Batman: Arkham Knight is finally available for purchase, bringing an end to the Arkham trilogy that began back in 2009, but many gamers' quest for 100 percent completion will continue for several days (if not weeks) after the Batman: Arkham Knight release date.
For those who didn't hear, getting 100 percent completion is apparently the only way to see Batman: Arkham Knight's true ending, which will apparently be triggered the moment your . For some, they'll see the ending directly after the conclusion of the game's primary quest chain. But many gamers, will be undoubtedly be returning to Gotham after "beating" Batman: Arkham City to get the complete story.
We've already told you where to find all the firefighters for Line of Duty, all six corpses from The Perfect Crime, and buried explosives from the Campaign For Disarmament quest chain. Today, we're helping the Batman: Arkham Knight community clear out all 21 of the watchtowers that the Arkham Knight and his mercenaries have erected across Gotham City.
It's worth noting that some of these watchtowers are going to require quick reflexes and a thorough understanding of the various combat systems present in Batman: Arkham Knight. So this might be a quest chain to pursue after reaching the latter half of the Batman: Arkham Knight campaign. And we're certainly not above soliciting input from the community. So if you've got a strategy for one or more of the watchtowers from Batman: Arkham Knight, be sure to let us know in the comments section.
Occupy Gotham: Watchtower Locations - Bleake Island
Watchtower #1
Location: Chinatown, north of Perdition Bridge
This one's pretty simple. A pair of guards, along with two sentry guns, are all that's standing between you and the tower's control center.
Watchtower #2
Location: The Cauldron, north of the Gotham City Police Department
Use your disruptor to neutralize a few of the firearms being carried outside of this tower. Once you're ready to attack, dispatch the medic first and then work your way through the rest of the team as silently as possible. Don't forget about smoke pellets if you get spotted.
Watchtower #3
Location: The Cauldron, east of Watchtower #2
This is one of the most-difficult watchtowers you'll have to takedown, on Bleake Island, so make sure you're not rushing in without preparation. We'd recommend waiting to move on this tower until after you've recovered the Remote Hacking Device and become something of an expert at the game's combat systems. Disable the sentry gun, take out as any guards as possible during the downtime, make your getaway and continue that rotation until the tower guard has fallen.
Watchtower #4
Location: The Cauldron, east of Watchtower #3
Only five guards this time but each of them will be relatively tricky. There's a minigun-carrying Brute in the group, along with a Boa Drone controller, and two guards won't show up on Batman's Detective Vision. But with a little patience, and a couple of silent takedowns, you should be well on your way to pushing the Arkham Knight's forces out of Bleake Island.
Occupy Gotham: Watchtower Locations - Founders' Island
Watchtower #1
Location: Ryker Heights, underneath Stagg's airships
The first watchtower on Founders' Island must be completed as part of the Batman: Arkham Knight campaign. There are a handful of armed guards, along with a Boa Drone controller, but nothing that should give you much trouble at this stage of the game.
Watchtower #2
Location: Drescher, near Perdition Bridge
Disable or avoid the sentry gun and focus on the handful of guards watching the tower. Once they're down, take down the sentry (if you haven't already), drop some explosive gel on the control console and move on to your next target.
Watchtower #3
Location: Drescher, north of Penitence Bridge
A pair of brutes guard this tower, along with a few unarmed thugs, but the security team shouldn't be difficult to overcome. Take out the medic first, then use a combination of Fear and Silent takedowns to eliminate the rest of the squad. Save the brutes for last, since they're much easier to deal with when you don't have other distractions.
Watchtower #4
Location: Ryker Heights, on top of Cale-Anderson Pharmaceuticals
Something tells us this will be one of the towers that ultimately keeps some people from finishing the Occupy Gotham quest. Four minigun brutes patrol the tower, supported by a pair of medics and two armed guards in stealth suits. You're going to need to make ample use of the counter button when it comes time to take down the brutes but (as always) take down the medics and armed guards before moving taking on the tower's biggest defenders.
Watchtower #5
Location: Otisburg, south of Penitence Bridge
Six unarmed guards patrol the watchtower south of Penitence Bridge, making it one of the easier targets you'll find on Founders' Island. Just make sure you avoid (or disable) the sentry guns facing north.
