🏆Far Cry 4 For The Perfectionist | ULTIMATE GUIDE🏆

• Play this game on the "Hard" difficult
  
• Complete campaign missions: 32/32
  
• Complete Longinus missions: 4/4
  
• Complete Shangri-La missions: 4/4
  
• Complete Yogi & Reggie missions: 4/4
  
• Complete all story quests: 3/3
  
• Complete all secondary quests: 82/82
  
• Complete all activities: 21/21
  
• Disrupt propaganda posters: 150/150
  
• Collect lost letter: 20/20
  
• Spin mani wheels: 40/40
  
• Collect Mohan Ghale's Journals: 20/20
  
• Collect Masks of Yalung: 55/55
  
• Unlock bell towers: 17/17
  
• Liberation outposts: 24/24
  
• Liberation fortress: 4/4
  
• Reach maximum karma: 8/8
  
• Unlock skills: 48/48
  
• Craft all equipment: 39/39
  
• Buy all weapons (Including "favorite weapon")
  
• Use transport: 18/18
  
• Collect all the treasures
  
• Reach the maximum arena rank: 15/15
  
• Get 5 stars for each of the arena challenges
  
• Purchase all Ghale Homestead Items: 11/11
  
• Unlock all King Min's Kyrat Entries: 82/82
  
• Discover all locations: 240/240
  
• Read as many notes as possible
  
• Complete the game with four endings
  
• Try multiplayer
  
• Open all ubi achievements
  
• Complete all DLC (Valley of the Yeti, Escape from Durgesh, The Syringe)
  
• Get smile

The storyline of the game is very well-developed. The missions are interesting and memorable; however, let's talk about two things: story choices and the relationship between the story and side quests.

Go to the folder with the Ubisoft launcher, then navigate to the "savegames" folder, then the "[set of numbers]" folder, and finally the "971" folder. Inside, you will find four files. Copy them and save them somewhere else. Then complete the mission for one of the leaders, and after that, put the saved files back into the same folder. Voilà, you can now complete the game for both leaders.

This method of playing is not the best, as you might quickly get bored with the game. I recommend mixing the main storyline with side quests so you don’t get tired of the game. For example, you could complete the main story missions on the first island and clear it, then move on to the second island and do the same, or try another approach that suits you.

"Everything is individual."
— DediBro

«You must strive to be a lion, not a lamb. And a lion needs teeth.»

Gakumba's Longinus' missions are interesting because they unlock the Himalayas for you. Otherwise, his missions are pretty basic, involving tracking enemies and retrieving diamonds. You can't complete all his missions at once, as more of them only appear when you move to the north. Nonetheless, I strongly recommend completing his missions as quickly as possible to get an excellent RPG with a homing sight!

By the way, his missions are the type that unlock notes in the game after completion. For example, after the "Sermon on the Mount" mission, the "Many Thanks" note appears in the Chal Jama Monastery. You can read more about the features of the notes below.

"We start getting smarter when others start getting dumber."
— DediBro

ENTER THE ENCHANTING WORLD OF SHANGRI-LA, WHERE EVERY VIEW IS A MASTERPIECE OF ART. I absolutely love wandering around Shangri-La during these missions and admiring the scenery. If you're interested, you can check out my profile to see the most beautiful screenshots from Shangri-La.

As for the missions themselves, they're not difficult. Make frequent use of the tiger and time-slowing abilities, and explore the world to find upgrades for Kalinag and increase his health to defeat the final boss.

"If you want to stop feeling envious, stop sympathizing with others."
— DediBro

Good old Hurk is back in the game, no matter how double-edged that sounds. Honestly, he couldn’t give a damn about who he’s fighting for; he’s just in it for the fun. So, we need to help him find a monkey statue.

The first mission will appear after completing the "Sermon on The Mount" quest. The rest will be available after unlocking the northern part of Kyrat. Nothing too difficult, so go on—get out there and get it done!

One of the main downsides of this installment is the lack of decent storyline side quests. There are only two in the game, and a third one is available with the purchase of the season pass. All of them take place in the Himalayas and are quite repetitive. I don’t understand why the developers decided to replace them with tedious, routine quests; this will always be a mystery to me.

There's not much else to say here, except for noting the notes in the Himalayas that count towards your statistics and that cannot be read honestly after completing the missions. More details about this can be found below in the section on notes.

"You have to live in the present, but I don’t mind talking to the past."
— DediBro

How I hate this damn crap and these awful routine quests. It's the worst thing Ubisoft could have done with their games. Instead of diversifying the world and giving players interesting interactions with it, they added dumb, repetitive quests where the only difference is the mission location and the NPC's starting dialogue.

