Drone Zone

Conquer the Drone Zone AR challenge in Batman: Arkham Knight. Learn strategies for Batmobile racing, drone tank battles, and hitting time goals for 3-star mastery.

Alright, so you've unlocked the Drone Zone AR challenge in Batman: Arkham Knight. This one's a bit of a hybrid, mixing Batmobile racing with some drone tank action. The main goal is to blast through it as fast as possible, aiming for that sweet 3-star ranking by finishing in under 3:00. It's pretty similar to the 'Knight Time Strike' challenge, so if you've done that, you'll feel right at home.

Ranking Requirements

Walkthrough

You'll start on Founders' Island. The challenge involves alternating between racing segments and drone tank battles. For the racing parts, you need to drive through the green rings that pop up on the road. These guide you to the next objective.

Tip: When you're on the straights, definitely use the Afterburner. Make sure you hit all four ramps squarely, especially with the Afterburner on, so you soar over the water instead of falling in. Also, try to drift around corners as much as you can. It slows down the timer slightly, potentially shaving a second or two off your final time.

Keep an eye out for pickup items. There's a pair of hourglass pickups near the start, under a structure that looks like the Eiffel Tower. These knock off 3 seconds from your time. Another set is on the roof of the tunnel near the end. Warning: Only grab these if you're confident with your wall driving and drifting skills. If you mess up, they could end up costing you more time than they save!

Drone Tank Battles

The Drone Tank battles are where you need to be careful. Taking damage adds a +5 second penalty to your time, so try to avoid getting hit.

• First Battle: You'll face a group of four Rattler drones.
• Second Battle: This one has six Rattler drones.

If you can get through these first two skirmishes without taking any damage, you should have a Level 4 Missile Barrage ready to go, just like in the 'Knight Time Strike' challenge. This will be super useful for the final fight.

• Third and Final Battle: This battle includes both Rattler and Diamondback drones. When you reach this point, unleash your Missile Barrage. It's the quickest way to end the fight and save precious seconds.

Tips for Success

• Use the Afterburner on straights for maximum speed.
• Hit ramps squarely, especially with Afterburner active, to clear gaps.
• Drift around corners to shave off small amounts of time.
• Avoid taking damage during drone battles to prevent time penalties.
• Save your Missile Barrage special for the final drone tank fight.
• Only grab time pickups if you're skilled enough to avoid losing time due to errors.