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Call of Duty: Ghosts DLC: Onslaught

 

Price: $14.99 or Free with Season Pass

Achievements: 11

Points: 250http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/../images/misc/g-icon.gif

Release Date: January 28, 2014

 

Mini-Roadmap

Difficulty: 6/10

Time to 250: 2-10+ Hour

Online Achievements: 1 Achievements - 20http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/../images/misc/g-icon.gif

Offline Achievements: 10 Achievements - 230http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/../images/misc/g-icon.gif

Number of playthroughs needed: At least 3+

Do cheat codes disable achievements? No Cheats.

Glitchy Achievements: Egg-stra XP! & Undiscovered Truths

Unobtainable Achievements: None

 

Useful Links:

Achievement Guide & Roadmap [Original 1000]

Achievement Trading Thread (Find Players)

 

Step 1: Multiplayer Map Hives

 

You'll want to start off by doing the prerequisites for the Egg-stra XP! achievement. Play the Onslaught DLC multiplayer playlist and make sure to shoot all 4 hives available on the new maps. You will have a small notice on the left side of your screen as you shoot them, and can quit the match after you get each one.

 

Step 2: Nightfall Playthroughs

 

The bulk of your time will be spent here. There are multiples goals here, and it is extremely unlikely that they can be completed in one playthrough, but this is the format I recommend. With a group of 4, you'll want to focus on just beating the nightfall map, which will automatically unlock the Pushing Ahead, Weapon Facility & Survived Nightfall achievements. During the playhthrough, collect the intel items to unlock Undiscovered Truths. If the players have completed Step 1, they will also unlock Egg-stra XP! after destroying the first hive. During the first playthrough, you'll be able to get one of the players the Pea Shooter achievement by using the boosting method described below. Also, it is extremely likely for at least 2+ of the players to unlock the Phantom Exterminator achievement.

 

Now that most of the easy achievements are out of the way and you have a good understanding of the enemy spawns and the map it is time to focus on some of the harder tasks. You'll probably want to spend 2 playthroughs with two of the four players using a relic in order to unlock Throttled Survival for everyone. Also, make sure any achievements that were missed by people from the first playthrough are worked on like Pea Shooter and Phantom Exterminator. During these playthroughs you want to focus on completing as many challenges as possible. Also, players should take turns taking all the Venom-X ammo available in order to unlock the Turnabout is Fair Play achievement. Lastly, you want to make sure to beat the final Breeder boss in under 5:00 to get the Speed Slayer achievement.

 

Now that everyone is caught up and has 10 of the 11 achievements, all that remains is the Nightfall Completionist achievement, for getting 100% of the challenges and then finishing the level. Good luck!

 

Step 3: Mop-up

 

Go back and clean up any of the achievements you may have missed.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/2681/51.jpg Pushing Ahead 20:gsicon:

Gain access to the Compound area in Nightfall.

 

See “Survived Nightfall

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/2681/52.jpg Weapon Facility 20:gsicon:

Gain access to the Facility in Nightfall.

 

See “Survived Nightfall

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/2681/53.jpg Survived Nightfall 20:gsicon:

Kill the Breeder for the first time in Nightfall.

 

The Nightfall map, similar to the original Point of Contact has various stages before you are able to complete it. The map will take the average group of 4 players approximately a full hour to complete and can be quite difficult if all players aren't communicating and working together. Achievements are awarded from progressing through the mission after Area 1, Area 2 and the final boss.

 

I recommend a team set-up that is somewhat similar to the following:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/MAKA91/2014_1_29_10_48_132.png

 

Each player will have a role, and communication is necessary. Don't be selfish, make sure you are sharing ammo, armour, boosters, items, sentries or whatever else you are able to provide for your team. Also, it is very important to share money at some points. To share money, aim at the ground, use :ltbut: to look down your sights, and hold :abut: for about 3-5 seconds to drop $1000 for one of your teammates to pick up. You can pause the game to see how much money each player has at any point. It is advised that you use the time in between hives and areas to scavenge for items, and prepare the team for the incoming enemies.

 

Next up, skill points. These are very important, and it is recommended that you complete as many challenges as possible in order to rank these things up as fast as possible. I recommend each player using skill points to rank up their own unique ability. Ammo, armour, random items and medic/tank class upgrades should be the first priority for the team. In Area 2 the team can focus on upgrading offensive abilities a little, such as vultures, sentries, team boosters, pistol, riot shields and engineer class upgrades. By Area 3, most players should have a fair amount of skill points and upgrades done. At this point it just comes down to whatever the team thinks is best, as long as they have the important stuff above covered.

