The guide to Just Cause 3 contains a detailed walkthrough for all missions. The walkthrough includes advices that will make it easier to complete the missions quickly. In the guide you will also find information about all weapons and vehicles which Rico can find, including locations of the bases in which they can be obtained. A supplement to this information is descriptions of challenges and how to complete them, for what you are awarded with unlocking mods. In a separate chapter of the guide you will find descriptions of all collectibles, including their precise location and information about how to obtain them. In this guide you will also find information about claiming territories and advices related to other gameplay mechanics. Just Cause 3 is the continuation of the well known series developed by Avalanche Studio. The player becomes Rico Rodriguez, ex CIA agent. As Rico, the player journeys to islands on the Mediterranean Sea, where he must orchestrate the fall of the dictator ruling the island. The game offers an open, rich and huge world and many activities, including helicopter flights, parachute jumps and stunts made in fast cars. The essence of the game lies in free carnage during which many people die and effective explosions can be found at each step. Additionally, the world is filled with many bases and outposts that wait to be conquered, just as the collectibles hidden in Medici territory are waiting to be found.
The guide to Just Cause 3 contains:
Norbert "Norek" Jedrychowski ()
Since the beginning of the game you have access to not bad weapons that can be found in green drawers in military bases or police stations. Some of them you will be also able to immediately "order" using the Rebel drops. However, the best weapons that allow you to create greatest mayhem can be obtained after filling specific conditions - collecting weapon parts, conquering a specific base or completing a story mission.
On the below list you will find weapons that must be unlocked before you can use them in Rebel drops.
UVK - 13
A regular rocket launcher, it shoots a single rocket. Useful early in the game, especially against light armored combat vehicles.
How to unlock: take over the Vigilator Sud base in the Sirocco Sud province.
Base coordinates: 38.428N, 41.598E
Fire Leach RPG
Allows you to target few targets at which eight small rockets are then shot. A weapon that is perfect against larger group of enemies or medium-sized military objects grouped near each other in a base.
How to unlock: take control of Cava Geminos Nord base in the Rocca Blaud province.
Base coordinates: 48.026N, 33.954E
CAPSTONE HYDRA
A launcher that allows you to shoot five missiles at once. Great for eliminating helicopters and tanks. It makes destroying large objects in military bases much easier.
How to unlock: take over the Cava Grande base in the Prospere province.
Base coordinates: 45.651N, 40.622E
CS NEGOTIATOR
It's a regular grenade launcher, good for eliminating few enemies at once. It will be also effective when facing light armored combat vehicles and when destroying medium military objects.
How to unlock: take over the Le Galera base in Sirocco Sud province.
Base coordinates: 36.937N, 44.278E
UPU-210
A stronger version of the previous grenade launcher, it shoots six missiles at once. Due to that, it is very effective against combat vehicles and in destroying larger objects.
How to unlock: take over the Espia Bassa base in Petra province.
Base coordinates: 42.031N, 36.760E
USV-45 SOKOL
A sniper rifle that allows you to take down targets from far away. It can be useful in situations when you cannot get to some place and you must eliminate the target/enemy from distance.
How to unlock: take over the Vigilator Nord base in Plagia province.
Base coordinates: 42.277N, 45.037E
CS110 ARCHANGEL
A stronger version of the sniper rifle, it has smaller recoil. It allows you to shoot from longer distance and is slightly less fast. Deadly weapon, perfect for destroying far away, medium-sized objects in cities or military bases.
How to unlock: take over the Espia Alta base in Capite Est province.
Base coordinates: 46.800N, 33.312E
DIONYSUS PLDS-H - received after completing a mission.
THUNDERBIRD - received after completing a mission.
M488 - received after completing a mission.
In order to unlock weapons from this category, you must find parts or tombs (both are game's collectibles).
Revolver CS44 PEACEBRINGER - find 14 parts of the classic in Insula Dracon region.
Shotgun U-24 ZABIJAK - find 18 parts of the classic in Insula Fonte region.
Mortal URGA STUPKA-210 - find 23 parts of the classic in Insula Striate region.
