The boss fight against the Skulls may have been a relatively action-packed way to start off Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, but the game's second true boss fight is far more traditional than its predecessor. On top of that, the fight against a sniper known as Quiet isn't just a great boss battle, but it'll net you one of Snake's most powerful allies.
However, as with the fight against the Skulls, the sniper duel with Quiet seemingly comes out of nowhere - as a result, unprepared players can find themselves up against a foe they can't even touch. Never fear: if you've been sniped more times than you'd care to admit, this guide is for you. Plus, it'll show you how to recruit Quiet, too - meaning that you'll guarantee her services later on in the game.
Considering her importance to the story, the fight against Quiet could be considered spoiler territory: so, if you want to go into the fight completely blind, hold off on reading this guide until you need it. Otherwise, here's our guide to beating (and recruiting) the supernaturally gifted sniper known as Quiet:
Preparation:
Once you've outsniped Quiet, head over to where she fell. You'll find her unconscious, and a short cutscene will begin to play. From there, you'll have the choice to either execute Quiet or recruit her. If you're choosing to recruit her, just put the controller down - after a few moments, Snake will lower his arm and another cutscene will begin to play. Congratulations, you just recruited Quiet!
Sadly, it'll still be a while before you're able to use her in battle: Quiet won't unlock as a Buddy until Mission 14. Make sure to stop in at Mother Base too: checking up on her from time to time will unlock special story cutscenes.
Quiet's fight comes out of nowhere (which seems to be a trend with The Phantom Pain's bosses), but it's easy to forgive her unpredictability when it's such a fun fight. Just remember to unlock a sniper rifle before you head in!
Quiet's easily one of the best sniper fights in the series, and she's just one of The Phantom Pain's many bosses. Don't worry, we've covered the game's other boss fights too: if you're having trouble with the game's first boss, the Skulls, just check out our boss guide for their fight.
And, as they say, that's not all: we've also got guides for getting started in Metal Gear Solid V, a character guide and a full series timeline!
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