Conquer Crysis 2 Part 24: Pinger Battle & Chapter 12

Q: How to defeat the Pinger in Crysis 2?

This section covers the intense Pinger boss battle and the beginning of Chapter 12. You'll need heavy weaponry like the JAW Launcher and C4 to defeat the Pinger, and then proceed to regroup with Delta Team for the next chapter.

Q: Where to find Dog Tag in Crysis 2 Part 24?

This section covers the intense Pinger boss battle and the beginning of Chapter 12. You'll need heavy weaponry like the JAW Launcher and C4 to defeat the Pinger, and then proceed to regroup with Delta Team for the next chapter.

Q: How much Nano Catalyst for Stealth Enhance in Crysis 2?

This section covers the intense Pinger boss battle and the beginning of Chapter 12. You'll need heavy weaponry like the JAW Launcher and C4 to defeat the Pinger, and then proceed to regroup with Delta Team for the next chapter.

Q: Crysis 2 Part 24 tactical options explained?

This section covers the intense Pinger boss battle and the beginning of Chapter 12. You'll need heavy weaponry like the JAW Launcher and C4 to defeat the Pinger, and then proceed to regroup with Delta Team for the next chapter.

Q: Crysis 2 Pinger EMP attack?

This section covers the intense Pinger boss battle and the beginning of Chapter 12. You'll need heavy weaponry like the JAW Launcher and C4 to defeat the Pinger, and then proceed to regroup with Delta Team for the next chapter.

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Walkthrough

1
In the reception area, use grenades or the DSG-1 to eliminate Cell soldiers. Download the "E-Mail" from the left counter.
2
Cloak and move into the brightly lit corridor, taking out the turret gunner and supporting Cell. Grab the mounted HMG.
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Restock grenades in the room to the right and take the elevator. Pick up the HMG after interacting with switches.
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Proceed to the waypoint and interact with the security terminal.
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After interacting with the computer, cloak, grab the HMG, and take shelter in the entry corridor. Eliminate three Cell soldiers coming from the hallway, then systematically take out the rest, watching for grenades and L-Tags. Retreat if necessary.
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Once all enemies are down, interact with the computer again to reboot the system.
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Alcatraz is swept away by water; find yourself clear of the building and charged with rejoining Chino and Delta Team.
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Before entering drainage tiles, dive into the deep water on the south side of the grotto to find a "Dog Tag" near a wrecked car.
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Follow the drainage tiles toward the objective. Upon emerging, turn left into a trench and follow it.
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Jump into the drainage pipe at the end of the trench and make your way through it. Jump to the street where a battle is occurring.
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Make your way to the Marines and then to the waypoint, which is Amin’s Sandwich Bar.

Tactical Options:

Acquire: Find the JAW Launcher under the building through a hole in the foundation. Two blocks of C4 and ammo are in the "Super Savin" on the main floor.
Resupply: Get a JAW rocket and ammo on the building’s upper floor.
Explore: Find C4 on the twisted overhead trackway.

Pinger Boss Fight Strategy:

The Pinger is a heavily armored, three-legged Ceph robot with a machine gun, energy beam, and EMP attack that drains energy. It actively hunts and can detect cloaked enemies.
The Pinger requires approximately 5 JAW rocket hits or 4 well-placed C4 charges to defeat. Hitting the weak spot on its back can speed up the process. Small arms fire can also be effective with sustained use.
From Amin's, go left and up to the roof. Hit the Pinger with a JAW rocket and collect the rocket and C4 there.
Use the "Acquire" option to get the JAW Launcher from under the building.
Use the "Resupply" option for additional JAW rockets and ammo. Stay behind cover and maintain distance to avoid the EMP blast and ranged attacks.
Utilize the "Explore" option for additional C4. It's advisable to collect these heavy weapon caches to keep your arsenal stocked.
After defeating the Pinger, quickly collect the 2,000 Nano Catalyst from its wreckage.

Upgrades:

With the 2,000 Catalyst from the Pinger, you should have over 14,000 Nano Catalyst. If you have at least 10,000, purchase the "Stealth Enhance" upgrade to significantly reduce energy expenditure while cloaked. This is considered the most beneficial upgrade.
Your next priority purchase should be "Nano Recharge" for 8,000 Nano Catalyst.

Chapter 12: Train To Catch:

Regroup with the Marines and board the APC to conclude the current chapter.
For Chapter 12, the mission is to evacuate Bryant Park and regroup at the Library.
Proceed forward and perform an armored jump down from the ledge.
Engage and snipe the Ceph in the rubble ahead from the ledge.
Jump down, grab the Catalyst, and enter the building ahead to re-supply.
Go left through the doorway and exit via the boarded-over doorway.

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