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Chapter 3: The Cost of Freedom
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

Chapter 3: The Cost of Freedom

Follow our detailed walkthrough for Chapter 3: The Cost of Freedom in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Learn how to earn credits, defeat new enemies, and find collectibles.

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Follow our detailed walkthrough for Chapter 3: The Cost of Freedom in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Learn how to earn credits, defeat new enemies, and find collectibles.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start by searching Peter's room to find 37 credits.
  2. 2
    After an argument, the team decides to sell either Groot or Rocket to Lady Hellbender. This choice impacts Chapter 4's layout. The guide will focus on selling Groot but will note Rocket's path items.
  3. 3
    After landing, make your way across the terrain towards the objective. Follow your teammates if you get lost.
  4. 4
    Slide down a muddy path and cross the tops. Look for darker, purplish colors indicating the way forward.
  5. 5
    When lightning blasts hinder your path, take cover behind bushes and wait for the storm to pass before running to the next platform. Repeat this process to reach a lower level.
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    Upon regaining control, you'll face a new enemy: a squarish blob with a core, susceptible to ice. While you don't have ice abilities yet, aim to lock onto them to see their weakness icon. These enemies have two phases: defeat the gel first, then destroy the core. If the core isn't destroyed quickly, the gel regenerates.
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    Blue gels will join the red ones. Both attack at close range. Keep your distance, as blue gels are more mobile. Your strategy remains the same: focus on ranged attacks, then melee, team attacks, or environmental damage to destroy the cores.
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    Gamora will ascend to a higher ledge. Shoot the grey debris below her to reveal a generator. Use Drax to pull the generator out, allowing you to reach the ledge.
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    Once up, shoot more grey debris to reveal a panel. Have Rocket interact with it to lower a wing, granting access to the next level.
  10. 10
    Climb the ramp and head up and left. At the top of the cliff, find the Archive entry for Collateral Damage. A ledge further right offers upgrade materials.
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    Follow the team towards a scary sound. Move forward until you are nearly hit by lightning. Have Gamora cut a tree out of the path and proceed through.
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    Enter a larger opening and head right to a large chasm with a bridge. Instead of having Drax throw Rocket (which angers him), drop down to the left of the bridge and look for a lower path.
  13. 13
    Shoot debris on this lower path. A path to the left is a dead end with upgrade materials. Behind you, destroy debris with the Rapid Reload ability and proceed.
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    Cross a gap and head up. At the top, Drax can knock down a large stone pillar to create a bridge.
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    Cross the new pillar-bridge. Flying creatures will attack. Keep your distance and dodge their melee and AOE ground slam attacks. Look for button prompts for quick finishers.
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    After defeating the creatures, head the opposite way you came. Have Gamora clear vines and climb the linear path. At the top, Gamora clears more vines.
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    Follow the team left across narrow cliff ledges. You will drop down and the ground will crumble. You must double-jump to the other side, but you will not make it. Wait for the QTE for Gamora to catch you.
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    You will encounter the Slakebeast, introducing Elemental Weaknesses and multiple health bars. Use abilities like Fan the Hammer or Drax's Destroyer to soften it up. Coordinate attacks with the Guardians. A scripted Call to Action will allow you to remove the beast's tail, causing it to flee.
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    In the area at the back, clear debris with Rapid Reload to reveal a crawl space with a workbench for upgrades.
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    Outside the debris, use your visor to scan a glowing wall to the left (or right). Use Gamora to climb to the level above.
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    Turn around and look up. Shoot debris to drop a reactor. Have Drax lift it and face it away from the ship.
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    Use the reactor to reach a ledge on the other side of the area. Walk to the ledge and look right. Jump and dash to another distant ledge to avoid fall damage.
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    Here you will find component parts and the Collectible: Chitauri Sear-Cuffs. Exit via the wall behind you with Gamora's help.
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    At the top...
Tips
  • The choice to sell Groot or Rocket significantly alters Chapter 4.
  • New gel enemies are weak to ice, but can be defeated with standard attacks if ice is not yet available.
  • Keep your distance from flying creatures and watch for AOE attacks.
  • Utilize the workbench for upgrades when available.
  • Scan glowing walls with your visor to find hidden paths or secrets.

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