 

Additional tips:

  • Riot Shields can be purchased, and placed on your back to protect you from behind.
  • Search the items in Area 1 AFTER each member of your team has a primary weapon. It increases the chance of better items.
  • Use time between drill periods to restock ammo/armour and share money.
  • Save locker keys for the last area. It's a better idea to use it late, and let a player with upgraded pistol carry two primary weapons.
  • FLARES! These things are like gold. Hold on to them for tough areas/enemies. Whenever anyone is down or in trouble, use a flare to distract all the enemies other than Rhinos. This will give the entire team a few seconds to breathe, restock, revive or purchase abilities.
  • Hypnoknife. Use this on scorpions/phantoms whenever possible. It's good to have a friendly alien running around on your team.
  • Traps. Starting in Area 2, traps become very important. The upgraded engineer should take control of traps whenever possible. In Area 2, there are 3-4 traps that really help. Also, in Area 3, there are two generators on the ground floor, near the middle of the map that will electrocute any enemies on the top of the map. These are crucial for success because they won't let scorpions land and spray your team.

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http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/2681/54.jpg Speed Slayer 20:gsicon:

Kill the Breeder in less than 5 minutes in Nightfall.

 

Killing the Breeder in less than 5 minutes can be prove to be difficult on your first go around, but isn't too bad if all 4 players know their roles and what to do.

 

First of all, it is extremely important for all 4 players to have the

weapon when entering the Final Area. It is recommended that all players save up as much ammo as possible for this weapon. Also, make sure that all the players share cash, so that everyone has a good amount to help each other out with ammo, shields and boosters. Money is hard to come by in the final area because the enemies are rare, and don't give much cash.

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z8CzUiGpkM]COD: Ghosts - Onslaught DLC - Speed Slayer Achievement/Trophy Guide - YouTube[/ame]

 

As soon as the first player enters the broken wall and the audio dialogue begins, the timer will begin. The tactic is simple, players take turns using the Venom-X to shoot the Breeder in the head, causing the green toxic gas to stay on it. Once the monster takes damage, it will fall and kneel, leaving it 100% vulnerable to direct attacks from up close. Do not use Venom-X during this stage. You want 3 players to be unloading their fully automatic weapons with explosive ammo into its weak spot. Having one member with a fully upgraded Death Machine will work wonders, but is not necessary. The other member will keep smaller enemies that spawn away from the group.

 

As soon as the Breeder begins to come out of the kneeling position, RUN! You want to seek cover behind one of the hives or work trucks in the area. Watch out for its machine guns, they are extremely powerful. If the Breeder launches eggs, destroy them before they get a chance to hatch, and dispose of small enemies when possible. The Breeder also has a "shielding" period which I believe it invulnerable to Venom-X and regenerates some health. While players are covering the Breeder with Venom-X ammo, the other players will want to aim at the Breeder's head or watch out for small enemies. Rinse and repeat the cycle until it gets down to 50% health, hopefully in about 2 minutes. At this point it will go hide, and a ton of enemies will spawn. Use the small gap in time to regenerate ammo and shield with the team. While she is gone, a ton of difficult enemies will spawn including 3-4 Rhinos. If money/ammo permits, it is recommended that the team uses some sentries/vultures as well extra Venom-X ammo on the Rhinos to bring them down a lot faster and protect the team better. Once the Rhinos are cleared, you want to be under the 3 minute mark with a decent amount of money and Venom-X ammo. Use the above method to kill the Breeder, by using Venom-X ammo and headshots to make the Breeder fall, and then have the entire team shoot her in the weak area. When she is close to dying, use as many abilities as you need to stay alive, and aim for the head to bring her down. Once her health bar disappears, she is dead and the timer stops.

 

Hopefully your team did it within the 5 minutes, and the achievement will unlock for everyone! It is not recommended to try and get this achievement while using a relic, although it is possible.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/2681/55.jpg Turnabout is Fair Play 20:gsicon:

Kill 50 Cryptids with the Venom-X weapon in Nightfall.

