In The Last of Us Part II Remastered, you'll navigate the treacherous remnants of a post-apocalyptic world as Ellie, seeking justice and closure after a violent event shatters her hard-won peace in Jackson, Wyoming. This atmospheric, story-rich third-person adventure from Naughty Dog demands mastery of Ellie's abilities, forcing you to survive brutal encounters with both the infected and desperate survivors through stealth and combat.
This guide covers 100% of the experience, detailing every step of Ellie's relentless journey. We'll help you uncover all Artifacts, Trading Cards, Journal Entries, and locate every Workbench and Safe. Plus, strategies for infected encounters on Hard and Survivor difficulties are included to help you overcome the toughest challenges.
Intro
Learn general combat tips for The Last of Us Part II Remastered, including stealth, looting, and weapon upgrades. Avoid 'run-and-gun' tactics.
Synopsis: Five years after their journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled in Jackson, Wyoming. A violent event disrupts their peace, leading Ellie on a relentless journey for justice and closure, confronting devastating repercussions.
Guide Updates:
- Version 1.4 (2020-07-04): 100% Collectibles completed for all Chapters; pictures updated.
- Version 1.3 (2020-06-29): All Collectibles added for Seattle Day 1, Seattle Day 2, Seattle Day 3, and The Park.
- Version 1.1 (2020-06-25): Story Walkthrough text completed; menu reorganized; all Collectibles added for Jackson.
- Version 1.0 (2020-06-21): Initial Upload; Trophy section complete; Story covered from beginning to Seattle Day 2.
Before Getting Started:
- This guide offers general advice and direction for clearing the main story.
- Section titles, pictures, and their absence are mindful of spoilers.
- The guide covers basic combat tips; difficulty settings may alter specific tactics.
- Report errors or provide advice for credit.
General Combat Tips:
Specific combat steps are not detailed to preserve enjoyment and account for varied enemy AI. Instead, general tips are provided:
- Avoid a "run-and-gun" approach; stealth or misdirection is usually best due to limited ammo and supplies in this survival game.
- Assess the environment for resources like cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) (an object providing concealment from enemy fire) and long grass. Use bricks and bottles to distract enemies or throw dogs off your scent.
- Consider avoiding combat, especially with Infected (hostile creatures), as they are not actively seeking you. They can often be dealt with using stealth.
- Loot everything; you never know what you might need. If you have excess items, craft something to replace them if possible, unless you have a specific use planned.
- Maintain full health and ensure your weapons are fully loaded. Switch to a weapon and hit R2 (the reload button) when you acquire more ammo.
- Use the Silencer or Arrows for quiet takedowns that won't alert enemies.
- Aim for headshots (a shot to the enemy's head), which deal the most damage. Arrows aimed at the head may be retrievable from the body.
- Upgrade your weapons and skills.
- Utilize traps and the environment. Place bombs or throw Molotovs (an incendiary weapon) in doorways or corridors to funnel enemies into damaging areas.
- Turn enemies against each other. If in an area with both Infected and human enemies, make noise near the humans to attract the Infected while you hide. Allow them to fight, then sneak by or eliminate survivors.
Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by JellifishPirate
Complete guide and walkthrough for The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PS4, covering all chapters from Jackson to Santa Barbara.
- 1Begin with the 'Intro' section.
- 2Follow the story progression through the listed chapters: Jackson, Seattle Day 1, Seattle Day 2, Seattle Day 3, The Park, Seattle Day 1 (A), Seattle Day 2 (A), Seattle Day 3 (A), The Farm, Santa Barbara, and The Farm (Revisited).
- 3Consult the 'Trophies' section for achievement information.
- 4Refer to 'Follow Me' and 'Thank You' sections as needed.
- This guide is updated as of January 14, 2023, and was a FAQ of the Month winner in July 2020.
- The walkthrough covers the PS4 version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
Intro (2)
Learn general combat tips for The Last of Us Part II Remastered, including stealth and environmental tactics. Guide updated July 4, 2020.
Guide Updates:
- Version 1.4 (2020-07-04): 100% Collectibles completed for all Chapters; Pictures updated for all Collectibles; Guide is 100% completed.
- Version 1.3 (2020-06-29): All Collectibles (Artefacts, Trading Cards, Workbenches, Journal Entries, Safes, etc.) added for Seattle Day 1, Seattle Day 2, Seattle Day 3 and The Park.
- Version 1.1 (2020-06-25): Story Walkthrough text completed; Menu reorganized for easier Chapter and Sub-Chapter navigation; All Collectibles added for Jackson.
- Version 1.0 (2020-06-21): Initial Upload; Trophy section complete; Story covered from beginning to Seattle Day 2.
General Combat Tips:
This guide focuses on general advice, as enemy AI (Artificial Intelligence - non-player characters controlled by the game) can vary tactics, and your actions influence their behavior. Specific combat steps are not detailed to preserve enjoyment.
- Avoid a "Run-and-Gun" approach; stealth or misdirection is generally better due to limited ammo in this survival game.
- Assess the environment for resources like cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) (objects to hide behind) and long grass. Use bricks and bottles to distract enemies or throw dogs off your scent.
- Consider avoiding enemies, especially Infected (zombie-like creatures), if possible, to conserve ammo. Most can be dealt with using stealth.
- Always loot everything and craft when possible if you have excess items.
- Maintain full health and ensure your weapons are fully loaded.
- Use suppressors or arrows for silent takedowns that won't alert enemies.
- Aim for headshots (shots to the enemy's head) for maximum damage; arrows can sometimes be recovered from headshots.
- Upgrade weapons and skills.
- Utilize traps and the environment. Place bombs or Molotovs in choke points to force enemies into damaging areas.
- Use enemies against each other. Make noise near human enemies to attract Infected while you hide, letting them fight amongst themselves before dealing with survivors.
Synopsis:
Five years after their journey across the United States, Ellie and Joel have found peace in Jackson, Wyoming, within a survivor community. Despite the constant threats from Infected and desperate survivors, their stability is shattered by a violent event. This prompts Ellie to embark on a relentless journey for justice and closure, confronting the devastating physical and emotional consequences of her actions as she hunts those responsible.
Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by JellifishPirate (2)
The Last of Us Part II Remastered walkthrough covering Jackson, Seattle Day 1, Seattle Day 2, Seattle Day 3, The Park, The Farm, and Santa Barbara.
- 1Jackson
- 2Seattle Day 1
- 3Seattle Day 2
- 4Seattle Day 3
- 5The Park
- 6Seattle Day 1 (A)
- 7Seattle Day 2 (A)
- 8Seattle Day 3 (A)
- 9The Farm
- 10Santa Barbara
- 11The Farm (Revisited)
Additional Sections:
- Trophies
- Follow Me
- Thank You
Note: This guide was originally created for the PS4 version and was updated on 01/14/2023. It was a FAQ of the Month winner in July 2020.
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