are recommended. Approaching from the side of the guard post is advantageous as the mines face away from it.
- 7Side Op 87 - Mine Clearing 05: Find the mines between two rocky hills, sandwiched between guard posts #16 and #20. D-Dog or nighttime visibility of red lights will aid in locating the mines. There are enough mines to disarm and maneuver safely.
- 8Side Op 88 - Mine Clearing 06: This Side Op is located outside a guard post, requiring caution or elimination of enemies first. There are nine mines to disarm. Starting at night and bringing D-Dog are beneficial.
- 9Side Op 89 - Mine Clearing 07: Mines are located near a guard post; clearing the post first is advised. Bring D-Dog and go at night to easily spot the red lights of the eleven mines, which are in close proximity.
- 10Side Op 90 - Mine Clearing 08: Similar to Side Op 89, this Side Op is by a guard post, so clearing it first is recommended. The mines are on the hills above the guard post. This Side Op is best done at night due to potential difficulty in spotting mines amidst barrels and foliage.
Tips
- For Side Op 81, consider planting sleeping mines and luring enemies.
- D-Dog is highly recommended for all Mine Clearing Side Ops as he marks mines on your map.
- Performing Mine Clearing Side Ops at night makes the mines easier to spot due to their red lights.
- When dealing with mines near guard posts, clearing the enemies first can make the task safer and easier.
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