Raiden’s robotic dog companion gets his own story episode in the Blade Wolf DLC to Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Like in the previous DLC episode, you’ll take the reigns of a new character as they fight through familiar locations and face old enemies. One major change in Blade Wolf is the addition of an armored opponent — and then there’s that whole thing where you play as a dog.
See our tips for playing as Blade Wolf and boss strategies below. We’ll also break down where to find the valuable collectibles that increase health, boost BP, or lengthen the super meter.
There’s a ton more Metal Gear coverage on Game Front. Check out the full text and video guide for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance for expert tips and extended explanations for each battle. Then, there’s the Jetstream Sam DLC walkthrough, with tips on playing as the coolest member of the Winds of Destruction. Don’t forget to browse the Metal Gear Rising cheats list for Easter eggs, extras, unlockables, and the BP farming guide.
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VR Mission – Intro
To get started , after downloading the DLC, an option will appear under “Story” in the Main Menu.
Welcome to Blade Wolf, it’s time to get a few things straight about the new character. Let’s go over all the changes, and how you’ll want to tackle his gameplay style.
There are three enemies patrolling this starting area. If you’re familiar with Metal Gear Rising, it’s not too hard to sneak past the guards, or you can fight to get some practice with the combat.
Combat first; if you’re spotted, it’s time to understand how Blade Wolf fights.
In general, Blade Wolf’s movement speed is much lower than Raiden or Jetstream Sam’s. Dashing will help, but it’s also noisy. Blade Wolf has to rely on stealth more than his counterparts, partly due to his slow reaction speed, and his low health bar.
But, if you are caught in combat, Blade Wolf comes equipped with some devastatingly powerful attacks. His regular light attack pushes slighty forward and will hit multiple opponents – string it together with another light, and a heavy for a basic combo.
Two of Blade Wolf’s best attacks are Heavy Tackle, and Chainsaw Dive. To initiate a Heavy Tackle, push forward twice and hit a heavy attack. Chainsaw Dive is simple, just jump and hit a heavy attack.
Heavy Tackle and Chainsaw Dive are Blade Wolf’s bread and butter. But, you’ll have to be wary when to attack. These attacks will thankfully lessen his slow movement speed, as they’ll both launch Blade Wolf into close combat with whatever enemy you’re targeting.
Just like Sam and Raiden, Blade Wolf will need to parry just as enemies attack. Don’t forget his dodge, it’ll be a lifesaver later on.
Data Storage Location #1: The first collectibles is found in a small alcove down the street directly right of the starting position. Run to the gate blocking the road and check the small ruined street path next to the clothing store.
In the starting area, two cyborgs stand guard while another patrols. Either wait for the patrolling guard to walk far away from his comrades, or stick to the right side of the street and take out the two guards at the gate while his back is turned.
Fuel Cell Upgrade #1: In the area with the limo, before destroying the politician, check out the back left corner to find a black crate with the upgrade.
Cut through the grate of the barricade once the three cyborgs are defeated and approach the limo. A politician will appear – simply use Blade Mode to chop up the standee! Not so hard yet.
Next, comes the regular tutorial. Play it or skip it, either way you’ll learn a little bit more about Blade Wolf with practice as it comes.
Blade Wolf has no special mantling or jumping abilities, making him the least mobile character. He has no double-jump, either. Platforming takes some time to get used to, but you’ll get in plenty of practice later.
Blade Wolf also has no special abilities. Raiden had his Killer super-mode, and Sam could taunt. Sadly, Blade Wolf gets nothing of his own.
Blade Wolf does get a special subweapon you’ll want to equip. The HEAT Knives are a silent ranged weapon that can kill regular Cyborgs silently with three quick hits. They’ll also stagger opponents in combat and dish out serious damage. Keep watch for their distinctive bright shine to stay stocked up.
Next, you’ll arrive in the streets of Denver to continue VR Training.
VR Mission – Denver
This is when the DLC starts proper.
For this first section, the goal is the building interior. There are a few ways to get there, but all ways are guarded. The lower escalators are locked, and they’re the only way to enter the building with stealth.