 

The Venom-X becomes available after clearing the middle hive in Area 3. Once you clear the hive, the Venom-X can be picked up inside of the room. All members in your group are able to pick it up for free. The gun is extremely powerful, but comes with very little ammo, and additional ammo for this weapon is picked up from dead enemies who drop a small glowing egg. The following video will show the weapon location in detail:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao2IVNWCfd0]COD: Ghosts - Onslaught DLC - New Venom-X Weapon Location - Turnabout is Fair Play - YouTube[/ame]

 

Once you have the weapon, you must get 50 kills with it, and the achievement will unlock. The achievement is NOT cumulative, and will not keep count. This means that players will probably need to take turns taking the Venom-X ammo until they unlock the achievement, as you need a good amount of ammo to get 50 kills. Flares will help with this achievement. Also, the Final Boss has regenerating health, so theoretically you can boost this in the final area of the Nightfall map. Just continue getting kills until you have the achievement, then finish off the final boss although this method may take 40+ minutes.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/2681/56.jpg Nightfall Completionist 30:gsicon:

Complete all challenges and kill the Breeder in Nightfall.

 

This achievement can be extremely difficult and sometimes comes down to a little bit of luck, along with preparedness. Here are my tips in point form:

  • COMMUNICATION!
  • 4 player set-up described above
  • No relics
  • Save flares for important challenges! They are extremely helpful in weapon specific challenges, accuracy %, taking no damage from seekers, trap kills and more!
  • Save locker keys for the final area. Weapon specific challenges are common in the final area, so save your locker key for Area 3, and upgrade your pistol so that you can carry 2 primary weapons. Open a locker and carry whatever the weapon is in your secondary primary weapon slot. This will increase your teams chance of having the right weapons during Area 3.
  • Take note of all the weapons and their types in each area, so that your team is prepared.
  • Money/Abilities is a hard one. There are two challenges that are complete opposites, one is for spending, and one is for not spending. If you prepare for the wrong one it can go terribly wrong. The key is to find a good balance for everyone on the team before planting the drill. Don't overspend, but make sure your team is well equipped for the round ahead. Flares can be lifesavers if you are being overrun in a challenge to not spend any money.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/2681/57.jpg Throttled Survival 30:gsicon:

Kill the Breeder while using a Relic in Nightfall.

 

View "Survived Nightfall" for a good team set-up, I would recommend using it during a relic playthrough.

 

There are various ways to do this achievement. I would recommend doing this with a team of 4 people who have already beat Nightfall at least 1 previous time. Next, I would recommend having only two players using a relic at a time, and then switching and playing through a 2nd time. Having all four players with a relic could prove dangerous. If doing this with a good team of 4 players, two players should be able to use the "Take More Damage" relic while still being able to get through the level.

 

If you're doing this with a team of four players that will be taking turns getting the achievement, I would recommend that someone pairs the engineer class with "Smaller Wallet". After upgrading the engineer class to level 5, your wallet will hold $5000 which is still a good amount. You'll also be able to easily earn a good amount of money with traps and other kills. Another option when taking turns is that one player uses "Mortal" (No class selection). Based on the set-up in the screenshot above, it would probably be best if the ammo-supplying medic used this relic.

 

I do NOT recommend the "Pistol Only" relic for the Nightfall map because it is a lot harder than Point of Contact and is based more on offence than defence. The sentry has also been updated to reduce its power. Also, "Do Less Damage" isn't recommended either as you need as much fire power as possible.

 

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/2681/58.jpg Phantom Exterminator 20:gsicon:

Kill 5 Phantoms in one game.

 

Phantoms are a new enemy type that were introduced into the Onslaught DLC. They are similar in shape and size to hunters, but glow blue and turn invisible when they jump. To get this achievement, you will need to personally kill a total of 5 phantoms. There will be 1-2 phantom(s) that spawn in Area 1, and another 3-5 that spawn in Area 2. Another 10 or so will spawn in Area 3. This should for most people in a group of 4 to get the achievement in 1 complete playthrough of Nightfall.

 

You can kill phantoms in a variety of ways, much like any other enemy. Sentries/Vultures are effective, as well as traps. For this achievement it just comes down to progressing far into Area 3 and having many of them spawn.

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http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/2681/59.jpg Pea Shooter 20:gsicon:

Kill a Rhino with only a pistol in Nightfall.

 

To get this achievement, the Rhino must take damage from ONLY pistols. This means that the Rhino CANNOT take any damage from turrets, sentries, vultures, traps, grenades, weapons, SOFLAM, etc… Also, only the player who delivers the final killing hit to the Rhino will get the achievement. It is recommended that you do this with a party of 4 players who you know, or solo. If any player damages the Rhino with something other than the Pistol, the achievement is voided for everyone.

