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Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater (MGS3 Remake)

How to Sneak Up on The End

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How to Sneak Up on the End

This guide details how to sneak up on The End in Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater (MGS3 Remake). Learn more about how to sneak up on the End to be able to hold him up or launch a surprise attack from behind.

How to Sneak Up on The End

Go into Stalk Stance When You're Near The End

The End Hiding Among Grasses.

Stalk Controls
PS5
Hold L2 Button
Xbox
Hold XBOX - Left Trigger
PC
Hold Right Click

Whenever you're near The End, no matter how you move (whether walking, crouching, or prone), you must be in stalk mode to avoid detection, or else he'll hear and shoot you.

Tip: Once you've successfully snuck up behind The End, be sure to hold him up before you defeat him to get the Moss camo and unlock the You Snooze, You Lose trophy.

How to Hold Up The End

Equip Sneaking Suit (PW. ver) to Silence Your Footsteps (DLC Only)

Camouflage How to Get and Effect

Sneaking Suit (PW ver.)​ (DLC)
How to Get: Purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition.
Effect: Eliminates the sound of footsteps and boosts the natural LIFE recovery rate.

If you own the DLC, you can equip the Sneaking Suit (Peace Walker ver.) to automatically silence your footsteps. This makes it significantly easier and more effective to approach The End from behind, as you won't need to rely on Stalk stance anymore.

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The End is on One of the Two Cliffs to the North

Sokrovenno South, North, and West Map

Tip: The End's position is given away by the glint of his sniper scope. Make sure you're behind cover if you see it glinting in the distance.

At the start of the boss fight in Sokrovenno South, The End will typically spawn on one of the two overlooking ledges to the north that has a clear view of the main path. For example, he may spawn on the east cliff on Normal difficulty and on the west cliff on Extreme.

Find The End's Location with Thermal Goggles or Directional Mic

Check The End

You can check which cliff The End first spawns in by spotting the glint of his sniper scope. You can also try spotting his heat signature using your Thermal Goggles or try listening for his breathing with the Directional Mic.

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Take the Small Path East While Laying Low to Avoid Detection

Sokrovenno South Red Path

Head up to Sokrovenno North by taking the small eastern path (marked in red on the map above). This low-level ground route provides great cover at the start of the boss fight.

To increase your stealth, be sure to equip a camo with a high index for the area and stick to the tall grass and pass beneath the cliffs to break line-of-sight.

Camos Suitable in Sokrovenno
Flecktarn Flecktarn Leaf Leaf
DPM DPM Woodland Woodland

Loop Back South to Reach the Sniping Spots in Sokrovenno South

Elevated Cyan Path

Once at Sokrovenno North, loop back south by taking the elevated paths (marked in cyan on the map above) that run along the eastern or western edges of the map. This route will lead you to the cliffs in Sokrovenno South, allowing you to easily sneak up on The End at the start of the fight.

How to Hold Up The End

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How Long to Climb the Ladder How to Get DLC Items
How to Interrogate Enemies List of All Radio Frequencies
How to Get Film Reels How to Equip a Suppressor
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