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STINGER MISSILE LAUNCHER
Metal Gear

STINGER MISSILE LAUNCHER

Unlock the full potential of the Stinger Missile Launcher in Metal Gear! Learn its strengths, weaknesses, and when to use this powerful weapon for boss battles.

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Unlock the full potential of the Stinger Missile Launcher in Metal Gear! Learn its strengths, weaknesses, and when to use this powerful weapon for boss battles.

Alright, let's talk about the STINGER MISSILE LAUNCHER. This bad boy is arguably the most powerful weapon you'll find in the entire game. Think of it like the Nikita, but way more versatile. You can fire it anywhere, at any height, in any direction you need. When you equip it, you'll switch to a first-person view, letting you lock onto targets. It's a radar-guided system, so it'll home in on pretty much anything.

Now, the missiles for the Stinger aren't exactly lying around everywhere. You'll want to save these for the big fights – the boss battles. Seriously, this weapon is practically mandatory for a few of them; you won't be able to finish the game without it. A quick tip: don't just spam the fire button. Wait for that target box to reappear after each shot before firing again, otherwise, you'll just waste precious ammo.

Ammo Chart:

Initial max ammo count20
Ammo count after boss 1Not available at time.
Ammo count after boss 2Not available at time.
Ammo count after boss 3Not available at time.
Ammo count after boss 4Not available at time.
Ammo count after boss 5Not available at time.
Ammo count after boss 625
Ammo count after boss 730
Ammo count after boss 835

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