[9.09]. The Duel

Struggling with 'The Duel' in The Long Dark? Get expert tips on facing dataDyne guards, Jonathan, and Trent Easton, plus crucial weapon info to survive.

Alright, so you've landed the mission called "The Duel." This one's a real test of your reflexes, especially on higher difficulties. You'll start off back-to-back with a dataDyne guard, take six steps, and then it's on. The catch? Your health is super low, meaning one hit could be game over. You've also only got one full clip, 8 bullets, in your trusty Falcon 2. The second you gain control, spin around and aim. That guard hops to the side before firing, so use your scope to zoom in and take him out before he gets a shot on you. If you're playing on Agent difficulty, you're done here! If not, grab his weapon and get ready for the next phase.

Next up is Jonathan. Again, you start back-to-back and take those six steps. But this time, when you spin around, he's vanished! Don't panic. He's hiding behind a partition. Quickly step back and watch the wall – Jonathan will roll out from cover. Your best bet is to shoot him while he's rolling to knock him off balance, then finish him with a headshot. Special Agents can breathe easy after this, but if you're on Perfect Agent, there's one more opponent waiting.

Your final challenge is Trent Easton. You've got two ways to handle this traitor: the honorable way or the 'wuss' method. For the honorable path, just spin around and plug him. Be warned, Trent fires just as fast as you do, and his shots are deadly accurate. If that sounds too tough, try the 'wuss' method. As soon as you get control, run towards the partition. Get close to the end of it, but don't expose yourself beyond the edge. Quickly lean out and back. Trent's shot should hit the wall behind you. Keep peeking out until you get a feel for where his head is. Once you've got the aim down, peek out one last time and use Jonathan's magnum to put him down. "The Duel" mission is now complete!