 

The easiest place to get this achievement is directly after clearing all the hives in Area 2. After clearing the hives, players want to make sure that they have no offensive abilities active, and that traps have been disabled. Now, once you enter the hallway that leads into Area 3, a single Rhino with no other enemies will spawn. Lure the Rhino into the open area and have all 4 players unload on it using their pistols. It is recommended that you use the automatic pistol with explosive ammo, and it should go down within 40 seconds. Once the Rhino dies, only the person who hit it last will get the achievement. It should be noted that this achievement can be done solo also.

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwikD5lJ6fA&list=PLBmi6vaTfD_fJ7aUPawt_-NYww1U4p5YZ&index=3]COD: Ghosts - Onslaught DLC - Pea Shooter Boosting Method - YouTube[/ame]

 

The achievement is also possible at other times during Area 2. The first Rhino will spawn from the ground during the 3rd hive of Area 2. It is advised that you immediately turn your sentries around, or don’t deploy them in the first place for this achievement. Also, using a flare will help take the attention of all the other smaller aliens that get in the way and damage you. Have the team focus fire to kill it as fast as possible before other enemies get in the way too much. A video guide of this method can be seen

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http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/2681/60.jpg Undiscovered Truths 30:gsicon:

Found all intels.

 

This achievement is glitched on Xbox 360 and will ONLY unlock in local play. It is advised to wait for a patch.

 

There are two types of collectibles that can be found within the Nightfall DLC.

 

Classified Intel: These are randomly picked up from searchable items, and their locations change during every playthrough. You will need to pick up a total of 6 of these intel types to unlock them. Only 1 player can pick it up, and it will automatically unlock the intels in order. Each area will contain between 1-2 intel items, and this can easily be boosted solo using the first area and then dying during the first drill section.

 

Encrypted: These are also permanent laptops that can be found on the map, and their locations are as follows:

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-GFVHeP0Ds]COD: Ghosts - All Nightfall Intel Locations - Undiscovered Truths Achievement/Trophy Guide - YouTube[/ame]

 

  1. Treason - Area 2: Once entering Area 2, use the stairs to the right hand side, and follow the balcony around to find the laptop on the ground.
  2. Security Breach - Area 2: From the entrance, head to the left side to find a container with a fire trap next to it. Jump on the fire trap, then onto the container. Now, with your pistol, get a running start and run towards the nearest rooftop. Jump towards it and use the button to get up. Find the laptop on this roof near some fencing.
  3. Exfil Denied- Area 3: Upon entering the Facility, there is a small booth on the left side, with some crates next to it. use the crates to get on top of the booth, and find the laptop here.
  4. Sabotage - Area 3: Upon entering the Facility, use the large ladder to get to the 3rd story on the outside of the area. Follow the scaffolding around the perimeter and jump over the broken section to find the laptop on the ground.
  5. The Ark - Final Area: During the final boss battle, if you run all the way across the area from where you enter, you will see a small toll booth. On the ground inside this toll booth, you will find this laptop.

Lastly, you must also complete Nightfall to unlock the Epilogue Intel. You can check your progress in the Extinction main menu, and there is a tracker available in the top right corner of the screen showing how many items you have collected. Collecting all the intel will unlock the following

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http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/2681/61.jpg Egg-stra XP! 20:gsicon:

Complete the Egg-Stra XP challenge and then destroy a hive in the Onslaught DLC package.

 

For this achievement you must shoot all 4 hive locations located in the 4 new multiplayer maps that are a part of the Onslaught DLC. You can quit the game once you shoot the hive and the notice pops up. These MUST be done in public matches.

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fZujb-8DA4]COD: Ghosts - Onslaught DLC - Egg-stra XP! Achievement/Trophy Guide - Online Easter Eggs - YouTube[/ame]

 

[

] - Ignition

This hive is located underground near the middle of the map. You have to find the container that leads into a small underground hallway. In this hallway, you'll find a hive on the wall.

 

[

] - Fog

Use the in-game mini-map for this. First, you'll want to make your way to the middle of the map, inside the cave system marked light blue on the mini-map. Inside the cave system, there will be a waterfall, marked by a dark blue circle on your map. Go up to the waterfall, aim inside to find the hive.

 

[

] - Bayview

Make your way to the side of the map with the lighthouse. Looking at the lighthouse, follow the boardwalk to the left, and aim off the side to find the hive under the pier across the water. You may need a long distance weapon for this hive.

