Metal Gear Solid Delta: Complete Guide

By "Giok 90" Giovanni Di Mare

Introduction

The guide was written with the intention of giving players a clear and useful reference while exploring that world. It follows the structure of the game from start to finish and gathers, in one place, everything: the full set of camouflage uniforms and face paints, their effects, and the exact conditions needed to obtain them; every Ga-ko and every Kerotan, described area by area with precise visual references; the complete food system with stamina values, interactions and all locations by area; the behaviour of each boss, both in the Delta version and in the previous version, and the most reliable ways to approach them with non‑lethal strategies; a detailed strategy to obtain Foxhound rank, both in the Delta version and in the Master Collection version; and much more.
Each section is written to be readable on its own, without assumptions. Whether someone is playing for the first time, returning after many years, or aiming for a meticulous completion run, the information is presented in a way that can be picked up and used immediately. The intention is simply to make the journey through the game clearer and more enjoyable while preserving the free approach that defines Snake Eater.

How to start MGS3: All “I like MGS” choice explained and what they unlock

I’m playing the MGS series for the first time:
• Mummy camo: Wearing it gives you auto-healing from injuries that require a bandage

I like MGS1:
• DPM camo: wearing it gives you double health recovery and stamina rate
• Auscam camo: equipping it reduces damage taken by 2/3

I like MGS2:
• Raiden Mask face paint: available from the start
• Desert Tiger camo: equipping it grants infinite suppressor use

I like MGS3:
• Flecktran camo: wearing it grants infinite battery for thermal goggles

I like MGS4:
• Green face paint: wearing it gives infinite grip gauge
• Brown face paint: equipping it grants infinite oxygen

I like MGS: Peace Walker:
• Banana camo: wearing it makes all food taste great

I like MGS 5:
• Flag Face Paints: decorative face paints

I like everything in MGS series:
• Grenade camo: equipping it grants infinite grenades

MGS3 Boss Battle Guide – All non-lethal strategies and rewards

• Ocelot Battle:
Before the battle get the thermal googles from the locker. When the battle starts hide under the bed and throw one or two stun grenades to knock out the first four enemies. Then take the underground tunnel to go to the opposite exit of the tunnel and tranquillize the fifth soldier from the tunnel. Be careful of the soldier on the roof. Exit the tunnel from the west side and tranquillize soldiers along the way. From far away tranquillize the soldier on the roof.

• Revolver Ocelot:
Shoot the hornet’s nest situated on a tree to scare Ocelot and give you a chance of free shots. Shoot the Markhor you will have another good chance. Don’t shoot Ocelot when he runs or immediately after he gets shot; instead hit him when he is still and when he reloads. Learn the spots and be careful with the Coral Snake. Headshot cause him to lose his hat, giving you another window to shoot him. Tranquillizing him grants you the Animal camo (you will get it after the battle) that prevents you from shaking while using guns when your stamina is low, helping you to avoid to consume food in those circumstances.

• The Pain:
Hit The Pain as soon as possible at the very start of the battle. Remove his shield using a lethal weapon (grenades, M37, or Patriot if you are on NG+). Use the rock for cover and stay in the water when he attacks you. Keep in mind to use the cure menu to remove bullet bees. After removing his shield use Mk.22 to tranquillize him obtaining in this way Hornet Stripe camo. This camo gives you a special ability: when you shoot a hornet’s nest, the hornets harmlessly follow you while attacking enemy guards. If you are on NG+ run, wear Hornet Stripe Camo to reduce damage taken from him.

• The Fear:
When the battle starts, enter the cure menu to remove the arrow and the venom poisoning. Use thermal goggles to locate The Fear and shoot him with Mk 22. When he searches for food, throw him rotten food or a Poison Dart Frog (located in Chyornyj Prud) to poison him and have the chance for free shots. Keep in mind that at Extreme difficult, and if you are going for Foxhound rank, failing to prevent The Fear from eating causes an instant reset due to the fact that lack tranquillizing ammo. Tranquillize him to get Spider Camo that allows you to get significant high camo index in most areas although it consumes a lot of stamina.

• The End:
If you don’t want the Mosin Nagant and Camo Moss you can skip this battle by changing the date of PS5 8 real days after the save of the battle (quit the game, go offline, then change the date and reload).
If you don’t go for a zero-kill run, you can skip the battle also by shooting The End with SVD (located in the extra area Ponizojve West) immediately as you enter Ponizojve Warehouse Exterior.
But keep in mind that both methods prevent you from acquiring the Mosing Nagant, which is very useful against The Fury and can be useful also against Volgin and The Boss. Moreover, Moss camo is the best uniform of the game for many sections.
Keep in mind that if you shoot to barrels near The End at Ponizojve Warehouse Exterior the battle starts with The End having less stamina. At the start of the battle, usually the first zone when The End appears is reachable by going to Sokrovenno North and then taking the path to the upper left. If you don’t find him this way use the thermal googles to see his reverse footprints and the mic to hear his footsteps. When you locate him, freeze him by moving toward him very slow (if you are on NG+ use Spirit camouflage helps you significantly) and then aim at his head until he will say “I don’t think so” twice to get Moss Camo. This camo replenishes your stamina in outdoor daily areas and gives you significant camo index (up to 95%) in the grass. Relocate him using thermal googles to see his reverse footprints. If you caught the Parrot you can liberate it: it helps you to find The End through the Parrot’s voice. When you relocate The End, shoot him with the Mk.22 or move toward him very slow and hit him with Cig Gas Spray (located in Graniny Gorki Lab B1 West). When he falls, run way and then throw a stun grenade at him and again use the Mk.22. If he runs away follow his footprints and repeat the process. Tranquillize him to acquire the Mosin Nagant. Note: Don’t spend more than about three real world days after the save immediately before The End to avoid restarting from the Graniny Gorky cell and to avoid wasting time, especially if you are going for a speedrun.

• The Fury:
Round in a big circle, using the hallways along the area to avoid his attacks. If you start to burn, equip the Cardboard Box C (located in Groznyj Grad Southwest) to extinguish the flames instantly. Shoot the red pipes to extinguish the flames near the pipe. Hit The Fury with the Mosin Nagant with tactical reload for double shots. When The Fury has less than two life bars shoot him with mk22 for nearer hits. Tranquillize him give you Fire Camo that makes you immune from fire. If you go for a second playthrough on NG+ this camo is very useful against The fury himself.

• The Sorrow:
To skip this battle, when it starts go underwater and dive until you die. Then take a Revival Pill. This avoids wasting time, especially if you are going for a speedrun. Keep in mind that this method prevents you from acquiring Spirit Camo that makes your footsteps noiseless.
To obtain the Spirit camouflage walk along the river. You will see, and need to avoid, the bodies of every enemies and bosses that you killed, if you are not going for a zero-kills run. When you reached the end of the river avoid the sorrow’s attack by waling diagonally. At the very end of the battle, touch the body of The Sorrow and when you die, use the revival pill to obtain the Spirit Camo. You will get it after the battle when you take your equipment. This camo makes your footsteps noiseless and when you wear it, using CQC on guards restores your stamina.

• Volgin:
Keep your weapon unequipped when you don’t use it. This due to the fact that Volgin’s electric attacks empty your ammo. Use the Raiden Mask to distract him giving you free hits. Stay close to him, use CQC to avoid his attacks and hit him, than shoot him on his back with the Mosin Nagant (or Mk22). Take advantage when Ocelot distract Volgin. After he remains with two life bars crawling to avoid his first attack and repeat the CQC-Mosin Nagant (or Mk22) method. Tranquillizing him you will get Cold War camo. Immediately collect it when it drops before the cutscene start. Wearing this camo enemies shoot you only from behind and not when you face them. This feature is useful if you don’t aim at a zero alerts run. In both cases, wear it as soon as you collect it, in this way the next part, the bike chase, will be easier on the start because many soldier don’t shoot you.

• Shagohod
In the first part of the battle, shoot the treads with the RPG-7 and then the back of the Shagohod. In the second part of the battle, shoot again the treads and then hit Volgin with the Mosin Nagant (or Mk.22).

• The Boss
When the battle starts unequip your weapon to avoid The Boss disarming you. Wait for her to attack and you can beat her using almost only CQC. Wait for her to attack you, than start CQC and use Mk22 when she is on the ground. When she runs away, hide behind a tree to avoid her guns. If you don’t manage to time your counterattacks use Snow camouflage and Snow facial paint, and hit her with the Mosin Nagant (or Mk22) to tranquillize The Boss and get Snake camo. This camo allows you to get significant camo index in many areas.

