[9.09]. The Duel

Ace 'The Duel' mission in Perfect Dark (2000)! Learn strategies for defeating the DataDyne guard, Jonathan, and Trent Easton on all difficulty levels.

Alright, so you've made it to "The Duel." Don't sweat it, this is more of a test of your reflexes and a bit of a tutorial for some of the game's mechanics. Every difficulty level kicks off the same way: you and a DataDyne guard back-to-back, taking six uncontrolled steps forward. The catch? Your health is super low, meaning one hit and you're toast. You've also only got one full clip, 8 bullets, in your trusty Falcon 2. Time to get tactical.

Walkthrough:

1. As soon as you gain control, spin around and aim at the guard. He'll do a little hop to the side before firing. Use the scope on your Falcon 2 to zoom in and take him out before he gets a shot off. If you're playing on Agent difficulty, you're done with this part! If not, grab his weapon and prepare for the next opponent.
2. Next up is Jonathan. You'll start back-to-back again, taking those six steps. When you spin around, he won't be there! He's hiding behind a partition. Quickly step back and watch the wall – Jonathan will roll out. Shoot him while he's rolling to knock him off balance, then finish him with a headshot. Special Agents can consider this mission complete after Jonathan, but Perfect Agents have one more duel.
3. Your final opponent is Trent Easton. You've got two ways to handle this traitor: the honorable way or the