All I can wish you is patience, and I also recommend completing these missions with a friend in co-op, as the game allows it. Overall, these missions are easy.

Oh, and I almost forgot to mention, try to complete the missions without any casualties, according to the perfectionist code)))

"I'm out of quotes"
— DediBro

By activities, I mean "Kyrati Films," "Pagan's Wrath," "Royal Cargo Trucks Destroyed," "Royal Cargo Trucks Hijacked," and "Retaliation Parties Defeated." Of course, as perfectionists, we will aim to complete the Kyrati Films with a gold rating. In fact, it's quite easy; I almost always managed to do it on the first try.

I also recommend completing the Kyrati Films immediately after capturing an outpost because the developers didn't mark completed versus uncompleted films, so if you do them randomly, you might forget which ones you’ve completed and which you haven’t.

Also, don’t forget about the race in "Khilana Bazaar," which only appears after completing certain storyline missions!

And lastly, since the game was made for 7th-generation consoles that supported only 30 fps, you won’t be able to complete one of the races with a gold rating without some hassle. I’ll leave a video below detailing how to complete it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCD5cApcoNk&ab_channel=ytdlder

Let's move on to the most boring content from the "masterpiece" Ubisoft, who can't think of anything more interesting than destroying posters!!!

1. Red - burn the poster.
   
2. Blue - tear it down.

My only advice is to mark the posters to quickly locate where they are, as sometimes they can be hard to spot due to their height.

Now let's see how much of a perfectionist you really are. Try to collect all the treasures in this game—yes, it's difficult because there are over 1,000 of them. But the hardest part isn't the sheer number; it's that Ubisoft can be quite tricky, and they don’t know how to properly test their games and content. Because of this, some treasures are located in inaccessible areas, while others are only available in locations that are accessible for a limited time.

However, there’s one catch: after you get there, you won’t be able to get out or save the game. So, I recommend shooting, throwing grenades, jumping around, and waiting until the save option appears in the menu, then restart the game.

And now we come to the most challenging, yet no less interesting part—collecting the notes. The problem is that neither the internet nor the game itself provides an exact total number of notes. I’ve seen a screenshot from a player who collected 375 notes. I managed to collect 361 notes, but couldn’t find the rest despite trying very hard to collect everything everywhere. Unfortunately, collecting all the notes is incredibly rare, and even with my extensive experience in completing games, I couldn’t find them all. But I can give you some advice on how to find as many notes as possible in the game.

1. First, enable item highlighting in the interface settings so that you can immediately spot a note. Unlike in Far Cry 5, notes aren’t highlighted with a marker in this game.

2. Second, whenever you enter a new location, use the Far Cry wiki on Fandom. Be sure to use the Russian wiki, not the English one. The English wiki doesn’t have articles about the notes, but the Russian wiki does. Just look up the location name in English, go to the site, enter the name in the search bar, and click on the first article—it’ll be the location you need. Then, use a translator and scroll down to see a list of items in that location, including the notes. If you can’t find a note in that location but the wiki says it’s there, click on the note’s name, and it will take you to an article with detailed information on where it’s located.

   https://farcry.fandom.com/ru/wiki/Far_Cry_Wiki

3. Third, some notes only appear after completing certain missions. So, if the wiki says a note should be there but it isn’t, progress further in the story and then return; it should appear.

4. Fourth, there are notes that appear during missions but disappear after the mission ends. These include most of Yogi and Reggie’s missions, especially the ones where they give you something to smoke. After that, you wake up in an unknown place, and usually, there’s a note nearby. If you can’t find the note, just search the mission’s name on the wiki in English and find information about that specific note.

5. Fifth, be careful with missions in the Himalayas, as there are many notes there too. Look for them on the wiki as well.

So, I have some bad news... and bad news. Which one should I start with? The bad news? No, I'll start with the bad news.

The bad news is that in this game, at the outposts, there's something called "gold completion," which we need for our perfectionism. And as for the next bit of bad news, you’ll find out a little further down.

Now, let's get to the juicy part. In the game, there's a medal system: bronze, silver, and gold. And as perfectionists, we are compelled to aim for that gold. You might wonder why I have so many hours in the game—well, it's because of something you’re not required to do... but for true perfectionism, it’s worth doing.