If you’re feeling feisty, take the steps up and cross the skywalk to get to the building’s entrance. But, it’s always guarded. There’s no way to sneak by, so be prepared for a fight against a Mastiff.
To sneak through, hide behind the truck and wait for the Armored Cyborg to walk across the right side. Get a stealth kill, then sneak over to the left side. There’s another Armored Cyborg patrolling the streets. Sneak up behind him with his back turned, or use the sky walks to jump-ambush him.
In the back left corner of the skywalk, there’s another patrolling cyborg, just a regular one. This one has the access card to the escalators, if you want to sneak by the remaining guards, take him out and collect his keycard.
Next to the keycard-holding cyborg, there’s an orange chest with some nanopaste. Not a bad idea to collect it.
Endurance Upgrade #1: Located down the left street from the starting point, look on the right side of the street to find a black chest with this valuable upgrade.
VR Mission Terminal #1: The first VR Mission is located under building walkway, across from the main street junction where Blade Wolf begins the mission. Look underneath the platform with the regular patrolling cyborg that carries the escalator access card.
Look to the right of the escalators to grab another packet of HEAT Knives. Then, use the computer to open the way. There’s a smoke grenade on the stairs – use it as the patrolling Cyborg walks by the Mastiff to blind them.
It’s not hard to stealth-kill the patrolling Cyborg from the top of the escalators either. The Mastiff will not spot you. It may see the dead body and investigate though, so be prepared to head back down the stairs.
Stick to the walls to easily sneak up on the Mastiff, then take care of the last guard by the walkway – he’ll be oblivious to all of it.
Use the computer, and step onto the waypoint to complete this section.
VR Mission – Offices
Next, you’ll need to clear out the offices of patrolling mechs and cyborgs. A Raptor appears immediately watching over the entrance, and he can be tough to sneak around. If you don’t move, it’ll spot you right away.
Raptors might be tough with Raiden, but they’re surprisingly simple using Blade Wolf. Parry it’s attacks when it flashes red, usually a kick, then attack with Heavy Tackle or Chainsaw Dive, or go nuts with three heavy attacks in a row.
Any heavy attacks, especially after a parry while the Raptor is staggered, are likely to stagger the Raptor again or interrupt attacks. Use heavy strikes while it tries to charge it’s plasma attack to quickly shred its armor.
Take the right hallway to find a room with a single patrolling brute. Wait for him to turn his back on the door, then trot in for an easy kill.
One important note; Blade Wolf heals while in rest. Pause and sit still and you’ll see Blade Wolf’s health ratchet back up to full.
Another light cyborg will patrol the office with the Brute, so watch out! Either way, there’s no damage from him.
Before entering the center room, collect the smoke grenade from the walled-off office shelf. There’s also an orange chest with nanopaste in the hallway outside the main office rooms.
This main office area is patrolled by two cyborgs and a raptor, if you didn’t draw them out earlier. The a single cyborg will always watch the side entrances, try sneaking in through one of the doors from the reception area to get rid of the Raptor, then finish off this final guard.
After defeating the Raptor, another cyborg guard will appear in the back-right doorway. It’s easy to quickly defeat the Cyborg that stands still and hiding before this new enemy notices you.
When all the enemies are defeated, simply leave to continue to the last VR challenge.
VR Mission – Platforming Challenge
This is when things get tricky. The exterior area is now full of floating yellow VR blocks. This is where you’ll have to get use to Blade Wolf’s platforming, and unfortunately he doesn’t have the skills of Sam or Raiden. He’s a slow tank.
Nevermind that for now. Start by using Augmented Vision to spy on the Armored Cyborgs and Mastiff mechs below. Take care of the Armored Cyborg reachable from the right walkway first, then sneak up on the second.
Once the Armored Cyborgs are down, the Mastiff mechs are easy picking. Use the platforms above to wait for the two to separate, then jump from above to ambush them. Wait for an orange VR line to appear, and mash the stealth-kill key as you fall to ensure an instant kill.
