That means you need some height.įortunately, the sands of Afghanistan provide numerous areas of high altitude, be it the crest of a hill, the edge of a cliff overlooking a base, or even atop one of the enemy's own outposts. The majority of enemies who blow your cover will be the ones who you didn't tag, so it's crucial to scope out areas from a vantage point where you can see as many people as possible.
Getting into the habit of equipping binoculars is a crucial step for beginners, but understanding how to make the most of them is equally important. 2) Eyes Upright When scoping areas, always try to do so from a high vantage point. Tagged enemies also appear on your iDroid map, giving you a far better understanding of your surroundings. The benefits are significant once tagged, enemies will be outlined in red, and even if they walk out of view or stand behind obstructions, a silhouette of their position will still be viewable from any angle. It takes only a few seconds, and once you spot an enemy, they will be permanently tagged. Which means that the most important advice for all beginners is to use your binoculars more than any other item.Īs soon as you notice even the slightest hint of enemy activity, immediately equip the binoculars by pressing R1, and locate your target through the scope. No longer can you scout enemies by following dots on a viewfinder everything now hinges on your own in-game perception skills. 1) Marked Menĭropped into the enormous open-world of Afghanistan, this time without the comfort of the series' iconic Soliton and Sonar radars, MGS5 leaves players more exposed than ever. By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's