So, if you decide to take on this challenge and try to complete all the outposts this way to call yourself a true perfectionist, here’s my advice:

You need to lure the dogs away with stones. Do this several times to lead them as far as possible, because you can't move their bodies, and the guards will easily spot them and start searching for you. Best of luck!

This feature in the series was later removed. The maximum karma level is 8. Honestly, there’s no need to stress over it. Just help the Golden Path if you see them in skirmishes, or complete other karma-boosting activities when you come across them. Even if you’re just following the main story, I’m sure you’ll reach the maximum karma level—especially since there’s a skill that increases karma point gains.

Once you reach max karma, you’ll get store discounts and access to more weapons!

Just like with karma, you’ll be able to unlock all the skills without much hassle. Just progress through the story, complete missions, unlock activities, and take down enemies, and you’ll earn plenty of points.

The only advice I might give is to focus on levelling up the takedown skill tree first. This way, when capturing an outpost, you’ll be able to use any takedown move without any issues.

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It's best to craft your equipment as quickly as possible since it’s very important. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to craft all the gear right from the start, even if you run around hunting all the animals. You need unique skins to craft gear at the final level 4, and those skins can only be obtained during the "Fashion Week of Kirat" missions from Mumu Shifona.

Try to craft as many items as you can from the beginning; trust me, it makes the game much easier!

There are a total of 52 types of weapons, and some of them can be upgraded. The protagonist can carry up to four weapons at a time, which is why the gear I mentioned earlier is so important.

One notable thing about this installment is that nearly half of the weapons can be bought right at the start of the game. However, you can’t buy everything right away. You’ll get half of them in the first part of the story, and the rest only after you reach the northern edge of Kyrat.

Some weapons are unlocked after specific missions; I don’t remember all of them, but the homing grenade launcher and harpoon gun are only available after completing all the missions for Hurk and Longinus.

And don’t forget about the skins for every weapon! As perfectionists, we need to buy up the entire store, including all skins. Like in Far Cry 3, you’ll end up hoping there’s plenty to buy because, after you clear half the map, your wallet will be full, and the only way to empty it is through purchases. You might ask, “What’s the problem? Tons of money, no worries, right?” Wrong! The issue is that if your wallet is full, you can’t loot treasures, so sometimes it’s worth spending as much as possible.

Here’s a tip: if you’ve bought everything but still have plenty of cash, take a machine gun and shoot until you run out of ammo, then head to the store and stock up! It’s a way to burn through money.

And here’s a guide to help you figure out which weapons are the best and how to use them effectively.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=472604382

There’s a bit more variety in vehicles here than in Far Cry 3. But getting 100% by trying them all out is still just as easy. You don’t even need to put much effort into it!

First, you’ll drive about half of them during races in Kyrat. Second, just hop into any random new vehicle you see and take it for a spin.

And don’t forget about boats and the helicopter! And just in case, give the glider a try too :)

Sound the horns! We’re moving on to one of the most interesting yet, in some ways, tedious activities in the game. There’s an arena where you can level up your rank. The game has a total of 15 ranks. You’ll need at least rank 10 to unlock the top-tier weapon, the "Bushman." But we’re not quitters—we have to go all the way to max out at level 15 for the sake of our inner perfectionist.

Below, I’ll list all the key points you’ll need for this mini-adventure.

1. Fresh Meat
   
2. Scavenger
   
3. Brawler
   
4. Hunter
   
5. Apprentice
   
6. Contender
   
7. Candidate
   
8. Rival
   
9. Competitor
   
10. Fighter
    
11. Warrior
    
12. Gladiator
    
13. Chosen of Kira
    
14. Kyrat Master
    
15. Arena Master

Endless: Similar to Battle, but the waves are endless. Every 10 rounds, a special wave will be sent, consisting of Heavy or Flamer enemies, or rare animals. It ends when Ajay is killed.
Battle: Ajay enters the arena with a basic starting weapon, and must scavenge enemy weapons to survive 5 rounds of increasingly difficult opposition. He wins if he survives all 5 rounds.
Weapon Challenges: Ajay is forced to use a single weapon of his choice, and must survive 5 rounds only using that weapon, or takedowns. A minimum of 3 stars is needed to pass, while he can earn up to 5.

Let’s break down each of these modes.

Turn on the battle music, and let’s dive into farming points and completing challenges!

Challenges are the best way to farm points for leveling up. You’ll need to earn 5 stars and as many points as possible. Rivals are divided into 4 teams fighting against each other (you can tell them apart by their uniform colors), while Ajay fights against everyone. You’ll also face animal opponents: wild dogs, boars, tigers, honey badgers, leopards, bears, rhinos, and elephants.