Guide to the Best Camouflage

Moss: replenishes your stamina in outdoor areas and gives you significant camo index (up to 95%) in the grass. Combined with Woodland face paint ,it makes it possible to reach the 100% camo index in the grass. You can obtain the camo by sneaking up on The End and holding him up. One efficient way to achieve this is by using thermal goggles to see his reverse footprints to locate him. Freeze The End moving toward him very, very slow (if you are on NG+ using the Spirit camouflage helps significantly) and then aim at his head until he will say “I don’t think so” twice.

Spirit: makes your footsteps noiseless and when you wear it, using CQC on guards restores your stamina. This camo is very useful to get moss camo from The End during a NG+ run. You can get it touching The Sorrow at the end of his boss fight.

Snake: allows you to get significant camo index in many areas. You can acquire it defeating The Boss by tranquillizing her.

Animal: prevents you from shaking while using guns also when your stamina is low, this can help you avoid consuming food in those circumstances. You can obtain the camo defeating Ocelot in a non-lethal way.

Spider: allows you to get significant high camo index in most areas but consumes a lot of stamina, and can be alternated with the Moss camouflage in outdoor areas. You can get the camo tranquilizing The Fear.

Fire: makes you immune from fire. It is very useful against The Fury in a NG+ run. You can obtain this camouflage defeating The Fury in a non-lethal way.

Cold war: this camo is very useful during bike chase. Wear it immediately after it drops following The Volgin battle, so many soldiers won’t shoot you during the bike chase. Moreover, if you don’t aim at a zero alerts run, during normal gameplay wear this camo to have the advantage that enemies shoot you only from behind and not when you face them. You can obtain it defeating Volgin in a non-lethal way.

Hornet Stripe: equipping this camo, when you shoot a hornet’s nest, the hornets harmlessly follow you while attacking enemy guards. It is very useful against The Pain in a NG+ run because it reduces the damage taken from him. You can get it defeating The Pain in a non-lethal way.

Sneaking Suit: reduces damages by half and reduces stamina consumption. It is located in Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab East Wing inside the locker where you found Major Raikov.

AT-Camo: multiply the camo index of the equipped camo in a NG+ run. To acquire this item, it is necessary to find and shoot al 64 Ga – Ko (for all locations see All Ga – ko Locations Guide)

Complete Camo and Face Paints Guide

Special Camo:
AT-Camo: multiply the camo index of the equipped camo in a NG+ run. To acquire this item, it is necessary to find and shoot all 64 Ga – Ko. (for all locations see All Ga-ko Locations Guide)

Moss: replenishes your stamina in outdoor areas and gives you significant camo index (up to 95%) in the grass. Combined with Woodland face paint, it is possible to reach the 100% camo index in the grass. You can obtain the camo by sneaking up on The End and holding him up. One efficient way to achieve this is by using thermal goggles to see his reverse footprints to locate him. Freeze The End moving toward him very, very slow (if you are on NG+ using the Spirit camouflage helps significantly) and then aim at his head until he will say “I don’t think so” twice.

Spirit: makes your footsteps noiseless and when you wear it, using CQC on guards restores your stamina. This camo is very useful to get the Moss camo from The End during a NG+ run. You can get it touching The Sorrow at the end of his boss fight.

Snake: allows you to get significant camo index in many areas. You can acquire it defeating The Boss by tranquillizing her.

Spider: allows you to get significant high camo index in most areas but consumes a lot of stamina, and can be alternated with the Moss camouflage in outdoor areas. You can get the camo tranquilizing The Fear.

Fire: makes you immune from fire. It is very useful against The Fury in a NG+ run. You can obtain this camouflage defeating The Fury in a non-lethal way.

Cold war: this camo is very useful during bike chase. Wear it immediately after it drops following The Volgin battle, so many soldiers won’t shoot you during the bike chase. Moreover, if you don’t aim at a zero alerts run, during normal gameplay wear this camo to have the advantage that enemies shoot you only from behind and not when you face them. You can obtain it defeating Volgin in a non-lethal way.

Sneaking Suit: reduces damages by half and reduces stamina consumption. It is located in Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab East Wing inside the locker where you found Major Raikov.

Bonus Camo:

Mummy: gives auto-healing from injuries that require a bandage You can get this camo beating the game on any difficult, or selecting “I’m playing the MGS series for the first time” when you start the game.

DPM: gives you double health recovery and stamina rate. You can acquire this camo beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I like MGS1” when you start the game.

Auscam: reduces damage taken by 2/3. You can obtain this camo beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I like MGS1” when you start the game.

Desert Tiger: grants infinite suppressor use. You can obtain this camo beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I like MGS2” when you start the game.

Flecktran: grants infinite battery for thermal goggles. You can acquire this camo beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I like MGS3” when you start the game.

Banana: makes all food taste great. You can get this camo beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I like MGS Peace Walker” when you start the game.

Grenade: grants infinite grenades. You can acquire this camo beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I like everything in MGS series” when you start the game.

Normal Camo:

Fly: Graniny Gorki Lab 1F
Allows that soldiers don’t use the knife on you, because this camo has a bad smell. You can collect it from the third wc of the bathroom.

Splitter: Bolshaya Past South
Useful in urban areas. You can find it at the end of the right path, near the swamp.

Water: Bolshaya Past Base
It grants high camo index when you swim. To pick the camo, climb the ladder of the big building of the area, it is situated on the roof.

Snow: Chyornaya Peschera Cave
It is the best camo for high camo index in The Boss battle. It is located immediately after the tunnel, before The Pain battle.

Choco Chip: Bolshaya Past South
Effective in the desert and in the mountains. It is located inside a tree, near the exit of the area.

GA-KO: Chyornyj Prud
Allows you to hear kerotan’s sound to better find them. You can find it in the north east shallow water of the area.

Raindrop: Dolinovodno
It grants high camo index during rain. It is situated in an alcove under the bridge

Face Paint:

Zombie: Rassvet
Useful in dark areas. Located out the back of the room building where you find Sokolov.

Snow: Bolshaya Past Base
It is the best face paint for high camo index in The Boss battle, if used together with snow camo. You can collect it in the western trenches.

Desert: Ponizovje Warehouse 1F
Good in desert area when used with Desert camo. You can find it in the very south zone of the builindg, near the red door.

Oyama: Graniny Gorki Lab 1F
Useful in white areas. You can collect it crawling the duct.

Water: Ponizovje South
It grants high camo index when you swim if used together with water camo. To pick this face paint, it is necessary to backtrack until the very start of the river when you return in Ponizovje South.

Kabuki: Tikhogornij
This face paint is mostly decorative. It is situated below the waterfall.

Bonus Face Paint:
Green: wearing it gives infinite grip gauge. You can acquire this camo beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I like everything in MGS series” when you start the game.

Brown: equipping it grants infinite oxygen. You can get this camo beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I like everything in MGS series” when you start the game.

Croc Cap: Chyornyj Prud
Equipping it dogs won’t attack you. Swimming with head outside the water, soldiers consider you a crocodile. To pick this item use the ropes on the northwest zone of the area.

All Ga – ko Locations Guide

Ga – ko 1: Dremuchij South
From the top of the tree looking toward southeast, on top of a rock near the Kerotan.

Ga – ko 2: Dremuchij Swampland
In the middle of the area, on the island of the swamp, close to the tree.

Ga – ko 3: Dremuchij North
In the northwest corner of the last area, near a rock.

Ga – ko 4: Dolinovodno
Near the exit, in the northeast corner of the last area, on the grass on the upper ground

Ga – ko 5: Rassvet
In the northwest room of the building, on a shelf.

Ga – ko 6: Dremuchij East
In the west of the large area, close to a fallen tree near the Kerotan.

Ga – ko 7: Dremuchij Swampland (obtainable only backtracking)
In the middle of the area, on the island of the swamp, looking toward the fallen tree to the east

Ga – ko 8: Dremuchij South (obtainable only backtracking)
In the far south part of the area, looking south from the edge of the cliff, on the rocks.

Ga – ko 9: Dremuchij North
In the south zone of the area, visible from the plane debris, on top of a tree.

Ga – ko 10: Dolinovodno
In the east area after the bridge, looking at the rock, close to the Kerotan.

Ga – ko 11: Rassvet
Climbing the ladder of the building, on a support of the roof.

Ga – ko 12: Chyornyj Prud
In the central north zone of the area on a branch of the large tree.

Ga – ko 13: Bolshaya Past South
After the second electric fence, immediately before the left path, on a branch of a tree.

Ga – ko 14: Bolshaya Past Base
On the top of the central building, on the roof.

Ga – ko 15: Bolshaya Past Crevice
In the southwest of the Ocelot battle area, looking at the grass, on the rocks. Not easy to see.

Ga – ko 16: Chyornaya Peschera Cave Branch
In the central area, between the waterfalls.

Ga – ko 17: Chyornaya Peschera Cave
After The Pain battle, looking up toward the ceiling hole.

Ga – ko 18: Chyornaya Peschera Cave Entrance
Near the exit of the area, looking up towards the crack illuminated by the sun.

