Resident Evil 6
70 Achievements
1,500
40-50h
Hard Choice
Shoot the helicopter pilot with a Magnum at point-blank range.
15
1.98%
How to unlock the Hard Choice achievement in Resident Evil 6 - Definitive Guide
During Chapter 4-2 Jake's Campaign, you will eventually have to shoot down a helicopter with the help of Chris and Piers. Once in this area, you will have to climb to the highest rooftop via the ladders in front of you, which is only accessable as Jake. Once you reach the rooftop, wait until the helicopter drops enemies onto the rooftops, then press A to grab onto the ropes that the enemies are climbing down. Then, climb the rope with X shooting the pilot when prompted. Despite the description, this can be done with either the Nine-Oh-Nine or the Elephant Shooter. If done correctly, this will unlock either during the cutscene, or after it. If playing in co-op, both players will receive this.
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The pole swinging ability is required, so this achievement is Jake only. In Chapter 4 of Jake’s Campaign, after the motorcycle section, and after Chris/Piers help you defeat all enemies, you’ll enter an area with the grasshopper J’avo and your objective will change to shoot down the helicopter. Take down the J’avo and climb the ladders to the top of this area.
Wait patiently for the helicopter to come around to drop off some enemies. Stand near the rope and hit to grab on. Kill any enemies before doing this or they’ll be able to knock you off the rope. Once you reach the top, aim at the pilot and press for the kill and achievement. Once you've grabbed the rope, the whole sequence is basically a QTE which means you don't need to worry about having ammo or the right gun equipped.