Rebel drops not only allow you to pick a weapon, but vehicles as well - including tanks, helicopters and fighter planes. Some of the available vehicles can be unlocked by driving them to the garage and adding them to your collection. However, the best ones must be unlocked in different way, usually by taking over a specific military base. By doing so you will gain access to well armored and armed vehicles which you will be able to summon whenever you need.
The list below shows vehicles which before using must be unlocked in different way than by delivering them to the garage.
CAVOUK U-15
This motorcycle has the best handling and is quite resistant to damage. This makes it perfect for off-road driving.
How to unlock: Take over the Cava Grande Secunde base in Prospere province.
Base coordinates: 45.245N, 39.815E
Improved GESCHWIND - reward for performing stunt jumps.
Improved KLETTERER - reward for performing stunt jumps.
MONSTER TRUCK INCENDIARIO - reward for performing stunt jumps.
URGA OGAR 7 V8
Small, light armored, but very fast and agile. Useful when driving off-road. You can position one rebel inside.
How to unlock: take over the Le Tutor base in Sirocco Nord province.
Base coordinates: 39.952N, 41.759E
STRIA FACOCERO
A regular off-road vehicle, but with machine gun installed on it.
How to unlock: take over the Porto Le Gratia base in Lavanda province.
Base coordinates: 41.232N, 42.278E
URGA SZTURM 63A
A good combat vehicle that combines nice armor and decent speed. You can take two rebels and one machine gun operator on it.
How to unlock: take over the Cava Geminos Sud base in Rocca Blaud province.
Base coordinates: 47.289N, 33.590E
CS BALTDJUR
A good combination of armor and the possibility to take backup rebels, has a machine gun. Thanks to that, before leaving the vehicle you can use it to eliminate the closest enemies.
How to unlock: take over the Cima Leon: Silos base in Lacos province.
Base coordinates: 41.357N, 43.561E
URGA FURA 570
Excellent for transporting soldiers if you plan to use their help, for example when taking over a base. The truck doesn't have any weapons, but it makes it up with durability and the possibility to transport 12 people.
How to unlock: take over the Cava Geminos Est base in Rocca Blaud province.
Base coordinates: 47.538N, 34.628E
CS ODJUR
A regular heavy tank. Equipped with machine gun and heavy cannon, it will easily take care of all combat vehicles and most of enemy tanks. Its only weakness is small agility, but the firepower is more than enough to compensate that.
How to unlock: take over the Alte Potentia base in Grande Postura province.
Base coordinates: 48.350N, 40.050E
BAVARIUM TANK
Definitely the most powerful tank. Equipped with a machine gun which allows you to quickly eliminate infantry and smaller combat vehicles. The main cannon is heavy artillery capable of destroying enemy tanks, helicopters or massive constructions (like radars). Shields that can be activated and temporary protect you from attacks are additional advantage of this vehicle.
How to unlock: take over the Cava Montana base in Montana province.
Base coordinates: 49.920N, 43.347E
URGA BKOLOS 2100
Quick and agile light tank equipped with a cannon that allows you to destroy enemy combat vehicles and helicopters (taking care of better armored ones and tanks takes some time). Perfect for taking over lightly protected outposts.
How to unlock: take over the Cima Leon: Transmitter base in Feno province.
Base coordinates: 42.035N, 43.325E
URGA HROCH
Allows you to transport combat vehicles.
How to unlock: take over the Corda Dracon: Centcom base in Corda Dracon province.
Base coordinates: 42.735N, 36.255E
CUSTODE 29
Quick and agile motorboat that additionally allows you to take an machine gun operator on board.
How to unlock: take over the Porto Vena base in Sirocco Nord province.
Base coordinates: 39.040N, 42.170E
CS POWERRUN 77
A boat that is somewhere between the firepower (two machine gun stands) and decent speed and agility.
How to unlock: take over the Porto Darsena base in Trio province.
Base coordinates: 42.220N, 35.080E
REBEL CORVETTA
An actual warship. It has high resistance and great firepower that allows you to destroy enemy combat vehicles. Perfect for cleaning ports of enemy boats.
How to unlock: take over the Porto Tridente base in Maestrale province.
Base coordinates: 49.390N, 32.160 E
URGA MSTITEL - received after completing a mission.