If you are caught by the Mastiff mechs, remember that parrying is crucial. If they attemp to grapple-charge, dodge left or right as they near to escape the attack. Parry, then hammer them with Heavy Tackle or heavy attacks.
Once the area is clear, use the central walkway to climb onto the yellow squares, using the moving platforms to reach the massive wall ahead that blocks the way to the objective.
Fuel Cell Upgrade #2: Another upgrade can be found on the massive wall. Use AR to spot the black chest, then use footholds to the right to climb up and slice the box open.
Using the platform that raises up and down, jump onto another that moves left and right before getting on top of the yellow VR wall. Use throwing knives to destroy the mines in your path, and ride right.
Endurance Upgrade #2: Use the path described above to reach this black chest. After riding the platform right, use two jumps to reach the upgrade. Don’t enhance the jumps with dash, regular jumps from a still position are enough.
On the large wall, a Brute patrols between the pillars on the left. Sneak up on him, and you’ll see two more Mastiffs patrolling the street below. If you’re good at platforming, they can be avoided entirely.
Data Storage #2: This collectible is tricky to find. On the yellow wall, right of the pillars, a floating platform will rise up and down. Destroy the mines in its path with a throwing knife, then ride it up. Jump onto another rising platform, then continue on the horizontals. If you can avoid falling, the storage file is at the end of the path.
From the yellow wall, jump across the platforms and destroy the mines with throwing knives to reach the end of this section. Now it’s time for the real deal.
Abkhazia – Dilapidated Town
Right away, you’ll have to deal with a Mastiff with several Cyborg soldiers.
To quickly deal with the Cyborgs and regain health or fuel, use Heavy Tackle combined with Blade Mode. Heavy Tackle will always lead into a Zandatsu against common cyborg soldiers.
Endurance Upgrade #3: After the fight, cut down the double doors in the building you just jumped from instead of continuing out through the streets. Take a right inside, then look left for an alcove containing the black chest.
VR Mission Terminal #2: Another terminal is located in the top floor of the same building.
After using the VR Terminal, a squad of soldiers will begin patrolling the building. This is one of the optional battles that is easy to miss the first time playing through this section of the DLC.
Exiting through the open barrier’s gate, look left for stairs leading to the rooftops. From here, you can watch enemy movements using Augmented Vision.
Cyborgs patrol the roofs, while Sliders watch the skies. To take care of Sliders easily, use two HEAT knives for each Slider.
Fuel Cell Upgrade #3: After clearing the town, continue toward the archway. Turn around and look left to find this black chest against one of the brick buildings’ walls.
Follow the waypoint into the ruined square. This area is patrolled by an Armored Cyborg and a gang of Tripods.
To make this section easier, check out the right pillar from the entrance to find extra HEAT knives to replenish your stock. Climb to the platforms above and take care of the Tripods with knives until you can assassinate the Armored Cyborg.
Once the armored enemy is taken care of, use the Crowd Control combo to easily wipe out the remaining Tripods.
The bridge ahead is a lot trickier. It’s guarded by two GRAD units, which is a pretty tough fight for Blade Wolf. Make sure you’ve got healing items equipped, just to be safe.
Use the trucks to hide, and wait to trot by while the mech’s backs are turned. You’ll need to follow them, then quickly sneak around. Using smoke can help make this much easier.
If you are caught, make liberal use of Chainsaw Dive to rip through their armor. It’s easy to stun the GRADs, giving Blade Wolf time to unleash a heavy strike combo.
Use the common Cyborg soldiers to replenish Blade Wolf’s health during the fight.
Continuing across the bridge, Mistral will make another call. Does this area look familiar? It’s where Blade Wolf and Raiden first encounter one another.
Three Cyborgs and a Gekko guard the area. Nothing too exhaustively difficult. Take out the guards with stealth, or just use Blade Mode.
Dealing with the Gekko is a little harder. If it enters combat, play it safe and parry its attacks. While it is staggered, attack – but if you manage to parry its charge attack, you’ll earn an instant-kill Zandatsu.