Ga – ko 19: Ponizovje South
Immediately before the river splits in two paths, on fallen branches. Not easy to see.

Swim to the left river path to reach the extra area Ponizovje West

Ga – ko 20: Ponizovje West (Extra Area)
In the north of the area, on the top of the west wall.

Ga – ko 21: Ponizovje Warehouse Exterior
In the west water area near the gate, on the gate’s pillar.

Ga – ko 22: Ponizovje Warehouse
On the top floor, near the exit door of the area, looking toward south.

Ga – ko 23: Graniny Gorki South
In the very middle of the area, at the top of the small tree.

Ga – ko 24: Graniny Gorki Lab Exterior: Outside Walls
After the electric fence, on the top of the outer wall of the lab.

Ga – ko 25: Graniny Gorki Lab Exterior: Inside Walls
Near the trucks, on a street lamp.

Ga – ko 26: Graniny Gorki Lab 1F
In the garden located in the middle of the building, on a window.

Ga – ko 27: Graniny Gorki Lab B1 East
In the southeast room of the area, on the top of a piece of furniture.

Ga – ko 28: Graniny Gorki Lab B1 West
In the southeast corner of the scientists’ room, on a desk.

Ga – ko 29: Svyatogornyj South
On the west side of the middle of the area, looking towards the western rocks. Not easy to see

Ga – ko 30: Svyatogornyj West
At the end of right path, near the three destroyed stubs.

Go to the east exit of the area to reach the extra area Svyatogornyj East

Ga – ko 31: Svyatogornyj East (Extra Area)
In the west outside area of the building, on a rock near the turret.

Ga – ko 32: Sokrovenno South
In the very central north zone of the area, on the rocks close to the tree that you can climb.

Ga – ko 33: Sokrovenno West
In the very northwest corner of the area, in the water, below the rock.

Ga – ko 34: Sokrovenno North
Immediately before the start of the west path that leads to the north exit, on the left in the wall

Ga – ko 35: Krasnogorje Tunnel
After the ladder, on a pipe.

Ga – ko 36: Krasnogorje Mountain Base
In the west central side of the area, on the upper rock ground.

Ga – ko 37: Krasnogorje Mountainside
On the second upper slope of the area, on the cliff rock wall.

Ga – ko 38: Krasnogorje Mountaintop
In the north of the area, visible from the second turret looking at the cliff rock wall. Not easy to see.

Ga – ko 39: Krasnogorje Mountaintop: Behind Ruins
Using the sniper rifle from the cliff edge, on the small rocks of the rock wall. Not easy to see

Ga – ko 40: Krasnogorje Mountaintop Ruins
In the opposite side of the bed where you can find the Kerotan, in a hole in the roof.

Ga – ko 41: Groznyj Grad Underground Tunnel
During The Fury battle, in the southwest corner of the area, on a pipe.

For path see the Groznyj Grad Stealth Path Guide

Ga – ko 42: Groznyj Grad Southwest
On the top of the very northwest hangar of the area, on the side near the truck.

Ga – ko 43: Groznyj Grad Southeast
Climbing the ladder of the building, on a pole.

Ga – ko 44: Groznyj Grad Northeast
In the west side of the area, on a fence below the tower.

Ga – ko 45: Groznyj Grad Northwest
On the second tank of the east row of tanks.

Ga – ko 46: Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab East Wing
Near the entrance, inside a raised bed.

Ga – ko 47: Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab West Wing Corridor
At the very end of the hallway, aiming through the left windows.

Ga – ko 48: Groznyj Grad Torture Room
In the very southwest room, on a shelf.

Ga – ko 49: Tikhogornij
In the very north of the area, close to the waterfall.

Ga – ko 50: Tikhogornij Behind Waterfall
At the second group of gates, behind a box.

Ga – ko 51: Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab Main Wing
In front of the stairs, looking up, on a metal rafter. Not easy to see.

Ga – ko 52: Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab Main Wing B1
During the Volgin battle, in the east of the area, on a wall.

Use manual saves for each of the next four sections to reload the save if you miss one Ga – Ko of the first bike chase.

Ga – ko 53: Groznyj Grad
During the second stop, looking up, in the tower

Ga – ko 54: Groznyj Grad Runway South
During the first stop, on a barrel on the right.

Ga – ko 55: Groznyj Grad Runway 1
Before reaching the plane, on the box with the number 11.

Ga – ko 56: Groznyj Grad Runway 2
Between boxes with numbers 25 and 26.

Ga – ko 57: Groznyj Grad Rail Bridge
Looking at the opposite side of the bridge, on the rock wall at the height of the bridge.

Ga – ko 58: Groznyj Grad Rail Bridge (Shagohod Battle)
On the on-foot part, in the south part of the area near the destroyed bridge.

Use manual saves for each of the next three sections to reload the save if you miss one Ga – Ko of the second bike chase.

Ga – ko 59: Groznyj Grad Rail Bridge North
After the tunnel, looking in front of you, on a vehicle with a soldier on top.

Ga – ko 60: Lazorevo South
About halfway of the area, looking in front of you, on a left tree branch. Not easy to see.

Ga – ko 61: Lazorevo North
On top of the middle rock of the first river.

Ga – ko 62: Zaozyorje West
In the west path, on the log bridge, looking right.

Ga – ko 63: Zaozyorje East
At the end of the area, near the exit in the north-west rock wall.

Ga – ko 64: Rokovoj Bereg
During The Boss battle, in the middle of the area, on the top of a tree.

All Kerotan Locations Guide

Kerotan 1: Dremuchij South
From the top of the tree looking toward southeast, on top of a rock near the Ga – ko.

Kerotan 2: Dremuchij Swampland
After the swamp, on the east side of the path, looking down.

Kerotan 3: Dremuchij North
In the east of the last area, near the excavated tree.

Kerotan 4: Dolinovodno
On the top of the pier bridge.

Kerotan 5: Rassvet
Outside the area, inside a wall gap near the stairs to the northwest.

Kerotan 6: Dremuchij East
In the west of the large area, close to a fallen tree and the Ga – Ko.

Kerotan 7: Dremuchij Swampland (obtainable only backtracking)
On the west side of the swamp, near a tree.

Kerotan 8: Dremuchij South (obtainable only backtracking)
In the far southwest area, looking toward northwest, on top of a rock.

Kerotan 9: Dremuchij North
From the top of the tree between the two paths of the last area, looking toward the west.

Kerotan 10: Dolinovodno
In the east area after the bridge, looking at the rock, close to the Ga – Ko.

Kerotan 11: Rassvet
Near the east side of the stairs to the northwest.

Kerotan 12: Chyornyj Prud
Underwater, in the central north zone of the area swimming toward the large tree.

Kerotan 13: Bolshaya Past South
Immediately before the third electric fence, near a on the west side of the fence.

Kerotan 14: Bolshaya Past Base
Inside the central building below a desk in the southeast corner of the room.

Kerotan 15: Bolshaya Past Crevice
In the east of the first area, looking toward the south.

Kerotan 16: Chyornaya Peschera Cave Branch
In the area at the end of the right water path, close to the south wall, near the NVG.

Kerotan 17: Chyornaya Peschera Cave
During The Pain battle, on the ceiling.

Kerotan 18: Chyornaya Peschera Cave Entrance
In the claymore area, looking up toward south.

Kerotan 19: Ponizovje South
At the very start of the area, on the western elevated ground.

Swim to the left river path to reach the extra area Ponizovje West.

Kerotan 20: Ponizovje West (Extra Area)
Swimming at the north end of the water section, beyond the drain.

Kerotan 21: Ponizovje Warehouse Exterior
In the west water area near the gate, on the gate’s pillar.

Kerotan 22: Ponizovje Warehouse 1F
In the south area of the building, looking up at the top of the rafter.

Kerotan 23: Graniny Gorki South
Climbing the upper ground near the area exit, on a south-western tree.

Kerotan 24: Graniny Gorki Lab Exterior: Outside Walls
After the electric fence, near a western tree next to the wall.

Kerotan 25: Graniny Gorki Lab Exterior: Inside Walls
Inside the eastern building, through the window.

Kerotan 26: Graniny Gorki Lab 1F
On the second floor, near the stairs, on a locker.

Kerotan 27: Graniny Gorki Lab B1 East
Inside a prison cell, on a table.

Kerotan 28: Graniny Gorki Lab B1 West
In the western room, near the TV.

Kerotan 29: Svyatogornyj South
After the radio communication, at the outside entrance of the warehouse.

Kerotan 30: Svyatogornyj West
In the first area, left path, near the trap, on the southwestern rock.

Go to the east exit of the area to reach the extra area Svyatogornyj East

Kerotan 31: Svyatogornyj East (Extra Area)
Inside the main building, on a shelf.

Kerotan 32: Sokrovenno South
In the northwest zone of the area, close to the armoury.