This shouldn’t be too difficult—just focus on racking up as many kills as possible. I never figured out the exact points needed for 5 stars, but I only had to replay a challenge twice the entire time.

Note: You won’t be able to complete all the challenges right away, as some weapons will be locked.

Tip: Try spreading out the challenges over different periods of the game to keep things from getting repetitive.

Even though fully upgrading the Ghale Homestead isn’t required for 100% completion, as perfectionists, we’re definitely doing it.

To fully furnish the homestead, you’ll need 2,100,000 rupees. That’s not much, considering how easily money is earned in this game. Trust me, as someone who’s done it all, you’ll be grateful for any items you can buy. There’s plenty of treasure around, and by the time you collect it all, you’ll have more money than Kyrat’s entire GDP. So, just check in at Ajay’s place periodically, as these upgrades are also useful!

The King Min’s Kyrat collection is available in the “Collection” menu. It can hold up to 82 entries, which gradually fill up as you progress through the game—meeting new characters, visiting new locations, and collecting skins from new animals.

Personally, I gathered almost all entries except for Japalura. Below, I’ll leave a few links to sources where you can check which entries you may have missed, along with any missing animals and the most common issues players encounter.

https://www.reddit.com/r/farcry/comments/2qtpoa/so_about_the_complete_king_mins_kyrat/
https://steamcommunity.com/app/298110/discussions/0/624076027751047520/

Would you say that 240 locations are a lot? Yes, they are. But each location has either a treasure or some collectible item. So, as you gather various items, you’ll end up unlocking all the locations. Except for one...

I present to you the spot known as Drunk Kanak's Truck! Ubisoft isn’t exactly known for rigorous game testing, but thankfully, the game’s fan community found a way to unlock this location. I’ll leave a detailed video guide below to show you how to access it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TpCjAGNol4

1. Kill Pagan Min
   
2. Spare Pagan Min
   
3. Stay with Pagan Min (secret ending)

• Spare Pagan Min, then shoot down his helicopter.

For more detailed information about the endings, use this article.
https://www.ign.com/wikis/far-cry-4/Story_Endings

Since Ubisoft is selfish, there are no achievements for this game on Steam. I would have given up on achievements altogether if they were in something like the Epic Games Launcher, but they’re right in front of us in the Ubisoft Launcher, through which we start the game. So we have to unlock all of them.

Among these achievements are:

• 7 from the "Valley of the Yeti" DLC.

https://discord.gg/ShzCjd3msY

For many, the DLC is terrible. However, that's only what those say who think that expansions for a game must necessarily have a storyline like the "Valley of the Yeti." An expansion is additional content for the game that can be varied regardless of the original game. This DLC is designed for people who would like to try something hardcore.

I’ll give you some tips for passing the game. First, a brief summary: after your death, all progress resets, BUT weapons, skills, and items are saved.

Follow this plan:

1. Clear out outposts several times to earn skill points and upgrade all branches.
   
2. Find as much good weaponry as possible (I'll attach a video below).
   
3. Free all outposts to gather as many weapons as you can.
   
4. Complete all side missions that unlock bonuses at the end.
   
5. Head to the starting point.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysHu5zMnSX0&t=166s&pp=ygUeZmFyIGNyeSA0IGVzY2FwZSBmcm9tIGR1cmdlc2gg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHSTVQoejn0&t=17856s

Let’s talk about Valley of the Yeti—this is a full DLC with its own separate content. So, let’s briefly go over a few things you need to do. It took me about 2-3 hours.

Story Missions

These are straightforward, but I recommend completing the side missions first to unlock all the base’s weaponry.

Side Missions
The side missions in this DLC specifically upgrade your base, so it’s best to do them first. They’re very easy and there aren’t many of them!

Locations

I suggest unlocking these after completing the story, as you’ll receive a helicopter as a reward. This will allow you to explore the world in more detail.

In addition, I’ll provide you with a useful resource for completing the game, such as interactive map.

https://farcry.fandom.com/wiki/Map:Valley_of_the_Yetis

Let me share a little story about myself.

Plus, who knows—maybe with guides like this, I’ll inspire someone to dive into this kind of perfectionist playstyle! 😄

Now you are a real arena master learned the true definition of insanity! If you have any questions, I will be happy to answer. If you find mistakes in my guide, please write, because I am Ukrainian and do not speak English perfectly.
I also want to ask you to give me a like because I tried hard!

Well, in the meantime, like and take care of yourself!