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The Gauntlet
inFAMOUS: Second Son

The Gauntlet

Follow our detailed walkthrough for The Gauntlet mission in inFAMOUS: Second Son, including tips on defeating DUP enemies and using the Orbital Drop.

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Follow our detailed walkthrough for The Gauntlet mission in inFAMOUS: Second Son, including tips on defeating DUP enemies and using the Orbital Drop.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start the mission by heading to the Space Needle and locating the mission marker.
  2. 2
    Climb to the top of the Space Needle, utilizing ladders, air vents, and wires. Ignore any perceived incoming hazards as they won't hit you.
  3. 3
    Upon reaching the observation deck, engage and defeat the DUP enemies present.
  4. 4
    Use an air vent to proceed to the next area.
  5. 5
    Here, you will encounter a new enemy type that uses concrete as a shield and can create barriers around your feet. If caught, dash to escape. If overwhelmed, retreat to the lower level to find ammo crates to refill your smoke meter.
  6. 6
    After clearing the enemies, attempt to shoot the winch, which will have no effect.
  7. 7
    Locate the nearby Core Relay and drain it to acquire the Orbital Drop ability.
  8. 8
    To perform the Orbital Drop, you must fill a meter by performing actions that reflect your chosen Karma (Square for Evil, Triangle for Good).
  9. 9
    If you take too long between actions or perform actions opposite to your Karma, the meter will deplete.
  10. 10
    Delsin will see DUP guards on the ground. Perform the relevant Karma action to fill the meter.
  11. 11
    Once the meter is full, approach the winch and press down on the D-Pad to execute the Orbital Drop.
  12. 12
    Choose the design you want for the flag, which will conclude the mission.
Tips
  • Use the air vents to launch yourself to ledges and progress upwards.
  • Dash to escape concrete barriers created by new enemy types.
  • Retreat to the lower level to find ammo crates if you need to refill your smoke meter.
  • Perform Karma-aligned actions promptly to fill the Orbital Drop meter before it depletes.

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