Kerotan 33: Sokrovenno West
At the south end of the river, inside the gap.

Kerotan 34: Sokrovenno North
In the south-middle zone of the area, on the ground near the fallen tree.

Kerotan 35: Krasnogorje Tunnel
Before the ladder, hide behind a pillar next to the small pool of water.

Kerotan 36: Krasnogorje Mountain Base
In the west side of the exit of the area, visible from the edge of the cliff.

Kerotan 37: Krasnogorje Mountainside
On the roof of the south building, near the exit of the area.

Kerotan 38: Krasnogorje Mountaintop
Near the first building, close to the south wall.

Kerotan 39: Krasnogorje Mountaintop Behind Ruins
Using the sniper rifle, on the metal tower visible from the edge of the cliff.

Kerotan 40: Krasnogorje Mountaintop Ruins
Near the bed, on a shelf.

Kerotan 41: Groznyj Grad Underground Tunnel
During The Fury battle, on the red pipe of the north-central hallway.

For path see the Groznyj Grad Stealth Path Guide

Kerotan 42: Groznyj Grad Southwest
Inside the central building of the west group of buildings, visible through the door.

Kerotan 43: Groznyj Grad Southeast
On the southeast corner of the building roof.

Kerotan 44: Groznyj Grad Northeast
Underground, inside the south part of the tunnel.

Kerotan 45: Groznyj Grad Northwest
Close to the tower, on top of the red stairs.

Kerotan 46: Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab East Wing
In the northwest corner of the northwest room, on a shelf.

Kerotan 47: Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab West Wing Corridor
Using the sniper rifle, on a speaker tower, visible from the hallway.

Kerotan 48: Groznyj Grad Torture Room
In the north-central room, under a desk.

Kerotan 49: Tikhogornij
In the very south of the first large area, near the right bank of the river.

Kerotan 50: Tikhogornij Behind Waterfall
Immediately before the exit, in the ladder room, on a pipe.

Kerotan 51: Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab Main Wing
In the west side of the Shagohod, close to a tank, on control panels.

Kerotan 52: Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab Main Wing B1
During the Volgin battle, in the southwest corner of the area, looking up.

Use manual saves for each of the next four sections to reload the save if you miss one Kerotan of the first bike chase.

Kerotan 53: Groznyj Grad
During the first enemy stop, on the top of a tower.

Kerotan 54: Groznyj Grad South
During the stop, looking to the left, on the forklift.

Kerotan 55: Groznyj Grad Runway 1
After the turn, on the fifth box.

Kerotan 56: Groznyj Grad Runway 2
On the fourth box on the right.

Kerotan 57: Groznyj Grad Rail Bridge
On the lower-left section of the bridge.

Kerotan 58: Groznyj Grad Rail Bridge (Shagohod Battle)
During Shagohod battle, on the bottom part of the tower.

Use manual saves for each of the next three sections to reload the save if you miss one Kerotan of the second bike chase.

Kerotan 59: Groznyj Grad Rail Bridge North
Under the final roadblock.

Kerotan 60: Lazorevo South
In the beginning of the area, on a black rock on the right.

Kerotan 61: Lazorevo North
In the beginning of the area, on a rock on the left.

Kerotan 62: Zaozyorje West
In the west path, on the log bridge, looking left.

Kerotan 63: Zaozyorje East
Where the path splits, close to the big tree.

Kerotan 64: Rokovoj Bereg
During The Boss battle, in the very middle of the area, on the top of a tree.

Food Guide and Stamina Recovery

Foods that give you excellent stamina recovery:
• Hornet Nest
• Fruit Golova (Fruit C)
• Calorie Mate
• Instant Noodles

Foods that give you great stamina recovery:
• Reticulated Python (Snake H)
• Giant Anaconda (Snake G)

Foods that give you good stamina recovery:
• Russian Mango
• King Cobra
• Markhor
• Coral Snake
• Mangrove Crab
• European Rabbit
• Otton Frog

Special Fruit:
• Russian Glow Cap. Eating it replenishes battery power.
• Parrot: during The End’s battle, in front of you when the battle starts or using thermal googles and Mic to locate it. If you liberate the Parrot during the battle, it helps you to find The End by listening its voice.
• The Pain’s Hornet Nest: Equip a nest and let The Pain attack you with bees. Your nest becomes The Pain’s Hornet Nest.

Tsuchinoko:
If you want to get the Infinite Face Paint (Special Item) or collect all food, this is the most difficult food to find. The easiest strategy is eliminate all animals in Graniny Gorky South area using the sonar to locate them. Once all other animals are gone, place several mousetraps and leave the area. Re-entering, you will find other animals in the mousetraps. Collect them and repeat the process. Eventually you will finally find the Tsuchinoko!

Note: Re-capture it, after retrieving your equipment in Tikhogornij. This time no mousetraps are required. It looks like a snake. You can find it by going back outside the waterfall.

All Food by Area

Virtuous Mission:

Dremuchij South:

Reticulated Python (Snake H)

Giant Anaconda (Snake G)

Tree Frog (Frog B)

Russian Oyster Mushroom (Mushroom A)

Siberian Ink Cap (Mushroom C)

Dremuchij Swampland:

Baltic Hornet’s Nest (Nest)

Indian Gavial (Gavial)

Dremuchij North:

Golova (Fruit C)

Yabloko Moloko (Fruit A)

Sunda Whistling Thrush (Bird E)

Magpie (Bird D)

Rassvet:

Rat (Rat)

Operation Snake Eater:

Dremuchij East:

Baikal Scaly Tooth (Mushroom G)

Japanese Flying Squirrel (Squirrel)

Otton Frog (Frog A)

Dremuchij South (Backtrack area)

Markhor (Markhor)

European Rabbit (Rabbit)

Russian False Mango (Fruit B)

Dremuchij North:

Green Tree Python (Snake F)

Snake Cobra (Snake A)

Chyornyj Prud:

Coral Snake (Snake D)

Milk Snake (Snake E)

Poison Dart Frog (Frog C)

Arowana (Fish C)

Bolshaya Past Base

Ration (Ration)

Calorie Mate (C. Mate)

Chyornaya Peschera Cave Branch

Taiwanese Cobra (Snake B)

Russian Glow Cap (Mushroom E)

Kenyan Mangrove Crab (Crab)

Maroon Shark (Fish B)

Vampire Bat (Bat)

Chyornaya Peschera Cave:

The Pain Hornet’s Nest (P. Nest)

Ponizovje South:

Bigeye Trevally (Fish A)

Ponizovje Warehouse Exterior:

Cobalt Blue Tarantula (Spider)

Ponizovje Warehouse:

Instant Noodles (Noodles)

Graniny Gorki South:

Fly Agaric (Mushroom D)

Graniny Gorki Lab Exterior: Outside Walls

Red Avadavat (Bird C)

Graniny Gorky South (After defeating The Fear):

Tsuchinoko (Tchnko)

Svyatogornyj South:

Vine Melon (Vegetable)

Spatsa (Mushroom F)

Svyatogornyj West:

Ural Luminescent Mushroom (Mushroom B)

Sokrovenno South:

Parrot (Bird A)

Krasnogorje Mountain Base:

Emperor Scorpion (Scorpion)

White Rumped Vulture (Bird B)

Thai Cobra (Snake C)

Rokovoj Bereg:

Snake Solid (Snake J)

Snake Liquid (Snake I)

Snake Solidus (Snake K)

Stamina Recovery Frequencies Guide

Very Easy & Easy
• 140.01
• 140.52
• 141.24
• 142.94
• 144.06
• 147.08
• 147.59
• 149.53

Normal
• 141.85
• 142.09
• 143.32
• 144.86
• 145.83
• 146.65
• 148.39
• 148.96

Hard
• 141.59
• 143.83
• 143.97
• 144.25
• 144.63
• 145.72
• 146.07
• 147.96

Extreme & European Extreme
• 140.16
• 141.42
• 142.42
• 145.18
• 146.45
• 148.66
• 148.78
• 149.39

Note: each frequency replenishes stamina only once.

Step-by-step guide: all collectibles. Camo, Face Paints, Ga – Ko, Kerotan, Food and key items

Virtuous Mission

Dremuchij South:
Ga – ko 1 & Kerotan 1: from the top of the tree, looking toward southeast, on top of a rock. They are close to each other.
Food: Reticulated Python (Snake H), Giant Anaconda (Snake G), Tree Frog (Frog B), Russian Oyster Mushroom (Mushroom A), Siberian Ink Cap (Mushroom C)

Dremuchij Swampland:
Ga – ko 2: in the middle of the area, on the island of the swamp, close to the tree.
Kerotan 2: after the swamp, on the east side of the path, looking down.
Food: Baltic Hornet’s Nest (Nest), Indian Gavial (Gavial)

Dremuchij North:

Ga – ko 3: in the northwest corner of the last area, near a rock.
Kerotan 3: in the east of the last area, near the excavated tree.
Food: Golova (Fruit C), Yabloko Moloko (Fruit A), Sunda Whistling Thrush (Bird E), Magpie (Bird D)

Dolinovodno:
Ga – ko 4: near the exit, in the northeast corner of the last area, on the grass on the upper ground.
Kerotan 4: on top of the pier bridge.

