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Ardolis - Pirate Base
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Ardolis - Pirate Base

Complete walkthrough for Ardolis - Pirate Base in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Find collectibles like Spybots, Gold Bolts, Armor, and CraggierBears. Learn how to rescue Pierre Le Fer and survive the Pirate Trials.

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Complete walkthrough for Ardolis - Pirate Base in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Find collectibles like Spybots, Gold Bolts, Armor, and CraggierBears. Learn how to rescue Pierre Le Fer and survive the Pirate Trials.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Objective: Rescue Pierre Le Fer
    • From the start, head right, avoiding the left path that leads to Ms. Zurkon.
  2. 2
    Clear pirates on a circular platform, then more arriving by ship.
  3. 3
    Use the telescope to spot Pierre.
  4. 4
    Head right, then immediately left.
  5. 5
    Engage pirates before a platforming section with gaps.
  6. 6
    Use platforms to reach higher ground and defeat another pirate.
  7. 7
    Drop down and defeat more pirates, then traverse a gap.
  8. 8
    Clear Puffoids in a water area, then head right.
  9. 9
    Ascend platform steps to a higher area.
  10. 10
    Defeat the Toxic Crab and continue over a gap, dealing with more Toxic Crabs from afar.
  11. 11
    Eliminate pirates that emerge from the ground.
  12. 12
    Follow the path around a bend, crossing a small gap.
  13. 13
    Engage pirates on a bridge, using stealth to bypass their shields.
  14. 14
    Use the Rift Tether to reach a platform.
  15. 15
    Defeat Toxic Crabs on the next platform.
  16. 16
    Head left and ascend to higher ground.
  17. 17
    Use the cannon to eliminate pirates on the opposite platform.
  18. 18
    Cross the large gap using Hoverboots.
  19. 19
    Enter the door into a larger area and defeat a horde of pirates.
  20. 20
    More pirates will emerge from an opening door; defeat them.
  21. 21
    Proceed through the next door to reach Pierre's location.
  22. 22
    Defeat pirates arriving by ship (they will be dealt with by an external event).
  23. 23
    Use Hoverboots to reach Pierre.
  24. 24
    A cutscene will trigger, followed by waves of pirates.
  25. 25
    After defeating the pirates, interact with the Bolt Crank to help Pierre.
  26. 26
    Objective: Go to Skull Mountain
    • After helping Pierre, go up the ramp to his left, using Hoverboots for a boost.
  27. 27
    Clear a gap and land on solid ground.
  28. 28
    Head towards a boat and use the Swingshot to reach a nearby ship.
  29. 29
    Find and mount a Speetle to ride to the next area.
  30. 30
    Follow ramps, taking the left one to return to solid land.
  31. 31
    Ascend a bridge to a higher platform.
  32. 32
    Defeat Puffoids, then use the Hurlshot to reach the next platform.
  33. 33
    Jump to the platform on the right, defeating the Toxic Crab first.
  34. 34
    Ascend stairs to the end of the path.
  35. 35
    Engage a pirate.
  36. 36
    Objective: Survive the Pirate Trials
    • Take the left path to begin the trials.
  37. 37
    Follow the path to the first trial: a singing pirate sequence.
  38. 38
    Shoot the pirates in the order they sing after they all perform. Repeat three times.
  39. 39
    Proceed up a ramp and use an elevator.
  40. 40
    Enter the next room; the second trial is automatically passed due to a dead Grunthor.
  41. 41
    Head through the door to the third area, a ship.
  42. 42
    Defeat waves of pirates using the available ships.
  43. 43
    Use Swingshots to reach additional ships after the first wave.
  44. 44
    In the third wave, a Juggernaut will appear as the dry land rises. Defeat it.
  45. 45
    Interact with the Bolt Crank on the solid ground.
  46. 46
    A Puffoid will attack before you can crank it. Defeat it.
  47. 47
    Crank the Bolt to open the door.

Collectibles:

  • Spybots: 1
  • Gold Bolts: 2
  • Armor Pieces: 2
  • CraggierBears: 1

New Weapons:

  • Headhunter
Tips
  • Use the telescope early on to pinpoint Pierre's location.
  • The cannon section can be tricky; aim carefully.
  • Utilize Hoverboots for large gaps and ramps.
  • In the Pirate Trials, pay close attention to the singing order for the first trial.
  • For the ship battle, prioritize using Swingshots to reach new ships quickly.

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