Mission 01: PYRRHIC VICTORY | Missions: Walkthrough CoD: BO II Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Objective: Push Forward with the convoy

Although you will be able to look around from the beginning of the mission, the real game will begin when you jump off the ladder attached to the transporter. On the left side of the transporter you'll notice a few enemies, who will start running towards you after a while - it's easier to deal with them with the machete (picture above). In order to remain safe, keep close to the back of the vehicle until you get new mission objectives.

Before you start carrying them out, look at the vehicle lying on the side on the right side of the battlefield. There is a word "Access" on it (first picture above). Head over to it and open the rear of the vehicle to take mortar shells. You can use them as grenades, but do not use them just yet! Instead, look at the bomb crater on the right side of the vehicle. You will find intel (1/3) there (second picture above).

Objective: Eliminate the mortar crews

After taking the intel you should notice a single enemy by the mortar exactly opposite you. Take him out from a distance (first picture above). Afterwards run through the battlefield and go behind the allied vehicles until you get to the rocks. Three mortar crewmembers are hiding here (second picture above). You can try to kill them all with the machete, lean out and take them out one by one with a rifle, or move away and throw a mortar shell at them.

Objective: Destroy the first wave of tanks

Hide behind the rocks and call the helicopter support. The first wave consists of only four tanks and it is really a warm-up before the second one. Forget the machinegun and use only rockets. Shoot the first as soon as you notice the gray dots with a word "Destroy" - aim and shoot at the dots one after another (picture above). In truth, destroying all the tanks is required only to pass a challenge. Still, try to destroy as many as you can.

Objective: Eliminate the mounted gunners

Do not run out from behind the rocks. Instead, look straight ahead. Use the scope and try to take out the first mounted gunner who's in the opposite vehicle, or - if you cannot hit it, wait until it stops (first picture above). You will not see the second mounted gunner, but from your current position you should be able to see the hood of a white vehicle that is sticking out from the rock. Keep shooting at it till the vehicle explodes (second picture above) - it's the easiest way.

Objective: Destroy the second wave of tanks

Once again call the helicopter support. Immediately, start shooting at the gray dots - you will be able to destroy two or three tanks with shots in the dark, even before the interference disappears from the screen. You will have no trouble with the four tanks, but it won't be over yet. When the helicopter turns back, you will see the next five tanks (picture above). Be sure to destroy them from left to right, because this is the direction the helicopter you're on will fly over them.

Objective: Mount the Buffel to lead the final push

Climb the transporter ladder, on which the commander is located, and simply shoot the enemies in the distance or throw mortar shells at them (picture above). You can also do nothing. Watch the cutscene in which your character will fly away by helicopter. For a moment, you'll be taken to the hospital to get the second part of the briefing, and then you'll go back to the mission.

Objective: Secure the barge and rescue Woods

As soon as Hudson tells you to jump, do it right away! The first task is to eliminate all the enemies on the barge (picture above). You can hide behind the ammo crates or lean out from behind the big, red container on the left. A few enemies will be hiding on board and there will be three on the top of the barge, in front of you, behind the rails. Try to get rid of the enemies as soon as possible. As soon as your companion tells you that the barge has been cleared ...

... quickly go to the heavy machinegun on the right starboard, mount it and start shooting at the boat that is sailing nearby (picture above). Keep shooting until it explodes. It is pointless to wait for the next boats to sail near enough for the crosshair to turn red, because if you won't make it on time with any boat, it will come up closer and the enemies will start coming on board of the barge you're on. Therefore, try to destroy them from a distance as soon as you can (look behind the barge) - for now there will be three boats.

After sinking all four boats quickly get away from the heavy machinegun and use the left ladder to go to the upper part of the barge (be careful - it's easy to fall down if you're in a hurry). Start using the machinegun, which is mounted to the left and look out for the fifth boat - destroy it as soon as it comes up (picture above), and then immediately jump down to the lower deck, return to the first machinegun and use it to deal with the sixth boat. Go back to the second and destroy the last, seventh boat. Of course, from time to time you will be able to destroy a boat using both machineguns, especially if it is sailing in the distance. Simply be prepared to instantly change positions, should the need arise, and you will handle everything just fine.