Rassvet:
Ga – ko 5: in the northwest room of the building, on a shelf.
Kerotan 5: outside the area, inside a gap in the wall near the stairs to the northwest.
Food: Rat.

Operation Snake Eater (Part One)

• Dremuchij East:
Ga – ko 6 & Kerotan 6: in the west of the large area, close to a fallen tree. They are close to each other.
Food: Baikal Scaly Tooth (Mushroom G), Japanese Flying Squirrel (Squirrel), Otton Frog

Enter the Dremuchij North area and backtrack to Dremuchij Swampland and then to Dremuchij South.

• Dremuchij Swampland:
Ga – ko 7: in the middle of the area, on the island of the swamp, looking toward the fallen tree to the east.
Kerotan 7: on the west side of the swamp, near a tree.

• Dremuchij South:
Ga – ko 8: in the far south part of the area, looking south from the edge of the cliff, on the rocks.
Kerotan 8: in the far southwest area, looking toward the northwest, on top of a rock.
Food: Markhor (Markhor), European Rabbit (Rabbit), Russian False Mango (Fruit B)

• Dremuchij North:
Ga – ko 9: in the south zone of the area, visible from the plane debris, on top of a tree.
Kerotan 9: from the top of the tree between the two paths of the last area, looking toward the west.
Food: Green Tree Python (Snake F), Snake Cobra (Snake A)

• Dolinovodno:
Raindrop Camo: in an alcove under the bridge.
Ga – ko 10 & Kerotan 10: in the east area after the bridge, looking at the rock. They are close to each other.

• Rassvet:
Thermal Goggles: in the room where you find Sokolov, inside the locker.
Zombie Face Paint: outside the back of the building where you find Sokolov.
Ga – ko 11: climbing the ladder of the building, on a support of the roof.
Kerotan 11: near the east side of the stairs to the northwest.

• Chyornyj Prud:
Croc Cap: in the northwest zone of the area, sliding down the ropes.
Ga-Ko Camo: in the north east shallow water of the area.
Ga – ko 12: in the central north zone of the area on a branch of the large tree.
Kerotan 12: underwater, in the central north zone of the area, swimming toward the large tree.
Food: Coral Snake (Snake D), Milk Snake (Snake E), Poison Dart Frog (Frog C), Arowana (Fish C)

• Bolshaya Past South:
Splitter Camo: at the end of the right path, near the swamp.
Choco Chip Camo: near the exit of the area inside a tree.
Ga – ko 13: after the second electric fence, immediately before the left path, on a branch of a tree.
Kerotan 13: immediately before the third electric fence, near a tree on the west side of the fence.

• Bolshaya Past Base:
Water Camo: climb the ladder of the big building of the area, on the roof.
Snow Face Paint: in the western trenches.
Ga – ko 14: on the top of the central building, on the roof.
Kerotan 14: inside the central building below a desk in the southeast corner of the room.
Food: Ration (Ration), Calorie Mate (C. Mate).

• Bolshaya Past Crevice:
Animal: defeat Ocelot in a non-lethal way (see Boss battle strategy section)
Ga – ko 15: in the southwest of the Ocelot battle area, looking at the grass, on the rocks. Not easy to see.
Kerotan 15: in the east of the first area, looking toward the south.

• Chyornaya Peschera Cave Branch:
Ga – ko 16: in the central area, between the waterfalls.
Kerotan 16: in the area at the end of the right water path close to the south wall, near the NVG (Night Vision Goggles).
Food: Taiwanese Cobra (Snake B), Russian Glow Cap (Mushroom E), Kenyan Mangrove Crab (Crab), Maroon Shark (Fish B),Vampire Bat (Bat)

Operation Snake Eater (Part Two)

• Chyornaya Peschera Cave:
Snow Camo: before The Pain battle, immediately after the tunnel.
Hornet Stripe Camo: defeat The Pain in a non-lethal way.
Ga – ko 17: after The Pain battle, looking up toward the ceiling hole.
Kerotan 17: during The Pain battle, on the ceiling.
Food: The Pain Hornet’s Nest (P. Nest) (to found it see Food Guide and Recovery Stamina section)

• Chyornaya Peschera Cave Entrance:
Ga – ko 18: near the exit of the area, looking up towards the crack illuminated by the sun.
Kerotan 18: in the claymore area, looking up toward the south.

• Ponizovje South:
Water Face Paint: when you return to Ponizovje South, backtrack until the very start of the river.
Ga – ko 19: immediately before the river splits in two paths, on fallen branches. Not easy to see.
Kerotan 19: at the very start of the area, on the western elevated ground.
Food: Bigeye Trevally (Fish A)
Swim to the left river path to reach the extra area Ponizovje West

• Ponizovje West (Extra area):
Ga – ko 20: in the north of the area, on the top of the west wall.
Kerotan 20: swimming at the north end of the water section, beyond the drain.

• Ponizovje Warehouse Exterior:
Ga – ko 21 & Kerotan 21: in the west water area near the gate, on the two gate’s pillars.
Food: Cobalt Blue Tarantula (Spider)

• Ponizovje Warehouse:
Desert Face Paint: in the very south ground area of the building, near the red door.
Ga – ko 22: on the top floor, near the exit door of the area, looking toward south.
Kerotan 22: in the south ground area of the building, looking up at the top of the rafter.
Food: Instant Noodles (Noodles)

• Graniny Gorki South:
Spider Camo: defeat The Fear in a non-lethal way.
Ga – ko 23: in the very middle of the area, at the top of the small tree.
Kerotan 23: climbing the upper ground near the area exit, on a south-western tree
Food: Fly Agaric (Mushroom D)

Food: Tsuchinoko (Tchnko): After defeating The Fear, when you return to Graniny Gorki South. (To found it see Food Guide and Stamina Recover section)

• Graniny Gorki Lab Exterior: Outside Walls:
Ga – ko 24: after the electric fence, on the top of the outer wall of the lab.
Kerotan 24: after the electric fence, near a western tree next to the wall.
Food: Red Avadavat (Bird C)

• Graniny Gorki Lab Exterior: Inside Walls
Ga – ko 25: near the trucks, on a street lamp.
Kerotan 25: inside the eastern building, through the window.

• Graniny Gorki Lab 1F:
Fly Camo: in the third wc of the bathroom.
Oyama Face Paints: crawling through the duct.
Ga – ko 26: in the garden located in the middle of the building, on a window.
Kerotan 26: on the second floor, near the stairs, on a locker.

• Graniny Gorki Lab B1 East:
Ga – ko 27: in the southeast room of the area, on the top of a piece of furniture.
Kerotan 27: inside a prison cell, on a table.

• Graniny Gorki Lab B1 West:
Cis Gas Spray: inside the first room.
Handkerchief: in the western room, inside a locker.
Ga – ko 28: in the southeast corner of the scientists’ room, on a desk.
Kerotan 28: in the western room, near the TV.

• Svyatogornyj South
Ga – ko 29: on the west side of the middle of the area, looking toward the western rocks. Not easy to see.
Kerotan 29: after the radio communication, at the outside entrance of the warehouse.
Food: Vine Melon (Vegetable), Spatsa (Mushroom F)

• Svyatogornyj West:
Ga – ko 30: at the end of the right path, near the three destroyed stubs.
Kerotan 30: in the first area, left path, near the trap, on the southwestern rock.
Food: Ural Luminescent Mushroom (Mushroom B)

Go to the east exit of the area to reach the extra area Svyatogornyj East

• Svyatogornyj East (Extra Area):
Ga – ko 31: in the west outside area of the building, on a rock near the turret.
Kerotan 31: inside the main building, on a shelf.

Operation Snake Eater (Part Three)

• Sokrovenno South:
Moss Camo: Freeze The End
Mosin Nagant: Defeat The End in a non-lethal way.
Ga – ko 32: in the very central north zone of the area, on the rocks close to the tree that you can climb.
Kerotan 32: in the northwest zone of the area, close to the armoury.
Food: Parrot (Bird A)

• Sokrovenno West:
Ga – ko 33: in the very northwest corner of the area, in the water, below the rock.
Kerotan 33: at the south end of the river, inside the gap.

• Sokrovenno North:
Ga – ko 34: immediately before the start of the west path that lead to the north exit, on the left, in the wall.
Kerotan 34: in the south-middle zone of the area, on the ground near the fallen tree.

