Battlefield 2: Modern Combat - Challenge - Hot-Swap
Information, Tips, and Walkthrough
The goal of the Hot-swap Challenges is to move from soldier to soldier as fast as possible. The game presents you with a target and you need to Hot-swap there as fast as possible. You lose 1000 points for each soldier you Hot-swap through that is not the designated target. Each time you get to the target, you receive 1000 x the time left on the clock. That means that the faster you get to your target, the more points you receive. To get all three stars, you need to make it through the entire challenge and do it very quickly.
You can Hot-swap to characters that are farther away if you use your zoom. Oftentimes it appears as if you cannot make it to your target in one swap when you actually can by using your scope. Do not hesitate to use the other soldiers strewn throughout the field as stop offs. Although you lose 1000 points for doing it, time stops as you move from one soldier to the next. If it is much faster to use the extra Hot-swap, it is definitely worth it. If you do have to go into a non-target soldier, make sure it is one on high ground such as a tower or parachute. These guys have a better view of the field and more Hot-swap options to go to.
Hot-Swap Challenges
Ruins
Available: From the start
Begin the challenge by zooming in on your first target. This allows you to make it in one leap instead of using extra soldiers and losing points. From there, look to the right of the target. Go to that soldier and then look for one on the ridge above your target. Do this quickly to make up for the 2000 points you lose in the extra Hot swaps.
At the second point, zoom in and Hot-swap to the soldier just to the right of the target. You might have to take a few steps forward to do this. From there, just take the next Hot-swap to your target.
Go up to the soldier on the ridge, and then down to the soldier to the right of your target. It is a short Hot-swap to the points. You can make it to the next target in one Hot-swap. Take a couple of steps forward, zoom in and then jump.
Up on the tower, you need to get down to the man in the hangar below you. You can either take an extra Hot-swap to line up the siting, or leap off of the edge of the tower and take it in a single Hot-swap.
From the Hangar, just use your zoom to line up the final three swaps in one leap each and the finish.
Oil Platform
Available: Private 1st Class
Immediately upon starting, swivel about and Hot-swap to the only soldier behind you. When you get there, the timer stops and you have to shoot down three enemy soldiers. Each one you shoot gives you 1000 points. When they are dead, the timer starts again and you are given another target.
Turn around and use your scope to line up the next target soldier. When you arrive, three more soldiers are behind you ready to be shot down.
After the second round of soldiers is down, Hot-swap to the relay man on top of the structure in front of you. From there, zoom in on your target and Hot-swap over. Two parachuting targets come down that need to be disposed of before you can move on.
This next sequence can be tricky. Look for a man below the paratrooper on the left down near the river. Hot-swap to him and then quickly look through your scope to find a parachuting soldier. Hot-swap in to him and then on to your target.
Quickly Hot-swap back to the parachuting soldier before he hits the ground. Use his high position to make it to your next target (you will need to use the scope).
Do a series of quick relays to make it to the next target. When you do, more enemies come out from behind the crates. Since time is stopped, use this as an advantage to get closer to your next target. Make sure you are part way down the dock before you kill the sixth target. Zoom in on him and fire, then swivel about and Hot-swap to the final target.
Factory
Available: Sergeant 1st Class
Swivel to the right and look for a relay dot that is right near your target on top of a building. If you do not swivel fast enough, this guy tends to move and block your line of site. From there, you can make it in a quick jump to your first target.
The second target is a sniper just to your right that can be gotten to in a single Hot-swap. When you take over his body, two enemies are ready to fight at long range. Zoom in twice and pick them off from right to left. Quickly zoom out and then back in on your next target.
Four targets present themselves below you. Shoot them and move on. Your next target needs to be accessed through a relay point. There are three possible nearby targets, take the central one as it gives you the best line to the target soldier.
Relay and then zoom to your final target. The timer stops and you are asked to shoot down a helicopter. Use your RPG and dodge his fire to finish the challenge.
North Docs
Available: Command Sergeant Major
Zoom in and Hot-swap to the unit on top of the dry dock. Quickly look down through the roof to see your first target. Hot swap into him, then back up to the roof as fast as you can.
Run up over the crest of the roof and zoom in your scope. Relay through a soldier to the left of your target and then on into your target inside the oil tank area.
When you make it up onto the platform, a Humvee comes riding in to attack. Aim well because if you miss you are cut down by its fire before you can reload. Hot swap back to the guy you came in through. Zoom in to the target and use the newly showing soldier as another relay.
The next task is to shoot down three parachuting soldiers. The next soldier can be made to in a single zoomed Hot swap.
From there, look to make it back on top of the dry dock hangar position. Hot swap down to the soldier below you, and then quickly back up again to the roof. Next, Hot swap to the end of the roof and then out to the base in the ocean.
The last soldier can be reached in a single Hotswap, but you'll have to shoot out a boat before the challenge will end.
Plaza
Available: 2nd Lieutenant
The first Hotswap is obvious. Once you are in it, turn and zoom in at your next target. Jump and the icon should turn white. Quickly make it into your second target.
From there, go back into the assault troop on the roof where you came from. Use him to access the engineers on the plateaus. Go through a series of them into the helicopter.
Once inside the helicopter, fight off the two other copters. Stay away from their broadside as they have heavy machine guns that can tear you apart.
Once again, head into the series of engineers to make it to your next target. There, a tank will come across the field. Make sure you hit it with several RPGs before it hits you.
Go back up onto the plateau and into the engineer there. Next, make your way across the town by using a series of assault soldiers and into the engineer across the plain.
Six enemies will pop out. Shoot them quickly or your run will end with their machine guns. Hot swap back across the plain through an assault soldier to your target. Switch to your RPG so that you can zoom, and get a closer look at your next target. Bingo, a one Hot swap jump. For the final one, Hot swap onto the building across from you near your target. Use that soldier to reach the final destination.
Village
Available: Major
This challenge is tough and is going to take some major practice. You are going to be doing a lot of Hot swapping.
Always go for the highest relay soldier. They have a better and farther line of site.
When you get into the tank, back away from the enemy tank and let it come toward you. Your timer stops so time is not an issue and backing into the field behind you will allow you to Hotswap to the next guy faster.
When you fight the soldiers with the turret, exit the turret when only one is left. Be ready for the next swap before the timer starts again.
Use the zoom on your RPG. Engineers cannot zoom their shotguns, but can still make long distance leaps using alternate weapons.