Fuel Cell Upgrade #4: Another upgrade can be found through a locked door on the left of this street. Cut open the metal gate to find the black chest inside the store room.
Collect the access card being carried by one of the two soldiers on the right, then use the terminal to leave this area.
Abkhazia – Sukhumi Approach & Interior
The streets leading to the large civic building are guarded by two Gekkos and a Mastiff.
Use the steps on the left and wait for the Mastiff to pass by the bus to stealth kill the tough enemy, then return to the raised walkway above.
VR Mission Terminal #3: This hidden terminal is found through a locked door on the right, just after getting past the access key area. Interact with the control panel, climb the stairs, and run down the walkway to find this terminal.
Continuing on, it’s tough to hunt the Gekkos while a Mastiff watches from a platform above. Take out the Gekkos while they’re far away from the Mastiff’s vantage point, then use a HEAT knife to draw the Mastiff down to the streets below, where it’s a much easier target.
After taking care of the first Mastiff, there’s only one more in the following area. Two Raptors protect the entrance into the civic building. Take care of the Mastiff from above – the Raptors will be trickier.
Endurance Upgrade #4: Through the forcefield, look for a blocked hallway on the right to get the black chest.
Data Storage #3: To the left of the forcefield, there’s a stack of crates leading to the roof. Use it to get onto the bridge ceiling. Cross the way to find a black chest with the data inside – use Augmented Vision to easily spot the box.
Use the right raised walkway to reach the entrance area, protected by the Raptors. Take out the Raptor on the upper level, then finish off the last Raptor below.
Use the control panel to enter Sukhumi Civic Hall.
VR Mission Terminal #4: Just after entering the Sukhumi Building, jump to the second level then turn around, leap across the ruined floor to find the terminal in the back corner.
The interior is guarded by four soldiers – two Brutes, an Armored Cyborg, and a common Cyborg. One Brute tends to hang out near the entrance. Wait for him to look down from the ledge before striking.
Fuel Cell Upgrade #5: The last energy item is located in a black box at the top of the Sukhumi Civic Building. Use the crates to reach the high ledge.
Data Storage #4: Backtrack to the entrance hallway to find a double Tripod. Kill them and grab the data disk they drop.
When you’re ready to face the final challenge, use the control panel.
Final Boss – Khamsin
This previously unknown Wind of Destruction teammate looks imposing, but he’s manageable once you know what to expect.
Khamsin uses a small set of wide attacks that can be difficult to escape without parrying. The arena is littered with health items, and later you’ll be able to find even more, if you’re low.
When dealing with Khamsin, there are two attacks to look out for. His grab, and his downward axe strike. Both will flash yellow before they land.
Khamsin will lug his huge poleaxe overhead before bringing it down. Dodge left or right to escape, then hit him with a few quick light strikes before he continues his attack.
When Khamsin attempts to grab, you’ll see his left hand open and swipe forward. Don’t dodge left or right, instead dodge backwards to get out of his grab range.
Otherwise; it’s all about parrying! Parry whenever his attacks flash red. Don’t get ahead of yourself, wait for Khamsin to attack first. Parries can easily knock Khamsin senseless, stunning him and giving you time to get in a few good combos.
Dish out enough damage and Khamsin will leap into the air. Preemptively parry to block any incoming damage, while being blown back.
The impact will create massive chunks of concrete to protrude from the road. Khamsin will lose you. Don’t jump or attack – the goal here is to sneak behind Khamsin and hit him with a sneak attack.
If Khamsin spots you in this state, he’ll use a sweeping horizontal attack that’s also unblockable to wipe away the concrete chunks and resume his regular attack pattern.
Hitting Khamsin with a sneak attack deals huge damage and stuns him for several seconds. Remember to back off, because he’ll still use an unblockable sweep to get rid of the concrete blocking his view.
Once he’s down to less than 10% health, he’ll charge Blade Wolf. Follow the onscreen prompts and use Blade Mode to finish the boss off and complete this unique DLC.
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