• Krasnogorje Tunnel:
Ga – ko 35: after the ladder, on a pipe.
Kerotan 35: before the ladder, hide behind a pillar next to the small pool of water.

• Krasnogorje Mountain Base:
Ga – ko 36: in the west central side of the area, on the upper rock ground.
Kerotan 36: in the west side of the exit of the area, visible from the edge of the cliff.
Food: Emperor Scorpion (Scorpion), White Rumped Vulture (Bird B), Thai Cobra (Snake C)

• Krasnogorje Mountainside:
Ga – ko 37: on the second upper slope of the area, on the cliff rock wall.
Kerotan 37: on the roof of the south building, near the exit of the area.

• Krasnogorje Mountaintop:
Ga – ko 38: in the north of the area, visible from the second turret looking at the cliff rock wall. Not easy to see.
Kerotan 38: near the first building, close to the south wall.

• Krasnogorje Mountaintop: Behind Ruins
Ga – ko 39: using the sniper rifle from the cliff edge, on the small rocks of the rock wall. Not easy to see.
Kerotan 39: using the sniper rifle, on the metal tower visible from the edge of the cliff.

• Krasnogorje Mountaintop Ruins:
Ga – ko 40: on the opposite side of the bed where you can find the Kerotan, in a hole in the roof.
Kerotan 40: near the bed, on a shelf.

• Groznyj Grad Underground Tunnel:
Fire Camo: defeat The Fire in a non-lethal way.
Ga – ko 41: during The Fury battle, in the southwest corner of the area, on a pipe.
Kerotan 41: during The Fury battle, on the red pipe of the north-central hallway.
For the path to follow see the Groznyj Grad Stealth Path Guide

• Groznyj Grad Southwest:
Ga – ko 42: on the top of the very northwest hangar of the area, on the side near the truck.
Kerotan 42: inside the central building of the west group of building, visible through the door.

• Groznyj Grad Southeast:
Ga – ko 43: climbing the ladder of the building, on a pole.
Kerotan 43: on the southeast corner of the building roof.

• Groznyj Grad Northeast:
Ga – ko 44: in the west side of the area, on a fence below the tower.
Kerotan 44: underground, inside the south part of the tunnel.

• Groznyj Grad Northwest:
Ga – ko 45: on the second tank of the east row of tanks.
Kerotan 45: close to the tower, on top of the red stairs.

• Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab East Wing:
Sneaking Suit Camo: when you return in Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab East Wing, inside the locker where you found Major Raikov.
Maintenance Camo: inside one locker of the second floor.
Ga – ko 46: near the entrance, inside a raised bed.
Kerotan 46: in the northwest corner of the northwest room, on a shelf.

• Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab West Wing Corridor:
Ga – ko 47: at the very end of the hallway, aiming through the left windows.
Kerotan 47: using the sniper rifle, on a speaker tower, visible from the hallway.

• Groznyj Grad Torture Room:
Ga – ko 48: in the very southwest room, on a shelf.
Kerotan 48: in the north-central room, under a desk.

Operation Snake Eater (Part Four)

• Tikhogornij:
Kabuki Face Paint: below the waterfall.
Ga – ko 49: in the very north of the area, close to the waterfall.
Kerotan 49: in the very south of the first large area, near the right bank of the river.

• Tikhogornij: Behind Waterfall:
Ga – ko 50: at the second group of gates, behind a box.
Kerotan 50: immediately before the exit, in the ladder room, on a pipe.

• Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab Main Wing:
Ga – ko 51: in front of the stairs, looking up, on a metal rafter. Not easy to see.
Kerotan 51: on the west side of the Shagohod, close to a tank, on control panels.

• Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab Main Wing B1:
Cold War Camo: defeat Volgin in a non-lethal way.
Ga – ko 52: during the Volgin Battle, in the east of the area, on a wall.
Kerotan 52: during the Volgin battle, in the southwest corner of the area, looking up.
Use manual saves for each of the next four sections to reload the save if you miss one collectible of the first bike chase.

• Groznyj Grad:
Ga – ko 53: during the second stop, looking up, in the tower.
Kerotan 53: during the first enemy stop, on the top of a tower.

• Groznyj Grad Runway South:
Ga – ko 54: during the first stop, on a barrel on the right.
Kerotan 54: during the stop, looking on the left, on the forklift.

• Groznyj Grad Runway 1:
Ga – ko 55: before reaching the plane, on the box with the number 11.
Kerotan 55: after the turn, on the fifth box

• Groznyj Grad Runway 2:
Ga – ko 56: between boxes with numbers 25 and 26.
Kerotan 56: on the fourth box on the right.

• Groznyj Grad Rail Bridge:
Ga – ko 57: looking at the opposite side of the bridge, on the rock wall at the height of the bridge.
Kerotan 57: on the lower-left section of the bridge.

• Groznyj Grad Rail Bridge (Shagohod Battle):
Ga – ko 58: On the on-foot part, in the south part of the area near the destroyed bridge.
Kerotan 58: during Shagohod battle, on the bottom part of the tower.
Use manual saves for each of the next three sections to reload the save if you miss one collectible of the second bike chase.

• Groznyj Grad Rail Bridge North:
Ga – ko 59: after the tunnel, looking in front of you, on a vehicle with a soldier on top.
Kerotan 59: under the final roadblock.

• Lazorevo South:
Ga – ko 60: About halfway of the area, looking in front of you, on a left tree branch. Not easy to see.
Kerotan 60: in the beginning of the area, on a black rock on the right.

• Lazorevo North:
Ga – ko 61: on top of the middle rock of the first river.
Kerotan 61: in the beginning of the area, on a rock on the left.

• Zaozyorje West:
Ga – ko 62: in the west path, on the log bridge, looking right.
Kerotan 62: in the west path, on the log bridge, looking left.

• Zaozyorje East:
Ga – ko 63: at the end of the area, near the exit in the north-west rock wall.
Kerotan 63: where the path splits, close to the big tree.

• Rokovoj Bereg
Snake Camo: defeat The Boss in a non-lethal way.
Ga – ko 64: during The Boss battle, in the middle of the area, on the top of a tree.
Kerotan 64: during The Boss battle, in the very middle of the area, on the top of a tree.
Food: Snake Solid (Snake J), Snake Liquid (Snake I), Snake Solidus (Snake K).

Groznyj Grad Stealth Path Guide

When you reach Grozny Grad, the ideal path to follow can be difficult to understand, especially if you are going for Foxhound rank, which requires a speedrun, or if you want to collect every item for a completionist run. The following route minimizes your run time while still covering all areas.

When you arrive in Groznyj Grad Southwest, immediately after The Fury battle, move north along the east wall and enter the northeast gate to reach Groznyj Grad Southeast.

From there, walk to the vehicle and use it as cover while moving to the north side of the area. This allows you to enter in Groznyj Grad Northeast.

If you are doing a completionist run, walk toward the southwest corner of this to area and crawl under the pipes to reach Groznyj Grad Northwest. From there re-enter Groznyj Grad Northeast through the southeast wall.

If you are doing a Foxhound speedrun, skip this step entirely.

In both cases, from Groznyj Grad Northeast, move to the central north part of the area and enter Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab East Wing.

Once upon you are captured and the torture sequence ends, escape from the cell by calling the radio frequency 144.75 when the soldier walks past the door. Run to the west exit of the area to return to Groznyj Grad Southeast.

From there go straight to the west wall in front of you to re-enter Groznyj Grad Northeast. Walk toward the southwest corner of the area to reach Groznyj Grad Northwest.

Proceed to the far exit of this macro-area and you will finally be out of this labyrinth

How to get Foxhound Rank in MGS3 Delta

For an easier run it is strongly recommended to start NG+ on extreme. During the first playthrough select “I like MGS1” when you start the run to get two bonus camo, DPM and Auscam, that advantage your run significantly, respectively giving you double health recovery rate and a reduction of damage taken by 1/3. This due to the fact that in this run the hardest part is represented by boss battles. In fact, during this playthrough you don’t need to meet any requirements, making your way easier. Beat the game collecting all Ga – Ko to acquire AT-Camo. This item (it isn’t a special item) allows you to multiply your camo index of the camo that you are wearing. Tranquillize each boss to collect their camos (for the full strategies see MGS3 Boss Battle Guide – All non-lethal strategies and rewards). This preliminary run gives you a significant advantage in the Foxhound run because in this way you have all the best camos, including AT-Camo, unlocked from the start of the game. Moreover you start with the Patriot (it isn’t a special item) that is very useful against the first part of The Pain Battle. You can complete this run on Very Easy to simplify the collection of all Ga – Ko and camos, or you can complete the playthrough on Extreme that gives you a further important advantage due to the fact that a preliminary extreme run allows you to know better this mode that presents more soldiers and the other differences from lower difficulties as described at the end of the section.