GOLDEN URGA MSTITEL - reward for collecting all Di Ravello tapes.
CS NAVAJO
A great combat helicopter, well armored and with nice weapons, allows you to easily create rampage in enemy bases. It can use missiles against other helicopters and weakly armored vehicles, but its main weapons are rockets which will destroy large objects or enemy tanks.
How to unlock: take over the Puncta Sud base in Petra province.
Base coordinates: 41.150N, 37.400E
CS COMET
Not badly armored, but lacking any weapons. It will be useful when moving between islands, but due to the lack of even minigun, using it to take over bases is not possible.
How to unlock: take over the Cima Leon: Centcom base in Aspera province.
Base coordinates: 41.715N, 44.015E
URGA HROM D
Slightly less agile than CS NAVAJO, but similarly powerful, if not even stronger - the rockets wage destruction due to their fast rate of fire. They can be shot one after another. You can also use minigun when facing helicopters.
How to unlock: take over the Porto Coclea base in Val De Mar province.
Base coordinates: 47.100N, 40.327E
URGA POSTOLKA
A helicopter which you will unlock early in the game since liberating Baia province is required for progressing the storyline. Equipped with a minigun, it will be perfect for taking over smaller bases, especially the ones lacking anti-aircraft defenses on the Insula Fonte territory.
How to unlock: take over the Vis Electra base in Baia province.
Base coordinates: 40.450N, 44.150E
URGA RACEK
A small helicopter that doesn't have armor or weapons. It's greatest advantage is that it can land and start from water.
How to unlock: take over the Porto Cavo base in Capite West province.
Base coordinates: 43.665N, 35.195E
CARMEN ALBATROS - find 22 parts of the classic in the Insula Striate region.
CS7 THUNDERHAWK
A great fighter jet that is especially useful in aerial combat and in second order in attacking ground targets.
How to unlock: take over the Griphon base in Costa Sud province.
Base coordinates: 44.500N, 44.595E
U-7 DRAVEC
A perfect jet for taking over enemy bases. It allows you to bomb the territory with bombs that destroy everything in the territory which you drop them on. Getting used to flying and aiming requires some practice, but it doesn't change that it is a great plane that makes it easier to destroy objects in enemy bases.
How to unlock: take over the Vulture base in Maestrale province.
Base coordinates: 47.740N, 36.780E
U41 PTAKOJESTER
When summoning the drop of this airplane, make sure that you have enough place to accelerate. This machine is useful for transporting land vehicles and for moving through long distances. An airstrip might be required for starting it.
How to unlock: take over the Falco Maxime: Centcom base in Falco province.
Base coordinates: 48.140N, 41.750E
Shoot at the anti-aircraft cannons.You start on wings of an airplane. Your first objective is to destroy three anti-aircraft cannons that will be marked once you get close. Use the rocket launcher and unlimited ammunition to easily destroy all targets.
Once you land, you can pick up the UVK-13 rocket launcher.You will start falling towards the ground after jumping from the airplane. Before landing, don't forget about using the parachute. Then, walk slightly ahead and you will find UVK-13 rocket launcher lying on the ground.
You can attach the hook in places where the crosshair changes its shape.Climb up to Mario after collecting the weapon. In order to do it, use Rick's grappling hook that allows you to attach to far away walls. Select the one ahead of you, then the wall on the left and finally the one closest to Mario. Quickly shoot the three militia men above. Be quick, so that they won't kill Mario (after you get to him, a health bar will appear).
Ride through the road barricade without stopping.Enter the vehicle in the next part of the mission and drive to the marked point. Drive through the outpost without slowing down. You can ram the vehicles that chase you. With a bit of luck, they will be damaged so much that they will explode.
Stopping the attack from inside the tank isn't hard.Once you reach the battle zone, leave the vehicle and jump on the tank. When you're on its turret, you can enter inside and use the cannon. This will make repelling the attack very easy. Use the missiles to destroy incoming vehicles with enemies onboard. Use the machine gun on single enemies.
Fly to the hideout and pick up the minigun on the ruined tower once you reach it.Jump into the helicopter once the area is clear. Fly to the marked location, land and climb on the ruined tower. Once you're on top, take the minigun and eliminate few enemies and incoming vehicles. Finally, destroy the helicopter and surviving enemies in order to complete the mission.
