Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Characters Guide

This guide details the main characters of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, focusing on Big Boss and his history.

This guide details the main characters of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, focusing on Big Boss and his history.

This guide details the main characters of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, focusing on Big Boss and his history.

Walkthrough

1
Big Boss, formerly known as Naked Snake, was the founder of the elite black ops unit called FOXHOUND.
2
He learned most of his techniques and training from his mentor, The Boss, and developed CQC with her in the 1950s.
3
Disgusted with his government after Operation Snake Eater, Big Boss retired from war.
4
After the San Hieronymo Incident, Big Boss co-founded The Patriots but left due to Major Zero’s actions, becoming a mercenary.
5
In Colombia, he met Kazuhira Miller and formed the Militaires Sans Frontieres (MSF), with Miller as second in command.
6
This led to the events of Ground Zeroes, where their Mother Base was attacked by XOF forces.
7
During their escape, Paz jumped from their chopper, revealing two bombs inside her, causing an explosion that crashed their chopper into an XOF one.
8
This crash put Big Boss into a nine-year coma, initiating the events of The Phantom Pain.

Tips

Understand the deep connection between Big Boss and The Boss to grasp their motivations.
Recognize the significance of CQC and its development in the 1950s.
Note the impact of Operation Snake Eater and the San Hieronymo Incident on Big Boss's worldview.
Pay attention to the formation of MSF and the role of Kazuhira Miller.
The events of Ground Zeroes are crucial for understanding the premise of The Phantom Pain.