Warhounds First Open Tactical Mission Guide

First Strike Mission Answer

The first open tactical mission shown in the full release is First Strike, an easy special operation. Its objective is simple: destroy every enemy in the sector. The briefing deploys four operators and warns that the opposition can include rookies, assault troops, and snipers.

The safe approach is to keep the four recruits together, sweep the left building cluster, and finish each contact before revealing more of the outpost. Expect enemies inside structures and on upper levels. The mission ends only when the game confirms that the opposing squad has been completely eliminated.

Prepare the Four Recruits

The game explicitly prompts you to give recruits body armor and grenades. In the recorded opening, the experienced operators are tired, leaving four rookies as the practical squad. Treat that limitation as a reason to simplify the plan.

Before pressing Start, confirm that each recruit has armor, a usable weapon, and a grenade. Decide which two will lead the building sweep and which two will cover doors, windows, and elevated angles. Avoid splitting into distant pairs because rookie firepower works better when several operators can attack the same revealed target.

The briefing previews enemy types, but it does not reveal every position. A listed sniper should influence your movement even when the first visible contacts carry shorter range weapons.

Clear the Left Buildings First

The safest sweep is a compact hook through the left buildings, with every move preserving cover against the unseen sniper.

1. Move the first recruit left toward covered access to the building cluster, then stop and check for contact.
2. Bring the other three operators into supporting cover without passing the lead scout.
3. Stack near the building entrances and keep one operator watching the exterior and upper levels.
4. When enemies activate, focus on the closest threat and avoid revealing the far side of the map during the exchange.
5. Use a grenade when it removes a protected enemy or opens a clean follow-up shot.
6. Advance through the cleared structure and repeat the covered scan before entering the next section.

The recorded route first encounters a shotgun enemy at distance and another opponent moving inside the building toward the roof. Distance reduces the immediate pressure from the shotgun, so prioritize any enemy with a clear angle or elevated position. A roof can create a strong firing lane, yet the operator going up still needs protection from unseen enemies.

Find the Last Enemies Without Rushing

After the first group falls, resist the urge to spread out. The objective requires a complete clear, and the remaining enemies may be behind a building, inside another floor, or on an elevated tile.

Move one operator at a time while the others retain useful actions. Sweep the near interior, roof access, far wall, and the space behind the smaller structures. If no target appears, end in cover with overwatch aimed through a likely route. Keep checking the possible sniper angles even when the enemies already revealed did not match the briefing exactly.

The completion trigger is authoritative. Continue the methodical sweep until the game announces that the enemy squad has been completely eliminated. If the mission remains active, an enemy is still present.

Recover After First Strike

Return to base and review fatigue, wounds, ammunition, and promotions before launching the next combat mission. The opening sequence teaches that tired operators can limit squad selection, so developing recruits now gives the campaign a healthier rotation later.

Keep the lesson from First Strike: controlled discovery wins more reliably than maximum movement. Future maps change, while covered scouting, focused fire, and deliberate searches remain useful.