Foxhound requirements and how to achieve them
Complete the game on Extreme or European extreme under the following conditions:
• 5 hours or less
• 0 Alerts
• 0 Kills
• 0 Continues
• 0 Life Medicine
• 5 life bars or less worth of damage
• 20 or less serious injuries
• No special items
Complete the game in under 5 hours

Try to learn enemy position and moves from your first playthrough. Skip all briefings and radio conversations. Keep in mind that survival mode does not pause the timer so if you need a break the only way to avoid wasting time is to enter the survival mode and put the PlayStation on standby. This pauses the timer. The timer is quite generous skipping also all collectibles.

No alerts
Use always most suitable camo combined with AT-Camo. Moss for grass areas that can give you up to 95% camo index while replenishing your stamina in daily outdoor areas, Splitter or Squares for urban zone. Use Spirit camo, that makes your footsteps noiseless, for enemies that you can tranquillize from behind with CQC or Cig Gas Spray. (For full camo guide see Complete Camo and Face Paints Guide).

No kills
Dogs do not count as a kill. Use Desert Tiger Camo that prevents suppressor degradation. Be careful with enemy on Dolinovodno in the Snake Eater operation, don’t tranquilize him when he is on the bridge because he could fall and this can count as kill. Be careful with vultures in the Mountain: if an enemy is attacked by them, this can count as a kill.

No continues.
Use multiple manual save loads. If you die or if you get spotted take the Fake Death Pill to return to the main menu to save time. After you use the only one fake pill again The Fear, if you die or get spotted enter in the survival mode and choose Return to Main Menu from options.

No Life Medicine:
Use the Sneaking Suit against boss to reduce damage taken. In outdoor daily areas use Moss camo to replenish your stamina After a boss, if you want to replenish your health, change the PS5 time to some weeks later (save, go offline and then change the date) and your health will be replenished. You can use the radio frequency to replenish your stamina. You can use each of them one time for frequency. (For full list of healing frequencies see Stamina Recovery Frequencies Guide)

5 or less life bars worth of damage
Keep in mind that about half a life bar of damage is unmissable because story-related.

20 or less serious injuries
Story-related injuries don’t count.

No special items:
Special items are Stealth Camo, Infinity Face Paint and EZ gun. At Camo and Patriot are not special items.

Differences between extreme difficulty and lower difficulty
• Less food
• More soldiers in every area
• Less ammo capacity and availability
• Soldiers can see you from further away
• Boss deal more damage and they need more hits to defeat them

Master Collection Version

MGS3 Original Version Boss Battle Guide

Ocelot Battle:
Before the battle get the thermal googles from the locker. When the battle starts hide under the bed and throw one or two stun grenades to knock out the first four enemies. Then take the underground tunnel to go to the opposite exit of the tunnel and tranquillize the fifth soldier from the tunnel. Be careful of the soldier on the roof. Exit the tunnel from the west side and tranquillize soldiers along the way. From far away tranquillize the soldier on the roof.

Revolver Ocelot
Shoot the hornet’s nest situated on a tree to scare Ocelot and give you a chance of free shots. Shoot the Markhor you will have another good chance. Don’t shoot Ocelot when he runs or immediately after he gets shot; instead hit him when he is still and when he reloads. Learn the spots and be careful with the Coral Snake. Headshot cause him to lose his hat, giving you another window to shoot him. Tranquillizing him grants you the Animal camo that prevents you from shaking while using guns when your stamina is low, helping you to avoid to consume food in those circumstances. Keep in mind that if you are on NG+ and you have just got the camo in the previous playthrough (or you aren’t interested in acquiring the camo) using a lethal weapon to defeat him doesn’t count as a kill.

The Pain
Hit The Pain as soon as possible at the very start of the battle. Remove his shield using a lethal weapon (grenades, M37, or Patriot if you are on NG+). Use the rock for cover and stay in the water when he attacks you, using grenades to avoid the bees’ attack. Keep in mind to use the cure menu to remove bullet bees. After removing his shield use mk.22 to tranquillize him obtaining in this way Hornet Stripe camo. This camo gives you a special ability: when you shoot a hornet’s nest, the hornets harmlessly follow while attacking enemy guards. If you are on NG+ run, wear Hornet Stripe Camo to reduce the damage taken from him.

The Fear
When the battle start use Death Pill, and when The Fear is near use revival pill, then immediately throw a stun grenade at him and shoot him using Patriot or Mk.22. Tranquilizing him you can get Spider Camo that allows you to get significant high camo index in most areas although it consume a lot of stamina. Keep in mind that if you are on NG+ and you have just got the camo in the previous playthrough (or you aren’t interested in acquiring the camo) using a lethal weapon to defeat him doesn’t count as a kill.

The End
If you don’t want the Mosin Nagant and Camo Moss you can skip this battle by changing the date of PS5 8 real days after the save of the battle (quit the game, go offline, then change the date and reload).

If you don’t go for a zero-kill run, you can skip the battle also by shooting The End with SVD (located in the extra area Ponizojve West) immediately as you enter Ponizojve Warehouse Exterior. But keep in mind that both methods prevent you from acquiring the Mosing Nagant, which is very useful against The Fury and can be useful also against Volgin and The Boss. Moreover, Moss camo is the best uniform of the game for many sections. Keep in mind that if you shoot to barrels near The End at Ponizojve Warehouse Exterior the battle starts with The End having less stamina. At the start of the battle, usually the first zone when The End appears is reachable by going to Sokrovenno North and then taking the path to the upper left. If you don’t find him this way use the thermal goggles to see his reverse footprints and the mic to hear his footsteps.

When you locate him, freeze him by moving toward him very slow (if you are on NG+ use Spirit camouflage helps you significantly) and then aim at his head until he will say “I don’t think so” twice to get Moss camo. This camo replenishes your stamina in outdoor daily areas and gives you significant camo index (up to 95%) in the grass.

Relocate him using thermal goggles to see his reverse footprints. If you caught the Parrot you can liberate it: it helps you to find The End through the Parrot’s voice. When you relocate The End, shoot him with the Mk.22 or move toward him very slow and hit him with Cig Gas Spray (located in Graniny Gorki Lab B1 West). When he falls, run way and then throw a stun grenade at him and again use the Mk22. If he runs away follow his footprints and repeat the process. Tranquillize him to acquire the Mosin Nagant.
Note: Don’t spend more than about three real world days after the save immediately before The End to avoid restarting from the Graniny Gorky cell and to avoid wasting time, especially if you are going for a speedrun.

The Fury
Round in a big circle, using the hallways along the area to avoid his attacks. If you start to burn, equip the Cardboard Box C (located in Groznyj Grad Southwest) to extinguish the flames instantly. Shoot the red pipes to extinguish the flames near the pipe. Hit The Fury with the Mosin Nagant with tactical reload for double shots. When The Fury has less than two life bars shoot him with mk22 for nearer hits. Tranquillize him gives you Fire Camo that makes you immune from fire. If you go for a second playthrough on NG+ this camo is very useful against The fury himself.

The Sorrow
To skip this battle, when it starts go underwater and dive until you die. Then take a Revival Pill. This avoids wasting time, especially if you are going for a speedrun. Keep in mind that this method prevents you from acquiring Spirit Camo that makes your footsteps noiseless.

To obtain the Spirit camouflage walk along the river. You will see and, need to avoid, the bodies of every enemies and bosses that you killed, if you are not going for a zero-kills run. When you reached the end of the river avoid the sorrow’s attack by walking diagonally. At the very end of the battle, touch the body of The Sorrow and when you die, use the revival pill to obtain the Spirit Camo. You will get it after the battle when you take your equipment. This camo makes your footsteps noiseless and when you wear it, using CQC on guards restores your stamina.

Volgin
Keep your weapon unequipped when you don’t use it. This due to the fact that Volgin’s electric attacks empty your ammo. Use the Raiden Mask or throw a Tree Frog at Volgin to distract him, giving you free hits. Use CQC to avoid his attacks and shoot him on his back with Mosin Nagant (or Mk22). After he remains with two life bars crawling to avoid his first attack and repeat the CQC-Mosin Nagant (or Mk22) method. Tranquillizing him you will get Cold War camo. Immediately collect it when it drops before the cutscene start. Wearing this camo enemies shoot you only from behind and not when you face them. This feature is useful if you don’t aim at a zero alerts run. In both cases, wear it as soon as you collect it, in this way the next part, the bike chase, will be easier on the start because many soldier don’t shoot you. Keep in mind that if you are on NG+ and you have just got the camo in the previous playthrough (or you aren’t interested in acquiring the camo) using a lethal weapon to defeat him doesn’t count as a kill.

Shagohod
In the first part of the battle, shoot the treads with the RPG-7 and then the back of the Shagohod. In the second part of the battle, shoot again the treads and then hit Volgin with the Mosin Nagant (or Mk.22).

