Sand Loop Level 120 Solution

Step 1: Eliminate the first patrolling enemy stealthily.

Immediately go prone, move left behind cover, and wait for the enemy to pass for a stealth takedown.

Enemy is eliminated without raising an alert.

Step 2: Eliminate the second patrolling enemy stealthily.

Move behind the large pipe, wait for the enemy's patrol path to align, and perform a stealth takedown.

Enemy is eliminated without raising an alert.

Step 3: Eliminate the third patrolling enemy stealthily.

Move behind the stacked containers, wait for the enemy to pass, and perform a stealth takedown.

Enemy is eliminated without raising an alert.

Step 4: Eliminate the enemy near the small building.

Crouch-walk towards the small building, use the bow to silently eliminate the enemy from a safe distance.

Enemy is eliminated silently.

Step 5: Eliminate the enemy inside the small building.

Enter the building, wait for the patrolling enemy, and use a shiv for a silent kill.

Enemy is eliminated with a shiv, maintaining stealth.

Step 6: Eliminate the enemy near the vehicle outside the building.

Exit the building, use the bow to eliminate the enemy by the vehicle.

Enemy is eliminated by bow.

Step 7: Eliminate another enemy in the central area.

Move towards the central area using available cover, use the bow to eliminate another enemy from a distance.

Enemy is eliminated by bow.

Step 8: Eliminate the enemy near the truck.

Move towards the truck, perform a stealth takedown.

Enemy is eliminated by stealth takedown.

Step 9: Eliminate the enemy near the generator.

Move towards the generator, perform a stealth takedown.

Enemy is eliminated by stealth takedown.

Step 10: Eliminate the enemy by a vehicle near the entrance.

Move towards a vehicle near the entrance area, use the bow to eliminate the enemy.

Enemy is eliminated by bow.

Step 11: Eliminate a distant enemy near the starting point.

Move back towards the initial starting position, use the bow to eliminate a distant enemy.

Enemy is eliminated by bow.

Step 12: Clear remaining enemies in open combat.

Engage the last few enemies using pistol and bow, actively dodging melee attacks to avoid damage.

All remaining enemies are defeated; 'All Clear' message appears.

Step 13: Collect available supplies.

Scavenge the entire cleared area for crafting materials and ammunition.

All accessible supplies are collected.

Attempting to rush through the area or engage all enemies in immediate open combat.

Adaptation: The video demonstrates a patient, stealth-first approach, systematically thinning out enemy numbers one by one before being forced into direct confrontation with the last few. This greatly reduces the risk of being overwhelmed, especially on Grounded difficulty.

Not fully utilizing 'Listen Mode' to track enemy positions and patrol routes.

Adaptation: The player frequently uses Listen Mode (R1) to maintain awareness of all enemy locations, which is critical for planning stealth routes, timing takedowns, and avoiding detection, particularly in complex environments like the 'Sand Loop' area.

Q: How can I complete the 'Sand Loop' encounter without taking any damage on Grounded difficulty?

A: The walkthrough shows a methodical stealth approach: immediately go prone, use listen mode constantly, perform silent takedowns/shiv kills on isolated enemies, and use the bow for distant silent eliminations. Only engage in open combat when minimal enemies remain, relying on dodging and precise shots.

Q: What is the best way to handle the enemies in the industrial section near the start of the Sand Loop?

A: The video suggests starting by moving left, taking down the first three patrolling enemies with stealth takedowns using concrete barriers and pipes as cover. Then proceed to use the bow for enemies near the small building and inside it (with a shiv).

Q: Are there any specific weapons recommended for this level on Grounded difficulty?

A: The player primarily uses stealth takedowns and the bow for silent eliminations, conserving pistol ammo for the final few enemies or unexpected engagements. Shivs are crucial for silent kills in enclosed spaces.