Watchtower #6
Location: Otisburg, on top of GothCorp
The security at tower 6 is a bit of a step up from what players encountered at tower 5, since the guards are now packing heat and are being supported by a medic. And there are a few more sentry guns to deal with, too. That said, a little patience and you should be finished with the entire squad in no time. Just stick to the shadows and take down the medic first.
Watchtower #7
Location: Otisburg, northwest of Salvation Bridge
Three armed guards and a drone operator wait for the Dark Knight at watchtower 7. Nothing special and nothing that should give you much trouble.
Watchtower #8
Location: Ryker Heights, near Wayne International Plaza
A small squad of armed guards are waiting for Batman at tower 8, along with a brute, and sentry guns offer protection on the group's east/west flanks. Fortunately, there are plenty of tall buildings you can attack from, along with a crane that stretches high into the Gotham skyline.
Watchtower #9
Location: Otisburg, near the Fire Station
A well-rounded group of mercenaries are stationed at the final watchtower on Founders' Island. Tower 9 is guarded by a combination of armed guards, sword-swingers and medics. There are also a few sentry guns to make sure you're good and frustrated by the time the tower falls. Be patient, take out the medics and look for opportunities to Fear takedown the rest of the squad.
Occupy Gotham: Watchtower Locations - Miagani Island
Watchtower #1
Location: Kingston, south of Mercy Bridge
After clearing out Penguin's first weapon cache, for the Gunrunners quest, head up to the top of the building to begin clearing out the first of eight watchtowers on Miagani Island. Eight armed guards will be waiting for you up there, along with a minigun brute, so you'll want to stick with Fear and Silent Takedowns whenever possible.
Watchtower #2
Location: Kingston, on top of the Bank of Gotham
The second tower on Miagani Island has one of the larger security details you'll encounter in Batman: Arkham Knight. In addition to sentry guns, the tower is also guarded by more than half a dozen armed guards, a medic, a brute and some of the sword-carriers. There are also a few weapon boxes laying around, so things are going to get ugly if you're spotted and don't make quick work of the crew.
Watchtower #3
Location: Kingston, near Wayne Tower
A small group of unarmed guards patrol the watchtower situated near Wayne Tower but the seemingly-incapable fighting force is bolstered by a few automated turrets spread around the perimeter. The easiest way to complete the task is to shut down the turrets, by destroying the control center on the nearby tower, and then beating down the unarmed guards still hanging around.
Watchtower #4
Location: Kingston, west of Watchtower #1
There's a fair amount of firepower protecting the fourth watchtower on Miagani Island. In addition to armed guards and mines, there are also a few sentry guns standing between you and the command console. Do your best to lure guards away from the explosives, take them down quietly, and then wipe up the sentry guns spread around the tower.
Watchtower #5
Location: Kingston, near the top of the Sartorico building
This is probably the easiest watchtower to capture. Head all the way to the top of the Sartorico building, locate the two sentry guns on either side of control console, and decide which you'd like to take out first. Once you've down them both, place your explosive gel and move on to the next objective.
Watchtower #6
Location: Bristol, on top of Elliot Memorial Hospital
You'll find one of the last three watchtowers waiting on top of Elliot Memorial Hospital, guarded by a pair of automated turrets and a handful of guards. Fortunately, you've probably memorized the pattern by now. Destroy the turret control console, take out the guards and you're down to the last two towers.
Watchtower #7
Location: Bristol, Botanical Gardens
Sentries are set up on all four corners of Gotham City's Botanical Gardens; a destination that should feel familiar from Poison Ivy's portion of the Batman: Arkham Knight campaign. This time around, the biggest threat to the Caped Crusader is a Boa Drone controller but a quick feedback loop from the Disruptor will give you an interruption-free fight with the rest of the tower's security force.
Watchtower #8
Location: Bristol, near Salvation Bridge
The final watchtower on Miagani Island is located near the Salvation Bridge but its relatively meager defenses should be no problem by this point. Make sure you neutralize all three of the enemy medics before turning your sights on the rest of the squad and steer clear of the turrets near the Fire Station.
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Congratulations!
You're another step closer to finishing 100 percent of Batman: Arkham Knight, unlocking the game's true ending and earning the Platinum Trophy (on PS4) for Rocksteady's final Arkham project.
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