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Mission 9: Sand Castle
Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Mission 9: Sand Castle

Complete walkthrough for Mission 9: Sand Castle in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. Includes objectives, collectibles, and tips for defeating enemies and completing the mission.

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Complete walkthrough for Mission 9: Sand Castle in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. Includes objectives, collectibles, and tips for defeating enemies and completing the mission.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Objective: Eliminate Enemy Air Threat
    Pilot a jet and shoot down enemy aircraft using R2 for machine guns and R1 for missiles. Keep enemies centered to lock missiles. Destroy 3 initial aircraft, then 3 more. Deal with ASPs and on-foot enemies on the base using your machine gun. This is a good opportunity to earn the 'Crackshot' Trophy by killing 5 enemies from over 100m away. Be cautious of Wraiths.
  2. 2
    Objective: Open the Comms Array Access Panel
    Choose a landing point; the left side is recommended for fewer enemies and a collectible. Head to the central building to find the Postcard collectible. Jump on the room's roof, break the hatch, and protect Kane as she hacks. Grab the XM-53 to defend against rocket-launcher enemies and Wraiths. After defending, return to your Bullshark, heading to the refinery's back to destroy more ASPs and soldiers, and two Wraiths by spamming missiles. Land on the right side of the refinery.
  3. 3
    Objective: Go to the Communications Array
    Inside the warehouse on the left, find the second collectible, Industrial Drillbit Parts. Follow Kane, eliminating enemies. After opening the panel, protect Kane again. This area is smaller, and enemies have an advantage from higher ground. Use grenades, exploding canisters, and fireflies to your advantage. More enemies and aerial drones will appear as you return to your ship; use Immolation.
  4. 4
    Objective: Go to the Lower Levels of the Refinery
    Fly to the other side of the refinery and land. Go upstairs and swim. A scene will trigger. Kane will approach a door; counter 3 Grunts entering and others inside. Shoot down the RASP and use Immolation on the incoming Grunts. Return to the water, and more Grunts will appear. Head outside the water to trigger another scene.
  5. 5
    Objective: Eliminate Enemy Air Threat
    On your ship again, destroy 3 more aircraft. Then, protect Khalil from surrounding enemies and two ASPs by spamming missiles. Shoot down soldiers. After the ASPs, only soldiers remain. Proceed to the refinery's other side, kill all enemies before landing.
  6. 6
    Objective: Go to the Hangar
    Defend your position against RASPs. Proceed to the Hangar. A scene with a jet and slow-motion event will occur. After this, deal with approximately 30 more enemies in the hallway.
Tips
  • Use R2 for machine guns and R1 for missiles in the jet.
  • Keep enemies centered on screen to lock missiles.
  • The mission offers a good opportunity for the 'Crackshot' Trophy (5 kills from over 100m).
  • Prioritize enemies with rocket launchers.
  • Use the XM-53 against Wraiths.
  • Spam missiles against ASPs and Wraiths when overwhelmed.
  • Utilize exploding canisters and grenades when defending Kane.
  • Fireflies can distract enemies.
  • Immolation is effective against groups of enemies and drones.
  • Counter Grunts with appropriate weapons or Immolation.
  • Be prepared for a large number of enemies in the Hangar hallway.
  • Collectible: Postcard
  • Collectible: Industrial Drillbit Parts
  • Trophy: Crackshot (potential)

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