Train using the hook combined with the parachute.First, you should train the ability to open the parachute when using the grappling hook. You will do it by opening the parachute after attaching yourself, when Rico is moving towards the object to which the rope is connected. Do it twice and then walk towards Dimah.
Use the rope to attach it to objects you want to destroy and to explosive barrels.Attach the rope to the barrel and the gate in the base (you will do it by holding the button responsible for shooting after the first use and then by aiming at the gate). Use the same mechanism inside to pull red barrels to the fuel tanks. Finally, on the left side you will find two generators. If you don't have any barrels left, you will find few of them near the gate. After destroying all objects you will take control of the base. Go back to Dimah.
Control the wingsuit in such way that you will avoid flying rapidly down.Once the conversation is over, jump down the edge and open the wingsuit. Control it in such way that it will not lose altitude (the button responsible for going back) and fly towards the bridge where you should open the parachute and land. You can land not precisely there and simply run towards the destination. Select the explosive and plant it in two marked locations.
Check the position of the convoy and activate the explosives at the right time.Then, walk towards the viewpoint. Observe the convoy and activate the bombs when the vehicles will drive on the bridge. Through the radio, Dimah will give you next instructions and will mark the location of two launchers on the map.
Kill the enemy and then hack the rocket launcher.In both places the matter is very simple - the rocket launcher is protected by a single enemy. Kill him, walk towards the panel and start the hacking (interaction). Do the same at the second launcher, which is more far away from the viewpoint.
Now watch as rockets hit the enemy helicopters and go meet with Mario.
Important: In order to unlock this mission, you must liberate the Manaea city in Baia province.
Jump on the marked scooter.Drive to the marked location and then sit on the motorcycle that is standing there. Use the map to mark Mario's garage. Go back to him and leave the scooter in the marked location (blue area) in order to add it to vehicles available in the garage.
Use the marker to set the drop zone.Now pick the marker and open the Rebel drops tab. Select the helicopter and any weapon and position the marker in a place where there will be enough place for a container (for example, in front of the garage). A drop will fall after a moment and the mission will end, allowing you to use the rebel drops from now on.
Important: In order to unlock this mission, you must conquer the Baia province by claiming the last base, Vis Electra. Before the mission, gather large number of ammunition. Taking the rocket launcher will be a good idea as well, it can be found in the shelves with weapons, for example in Manaea city.
Use the closest tank to destroy the other two.Your first objective in this mission will be to destroy the tanks. In order to avoid wasting ammunition and risking a quick death, use one of the tanks. Jump on the turret and then take over the vehicle. You can drive it and quickly kill single enemies and then eliminate the two remaining vehicles. Finally, leave and destroy the vehicle using the rocket launcher.
Quickly help Mario by killing the enemies that are closest to him in first order.Then, quickly run towards Mario. Jump among the enemies and kill them as quickly as possible because Mario doesn't like to hide and he will walk straight at enemies that are trying to kill him. You can refill your ammunition in the closet, it will be useful very soon.
Use the grappling hook to pull the part of the gate and hang it on the beam.Once you repel the attack, use the grappling hook to raise the gate (attach the part that has fallen to the upper element). Then jump on the back of the vehicle.
Jump on the back and prepare for incoming enemies.Your objective is to protect the truck during the whole road. Most of all, in first order you should eliminate the vehicles that are getting close - kill the shooters, then the drivers. During the ride, vehicles with MMGs will get close to you as well, make sure to eliminate the operators of the weapons.
Watch out especially for the helicopter and the MMG shooters.The helicopters that are chasing you are a separate matter. After eliminating one, another will appear. Despite that, it is a good idea to try to destroy them, it will give you at least few moments of peace. Destroy the truck on the bridge on your way. However, watch out to not blow it when your vehicle will be too close, the explosion can throw you off the bridge. Keep shooting until the end of the road, where Mario will escape and the mission will end.
Important: If during the ride you will be thrown of the vehicle, you can continue the mission. In that case, try to quickly use the grappling hook to get back close to the vehicle and climb on it. The easiest way will be to attach to Mario's truck immediately after falling. In that case, Rico will automatically pull himself on the vehicle.