The Boss
When the battle starts unequip your weapon to avoid The Boss disarming you. Wait for her to attack and you can beat her using almost only CQC. Wait for her to attack you, than start CQC and use Mk22 when she is on the ground. When she runs away, hide behind a tree to avoid her guns. If you don’t manage to time your counterattacks use Snow camouflage and Snow facial paint, and hit her with the Mosin Nagant (or Mk22) to tranquillize The Boss and get Snake camo. This camo allows you to get significant camo index in many areas.

How to get Foxhound Rank in the Original Version

For an easier run it is strongly recommended to start NG+ on extreme. During your first playthrough choose Extreme mode, selecting “I like MGS3” when you start your run to get two bonus camo, DPM and Auscam, that advantage you significantly in your first run, due to the fact in this run the hardest part is represented by boss battles. In fact, during this run you can play on extreme without meeting any requirements, which make the run quite easy. Simply beat the game tranquillizing each boss and collecting their camos (for the full strategies see MGS3 Boss Battle Guide – All non-lethal strategies and rewards). This gives you a significant advantage in the Foxhound run because in the Foxhound run you will have all the best camos unlocked from the start of the game and you will start with the Patriot (it isn’t a special item) that is very useful against Ocelot, the first part of The Pain Battle, the Fear Battle and can be used also in the first battle with Volgin. In all of these situations use the Patriot doesn’t count as a kill. A further advantage is that a preliminary run allows you to know better the extreme mode and soldier positions and their paths.

Foxhound requirements and how to achieve them
Complete the game on Extreme or European extreme under the following conditions:

5 hours or less
0 Alerts
0 Kills
0 Continues
0 Life Medicine
20 or less meals
10 life bars or less worth of damage
No special items
25 or less saves

Complete the game in under 5 hours

Try to learn enemy position and moves from your first playthrough. Skip all briefings and radio conversations. Keep in mind that survival mode does not pause the timer so if you need a break the only way is to enter the survival mode and put the PlayStation on standby. This pauses the timer. The timer is quite generous skipping also all collectibles.

No alerts
Use always most suitable camo: Moss for grass areas that can give you up to 95% camo index while replenishing your stamina in daily outdoor areas, Splitter or Squares for urban zone and Spirit camo for enemy you can tranquilize from behind with the CQC or Cig Gas Spray so your footsteps are noiseless. (For full camo guide see Complete Camo and Face Paints Guide).

No kills
Ocelot, The Fear and Volgin (first battle) don’t count as a kill. Dogs don’t count. Use Desert Tiger Camo that prevents suppressor degradation. Be carefully with enemy on Dolinovodno in the Snake Eater operation, don’t tranquilize him when he is on the bridge because he could fall and this can count as kill.

No continues.
If you die or if you get spotted take the Fake Death Pill to return to the main menu to save time. After you use the only one Fake Death Pill against The Fear, if you die or get spotted enter in the survival mode and choose Return to Main Menu from options.

No Life Medicine:
Use the Sneaking Suit against bosses to reduce damages taken. After a boss, if you want to replenish your health, change the PS5 time to some weeks later (save, go offline, and then change the date) and your health will be replenished.

20 or less Meals:
In outdoor areas use Moss camo to replenish your stamina. Moreover, the Sneaking suit reduces stamina consumption. In addition to the 20 meals you can use the radio frequency to replenish your stamina. You can use each of them one time per frequency. (For full list of healing frequencies see Stamina Recovery Frequencies Guide)

10 or less life bars worth of damage
Keep in mind that about one life bar of damage is unmissable because story-related.

No special items:
Special items are Stealth Camo, Infinity Face Paint and EZ gun. Patriot is not a special item.

25 or less saves:
You can find my 25 saves in the section My Foxhound Save Points

Differences between Extreme difficulty and lower difficulty

Less food
More soldiers in every area
Less ammo capacity and availability
Soldiers can see you from further away
Bosses deal more damage and they need more hits to defeat them

My Foxhound Save Points

Dremuchij North (Operation Snake Eater)
Dolinovodno – Before Ocelot battle
Bolshaya Past South
Bolshaya Past Crevice – Before Ocelot
Chyornaya Peschera Cave – Before The Pain
Ponizovje South – Before the river
Graniny Gorki Lab 1F – Before escape
Graniny Gorki Lab South – Before The Fear
Ponizovje Warehouse – Before caution mode start
Svyatogornyj West
Sokrovenno South – Before The End
Krasnogorje Mountain Base
Krasnogorje Mountainside
Groznyj Grad Underground Tunnel – Before The Fury
Groznyj Grad Southwest
Groznyj Grad Torture Room – Before torture
Tikhogornij
Groznyj Grad Northwest
Weapons Lab Main Wing B1 – Before Volgin
Groznyj Grad Runway – First bike chase
Groznyj Grad Rail Bridge – Before Shagohod
Lazorevo – Second bike chase
Zaozyorje West
Zaozyorje East
Rokovoj Bereg – Before The Boss

Note: if you decide to skip The End Battle, save 11 is not necessary, and you will have one additional save point to use wherever you feel you need extra safety during the run.

Tip: before entering a save zone prepare all your equipment and camo for the next zone so if you fail you have everything ready to go. This can be very useful.

MGS3 Delta Endgame Content

Patriot: the best lethal weapon of the game with infinite ammo

Single Action Army: Ocelot’s weapon

AT-Camo: multiplies your camo index of the equipped camo. You can obtain it only by finding and shooting all 64 Ga – Ko.

EZ Gun (Special Item): non-lethal weapon that grants infinite stamina. You can obtain it only if you collect and eat each of the 48 food. On Very Easy difficult, you have EZ Gun from the start.

Infinite Face Paint (Special Item): it grants infinite ammo for every weapon. You can obtain it only if you capture and keep alive the Tsuchinoko, or if you obtain the Foxhound rank.

Stealth Camo (Special Item): makes you invisible from enemies. You can obtain it only by finding and shooting all 64 Kerotans, or by beating the game with zero alerts.

Secret Teather: with hidden film reel obtainable during the playthrough from specific enemies.

Special Camo unlockable by beating the game:

Mummy: gives auto-healing from injuries that require a bandage You can get this camo beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I’m playing the MGS series for the first time” when you start the game.

DPM: gives you double health recovery and stamina rate. You can acquire this camo beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I like MGS1” when you start the game.

Auscam: reduces damage taken by 2/3. You can obtain this camo beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I like MGS1” when you start the game.

Desert Tiger: grants infinite suppressor use. You can obtain this camo beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I like MGS2” when you start the game.

Flecktran: grants infinite battery for thermal goggles. You can acquire this camo beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I like MGS3” when you start the game.

Banana: makes all food taste great. You can get this camo beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I like MGS Peace Walker” when you start the game.

Grenade: grants infinite grenades. You can acquire this camo beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I like everything in MGS series” when you start the game

Special Face Paint unlockable by beating the game:

Green: wearing it gives infinite grip gauge. You can acquire this face paint beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I like everything in MGS series” when you start the game.

Brown: equipping it grants infinite oxygen. You can get this face paint beating the game on any difficulty, or selecting “I like everything in MGS series” when you start the game.

Other Camo unlockable by beating the game:

These camos don’t give you special abilities. They can be useful to increase camo index in specific areas.

Anubis

Watersnake

Night Desert

Rock

Swamp

Dododo

Festival

Flower

Barracuda

Rainbow

Chameleon

KLMK

Urban Tiger

Soviet Woodland

Former West Germany

Valentine

Former East Germany

Tuxedo

Santa Claus

Flag Decorative Face Paints

Gameplay differences between MGS3 Delta and original MGS3

Delta version introduces Ga – Ko. They are 64, located in each area. Collecting all of them unlocks AT-Camo that multiplies your camo index of the equipped camo. This item (it is not a special item) is very useful to get Foxhound rank.
The initial “I like MGS” choice has been modified and its relatively bonus camo and facial paints are now different from The Master Collection Version.
All bosses now count as a kill. So Patriot or other lethal weapons with boss aren’t useful in a zero-kill run, also against Ocelot, The Fear and Volgin.
The Fear exploit using Fake Death Pill and a stun grenade has been patched in Delta version, so the best strategy becomes the poisoned/rotten food strategy.
The limit of 25 saves for the Foxhound rank has been removed so you can save as many times as you want using also multiple manual saves.
Several bonus Camo and Face Paints have been added. They are all obtainable by beating the game (except the content of the Digital Deluxe Edition).
Now changing camo and face paint is much faster thanks to the quick camo menu.
Delta version introduces the Secret Teather, unlockable by beating the games, with hidden film reel obtainable during the playthrough from specific enemies.
Single Action Army is acquired on a NG+ independently of the weapon choice in the last cutscene. In previous version you could acquire it only by choosing the right-gun.