Main Story Missions & Objectives

Welcome, Tourist! This section will guide you through the perilous main story of The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. Following these steps will ensure you uncover the secrets of the Reserve and navigate the treacherous factions of New Orleans. Remember to always scavenge thoroughly, manage your inventory, and keep your weapons in good repair.

The Tourist's Arrival

Your journey begins with a desperate plea and a boat ride into the heart of a walker-infested New Orleans. This initial phase serves as your introduction to the core mechanics.

Objective: Reach the Skiff. Follow the path through the flooded streets. Be mindful of the few walkers present; a well-placed stab to the head with your starting Broken Bottle or Shiv will suffice.
Objective: Learn the Basics. The game will prompt you through tutorials on movement, inventory management, and basic combat. Pay attention to the prompt to craft a Makeshift Backpack at your base's crafting table – this is crucial for carrying more loot.
Objective: Contact Casey. Once at your base, interact with the radio. Casey will provide your first real mission.

The Search for the Reserve

Casey believes a hidden cache of supplies, known as the Reserve, holds the key to survival. Your first major task is to find clues to its location.

Mission: Old Town Scavenge

Your first destination is the dilapidated Old Town. This area is usually crawling with walkers, so come prepared with a decent melee weapon (e.g., a crafted Pipe Wrench or Cleaver) and at least one ranged option (a 9mm Pistol if you've found one, or a Makeshift Bow).

Objective: Find the Map Piece.
- Head towards the central plaza. Look for a large, partially collapsed building with a distinctive blue awning.
- Enter the building and navigate to the second floor. The map piece is located on a desk in a small office, often guarded by a few walkers.
- Strategy: Clear the ground floor first to prevent being flanked. Use throwable items like Glass Bottles to distract walkers if you need to conserve stamina.
Objective: Return to Base. Once you have the map piece, make your way back to your skiff and return to the bus.

Mission: The Ward's Secret

The next clue leads you to The Ward, a more dangerous district with both walkers and potential human encounters.

Objective: Locate the Key.
- Upon arrival, proceed cautiously. The Ward often has patrolling Reclaimed or Tower patrols. Consider a stealthy approach, using cover and environmental distractions.
- The key is hidden within the abandoned police station. Enter through the main entrance and head to the evidence locker. You'll need to solve a simple environmental puzzle to access it.
- Puzzle Solution: Look for a loose floorboard near the back wall of the evidence room. Interact with it to reveal the Evidence Locker Key.
Objective: Open the Evidence Locker. Use the key on the locked evidence locker door. Inside, you'll find the next piece of information regarding the Reserve.
Objective: Return to Base. Extract from The Ward and radio Casey.

Unraveling the Mystery

As you gather more clues, the true nature of the Reserve and the conflict between the factions will become clearer.

Mission: Memorial Lane Reconnaissance

Memorial Lane is a densely packed area, notorious for large walker hordes and frequent faction skirmishes. Be prepared for heavy combat.

Objective: Investigate the Church.
- Your intel suggests a significant clue is within the church. Approach the church from the rear to avoid the main street, which is often heavily patrolled.
- Inside the church, you'll find a hidden compartment behind the altar. Interact with the altar to reveal a switch.
- Item of Interest: The compartment contains a Journal Entry detailing the Reserve's true purpose and a potential access point.
Objective: Survive the Bell. Activating the switch will trigger the church bell, attracting a massive horde of walkers. You must survive until the bell stops ringing.
- Strategy: Barricade doors with nearby furniture. use the church's elevated positions for headshots. Conserve your best weapons for this encounter. A well-placed Explosive Bottle or Grenade can thin the horde significantly.
Objective: Return to Base. After the bell stops and the horde disperses, make your escape and report back to Casey.

Continue to follow Casey's instructions and the clues you uncover. Each mission will bring you closer to the Reserve, but also deeper into the dangerous politics of New Orleans. Good luck, Tourist!