Battlefield 3
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Handyman
Unlocked all xbow parts
How to unlock the Handyman achievement in Battlefield 3 - Definitive Guide
This achievement will require you to obtain all of the parts for the XBOW. This is fairly easy, all you have to do is complete a couple of assignments, which are listed below. There is 4 assignments you need to complete (5 including the one to actually get the XBOW). To unlock it you need to get the scoped version, as well as the 3 different bolt types for the crossbow. After you complete all the assignments regarding the XBOW unlocks the achievement should pop
You can do the unlocks in this order:
Assignments
Win 3 rounds of scavenger - Fairly easy, just get it from casual playing, be on the winning team at the end of a game of scavenger 3 times.
--> Unlocks - Crossbow
Get 20 Spot assists - Fairly easy, this can be done with any gun, all you need to do is aim at a target and press select for them to be spotted and then someone kill them or place down a TUG-S and if the person is scanned and killed by your teammate that will also count.
Designate 10 vehicles - Here you need to laser designate 10 vehicles using the SOFLAM, it isnt that difficult just play a match of Conquest on a vehicle heavy map and get scanning. This should be fairly easy if you have Armored Kill and just hop into Tank Superiority and get laser designating. The ones in vehicles also count for this trophy.
Get 1 designated assist - From all that laser designating you should get one of your teammate will kill one of the targets you designated. If not, keep trying and it shouldn't take too long.
--> Unlocks - Scan Bolt (A bolt which will scan nearby enemies and display them on the radar once shot.
Get 50 kills with sniper rifles - This should come naturally from using sniper rifles, and it shouldn't take too long playing conquest or Deathmatch, seeing as other assignments from other DLCs also need this, you're familiar with the difficulty.
Get 10 headshots kills using a sidearm - These are your secondary pistols, and these shouldnt take too long either, but will be a bit tough from a distance. I suggest maps like Norshahr Canals deathmatch or Close Quarters maps where everything is compacted and you can have more of a chance getting a kill with the sidearm.
--> Unlocks - BA Bolt (A long range bolt, which is much better at great distances)
Get 5 kills with hand grenades - Very easy, you'll most likely get it while trying for A Pocket Full of Death Trophy, and it is very easily done on Close Quarters or Norshahr Canals map. Also try and chuck them where the objective flags are on Conquest maps, especially the ones being taken as you're likely to get a grenade kill that way.
Get 5 kills with underslung grenades - The Underslung grenades are your grenade launchers, known as the M320 attachments. Any of them should suffice in getting the assignment done. Again try a close quarter map where if you're at range they have no chance to dodge the grenade.
Get 5 kills with C4 - Get 5 kills with the C4, very easy as you can just run up to vehicles and plant them on, in modes such as Conquest this is very easy as usually the tank is near a base and sneaking up to it and planting the C4 is easy enough. Just 5 kills should be fairly quick
--> Unlocks: HE bolt (explosive bolt which explodes after impact on a vehicle, can be used to also to blow up people)
Total of 150m headshots with Sniper Rifles
Total of 150m headshots with Assault Rifles
Total of 150m headshots with Carbines
All of these are cumulative and are very easy to get. This means if you get fifteen 10m headshots with a sniper rifle you will get that task done. Just keep using each weapon and aim for the head to get this. The ones with Sniper rifles can be done in a couple of kills but the others shouldn't take long either. It's just about using the weapons all the time and aiming for the head.
--> Unlocks - Crossbow Rifle Scope (a scope so now sniping with the XBOW is much easier)
source: ps3trophies.com
You can do the unlocks in this order:
Assignments
Win 3 rounds of scavenger - Fairly easy, just get it from casual playing, be on the winning team at the end of a game of scavenger 3 times.
--> Unlocks - Crossbow
Get 20 Spot assists - Fairly easy, this can be done with any gun, all you need to do is aim at a target and press select for them to be spotted and then someone kill them or place down a TUG-S and if the person is scanned and killed by your teammate that will also count.
Designate 10 vehicles - Here you need to laser designate 10 vehicles using the SOFLAM, it isnt that difficult just play a match of Conquest on a vehicle heavy map and get scanning. This should be fairly easy if you have Armored Kill and just hop into Tank Superiority and get laser designating. The ones in vehicles also count for this trophy.
Get 1 designated assist - From all that laser designating you should get one of your teammate will kill one of the targets you designated. If not, keep trying and it shouldn't take too long.
--> Unlocks - Scan Bolt (A bolt which will scan nearby enemies and display them on the radar once shot.
Get 50 kills with sniper rifles - This should come naturally from using sniper rifles, and it shouldn't take too long playing conquest or Deathmatch, seeing as other assignments from other DLCs also need this, you're familiar with the difficulty.
Get 10 headshots kills using a sidearm - These are your secondary pistols, and these shouldnt take too long either, but will be a bit tough from a distance. I suggest maps like Norshahr Canals deathmatch or Close Quarters maps where everything is compacted and you can have more of a chance getting a kill with the sidearm.
