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Act 8: Achilles\' Veil
Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Act 8: Achilles\' Veil

Complete walkthrough for Act 8: Achilles' Veil in Call of Duty: Black Ops II, including enemy intelligence locations, strategy, and mission objectives.

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Complete walkthrough for Act 8: Achilles' Veil in Call of Duty: Black Ops II, including enemy intelligence locations, strategy, and mission objectives.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Follow the white suit through the doors and hallway until a scene plays.
  2. 2
    Descend the stairs, eliminate flying drones, and head to the right side of the square.
  3. 3
    Find an open door to the left, climb the stairs inside, and pick up the [enemy intelligence (1/3)].
  4. 4
    Continue up the next set of stairs and interact with the chest for an optical camouflage suit.
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    Return down the stairs and exit the square.
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    Fight through enemy reinforcements in the large open area.
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    On the far left, find a hallway with an 'access' locker containing a sword.
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    Move through the market area for cover.
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    At the end of the marketplace, enter the courtyard and eliminate remaining hostiles.
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    Continue around the building to the right and approach the objective marker; a plane will crash.
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    Enter the open doorway to the left of the plane's cockpit, climb the stairs, and exit to the next area.
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    Head past friendly soldiers and through the alleyway behind them.
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    From the balcony, shoot any drones and enemies in the open area below.
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    Work your way to the opposite end of the balcony.
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    Enter the courtyard to the left or the door to the right, finding yourself in a square room with pillars.
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    Eliminate the infantry, security bot, and hover drones.
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    Proceed to the arches on the opposite side of the room.
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    A hover plane will drop additional troops. Kill all enemies on the platform across the street, including infantry, security bots, and hover drones.
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    To the right, follow the path to an 'access' gate. Climb the stairs and exit to a balcony overlooking the area.
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    Use the turret on the balcony to help eliminate enemy forces.
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    Return to ground level and mop up any remaining enemies.
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    Head to the new objective marker for a scene where you can choose to shoot one of two targets.
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    You will then be in control of a helicopter minigun. Take out enemies on the street below and watch for RPGs from rooftops.
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    After the flight, jump out to the ground.
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    Continue down the alley to the far left.
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    In the next open street area, either enter the door to the left (finding another piece of [enemy intelligence (2/3)] in the corner behind some boxes) or sprint to and climb the stairs to the right.
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    Proceed through the balconies and rooms on the upper level until you reach the far side, using the passage to enter the next section.
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    Take cover behind rocks or a cart and eliminate enemies in the building on the right.
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    Move inside the building and through to the other side.
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    From the balconies, destroy enemy forces on the ground below.
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    Continue forward, taking either the left or right path, fighting enemies and utilizing hover drone support.
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    At the end, take out enemies in the building and continue out the far side.
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    Clear the area immediately outside to proceed.
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    As you work along the trail, take out enemies in the building in front and on the rocky outcrop to the right (watch for RPGs).
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    Climb the stairs up the side of the house in front and find the ladder to the roof.
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    On the roof, find [enemy intelligence (3/3)].
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    Drop down, enter the house, and descend the stairs to the bottom.
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    Exit the door and proceed across the bridge, eliminating soldiers.
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    At the end of the bridge, climb the stairs to the left.
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    Take the left stairs at the top to gain high ground and clear the area.
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    Work your way to the objective marker for a scene that ends the mission.
Tips
  • Use the market area for abundant cover.
  • The optical camouflage suit can help you bypass some enemies or get into better positions.
  • Utilize the turret on the balcony for a significant advantage.
  • The helicopter minigun section requires quick reflexes to avoid RPG fire.
  • The two paths in the later section allow for flanking maneuvers.
  • Prioritize taking out enemies with RPGs to make your advance easier.
  • Ultimate Sacrifice (Achievement/Trophy): Only one can survive. (15 points)
  • Deep Cover (Achievement/Trophy): Capture Menendez. (20 points)

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