 

[

] - Containment

On one side of the long street that runs through the entire map, you will find a gas station that is identified with a large circular sign. Jump onto the green dumpster in front of the gas station, aim across the street and to the left. You will find the hive on the roof of the small building next to the large green building.

 

After completing all 4 of these hives, you will need to go into an extinction game of either Nightfall or Point of Contact and then destroy a hive using the drill to unlock the achievement.

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After completing all 4 of these hives, you will need to go into an extinction game of either Nightfall or Point of Contact and then destroy a hive using the drill to unlock the achievement.

 

I don't think this is accurate. After getting all 4 hives, I went to a Point of Contact game, destroyed the first 2 hives and nothing. I left the game and went to another in Nightfall, after the first hive, achievement unlocked. :)

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Thanks for the guide! Immensely helpful, especially that last intel location. For the venom-x kills achieve it is cumulative, they don't have to be all in one match. I just got it (you can check TA) and I got it over the course of 3 matches.

 

I must triple check this. Many people have told me it must be done in 1 match.

 

I've had the Venom-X a total of 3 times now, and thought I had at least 60+ kills, but don't have the achievement. I will see if it unlocks early in the 4th playthrough.

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Cheers for the guide, but for pistol killing a rhino is bugged for me and my mates. I solo'd one in a co-op game by myself with a pistol and explosive ammo and no achievement. Also tried on the opening to the third area where the lone rhino is just standing there still nothing.. :S

 

That's weird, 3 of my friends now got the achievement using the lone Rhino at the end of Area 2.

 

Make sure there are traps or sentries or anything.

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Cheers for the guide, but for pistol killing a rhino is bugged for me and my mates. I solo'd one in a co-op game by myself with a pistol and explosive ammo and no achievement. Also tried on the opening to the third area where the lone rhino is just standing there still nothing.. :S

 

I managed to do it on the first lone Rhino after killing the breeder. I find that your best bet is to shoot the explosive things on the electric light poles. If this hits him, you won't get the achievement. I found this by doing co-op with a friend and he got hit by a explosive thing on the poles and neither of us got the achievement.

 

So my advice is while you run up to him and shoot him, as you may run back, shoot the explosive things.

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Cheers for the guide, but for pistol killing a rhino is bugged for me and my mates. I solo'd one in a co-op game by myself with a pistol and explosive ammo and no achievement. Also tried on the opening to the third area where the lone rhino is just standing there still nothing.. :S

 

same thing has happened to allot of my friends that were using explosive ammo, the conclusion we came to is that it was not your bullet that killed it but the explosion.

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Just need to persevere, Local Play on 360 Solo.

My loadout:

Weapon Specialist (Maxed Out)

P226 Pistol(Upgraded twice)

Stun Ammo(Yes this is all I had unlocked)(Maxed Out)

Body Armor(Maxed Out)

IMS(Maxed Out)

Grenade Turret(Never used at all)

 

My current rank in Local is level 14. I bought the LSAT for 3000 and found muzzle break, red dot, grip and rapid fire. I went down 3 times total and repaired the drill 8. I got the achievement after finding the INTEL in the toll booth during boss fight. I said heck ill see if I can kill boss and I did that aswell. Only 1 Rhino came after breeder leaves first time.

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I've heard from a couple different people now that the 50 Venom-X kills are actually cumulative and that it unlocked after a few kills into a play through and they had counted the kills prior and said it was spot on to 50.

 

This happen to anyone else? I'd rather play normally and just let it come over time.

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Still trying to go for the 50 Venom X kills achievement... I should be pretty close to the 50 kills by now. If it pops on one of my next couple of run throughs, I will be able to confirm that it is indeed cumulative.

 

Is there a place you can check how many total Venom X kills you have in Nightfall? Does anyone know?

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I've heard from a couple different people now that the 50 Venom-X kills are actually cumulative and that it unlocked after a few kills into a play through and they had counted the kills prior and said it was spot on to 50.

 

This happen to anyone else? I'd rather play normally and just let it come over time.

 

Still trying to go for the 50 Venom X kills achievement... I should be pretty close to the 50 kills by now. If it pops on one of my next couple of run throughs, I will be able to confirm that it is indeed cumulative.

 

Is there a place you can check how many total Venom X kills you have in Nightfall? Does anyone know?

 

It is cumulative it was the last achievement I needed and it popped after about 5 kills. People just like to exaggerate the amount of kills they think they have with it.

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