--> Unlocks - BA Bolt (A long range bolt, which is much better at great distances)
Get 5 kills with hand grenades - Very easy, you'll most likely get it while trying for A Pocket Full of Death Trophy, and it is very easily done on Close Quarters or Norshahr Canals map. Also try and chuck them where the objective flags are on Conquest maps, especially the ones being taken as you're likely to get a grenade kill that way.
Get 5 kills with underslung grenades - The Underslung grenades are your grenade launchers, known as the M320 attachments. Any of them should suffice in getting the assignment done. Again try a close quarter map where if you're at range they have no chance to dodge the grenade.
Get 5 kills with C4 - Get 5 kills with the C4, very easy as you can just run up to vehicles and plant them on, in modes such as Conquest this is very easy as usually the tank is near a base and sneaking up to it and planting the C4 is easy enough. Just 5 kills should be fairly quick
--> Unlocks: HE bolt (explosive bolt which explodes after impact on a vehicle, can be used to also to blow up people)
Total of 150m headshots with Sniper Rifles
Total of 150m headshots with Assault Rifles
Total of 150m headshots with Carbines
All of these are cumulative and are very easy to get. This means if you get fifteen 10m headshots with a sniper rifle you will get that task done. Just keep using each weapon and aim for the head to get this. The ones with Sniper rifles can be done in a couple of kills but the others shouldn't take long either. It's just about using the weapons all the time and aiming for the head.
--> Unlocks - Crossbow Rifle Scope (a scope so now sniping with the XBOW is much easier)
source: ps3trophies.com
28 Comments
does the crossbow kills count in scavenge or must you unlock it first THEN it starts to count, good guide btw, thumbs up :)
By EaterOfSox on 04 Dec 2012 17:36
I think it counts in scavenge mode as well but the challenge to unlock the crossbow is pretty easy ;)
By x RossY 360 on 04 Dec 2012 22:06
The Xbow is not available from the start. You have to complete an assignment to unlock it, and further assignments to unlock the extra bolt attachments; there are 3 bolt attachments and one scope.
- To unlock the Xbow you must complete assignment: Sticks and Stones - win 3 rounds in Scavenger Mode. Once this is completed unleash the Xbow; you will have standard bolts to start with. It is very effective close to medium range.
- To unlock the Scan bolt (which spots enemies on impact in a 10m radius) you must complete assignment: It Is Ok To Thank Me - Get 20 spot assists; designate 10 vehicles; get 1 designated assist. Play as the recon class and utilize the T-UGS/MAV for spot assists and the Soflam to designate vehicles. You should get 1 assist if someone uses Javelin to destroy a target you designated. (If you are having troubles with designations/assist, try playing the Armored Kill expansion, mainly Tank Superiority)
- To unlock the BA Bolt (basically a better flying bolt) you must complete assignment: Stay Away From My Tent- 50 sniper rifle kills and 10 headshots with a sidearm.
- To unlock the HE Bolt (explosive) you must complete 2 assignments: Archery 101 - Get 5 kills with the Xbow; and A Good Demo Man - 5 kills with each of the following: hand grenade, underslung grenade launcher and C4.
- You must complete an assignment to get the Xbow Scoped; it is: Go Play Close Quarters - Total 150 meters of headshots with sniper rifles, assault rifles, and carbines. This shouldn't be too bad since you can hit people from pretty far away. And every head shot adds up, whether it be 10 feet or 100 yards.
**To switch bolts, have the Xbow equipped and press on the D-Pad.**
This guide was translated automatically.
To open the CROSSBOW you need to win THREE rounds in GARBAGE MAN mode.
1. SIGHT:
• Accumulate 150 meters from a sniper rifle to the head
• Accumulate 150 meters from an assault rifle to the head (for an attack aircraft)
• Accumulate 150 meters from a carbine to the head (from an engineer)
2. BOLT-BEACON:
• assist in detection 20 times (while aiming, press BACK or install the T-UGS sensor or use MAV )
• Designate 10 pieces of equipment (use SOFLAM )
• 1 time provide assistance in identifying equipment (use SOFLAM when destroying equipment)
3. BOLT SNIPER
• 50 frags from sniper rifles
• 10 times to the head with pistols
4. BOLT BOMB
• Frag grenade (M67) 5 frags
• 5 frags with a grenade launcher (attack aircraft, M320)
• C4 5 frags (support)
1. SIGHT:
• Accumulate 150 meters from a sniper rifle to the head
• Accumulate 150 meters from an assault rifle to the head (for an attack aircraft)
• Accumulate 150 meters from a carbine to the head (from an engineer)
2. BOLT-BEACON:
• assist in detection 20 times (while aiming, press BACK or install the T-UGS sensor or use MAV )
• Designate 10 pieces of equipment (use SOFLAM )
• 1 time provide assistance in identifying equipment (use SOFLAM when destroying equipment)
3. BOLT SNIPER
• 50 frags from sniper rifles
• 10 times to the head with pistols
4. BOLT BOMB
• Frag grenade (M67) 5 frags
• 5 frags with a grenade launcher (attack aircraft, M320)
• C4 5 frags (support)
This guide was translated automatically.
Complete all tasks related to the crossbow, which unlock new arrows and sights for the crossbow.