Mario's friend can be found on the other side. Help him by pushing his boat to the water.Now go to rebels' hideout. Talk to Mario after the cutscene. Then walk to the other side and push the boat to the water (simply stand behind it and run). This will allow you to use quick travel - select the Manaea city.
Finally, jump from the helicopter in order to complete the mission and unlock the quick travel option.
You must check the containers scattered across the whole base.Gather some ammunition supplies before starting the mission, as the base to which you are going is heavily guarded.
Go to the marked location after the conversation with the rebels. No matter whether you will jump to the bottom part or you will start exploring the base from the top, be prepared for a large carnage. Many opponents can be found on the base territory, including vehicles and a helicopter.
You can make the task partially easier by cleaning the territory from inside a combat vehicle or helicopter.Your objective is to find and open six containers - in the last one you will find your target. It is best to move through the base using the vehicle which you will find in its upper part. You can also take over the nearby helicopter, but first you must hack the anti-aircraft cannons and eliminate enemy helicopter. You can also use the rebel drop. No matter which method you have chosen, it will be much easier to check the containers once you eliminate most of the enemies from the safe inside of a vehicle.
Important: The containers can be opened by destroying the hinges using a weapon or by attaching the gate to the ground (using the hook) and then pulling it with the grappling hook.
You can use allied helicopters to destroy the structures inside the base.Important: You can use the opportunity to destroy the structures in the base (converters, fuel tanks etc.). Once you destroy enough of them, a rebel helicopter will come - make sure you deactivated the anti-aircraft cannons. You can also attach yourself to the friendly helicopter, throw the pilot out from inside and finish the destruction on your own. Once you open the last container, Rico will find what he was after.
Use the rope to attach yourself to the bars.Now move to the next point. It will be best to take one of the rebels' helicopters or make a drop of your own, as during the trip a time limit will be activated. There will be enough time to reach the destination using a car, but you can do it much faster by the helicopter. Once you reach the destination, use the grappling hook to climb from the edge to the bars.
Watch out for incoming helicopters.Once you regain control of Rico, you must avoid the manhunt. Two helicopters and few other enemies will be quickly flying towards you. Try to escape quickly and gain anonymity or simply shoot down enemy machines. Return to Sheldon in order to complete the mission.
Important: If you will die during the manhunt, you will respawn without being chased.
Just Cause 3 is a full-fledged sandbox that offers open world and many activities. The game has good quality graphics and open world which generates large system requirements. A powerful computer will be required for fluent gameplay. Only powerful machine will provide comfortable game, especially during most "power consuming" moments. A quick processor and strong graphic card will be required for fully enjoying the visuals. The game doesn't have the best optimization, which increases the system requirements even more. The guide was created on a laptop with following specification: (Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4700HQ CPU @ 2.40 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M, 8.00 GB RAM). This specification allowed the game to work, but many trouble with frame drops occurred. It was especially troublesome during explosions and helicopter flights.
Singleplayer: Yes
Offline cooperation (hot seat/split screen): No
Internet cooperation: No
Multiplayer mode: No
The guide was created on a computer with following specification:
OS: Windows 8.1, 64 bits
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4700HQ CPU @ 2.40 GHz
RAM Memory: 8.00 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M, 4 GB internal memory
This specification allowed playing the game only on medium graphic settings. During the game, when it was "calm" on the screen, frame drops didn't occurred frequently, but sometimes the game slowed down or stopped for a moment. Frequent troubles were noticed when flying helicopter or taking over military bases full of enemies. The number of FPS dropped significantly, temporary making it impossible to play. The moments with many explosions caused most troubles with FPS.
OS: Windows Vista/7/8/10
Internet connection during game: Not required
Internet activation required: Yes (Steam)
Controllers: Keyboard + mouse or gamepad
OS: Windows Vista/7/8/10
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz/AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 3GHz
Memory: 6 GB RAM
GPU: graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660/Radeon HD 7870 or better
HDD: 45 GB of free space
OS: Windows Vista/7/8/10
Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz/AMD FX-8350 4 GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
GPU: graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 780/4 GB Radeon R9 290 or better
HDD: 45 GB of free space
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