Objective: Search the container for Woods

After you've destroyed all the boats (your partner will tell you about it) do not go to the container where Woods is. Instead, climb the ladder on the left. Look for intel (2/3) lying to the right in the corner behind the dark fan (picture above).

Jump down and walk up to the box with a word Access between the ladders (picture above). Pull out the clothes that will protect you from the injuries from explosions. Only now can you walk up to the container and open it.

Objective: Use the Valkyrie launcher to destroy the hind

Watch the cutscene, and when you regain full control over your character, pick up the launcher on the left as soon as possible. You have three rockets, if you waste them, refill the ammo by the pile of ammo crates, where you found the launcher. Locate the helicopter, press the scope button and then fire the rocket. You control it in the same way as you look around with the character. The easiest way is to aim at the helicopter rotor as it's the biggest part (picture above), however, do not be surprised if you miss a couple of times - the Hind will often fly around rather than just hover. Remember that you can detonate the rocket in flight by using the fire button.

Objective: Escape into the jungle

Objective: Get to the village and radio Savimbi for extraction

Objective: Do not get discovered

There is another cutscene waiting for you - the barge will start to sink. Once you rescue Woods begin to back away in order to swim with him to the shore. Afterwards quickly follow Hudson - if you do not do it on time, the mission will end in failure. The gray dots with yellow numbers will determine the next places you need to go (picture above). Follow Hudson and crouch under the trunk on the left. Watch the cutscene. Your next task is to alternately hide in the squatting position or getting up and running after Hudson. Your team-mate will inform you about each next move, so it is impossible for you not to know what to do. You'll be hiding in the following locations: by a big rock, inside the hut, in the high grass, until you get to a safe place where you will leave Woods with Hudson. In general, remember to always remain behind Hudson and not lean out - especially in the last hiding place, namely the high grass.

Objective: Enter village and find radio

Before you can start carrying out the abovementioned mission objective, it's necessary to have a look at the wooden storage box on the right (a word Access) and a pile of ammo crates next to it (picture above). Pick the lock to open the door. You will take animal traps (necessary to pass two challenges). Also take the Dragunov sniper rifle that is next to the shed. Reload and then change the weapon and choose the gun. Replace the latter with the rifle lying by the boxes on the right. Refill your ammo here, but do not go to the village just yet. To make it easier for you to return, you can set some animal traps and place mortars inside them. If you run out of traps, simply refill the ammo the same way you did before. However, if you're not interested in the challenges, you do not need to set any traps. Go through the narrow passage among the rocks and move closer to the cottage windows.

Objective: Fall back to the river

Objective: Defend position

When you regain control over the character, rush to your team-mates and quickly go in the direction of a huge tree on the right (picture above). On the top of the tree is a sniper position. Climb the ladder, crouch and start taking out the enemies. Keep doing it until Hudson throws a smoke grenade and shouts that you must run away. Jump down and run as fast as you can to get to the next position.

This time head to the left, to the tree with a ladder to the left of the fallen trunk (first picture above). At the top you will find intel (3/3) (second picture above). Take it and then start to eliminate the opponents. Most enemies will be hiding by the fallen tree trunk on the left. Again, when Hudson throws a smoke grenade and informs you that you have to run away from here, jump down from the tree and run as fast as you can toward the waterfall and then to the right.

Locate an overturned trunk on the river and hide behind the rock next to it. There are quite a lot of ammo crates there. It is going to be very difficult here, as it is very easy to be killed and the enemies will try to get to you from behind - you need to especially watch out for these ones (first picture above). Vehicles with heavy machineguns will appear at the top of the waterfall on the right and left. Finish off the mounted gunners from the distance, but do it carefully (second picture above). In addition, watch out for the grenades - you will be literally flooded with them. Hold on as long as possible, you can even just keep lying behind the rock and do not stick your head out, but if a grenade hits the ground near you, hide somewhere else - for example, behind one of the trees. As soon as Hudson lifts Woods, follow them - sprint and hide behind the rock on the right. Next, simply walk up to the two team-mates to complete the mission.